In the Virtual Universe's Ganwu Continent, on Molten Rock Island, in the Molten Rock Secret Realm.
Inside a manor in that area, Ender gathered with his family to bid them farewell, as he was about to participate in the finals of the Pinnacle Genius Battle.
Due to Ender's rise, the Royce Family also gained immense benefits. For instance, on Kuka Planet, apart from the Universe Level governor, the Royce Family now held the most power.
Not only that, the Royce Family also gained permission to access the external Virtual Universe, rather than being confined to the limited regional Virtual Universe Network.
Therefore, Ender was able to reunite with his family in the Virtual Universe.
"Eleven!" the energetic Nineteen called out, "Come back with first place!"
Bang!
"Idiot! First place isn't that easy to get!" Eighteen punched Nineteen on the head, then her eyes sparkled, saying, "Eleven just needs to make it into the top one thousand in the Universe, the top one thousand all get a lot of money rewards!"
Watching Eighteen's sparkling eyes, Ender shook his head helplessly. He knew this money-grubber was obsessed with money again, but what she said was true; first place wasn't easy to get!
Even Marquis Rong Dian, the Messenger of the Lord of Ganwu, when bestowing his rewards, only said that he had hope of contending for second place and didn't mention first place at all. It was clear that the Lord of Ganwu also didn't favor him for first place.
"Eleven." Suddenly, Eighteen pulled Ender's hand and gently shook it, pouting, "When you enter the top one thousand in the Universe, can you share some money with me? I saw a virtual pet, it's super cute!"
"Alright." Ender smiled, pretending to think for a moment before saying, "When I enter the top one thousand in the Universe, I'll give you one million Ganwu coin."
"That's great!"
Eighteen was overjoyed. According to the exchange rate between Ganwu coin and molten rock coin, one million Ganwu coin was equal to one billion molten rock coin. This was a huge sum of money, enough for her to spend for a long time.
Giving Eighteen one million Ganwu coin as pocket money, not to mention Ender after entering the top 1000 in the Universe, even for him now, one million Ganwu coin was just a small amount of money.
One must know that because he entered the top 1000 of the Ganwu Universe Country in this Pinnacle Genius Battle, he received a reward of one Mixed unit from World Master Molten Rock.
And one Mixed unit is equal to one trillion universe coin, one universe coin is equal to 3300 Ganwu coin, so one million Ganwu coin is only a little over 3000 universe coin.
After bidding farewell to his family, Ender left Molten Rock Island.
...
On various continents and islands in the Virtual Universe, millions of peerless Geniuses from the 1008 Universe Country were all teleporting to the gathering places of their respective Universe Countries.
A floating island above the Ganwu Continent.
Swish!
Ender appeared at the teleportation point on the floating island.
"Mr. Ender, please come this way." A Universe Level warrior in a work uniform, standing beside the teleportation point, smiled and pointed to a path nearby.
"Thank you." Ender smiled and nodded, then walked directly along the path.
A moment later—
Ender saw a large crowd gathered in a square not far away, surrounded by beautiful flowers and plants. At first glance, there must have been hundreds of people, male and female, with varied appearances. However, at least one-third of them had appearances relatively close to Earthlings, and Earthling appearances were considered mainstream in the Universe.
"Green Demon is here!"
Many young men and women looked over. These hundreds of people had all secured spots; this time, the Ganwu Universe Country was sending out one thousand Geniuses.
"Green Demon."
"Green Demon."
Among these people, many smiled and greeted Ender.
Because of his powerful strength and his reputation as the number one Genius of the Ganwu Universe Country in this Pinnacle Genius Battle, they were all willing to befriend him.
"Mad Axe!"
"Lanka." Ender also greeted a few of his good friends; Lanka, a friend from the Molten Rock Secret Realm, had also entered the top 1000 of the Ganwu Universe Country.
Just as the one thousand Geniuses were conversing, an invisible pressure covered the entire square. The faces of the one thousand Geniuses all paled, and their bodies involuntarily trembled slightly.
Then, with the sound of footsteps, a man in a gray and white battle suit walked over. The aura he exuded was profound and terrifying.
