Surging Strength

Within the Inner World, Qin Hao's avatar rapidly shrank from over a thousand kilometers tall to roughly Qin Hao's height. The avatar bore a seventy-percent resemblance to Qin Hao, yet it radiated an air of mystery and a natural sense of affinity. As he sensed the avatar's condition, Qin Hao found it utterly miraculous. The avatar possessed an independent soul, yet it remained closely connected to him.

He could even enter the avatar's body. The clear fluctuations of laws all around made Qin Hao feel as though he might immerse himself in them.

After shifting his attention away from the avatar, Qin Hao turned his gaze toward the Inner World. The world was vast, but although it belonged to him, he could not fully control it. It was somewhat similar to the Golden Horn Beast's Inner World in the original novel, yet far more advanced.

Leaving the Inner World, Qin Hao's consciousness entered his Sea of Consciousness. Of the three rays of light that had formed One Qi Transforms Three Purities, only two remained. Not far away, a green godhead brimmed with the aura of life—it was the Life Godhead he had received from this year's check-in.

Besides those, another ray of light existed within his Sea of Consciousness. It shimmered with dreamlike colors, and within it, the creation and destruction of worlds seemed to play out endlessly.

As his consciousness entered the light, Qin Hao felt himself enter a void-like space. Within that emptiness, a surge of energy emerged and continuously evolved into a space. Mountains, vegetation, rivers, oceans, and stars gradually formed within it. It was clearly the process of creating a world.

"One Thought Creates World?" As the world evolved, the method of creating a world continuously merged into Qin Hao's soul, making him feel an immense weight.

"A method for creating a world?" Qin Hao did not know how to judge this secret technique. World Lords could naturally create worlds, and for someone at the Planetary level to obtain a method of world creation, it was not particularly useful. The energy within his body could not support it at all.

"What exactly does Original Universe mean?" After receiving all the information, Qin Hao learned that this secret technique had been bestowed by the Original Universe. "Still, having it is better than not having it."

After examining the changes in his body, Qin Hao was thoroughly satisfied. Although the improvement brought by Kong Xuan's Blood had not instantly propelled him to the heavens as he had imagined, its enhancement of his foundation, talent, and potential far exceeded his expectations.

"My base Gene Level has tripled, and the Crimsonbright Diagram of the Nine Heavens First Layer gives another threefold increase. A ninefold Gene Level is completely sufficient for the early stages." To Qin Hao, the increase in Gene Level was undoubtedly the greatest benefit. Opportunities to improve one's genes were exceedingly rare in the Original Universe.

After sensing the changes in his body, Qin Hao willed it, and a domain manifested, enveloping a ten-meter radius around him. Beneath the golden radiance, Qin Hao sensed a subtle fluctuation—it was the Metal Law.

Then, Qin Hao continuously switched between them. The Wood Domain, Water Domain, Fire Domain, and Earth Domain manifested one after another, and he could likewise sense the fluctuations of laws within each.

"Old Gu." Qin Hao gave Gu, who stood nearby, a slight bow before continuing, "What is the trial you mentioned?"

"It is similar to the Trial Tower at your Limitless Martial Arts Center, but far stricter. Even you, as you are now, only have a chance of passing." Gu replied. With a wave of his hand, a virtual screen appeared before them.

Seven seven-story Trial Towers appeared before Qin Hao.

"These seven Trial Towers were designed by the master based on the Trial Towers in the Virtual Universe. Even to clear the first tower, one must comprehend laws. Your trial is to pass the first floor of the first tower," Gu said.

As Qin Hao looked at the Trial Towers, he formed a guess. The seven Trial Towers in the Virtual Universe's Genius Competition far surpassed those at the Limitless Martial Arts Center's Training Camp, even the first one. Everyone qualified to take the Trial Tower assessment was a genius from one of the Universe Kingdoms, yet most were eliminated in the first tower.

"You have one chance each month to challenge the Trial Tower. Once you clear the first floor, you may leave with all of the master's inheritances. This Smart Bracelet can take you into Virtual Space at any time." After speaking, Gu vanished once more.

After putting the Smart Bracelet on his wrist, Qin Hao returned to the first Enlightenment Stele. The once-profound lines now appeared exceptionally clear and vivid. Every line drew Qin Hao into it.

This time, the lines were no longer so obscure and difficult to understand. All their secrets were laid bare before Qin Hao's eyes.

"So that's how it is. A domain can actually be used like this. This is what the Metal Domain is supposed to be like." Immersed in comprehension, Qin Hao's understanding of domains steadily deepened, and his domain emerged on its own. As his comprehension grew, the domain constantly changed. In a single day, his Metal Domain advanced from the First Level to the Second Layer.

Afterward, the Wood Domain, Water Domain, Fire Domain, and Earth Domain successively broke through to the Second Layer as well. After all the domains reached the Second Layer and he spent two more days consolidating them, Qin Hao stopped his comprehension.

He rose and walked toward the bookshelf. Although immersing himself in domain comprehension allowed Qin Hao to clearly feel his growth, raising his Force Generation level and accumulating combat experience were equally crucial.

Reaching the bookshelf, Qin Hao picked up Warrior Basic 216 Forms and began reading. The Basic 216 Forms were not profound. After reading through them once, Qin Hao began practicing.

Qin Hao's comprehension had already been quite good. After absorbing Kong Xuan's Blood and undergoing his transformation, it improved even further. Moreover, while his main body cultivated, the avatar within the Inner World cultivated continuously as well.

Under this dual acceleration, Qin Hao's Force Generation steadily improved. Three days later, he had become highly proficient in Warrior Basic 216 Forms. His Force Generation had also reached twelvefold. Twelvefold Force Generation was already unmatched on Earth, but for the current Qin Hao, it was merely the beginning.

After all, with a thousandfold genetic multiplier, his comprehension, strength, affinity with laws, and everything else were a thousand times that of an ordinary person. On top of that, he was already a genius, and the boosts in every aspect far surpassed those of ordinary people. One day of his cultivation could even equal tens of thousands of times that of an average person.

"Begin the trial." After three days of cultivation, Qin Hao prepared to challenge the first floor of the Trial Tower.

Upon entering the first floor of the Trial Tower, ten thousand Raging Bulls appeared around Qin Hao. Every one of them was at the Planetary level. The moment they saw Qin Hao appear, the herd charged toward him at top speed.

Qin Hao immediately unleashed his domain. His Second Layer Metal Domain spread rapidly, while the saber in his hand stood ready to strike. At the instant before the collision, Qin Hao launched his attack. Every slash struck a Raging Bull's vital point. The first Raging Bull fell at once and vanished.

However, before Qin Hao could prepare himself, the herd's charge followed immediately. Before he could attack again, his body had already been swallowed by the Raging Bulls.

I need to speed up the end of the Earth arc, so the pace will jump forward a little faster.