Game Memories, BOSS Appearance, and Demeanor

[Self-Configuration] Talents are genuinely strong!

After speaking his piece, Zhou Zhe felt no tension about immediately engaging in combat. Although he could keenly sense Roxstar's sharp killing intent, it didn't affect his emotions in the slightest.

Zhou Zhe was even relaxed enough to get a little lost in thought.

At this moment, he found himself missing Zhang Miaoran.

He missed her every smile and frown, her lovely long dress, and the things she had said.

He also felt some worry for his mentor, Lin Ye, wondering if his mentor would survive.

Then, Zhou Zhe's mind conjured up chat logs from many years ago in an online game with his two sworn brothers.

Gao Lao Zhuang Map—

[Yan Yan Yan: A'Zhe! How should a shapeshifter allocate their stats? I've pledged allegiance to Marshal Tian Peng and learned the Thirty-Six Transformations, and now I've turned into a little piglet!]

[Respect: If no one's guiding you, go 1 Strength and 4 Luck. Since someone's guiding you, just put everything into Luck.]

[Yan Yan Yan: But I put everything into Comprehension.]

[Respect: Bro, are you nuts? You're not some immortal child, why put points into Comprehension? It's hopeless! Just wait for death! Bye!]

[Yan Yan Yan: Comprehension is the strongest stat, bar none! Remember this! One day, you'll acknowledge it!]

Penglai Village Map—

[Qing An Yan: Little Zhe, tell me about the different builds for a Warrior. Sacred Heart or Demonic Heart, either is fine. I'm quite interested in these experimental subjects...]

[Respect: Warriors, huh... there are many ways to allocate stats. Strength, Agility, and Luck have different focuses, and there are even unconventional builds that focus on Spirit for fancy tricks. Here, I'll introduce you to three mainstream builds, BALABALA (500 words omitted)]

[Qing An Yan: Hmm? Interesting. I plan to try each build. It's not like I can't reset my stats infinitely anyway.]

[Respect: Big bro, you're awesome! A first-time top-up player sheds envious tears... Speaking of which, it would be great if we could reset stats in reality like in a game...]

[Qing An Yan: Swapping points between Strength, Agility, Constitution, Spirit, and Intelligence? Applying such a rigid system to the real world lacks flavor. Speaking of which... wouldn't customizing one's personality through Self-Configuration be more interesting? With this ability, creating alternate identities would also be very convenient.]

[Respect: I was just saying, don't take it seriously!]

[Qing An Yan: Taking things seriously is a necessary quality for every scientific worker. Besides that, a little romance and imagination are also needed. Furthermore, anything is possible.]

[Qing An Yan: My wife is hungry, I'm going to make stir-fried bamboo shoots with pork. See you later!]

"Hoo..."

Zhou Zhe collected his thoughts. The two fragments of memory were suppressed deep within his mind, though his expression was slightly peculiar.

It was obvious that Zhou Zhe was the player with the ID "Respect."

Time had passed, and the online game they played had long since shut down. His two sworn brothers had vanished without a trace and hadn't contacted Zhou Zhe in reality.

Zhou Zhe wasn't a dullard. After briefly connecting reality with his memories, he immediately realized...

The talents he obtained from the mysterious notebook, Absolute Comprehension and Self-Configuration, were likely not unrelated to his chuunibyou older brother "Yan Yan Yan" and his second brother "Qing An Yan," who claimed to be a scientist.

How could there be such a coincidence in the world?

"Could they both be veteran Cosmic Gladiators who wanted to mentor me?"

Zhou Zhe briefly recalled the Earthlings who had survived the cosmic battles so far. None of them matched his two friends.

Their names, appearances, and personalities—none of them fit.

"Or perhaps..."

"These two aren't even Earthlings?"

"Never mind."

"As long as I don't die, I'll uncover the truth someday."

Thinking this, Zhou Zhe casually scanned his surroundings.

Gladiators were confined within designated areas by invisible barriers, fighting to the death.

Fists, elbows, teeth, sharp claws, blades...

Everything that could be used as a weapon was fully utilized by the gladiators.

"I'm still at a disadvantage due to my innate physical condition."

After a brief observation, Zhou Zhe noticed that out of the thirty-five Earth contestants participating this time, only one other person besides himself was still alive. They appeared unharmed, and he didn't know how they had managed to defeat their opponent.

Because of the "Battle-Hardened Killer" personality from Self-Configuration, Zhou Zhe didn't experience any negative emotions. Instead, he calmly observed, analyzed, and contemplated the mistakes and brilliant performances of other gladiators.

