Swallowed Star: Infinite Fortuitous Encounters
Chapter 14

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Unlike Wang Cheng, who ended his battle in an instant, the other six people were still in fierce combat.

When arranging the battles, the Oracle Marquis Lord always paired individuals of similar strength. For example, Wang Cheng and the young man he just fought were both at the First-order Stellar level. Wang Cheng's ability to instantly kill his opponent could only be considered an accident; a normal First-order Stellar level cultivator wouldn't possess a Thirty Times Gene Level.

"These six people are all very strong!" Wang Cheng exclaimed inwardly.

A person's strength is multifaceted, influenced by their Body Foundation, Combat skills, Combat Will, Body Force Amplitude, and more.

In Wang Cheng's eyes, all six individuals were incredibly powerful at this moment, especially in terms of Body Force Amplitude.

Based on Wang Cheng's observations, their Body Force Amplitude likely exceeded twenty times, perhaps even approaching thirty times!

The so-called Body Force Amplitude is essentially the application of one's Body Strength. The maximum amplitude is 100, meaning 100% exertion!

After Wang Cheng recently finished cultivating the Nine Heavens Thunder Blade, he could achieve a seven-times Body Force Amplitude using its techniques.

Later, with continuous training and his breakthrough to the Stellar level, his control over his body improved, and his Body Force Amplitude was estimated to be around ten times.

This might not seem like much, but it was actually very low, barely meeting the passing threshold for the Stellar level!

"The Stellar level cultivators who dare to participate in the Oracle Marquis's trial are likely geniuses. Although the six of them have mastered domains, they probably only possess First or Second-order domains. This means I am Far Ahead in this aspect!" Wang Cheng wasn't being arrogant; he truly was Far Ahead.

Since mastering the Lightning Domain, Wang Cheng's domain had undergone three transformations. At full power, he could unleash a Fourfold Domain.

Furthermore, Wang Cheng had grasped a trace of the Lightning Law. Although he could only use it to generate lightning, it was still a Law. It wasn't an exaggeration to say he was Far Ahead in this regard!

"However, even if my domain and law mastery are leading, my Body Force Amplitude needs to keep up. Otherwise, my Thirty Times Gene Level foundation will only be able to exert a fifteen-times effect when fighting these people!" Wang Cheng pondered. At this moment, a flash of inspiration struck him.

"Right, the Lightning Law!"

Wang Cheng suddenly looked down at the two Claw-type weapons in his hands. He had felt a sense of familiarity with the intricate patterns on these claws before, but couldn't quite place it. Now, however...

"So that's it, these intricate patterns are very similar to the Lightning Law!" Wang Cheng felt a surge of pleasant surprise. He then focused intently on studying these patterns.

At this moment, Wang Cheng wished he could spend three days and three nights studying the patterns on the claws. Unfortunately, in less than half an hour, the battles of the other six people concluded.

This duel was incredibly brutal. Of the eight people who entered, only five remained. Moreover, apart from Wang Cheng, the other four were all breathing unevenly, and some had sustained significant injuries.

However, the Oracle Marquis Lord seemed to have no intention of letting them recover. After all the battles ended, he gathered the remaining five people.

"I have observed all your performances!" the Oracle Marquis Lord said calmly. Then, he pointed his finger: "You, you, and you. The three of you are not qualified to accept my trial. Begone!"

The expressions of the three people pointed at by the Oracle Marquis Lord changed drastically. They had fought with all their might, yet they still weren't qualified for the trial?

But unfortunately, this was not a place for discussion. They didn't even have a chance to speak before being swept away by a force and disappearing.

At this point, only Wang Cheng and one other person remained.

It was a woman wearing a Silver Battle Suit. Her hair was snow-white, and her skin was equally white! It was a true snow-white, devoid of any trace of blood. However, her pupils were deep crimson, making them exceptionally striking against her pale complexion, like rubies embedded in snow.

Wang Cheng glanced at her, and she turned to look at him as well.

Wang Cheng smiled slightly, but she merely nodded with a blank expression, appearing aloof.

"The two of you... are both very good!"

At this moment, the Oracle Marquis Lord spoke again. Looking at the two of them, he said calmly, "The next trial is still dangerous. I will ask again, are you sure you want to participate?"

"Yes, Oracle Marquis Lord!" the Silver Armored Woman nodded.

"I'm sure!" Wang Cheng naturally didn't hesitate. He had no other choice. Besides, dying here would at most mean failing this secret realm exploration, and his consciousness would simply return. It was Nothing Major!

"Very well!" the Oracle Marquis Lord nodded and continued:

"Next, the two of you will be teleported into a Small World. Many ferocious beasts live there. The strongest among them possess strength comparable to the Ninth-order Stellar level!"

"Ninth-order Stellar level?" Wang Cheng's expression shifted slightly.

"Your mission is to hunt ten beasts at the Seventh-order Stellar level within ten days!" the Oracle Marquis Lord said to the snow-white woman.

"Yes, Oracle Marquis Lord!" the woman immediately nodded.

