Wind Rises!

Fourth Outer Domain Battlefield, Base 7.

Li Ze sat cross-legged in the castle's Cultivation Room.

After a long while, he opened his eyes. "This spatial talent really is far inferior to my Fire Attribute talent! Ever since I crossed the threshold of the Law of Space Origin, my comprehension speed has clearly slowed considerably. It seems I need to start preparing to nurture a clone with spatial talent as soon as possible!"

Li Ze let out a sigh.

"Still, my Fire Attribute talent truly is powerful. In such a short time, I've comprehended three essences of the Law of Fire Origin."

Although Li Ze had not entered Chaos City to study the Chaos Tablet, through his memories of the Original Work, he knew that the first three diagrams of a Chaos Tablet mostly expounded upon the essence of their corresponding laws.

Therefore, Li Ze had also embarked on the path of comprehending the essence of laws to deepen his understanding of them. If he had the chance to enter Chaos City in the future, he would be able to avoid many detours.

Among his inherited memories was a sword technique manual, Setting Sun, which explained the essence of the Law of Fire. This manual interpreted the Law of Fire Origin through sword moves. Through studying and practicing it, Li Ze successfully comprehended three essences of the Law of Fire Origin.

Before coming to the Outer Domain Battlefield, Li Ze had already planned out his cultivation. His Golden Crow Physique would study the Law of Fire Origin and practice with the two divine weapons he had purchased, while his Human Body would study the Law of Space Origin while setting aside time to cultivate certain secret techniques.

"Walli, check the mail." While he was studying and cultivating, he had Walli block all message notifications.

"Master, there have only been two emails from Luo Feng in recent days. One informed you that he passed Ganwu Cosmic Nation's selection for the Universe Peak Genius Battle and would soon participate in the final battle. The other informed you that the personnel managing your planetary territory on Earth have all arrived." Upon hearing Li Ze's words, Walli replied.

Li Ze acknowledged Walli's report and gave no further orders.

Beep.

"Master, Lairui'er has sent a video communication request." After a while, Walli suddenly said.

"Put it through."

At Li Ze's command, Walli connected the video call.

A blue screen appeared before Li Ze, with Lairui'er's figure on it.

"Li Ze, the notice that the Sacred Mountain Battle is beginning has come down. Come to my manor immediately." Without wasting words, Lairui'er directly delivered the information.

"Alright, Captain. I'll be right over." Hearing Korel's words, Li Ze immediately replied.

The two then ended the communication.

Li Ze rose directly and left his manor, flying toward Lairui'er's manor.

Lairui'er's manor.

Li Ze quickly arrived at the entrance of Lairui'er's manor, where he happened to meet Lan Teng and Lan Kun, who were about to enter.

When they saw Li Ze arrive, both of them stopped.

"Li Ze, you're here too. Come on, let's go in together," Lan Kun said to Li Ze.

Li Ze smiled and nodded.

Afterward, the three verified their identities through the equipment at the gate and headed toward the castle within the manor.

Before long, the three arrived in the castle hall.

Looking around, Li Ze saw that aside from Jirui Yu and Mengqian, everyone else was already seated on the sofas in the hall.

Seeing the three arrive, everyone greeted them in turn.

After exchanging greetings, the three also took their seats on the sofas.

After waiting a short while, Jirui Yu and Mengqian entered one after the other.

"Everyone, the rules for this Sacred Mountain Battle have been finalized. There is both good news and bad news for us," Lairui'er said directly once all the team members had arrived.

"Captain, just tell us the rules. What war of this scale could possibly be easy?" Hearing Lairui'er's words, Jirui Yu spoke directly to him. The others nodded as well.

"Alright, I'll get straight to it. First, the location of this Sacred Mountain Battle has been set at the Space-time Fortress on Yulan Continent."

"It was once a super military camp built by the Qishen Clan. Its diameter exceeds ten million kilometers, and it is like an enormous city. Everything valuable inside was looted long ago, so there is little danger there now."

"After being modified by the Three Races, it has been used as the battlefield in many Universe level Sacred Mountain Battles on Yulan Continent. It is more suitable for elite squads to fight within the battlefield."

"I know that place. It is rather well-suited for the Mechanical Race. The many Mechanical Puppets they carry will allow them to gain an even greater advantage fighting in that terrain," Han Fu said after Lairui'er finished.

"That's right. The Mechanical Race can unleash greater combat power there. But for top-tier Universe level teams like ours, it is also highly advantageous. We won't be overwhelmed by massive group attacks, and our survival ability is stronger than that of other Universe level soldiers," Lairui'er said, nodding in agreement with Han Fu before addressing the others.

"The number of participants in this Sacred Mountain Battle is no different from previous military Universe level Sacred Mountain Battles. The Human Race, Demon Race, and Mechanical Race will each send one million Universe level army soldiers to fight around the entire Space-time Fortress."

"Finally, the method of victory for this Sacred Mountain Battle is winner takes all!"

"The time limit is six months. Killing one Universe level soldier from another race earns one point. After killing an opponent, the opponent's points will belong to the killer. After six months, whichever race has the most points will win, and the winner will receive all one thousand Sacred Mountain Baptism Quotas."

After explaining the rules of the Sacred Mountain Battle, Lairui'er paused.

"With this battlefield and this method of victory, they're making all the elites among the Universe level armies of the three great races in the Fourth Outer Domain Battlefield enter and slaughter one another," Han Fu sighed after hearing it.

"Yes. This kind of war model is relatively rare on the Outer Domain Battlefield. Usually, we fight through large-scale legion assaults," Luan, who rarely spoke, unusually took the initiative to speak.