Absorb the strengths of others and avoid the mistakes they've made!

Only in this way can one continue to improve!

True strength is never merely a buildup of power or inflated ego!

"It's a shame I can't see Mentor Lin Ye's match, nor do I know how he's doing now..."

"Are the Bronze Gladiators fighting elsewhere?"

Zhou Zhe lowered his head slightly, lost in thought.

The power of the "Dao" was boundless, perhaps near omniscient and omnipotent. Modifying laws and creating countless clones would be child's play, making it entirely possible to hold multiple battles simultaneously.

Unfortunately, Zhou Zhe was also just a novice Cosmic Gladiator, and he didn't know much about higher-level combat. He could only speculate about what was happening through imagination.

"Damn inferior human!"

Seeing the Earthling showing off right in front of him and completely ignoring him, Roxstar was about to go crazy with anger!

Was it that difficult to take down an Earthling?

He wanted to see just how difficult it was!

Wait!

Endure!

It wouldn't be long before he could tear this detestable little dwarf to shreds and devour him to vent his hatred!

Time ticked by, and for Roxstar, every second felt like a year!

Finally, the critical moment arrived!

"Thank you all for waiting."

"The final main event is about to be presented."

Dao's voice suddenly echoed through the vast universe: "This will be an unprecedented crushing match!"

Earth.

When the "main event" began, Zhang Miaoran immediately closed the Myriad Heavens Forum and entered the live stream.

The dense barrage of comments almost completely sealed off the scene, leaving no gaps. She immediately chose "Show Earth only."

However, the overwhelming comments still made her eyes blur.

After setting the filter to "Hide comments from users below Social Level 4," Zhang Miaoran finally saw the face that haunted her dreams.

"Ah Zhe! Go! Survive!"

Silently praying, Zhang Miaoran's gaze fell on Zhou Zhe's opponent.

This alien named Roxstar was three meters tall, like a giant from a novel. He had horns on his head and was covered in scales. His eyes were as red as blood, and his teeth were like daggers, sharp and gleaming with a cold light.

A demon!

That was Roxstar's first impression on Zhang Miaoran.

Facing such an enemy, could Zhou Zhe really win?

In her panic, Zhang Miaoran subconsciously looked at Zhou Zhe.

The tall and slender youth held a saber in his right hand, his left hand behind his back, standing quietly. He appeared very calm and serene, yet there was an air of casual freedom emanating from his very bones.

At this moment...

Zhou Zhe didn't look like a fighter here for a deadly battle, but more like a noble young master out for a stroll in the countryside.

Unlike the other Earthling contestants who were flustered and anxious, he possessed a composure that ran deep into his bones.

The live stream comments instantly exploded.

"Holy crap! There's someone like this among the Earthlings?"

"I feel like this guy is terrifyingly calm. His eyes give me the creeps..."

"'Dao' said this is a one-sided crushing match. I can't bear to watch anymore. Here's a sad song for this young man named Zhou Zhe."

"Alas! The situation is stronger than the person! There's nothing that can be done!"

"I've already found this Earthling contestant's information. Zhou Zhe, a disciple of Lin Ye, the master of Swift Wind Pavilion. He cultivates the 'Wind Riding Blade Technique' and the 'Wind Element Body Tempering Technique.' He is Lin Ye's only true disciple."

"As radiant as the sun and moon entering one's embrace, as soaring as the morning clouds, as graceful as a willow in spring moonlight. Once seen, never forgotten! So it turns out some people can really look like this... Are the talent scouts in Zu'an City blind? These good-for-nothing parasites who only take their salary! It's time to clean house!"

"Zhou Zhe? How can there be such a handsome young man! I'm a fan now!"

"What's the use of looking good? Won't he still die later? But I've already screenshotted it. I'll get plastic surgery based on this face later, sseumida!"

"Can you replicate his aura? Trying to imitate a swan with a crow's beauty! You're a total loser! Shut up already!"

"We're all fellow Earthlings. I sincerely hope he can survive. The German people offer their blessings."

"Zhou Zhe, Lin Ye's true disciple? Why does his aura feel stronger than Lin Ye's?"

"This guy looks like a boss character from the start. I bet ten spicy sticks he can win!"

"A good flag leads to an early meeting with King Yama! Brothers, don't jinx him! Do you have any idea how many fellow Earthlings you've jinxed to death?"

"Go, Father of the Sovereign State!"

"The people of Bear Country offer their blessings to Darvalishi."

"Blessings from our Serbian brothers..."

Seeking collection, seeking recommendations!

I heard that the chapter comments section is opening today. I wonder if it's in the morning or afternoon?