"Sending a Fifth-order Stellar level cultivator to deal with a Seventh-order Stellar level beast... If it were me, they wouldn't make me face a Ninth-order Stellar level beast, right?" Wang Cheng mused. In fact, he was quite confident in fighting an Eighth-order Stellar level beast, but a Ninth-order Stellar level felt a bit precarious.

But unfortunately, things wouldn't change according to Wang Cheng's will. After stating the requirements for the woman, the Oracle Marquis Lord then addressed Wang Cheng: "As for you, you must hunt three Ninth-order Stellar level beasts within ten days!"

"They really want me to face Ninth-order Stellar level beasts?" Wang Cheng felt speechless but didn't object. He simply nodded.

For an ordinary First-order Stellar level cultivator, there would be no hope of dealing with a Ninth-order Stellar level beast. It was like a High-level War God killing a Beginner warrior with a single finger; a Ninth-order Stellar level cultivator killing a First-order Stellar level cultivator was similar.

However, Wang Cheng was a First-order Stellar level cultivator with a Thirty Times Gene Level. In terms of foundation, he was only slightly inferior to a normal Sixth-order Stellar level cultivator.

While it was unlikely for a First-order Stellar level to kill a Ninth-order Stellar level, it was possible for a Sixth-order Stellar level. Although Wang Cheng's Body Force Amplitude was lacking, he possessed a Fourfold Domain. With this, there was a possibility of directly confronting a Ninth-order Stellar level!

Most importantly, Wang Cheng would be facing Ninth-order Stellar level ferocious beasts, not human cultivators!

Ferocious beasts were different from Earth's monsters; they lacked intelligence!

Moreover, the Oracle Marquis Lord had previously stated that Wang Cheng had chosen to accept the highest level of trial. If he passed, he would receive all the secret manuals left by the Oracle Marquis Lord.

After all, these were all the secret manuals left by a Marquis Immortal. It was normal for the difficulty of obtaining them to be higher.

"No wonder the Oracle Marquis Lord advised me to withdraw earlier. With my strong physical foundation, if I could truly get out, it wouldn't be difficult to find secret manuals of a similar level. But here, I might lose my life. What a pity, I have no choice!" Wang Cheng lamented inwardly.

Actually, if it were at the Planet level, as long as one could master a domain, it wouldn't be difficult for a Planet level sixth order to deal with a Planet level ninth order!

But the Stellar level was different. A First-order domain couldn't bridge such a huge gap. Wang Cheng dared to say he had a slight chance only with his Fourfold Domain.

It's normal, really. A Planet Level expert who masters a domain can claim to be Planet Level Invincible. But for a Domain Lord to master a domain is just ordinary. The higher the foundation, the harder it is to fight across levels!

Seeing Wang Cheng nod without hesitation, Oracle Marquis Senior didn't say anything further.

However, after a moment of silence, Oracle Marquis Senior spoke again, "I remind you, after entering the Small World, it's best not to use weapons beyond your current mastery limits. If you do, this trial will be considered invalid!"

"Yes!" The one who quickly agreed was still that woman. It was clear she had some understanding of the trials here.

Wang Cheng, however, was different. Just in case, he directly raised both hands, revealing the dual claws he had just obtained. At the same time, he asked, "Oracle Marquis Senior, can I use these two force weapons?"

"Of course, you can!" Oracle Marquis Senior said calmly. "If you can truly unleash some of the true power of these two force weapons, I will be pleasantly surprised!"

"Understood!"

A smile also appeared on Wang Cheng's face.

A moment later, on a hillside covered in rubble, a vortex gate suddenly appeared. Immediately after, a man and a woman walked out from it.

These two people were naturally Wang Cheng and the other woman who was also about to undergo Oracle Marquis Senior's trial.

"You're really planning to hunt a ferocious beast comparable to a ninth-order Stellar level? I advise you to find a place to hide for ten days; at least you'll be able to keep your life!" Suddenly, the woman who had never spoken a word to Wang Cheng in the giant plaza spoke up.

"Since it's a trial, there must be a possibility of completing it!" Wang Cheng glanced at the woman with some surprise. He continued, "However, I accept your concern!"

"You killed Meteor Star for me, I just don't want you to die like this. I advise you not to think too much about it!" The woman turned her head and stared at Wang Cheng as she said this.

"I think you're the one thinking too much!" Wang Cheng was a bit speechless. This woman was clearly a bit narcissistic.

"But you said I helped you kill Meteor Star. Do you have a deep hatred for him?" Wang Cheng was curious. This woman was already fifth-order Stellar level, while that Meteor Star was only first-order Stellar level.

"We have some grievances. If you didn't kill him, I would have found someone to kill him sooner or later!" The woman didn't intend to say more. After explaining, she continued, "I'll thank you. Of course, that's if you're still alive!"

"Thank you."

Chewing on these two words, Wang Cheng felt a subtle emotion in his heart.

Hoo!

The woman clearly didn't know what Wang Cheng was thinking. After speaking, she flew into the sky and quickly left the area.

"Hmm, time for the real business!" Wang Cheng watched the woman's retreating back. He didn't dwell on it further and also flew away directly.

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