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"The geniuses of this generation are excellent. I hope that among you, there will be Universe Exalts and even Universe Lords in the future." Ninesword Exalt, in a cyan robe with purple scales, floated in mid-air, announcing the end of the genius battle.
"Alright, this year's Human Peak Genius Battle of the universe ends here. You may all disperse!"
Then he looked at a handsome young man, a smile appearing on his face.
"Bolan, come with me."
Bolan's handsome face showed no surprise or joy; he expressionlessly followed Ninesword Exalt away.
The envious and jealous gazes of the 999 geniuses turned into hundreds and thousands of sharp swords, piercing Bolan's retreating figure.
"An invitation from an Exalt?"
"Indeed, Bolan is still too strong, leading by a significant margin over Long Yun, Luo Feng, Rong Jun, and the others!"
"Tsk tsk, the title 'Blood Sword in White, Bolan the God of Death' will likely be brought into the Primitive Mystical Region."
Even the Undying leading the teams from the 1008 Universe Countries showed a hint of surprise on his face.
"Seventeenth Brother, congratulations! Your Noah Universe Country has truly produced an extraordinary genius."
"Haha, Thirteenth Brother, your Ganwu also made a big splash this time, producing two Highest Beginning Mythical Region geniuses, Rong Jun and Luo Feng! Congratulations to you too!"
"Haha, Rong Jun and Luo Feng are good, but their displayed talent is far inferior to Bolan's!"
"Tsk tsk, reaching the seventh trial tower... such a genius hasn't appeared in tens of millions of years, has he?"
... "Rumble ~!"
Bolan was led by Ninesword Exalt to a private plane, entering a hundred-mile-high temple. Ninesword Exalt sat on the main seat of the temple, looking down at Bolan in the hall, revealing a look of appreciation for talent.
"Bolan, I think highly of you. Your talent in the Law of Space Origin is excellent, very strong, in fact. In the same period, I was not as good as you... I have high hopes for you, and I hope you can stick to your original intention and not go astray!"
Ninesword Exalt presided over this genius battle. These geniuses, barring special circumstances, would naturally fall under his command in the future. Bolan was the genius he thought most highly of, focusing on the Law of Space. It was very likely he would become his right-hand man in the future.
Bolan remained expressionless, merely nodding slightly.
His perfunctory attitude slightly displeased Ninesword Exalt, who shook his head, "Forget it, as you wish. I'll give you one last reminder... trying to comprehend the Law of Time through the Law of Wind is unfeasible! At least with your current talent, it's not possible!"
Bolan bowed respectfully and said, "Thank you, Exalt, for the reminder. Bolan will engrave it in his heart!"
"Go!"
Ninesword Exalt waved his hand, glancing at Bolan with some disappointment.
What a good subordinate, but unfortunately, he's gone down the wrong path.
How powerful was the vision of a Universe Exalt? While Bolan, who appeared once every ten thousand epochs, was indeed a Monster, in the long river of human history, countless geniuses were more monstrous than him, yet only a handful ultimately became Universe Exalts like him.
He had almost seen through Bolan's future... Focusing on the Law of Space, Undying was a certainty, and an Exalt was within reach. Cultivating both space and time simultaneously, with good luck, he might achieve Undying; with bad luck, his lifespan would run out during the World Lord stage, and he would fall!
"I hope Bolan doesn't take the wrong path." Ninesword Exalt watched Bolan leave the temple.
If he focused on the Law of Space, a Universe Exalt might still be interested in Bolan. But if he went down the wrong path, let alone a Universe Exalt, even a King-level Immortal would no longer pay him any attention!
...Virtual Universe, Noah Continent, God of Death District.
The expressionless Bolan let out a slight breath, "Whew~! I transmigrated, and awakened a golden finger along the way, I suppose?"
At the exact moment the genius battle ended, Yang Qi transmigrated into Bolan's body, fusing memories and activating the golden finger. The sudden impact was too great, causing his consciousness to be somewhat chaotic, forcing him to respond to Ninesword Exalt with an expressionless face.
