After a few more seconds of stalemate, a fierce flash of light occurred. Qing Yu's light cocoon had sealed off all the retreat paths of the guardian, but Qing Yu's own situation became even more critical.
The transparent silver threads were practically touching his skin!
"Die!"
Qing Yu's figure dissipated.
Second level, failed!
Qing Yu's consciousness reawakened, and he was already in Manor 114 of the Original Zone. As Qing Yu walked inside, he replayed the details in his mind.
"If I combine it with illusion attacks to disrupt its rhythm, I should be able to pass…" The thought flashed through Qing Yu's mind.
"How was it? What was the result of challenging the Tongtian Bridge? You passed the first level, right?" A familiar voice came, as Marquis Tianyi sat by the stone table in the courtyard.
"Teacher." Qing Yu bowed respectfully before sitting down.
"I passed the first level, but failed the second. However…" Qing Yu voiced his idea about using illusions.
"The purpose of the Tongtian Bridge is to test your mastery of the chaos tablet. Since you primarily cultivate the Tribulation Divine Weapon, try not to use other methods as much as possible," Marquis Tianyi said with a light chuckle, stroking his palm.
"However, before you leave Primordial Chaos City, go as far as you can. Ten times the points are not to be wasted."
"Besides, you only comprehended the chaos tablet for seven days. Once you fully integrate these insights, how could a mere second level stop you? Go, and thoroughly digest what you've gained this time."
"This disciple understands."
In the Tongtian Bridge plane, the overseer Ba Fen swiftly sent the news of Qing Yu passing the first level of the Cosmic Sky Bridge to King Xue Yu and King Ziyuan, and also to the other 999 geniuses.
King Xue Yu watched the video sent by Ba Fen and said indifferently, "I underestimated this little fellow. To pass the first level, it seems he still has some comprehension."
"However, it's just the first level of the Cosmic Sky Bridge. In countless genius battles, countless people have passed the first level. But how many eventually reached the King level? Let alone King! Cultivating both space and time is too difficult. This bit of talent doesn't represent much."
King Xue Yu closed the video and no longer paid attention.
King Ziyuan watched the same video. "This little fellow does have some comprehension… This sensitivity to the laws of space and time… Perhaps… that fellow Xue Yu was too rash!" He didn't immediately draw a conclusion, merely saving the video.
Almost simultaneously, all the current batch of geniuses received the news of Qing Yu passing the first level.
Instantly, the entire genius group erupted!
Moka was intensely practicing his movement technique. Upon seeing the message, his movements suddenly froze, eventually turning into a deep, bitter smile:
"Qing Yu… you fellow… three years of hard cultivation, I thought I could close the gap a bit, but… you've run even faster." He closed the video, his eyes showing no discouragement, but instead a stronger fighting spirit ignited.
"I won't give up! One day, I will catch up to your back!" He took a deep breath and threw himself into even more frantic training.
When You Meng received the news, her beautiful face first showed a stunned expression. "He actually… passed the first level so quickly?!"
Her delicate brows furrowed slightly, her slender white fingers unconsciously twisted the corner of her clothes, and a deep worry and a hint of… loss showed in her eyes as she gazed at the hazy sky of Primordial Chaos City, remaining silent for a long time.
"He's progressing too fast… If this continues… can I still keep up with his pace?"
Some who hadn't yet challenged the Tongtian Bridge received the news and hadn't realized the difficulty of the Tongtian Bridge.
"If he can pass, so can I!"
They immediately applied to enter the Tongtian Bridge plane, but… they only lasted a few seconds before being decisively defeated by the guardian.
Virtual Universe, Thunder Island, Venerable Nine Swords's Divine Hall.
Venerable Nine Swords sat on the throne, asking with an indifferent voice.
"What were the results of this batch of 1000 geniuses challenging the Tongtian Bridge?"
A lion-headed strong man quickly said:
"Reporting to Venerable, 999 people have all attempted to challenge the Tongtian Bridge, and the result is… all failed, no one passed the first level. Only Qing Yu alone passed the first level of the Cosmic Sky Bridge."
Venerable Nine Swords frowned slightly. Although he had long anticipated the quality of this batch of geniuses, hearing the results still made him feel a bit irritable.
He had only recently achieved Venerable status, and he lacked capable subordinates. His original intention in hosting the genius battle was to discover a few subordinates with potential to be cultivated into Kings, or even Kings.
However, after hosting several consecutive sessions, no truly exceptional genius that made his eyes light up had appeared. He was even considering whether to abandon this "waiting for a rabbit" method and instead focus on cosmic adventures to seek breakthroughs in his own strength.
"Bring up the video of that Qing Yu challenging the Tongtian Bridge for me to see," Venerable Nine Swords commanded, suppressing the disappointment in his heart.
"Yes!" The lion-headed strong man immediately complied.
After watching the video, Venerable Nine Swords was silent for a moment, then let out an ambiguous hum:
"Hmph! He does have some comprehension."
However, the admiration in his eyes was fleeting, replaced by a deeper disapproval and coldness.
"What a pity… he's conceited! He seems glorious now, having passed the first level!" Venerable Nine Swords's voice was cold.
"When you waste too much time on the path of cultivating both space and time in the future, and are far surpassed by your peers…"
"You will know how important this foundational stage is now, and how invaluable this Venerable's advice is! By then, it will be too late for regrets!"
He waved his hand, signaling the lion-headed strong man to retreat, no longer paying attention to Qing Yu's matter.
At this moment, Qing Yu was sitting cross-legged on the rooftop of the small building, digesting his seven days of insights, completely unaware of the commotion outside caused by his passing the first level.
The inspiration ignited by seven days of comprehending the chaos tablet was like a prairie fire, instantly igniting all his past accumulations!
He had completely entered a state of self-forgetfulness.
When inspiration struck, he would sit cross-legged on the rooftop, his eyes slightly closed, as if merging with the surging chaotic energy around him.
Countless profound thoughts and new understandings emerged, perished, and recombined like stars in his sea of consciousness.
When a new secret technique idea was about to burst forth, he would suddenly rise, his long spear in hand moving as if an extension of his arm, transforming into a soaring dragon!
Originally, the 12 secret techniques of Myriad Tribulations were performed by Qing Yu independently, but gradually… between the spear's tip's points, thrusts, lifts, and parries…
He was no longer isolatedly performing one of the first 12 secret techniques of Myriad Tribulations, but subtly and naturally connecting and integrating the essence of several secret techniques!
After an unknown amount of time, Qing Yu felt a wave of physical and mental exhaustion, and only then did he abruptly emerge from that extreme state, but his eyes were clearer and more profound than ever before.
Qing Yu slowly retracted his spear, letting out a long breath:
"How long have I been comprehending?"
"Master, you have been continuously comprehending and practicing for 60 days!" The intelligent butler respectfully replied.
"60 days… two months." Qing Yu repeated softly. "Now, I have absolute confidence in passing the second level!"