And the strong bloody scent within that aura made people involuntarily feel fear!
"According to the Country Lord's order, I will lead the team for this Pinnacle Genius Battle." The white-clad man's voice was gentle, but it still gave Ender and the others immense pressure. "My name is Kou Ji. You can call me 'Lord Kou Ji' or 'Military Lord Kou Ji'."
"Lord Kou Ji!"
The 1000 peerless Geniuses, including Ender, all responded in unison, involuntarily.
"Such terrifying pressure." Cold sweat appeared on Ender's forehead. "Compared to the unconscious pressure Marquis Rong Dian emitted three years ago, Lord Kou Ji's actively released pressure is far more terrifying!
"If this were in the Original Universe, his pressure alone would be enough to kill most of the Geniuses present."
Terror!
The 1000 Geniuses, in front of Lord Kou Ji, felt as weak as ants, and naturally, fear arose in their hearts. This was pure instinct; even the strongest will could not suppress this instinct.
"Ender!" Military Lord Kou Ji's gaze swept over all the Geniuses, finally resting on Ender.
"Lord Kou Ji." Ender bowed slightly.
"You are the only Genius from our Ganwu Universe Country in this Pinnacle Genius Battle who can enter the top 1000 in the Universe and has hope of breaking into the top ten." Military Lord Kou Ji said gently, "The Country Lord has great expectations for you. Do not disappoint the Country Lord."
"Yes." Ender respectfully replied.
"As for the others." Military Lord Kou Ji swept his gaze over the other Geniuses and shook his head slightly, saying, "There's not much hope."
Immediately, among the group of Geniuses, many clenched their fists, a surge of Energy pent up in their hearts.
"I know you're not very convinced." Military Lord Kou Ji said indifferently, "According to the intelligence I've received, the overall level of this Pinnacle Genius Battle is quite good. Not only does our Ganwu Universe Country have many Law Geniuses, but more than ten other Universe Countries also have over nine hundred Law Geniuses."
"So, apart from Ender, it will be very difficult for you to even break into the top five thousand."
"Of course!"
"You might also create miracles! Historically, there have been peerless Geniuses who started out very ordinary but suddenly erupted in the final Pinnacle showdown." Military Lord Kou Ji scanned the large group of people, then changed the subject, "Alright, follow me!"
Seeing this, these peerless Geniuses from various Starfields of the Ganwu Universe Country understood that Lord Kou Ji did not believe they were that type of peerless Genius.
...
Then, Ender and the one thousand Geniuses, led by Military Lord Kou Ji, simultaneously teleported to a brand new plane opened up in the Virtual Universe.
This was a vast continent.
Ender and the others, including Military Lord Kou Ji who led the team, a total of 1001 people, all appeared on this continent at the same time.
"Ganwu Universe Country team, there are 1004 large buildings ahead. Your Universe Country team is assigned to building number 0435." A middle-aged man in a white robe respectfully bowed to Military Lord Kou Ji.
"Tsk!"
Military Lord Kou Ji clicked his tongue lightly, not entirely satisfied with the numerical ranking, but he could only lead the team directly flying towards the distance.
"Wow!"
"1004 large buildings, one Universe Country team per building?"
Looking into the distance, the entire group of large buildings naturally formed a ring. In the center, surrounded by the 1004 large buildings, was a beautiful square filled with birdsong and fragrant flowers. At this moment, many young men and women from various Universe Countries were casually strolling and chatting in the beautiful square, at least over one hundred thousand people at a glance.
"Descend!" Military Lord Kou Ji's voice boomed.
The Ganwu Universe Country's Genius team quickly descended, landing on the edge of the square, and then walked directly along the path towards building number 0435. The square had dedicated passages leading to each building.
"Look, that building number 0435 belongs to the Ganwu Universe Country. It seems to be the Ganwu Universe Country's Genius team."
"It's Ender."
"Hmm! He's very strong."
"Very strong, it's said he has hope of breaking into the top ten."
"What? Top ten!"
Many Geniuses from other Universe Countries looked at the Ganwu Universe Country team from afar and began to discuss.