"Given my current situation, should I give up on cultivating the Law of Time?" Bolan's sword-like brows furrowed slightly, and a hint of hesitation flashed across his handsome face, "Or should I stick to my own path?"
As a transmigrator, he knew Bolan's general future growth trajectory. Indeed, as Ninesword Exalt said, the Law of Time had hindered his early growth.
But was specializing in the Law of Space, like Luo Feng, and taking the path of a Space Exalt truly the best choice?
If Luo Feng hadn't had a series of fortunate encounters, who knows how long it would have taken him to break through to Universe Lord, and his achievements might not have been as high as Hong's and Thunder God's.
The Golden-Horned Beast clone, the Nine Serenities Sea clone, the Star Tower, the Wu Yu Wings, the Nine Calamity Secret Manual, and the God King teacher Zuo Shanke... Even with a golden finger, Bolan wasn't entirely confident he would have as many fortuitous encounters as Luo Feng.
In the future, would becoming a Universe Exalt, or even a Universe Lord, be enough?
Bolan felt a hint of confusion about his future path... "Bolan, come see me at once!"
The summons from the Lord Nuoya of the Noah Universe Country naturally meant Bolan dared not delay. He immediately left the district and, through a teleportation array, arrived outside the grand hall where the Lord Nuoya resided.
The Undying team leader, Seventeenth Brother, was just coming out, evidently having just finished reporting on the genius battle.
Bolan bowed slightly, and the Seventeenth Divine General smiled and nodded, pointing inside, indicating for Bolan to enter. Then, he teleported away.
Bolan stepped into the hall and bowed to the figure over a hundred kilometers tall.
"Lord Nuoya!"
"I heard from Seventeenth Brother that after the genius battle, Ninesword summoned you privately?" Lord Nuoya's voice boomed.
"Yes! Ninesword Exalt advised me to focus on the Law of Space and give up on cultivating the Law of Time."
Bolan nodded.
"Ninesword is right! Your talent in the Law of Time is very ordinary. Cultivating the Law of Time will inevitably lead to you being lost among the masses. Give it up!" Lord Nuoya said calmly.
"In Noah Holy Land, I guided you a few times, making me half your teacher; I wouldn't harm you! When you arrive at Primordial Chaos City, you can try the nine universe chaos tablet. Entering the Dao through the Law of Space Origin is more suitable for you."
"Thank you, Lord Nuoya."
Bolan nodded.
Although he wanted to study both the Laws of Time and Space simultaneously to gain their acknowledgment, which would make breaking through to Exalt and even Universe Lord twice as effective in the future, his current talent in time, as judged by two great figures, Ninesword Exalt and the Lord Nuoya of the Noah Universe Country, might truly not be enough, at least not right now!
Stubbornly pushing through a wrong effort is not as good as letting nature take its course.
"Very good."
Seeing that Bolan had truly listened, Lord Nuoya nodded with satisfaction, "I will exchange the first three volumes of the Time-Space Essay for you. It is highly compatible with the nine universe chaos tablet. Study it well!"
"Time-Space Essay?"
Bolan was startled, thinking to himself, "It seems Lord Nuoya truly wants me to focus on cultivating the Law of Space!"
The Time-Space Essay was created by the creator of the nine universe chaos tablet, recording his insights during its creation. It complements the cultivation of the nine universe chaos tablet. The complete set of nine volumes is worth 100 billion points, a sum even a Champion Undying couldn't afford. Even just the first three volumes are quite valuable, certainly worth at least 100,000 points.
"Thank you, Lord Nuoya!"
Bolan bowed respectfully again.
As expected of a Universe Country Lord, what he casually gave away was the entire wealth of several Lord-level Immortals.
"Go, go to Primordial Chaos City, go to Heavenly Bridge, carry the glory of my Noah Universe Country, and shock the Virtual Universe Mystical Region! I am very much looking forward to your future performance!"
Bolan seemed truly determined to abandon his cultivation of the Law of Time, which was absolutely the correct choice!
Lord Nuoya was very satisfied with Bolan's choice. Coupled with Bolan's potential to become a Champion, and even hopes of breaking through to Exalt, he naturally wanted to show him some care.