He didn't say "completely mastered" or "achieved perfection," but the six words "already confident in performing it" were like a stabilizing needle, instantly dispelling World Master Qing Ming's worries!
"If you can perform the first stage of the Tribulation Divine Weapon! Then I'm relieved; you'll definitely make it into the top thousand of the Jinlan Universe Kingdom!" World Master Qing Ming's aged eyes suddenly burst with a light of pleasant surprise!
...
In the Virtual Universe, above the Aurora Star Region's exclusive island, that incomparably massive black announcement, glowing at its edges, hung like a divine oracle. On the announcement, characters emitted a dazzling white light.
"Universe Humans — Peak Genius Battle!" These words radiated a dazzling light that stirred the heart.
"Held once every ten thousand years, about to commence!"
"Jointly organized by the Virtual Universe Corporation... and all Universe Kingdoms!"
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"For details... please access the official website via your virtual assistant in the Virtual Universe Network."
Below the announcement, it was already a sea of people. Virtual Universe technology allowed countless humans from different star systems to gather here, and the clamor was like a boiling ocean:
"The Peak Genius Battle! A once-in-ten-thousand-year opportunity! I've cultivated for a hundred years just for this moment!"
"Hmph, geniuses from the entire Jinlan Universe Kingdom will come. Just making it through the preliminary round would be a miracle!"
"Charge! Break into the top thousand and ascend to the heavens in one step!"
"I heard the number of registrants this time is higher than previous sessions; the competition is terrifying!"
"When rivals meet, the brave win! My battle saber is already thirsting for blood!"
Heads bobbed, various strange life forms intertwined, and emotions of excitement, tension, ambition, and apprehension filled the air. This was the beginning of a grand feast for all Stellar Level geniuses of the human race.
Qing Yu paid no attention to the surrounding clamor. With a thought, he directly entered the Virtual Universe official website.
At the very top, a line of glaring crimson numbers was rapidly fluctuating:
Jinlan Universe Kingdom Registration Count: 2,347,295,103
"2.3 billion... and this is just the beginning," Qing Yu murmured to himself.
As if to confirm his thoughts, the number suddenly jumped: 2,357,295,103! In just a few seconds, another hundred million had been added!
A registration frenzy! Geniuses from billions of star systems across the entire Universe Kingdom were pouring in!
Qing Yu quickly clicked on the registration portal, rapidly entering his name, race, and other information.
"Drip!"
"Scan complete. Stellar Level Level Nine Psycher Master. Registration approved."
The cold electronic voice announced successful registration. Qing Yu didn't linger for a moment, his consciousness immediately exiting the registration page.
Registration would last for a full month. For him, every second was precious.
"With my current strength..." Qing Yu quickly assessed in his mind.
"Mastered the first stage of Tribulation Divine Weapon, 'Chaotic Dance Threads,' and cultivated the Myriad Threads Stream secret technique to the One Thread Stream level... Among Stellar Levels, I can be considered a top-tier combatant."
He recalled the vague impressions of Luo Feng's genius battle from his memory.
"Entering the Doomsday Secret Realm should not be a problem. There's also a good chance of contending for the Heaven and Earth Secret Realm. As for the Absolute Beginning Secret Realm... it's almost impossible. Geniuses at that level all possess more powerful trump cards or deeper comprehension of laws."
Qing Yu's goal was clear: first, ensure entry into the top thousand of the Jinlan Universe Kingdom to qualify for the Doomsday Secret Realm! Then, contend for the Heaven and Earth Secret Realm! As for the Absolute Beginning Secret Realm, he wouldn't harbor too many extravagant hopes for now.
"No rush. The current fourfold talent bonus is still a bit insufficient. After the genius battle ends, when I break through to Universe Rank, it will be an eightfold talent bonus... progress will be even faster then!"
One month later, the registration channel closed on time.
World Master Qing Ming stayed by Qing Yu's side until he saw Qing Yu receive and confirm the email, only then truly sighing in relief, as if a crucial ritual had been completed.
Qing Yu quickly scanned the email content, the core information clearly imprinted in his mind.
The final number of registrants for the Jinlan Universe Kingdom exceeded 750 billion! As for the rules, they were the same as Qing Yu remembered, divided into internal Universe Kingdom selections and the Universe Grand Finals.
The preliminary elimination stage was divided into 100 world zones, from which 100,100 people would be selected. Then, through arena battles, the top thousand would be determined to participate in the Grand Finals.
"750 billion... Over 7.5 billion people fighting in each world zone, only 1,001 taken..." Even World Master Qing Ming, with his vast experience, couldn't help but gasp.
"This elimination rate... it's practically a sea of blood and corpses! Moreover, the number of registrants is nearly 100 billion more than last time, making the competition even more brutal! Qing Yu, your goal is to first ensure entry into the top 1,001 of your world zone; you must be careful!"
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One month of preparation time flew by. The preliminary elimination round began! All Stellar Level geniuses gathered in their respective teleportation areas.
At the core of the Jinlan Universe Kingdom, the Jinlan Secret Realm.
An invisible pressure enveloped the vast plaza. An indescribably magnificent figure seemed to merge with the laws of the universe; a mere sweep of his consciousness caused space to tremble slightly.
Below, was the fierce genius team meticulously cultivated by the Jinlan Secret Realm. A grand, emotionless voice echoed in their minds:
"Go! For my Jinlan Universe Kingdom, seize glory."
Aurora Star Region, Aurora Empire.
The Aurora Emperor, adorned in a magnificent star robe and wearing a galaxy crown, majestically floated in the air. His voice resonated among the elites selected by the Empire below:
"Geniuses of the Empire! The time has come to prove your worth! Break into the top hundred thousand, and the Empire will bestow upon you supreme glory and resources!" The geniuses below roared in unison, their fighting spirit soaring.
At the same time, World Master Qing Ming looked at the countless figures enveloped in teleportation light around them, finally patting Qing Yu's shoulder, everything unspoken:
"First, get into the top thousand, and then... strive for as high a ranking as possible!"
Qing Yu nodded heavily. Just then—
"All participants, please note, this preliminary elimination round is about to begin. A mass teleportation will occur shortly. Please check your equipment; once the preliminary round begins, you will not be able to request weapons."
"Teleportation is about to begin. Countdown starts now:"
"10!"
"9!"
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"3!"
"2!"
"1!"
"Teleport!"
Om—!
Qing Yu felt his vision suddenly filled with endless white light, and a strong pulling sensation came from space. The next moment, the white light dissipated, and the feeling of solid ground returned.
Qing Yu quickly looked around. He was in a narrow, dimly lit alley.
On both sides were towering skyscrapers, their walls a cold metallic gray-black. All terrain and buildings in the world zone simulated the hardness of B9-grade alloy.
The sky above was cut into a long, narrow strip, hazy. In the distance, intense energy explosions and brief screams faintly echoed, signaling that the killing had already begun.
The screen on his arm guard lit up:
Participant: Qing Yu (Aurora Empire)
Points: 0
Ranking: None
Current World Zone: 12th World Zone
Time Remaining: 29 days, 23 hours, 59 minutes