For Luan, a beast tamer, this sort of small-scale slaughter suited her well. Her many tamed beasts would be able to play a greater role.

"Once our team reaches the Space-time Fortress, we must remain vigilant toward the other alien races at all times. While killing alien races, we should rescue Human Race teams whenever possible. Also, our entire team cannot spread too far apart. Once we split up, we will be at a disadvantage against other teams of the same level," Shantuo added as he considered the Sacred Mountain Battle.

"Alright, that's all for the rules. Next is the Human Race's reward system for this war. Killing Universe level soldiers of the Demon Race and Mechanical Race in this Sacred Mountain Battle will directly earn Military Merit."

"One ordinary Universe level soldier is worth one point of Military Merit, an elite Universe level soldier is worth one thousand points, and a Universe Level General is worth one hundred thousand points! This is the same as in previous wars." Lairui'er paused here before continuing.

"If our Human Race wins in the end, all the Military Merit rewards above will be doubled."

"At the same time, the top one thousand in points can receive Sacred Mountain Baptism Quotas."

"Every member of the team ranked first in points will receive a reward of 10,000 Hun Yuan units. Second and third place will receive 5,000 Hun Yuan units, fourth through tenth place 1,000 Hun Yuan units, eleventh through one hundredth place 100 Hun Yuan units, and one hundred first through one thousandth place 10 Hun Yuan units."

"Additionally, after the Sacred Mountain Battle ends, the top ten teams will each be granted an opportunity to exchange for items in the Universe Level Special Army Treasury." Lairui'er stopped after finishing.

"This! Have those higher-ups gone mad? How could the rewards be so generous? They're even offering access to the Universe Level Special Army Treasury?" Han Fu cried out, his eyes widening instantly after hearing Lairui'er's introduction.

"What is the Universe Level Special Army Treasury?" Seeing Han Fu's shock, Li Ze directly asked Lan Teng beside him.

"Li Ze, the Universe level military special treasury contains many extremely valuable items suitable for Universe level use. It is said that the cheapest items inside are worth more than 1,000 Hun Yuan units."

"I don't know exactly what is in there. I only know that everyone who has exchanged for an item from it has greatly improved in strength. I've heard that even materials from Special Life forms can be exchanged there. You have to understand, the Human Race's Cosmic Army was established when the Human Race had only just risen to prominence. No one knows how many things are truly inside."

"Some items in there cannot even be found in the Five Great Giants. It is the Human Race's reward for Universe level soldiers who have made tremendous contributions." Lan Teng spoke to Li Ze beside him with a look of longing.

Hearing this, Li Ze's heart stirred. He was currently looking for a Special Life clone with spatial talent. Perhaps this special treasury exchange would be an opportunity.

"Alright, everyone has now been informed of the details of this Sacred Mountain Battle. There are still three months before it begins. Use this time to bring yourselves to peak condition. Our goal is to claim first place in team points and become the strongest Universe level team in the Human Race's Fourth Outer Domain Battlefield!" Lairui'er stopped the discussion and said to everyone.

With the captain having spoken, no one continued discussing it, but all of them were extremely excited.

Afterward, everyone left Lairui'er's manor and returned to their own manors in groups of two or three.

Fourth Outer Domain Battlefield, a manor in Base 71.

The grounds of this manor had been transformed into a swamp, with a black castle standing in the center.

At that moment, ten frogmen seven or eight meters tall sat within the castle. Traces of the profundity of the Law of Water surrounded them as they discussed the Sacred Mountain Battle.

"Big Brother, this Sacred Mountain Battle is the greatest opportunity we ten brothers have encountered since coming to the Outer Domain Battlefield all those years ago. We must use all our strength to seize the final reward. Only then can we take a major step forward on the path of avenging our many dead clansmen." One frogman, his eyes red, spoke viciously to the frogman seated at the head.

"That's right, Big Brother. This is our greatest chance!"

"Yes, we have to risk everything this time!"

The other frogmen below also shouted loudly.

The frogman seated above spoke in a hoarse, unpleasant voice. "Five hundred years ago, our Nether Frogman Race suffered a great disaster. So many of our clansmen became slaves, and only we ten brothers survived. Yet we had no choice but to hide here on the Outer Domain Battlefield. After so many years of slaughter beyond the domain, it is fortunate that we all survived, and that we encountered this chance to rise. Even if we must stake our lives on it, we have to seize this opportunity! We have no time left to wait!"

The nine frogmen below nodded in succession.

Fourth Outer Domain Battlefield, Base 6.

"Big Brother! Big Brother! Did you receive the news about this Sacred Mountain Battle? This is a great opportunity for us!" A Giant Bearman over thirty meters tall and incomparably muscular ran rapidly through a metal manor.

With every stride of his powerful body, he left behind a series of footprints.

"Second Brother, stop running around. I've already received the news. You're about to wreck my entire manor." Hearing the Giant Bearman's thunderous voice, a humanoid Human Race member with a pair of black bird wings on his back emerged from the castle with a disgusted look.

"I've already made plans for this matter. Our team is currently too weak, so I've asked the squad leader to temporarily assign some Universe Level Generals to our team. That way, we can go further," the black-winged human continued.

"That's great, Big Brother. I'll wait for your good news." The Giant Bearman scratched his head and smiled foolishly.

Across the entire Fourth Outer Domain Battlefield, all Universe level soldiers with relatively strong combat power were stirred into action by news of the impending Sacred Mountain Battle!

To be continued.

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The Military Merit rewards in this chapter have been revised based on a reader's suggestion. Thank you all for your advice!