Stirring Across All Sides, Endless Geniuses
Another year has passed.
The day has finally arrived: March 9th, 2066 in the Huaxia Calendar.
Virtual Universe, Black Dragon Island.
The continents and islands in the Virtual Universe also have day and night cycles, and even the sky is simulated with a star.
It was nighttime, and many places on Black Dragon Island were dotted with lights, with bars and other venues brightly lit, just like before.
Suddenly--
A colossal black banner, its edges radiating light, appeared out of nowhere in the night sky above Black Dragon Island!
On this entirely black notice board, there were characters that emitted a dazzling white light.
"Human of the Universe - Peak Genius Competition!"
Once every ten thousand years.
"It's about to begin!"
"This event is jointly organized by Virtual Universe Company and all the Universe Country!"
"You're a genius? Can't find any opponents of the same level and rank? Then join the 'Peak Genius Competition'! Here, billions of geniuses from numerous Universe Country across the universe will engage in fierce battles!"
"For more details, please visit the 'Virtual Universe Company Official Website' through the Virtual Assistant."
This enormous notice, spanning over a million miles in length and width, suddenly appeared out of nowhere in the night sky!
Even on Black Dragon Island, which has a population of hundreds of millions, this notice can be clearly seen from anywhere on the island!
"The Peak Genius Competition is about to begin? Wow, haha, this is going to be crazy!"
"A battle of billions of geniuses from all the Universe Country?"
"A grand gathering for the entire Human Race!"
"I've heard that those ranked in the top 1,000 across the entire universe will receive amazing rewards."
Passersby stopped to discuss it.
"Yes, this year's event is being hosted by Virtual Universe Company, so the rewards are sure to be extremely high, even better than those at the Great Axe Coliseum!"
"The Peak Genius Competition is held twice every ten thousand years. Once is hosted by the Virtual Universe Company, and once by the Great Axe Coliseum!"
"Go check out the official website right away."
In the Virtual Universe, above every continent representing the 'Universe Country' and every island representing the 'Medium Universe Nation', huge notices appeared, each announcing the upcoming 'Human of the Universe - Peak Genius Competition'.
In just one night, the news spread throughout all of humanity's Universe Country.
The speed of transmission demonstrates the advanced nature of the Virtual Universe Network.
Such a grand occasion naturally did not escape Babata's notice. He quickly awakened Luo Feng, who was immersed in cultivation, in his consciousness.
"Has it finally started?"
Luo Feng opened his eyes, a sharp glint flashing within them.
They then contacted Hong, Thor, Jia Yi, Wang Lin, and others.
As the most powerful and talented group of people on Earth today, they are all members of the Huaxia Foundation founded by Yang Yu, and at the highest level.
In a villa in the Xinghai Residential Complex of Qiu Long City, in Virtual Universe.
"Everyone should know about the upcoming grand event that will take place across the entire universe," Hong said loudly, sitting at the round table.
Over the years, Hong's temperament has become more composed and serene, and his aura has become more profound.
"Of course we know, Brother Hong," Thor, still dressed as a bald Thor, said with a loud laugh. "Should we go all out this time? Show off our Earthlings fighting skills!"
"Hiss~"
Who would have thought that Babata would suddenly appear at this moment, saying, "You Earthlings' fighting skills, going all out? Compared to the outside world, what fighting skills do you have? Do you think going all out will achieve any good results?"
"To put it bluntly, among all of you, only Luo Feng is confident of passing the preliminary selection of the Ganwu Universe Country and has a chance to break into the top 1,000 in the entire universe. Hong has only a slight chance of passing the preliminary selection. As for whether the others can even join the Ganwu Secret Realm, that's a question."
Babata didn't hold back in pouring cold water on the idea.
This Peak Genius Competition is divided into the Universe Country Selection Battle and the Peak Grand Finals.
Each nation in the Universe Country conducts a selection process, choosing elites to participate in the ultimate battle of geniuses among the entire Human Race.
The final rankings will be determined in the grand finale.
"The top 1000 in the universe will receive three major rewards: First, a prize ranging from 10 to 10,000 Hunyuan Unit on their ranking. Second, a spot to enter the Initial Universe for enlightenment. Third, the opportunity to become a 'Core Member' within the Virtual Universe Company."
Babata continued, "He's Core Member like Yang Yu, but in the Primal Secret Realm, he's the core of the core, much stronger than the ordinary members."
Luo Feng and the others were surprised.
Anyone who ranks in the top 1,000 will receive at least 10 Hunyuan Unit, comparable to the entire fortune of a World Lord. The highest rank will receive 10,000 Hunyuan Unit, which is comparable to the entire fortune of an Immortal.
Virtual Universe Company, indeed, is incredibly wealthy and powerful.
"A thousand people can enter the Initial Universe?" Luo Feng couldn't forget the scene at the Ganwu Auction people were fighting for a spot to 'enter the Initial Universe for enlightenment'.
Keep in mind that even his teacher, Hu Yanbo, couldn't enter the Initial Universe despite spending all his wealth!
That's close to the Marquis Level.
This demonstrates how precious these spots are.
Moreover, Yang Yu, the pioneer of Earthlings, is now Core Member of the Virtual Universe Company, and the most core one at that. Even his guard commander is an immortal. He is currently comprehending the Initial Universe!
"The offers are indeed quite good: a prize, entry into the Initial Universe, and Core Member. These conditions are certainly worthy of the top 1000 super geniuses in the entire universe," Babata said. "Luo Feng, this is a good opportunity; you all should give it a try."
"What do you mean by 'try'?" Thor retorted. "And from what you just said, it seems like it's going to be difficult for us to break into the top 1000?"
The others around the round table were also somewhat unconvinced, as they had made significant progress over the years.
"What do you mean 'difficult'?" Babata laughed.
"I must say you really underestimate the billions of geniuses in the universe! Let alone the top 1000 in the entire universe, even the top 10,000 in the Ganwu Universe Country would be difficult for you. Hong only has a sliver of hope of passing the preliminary rounds, and the others have almost no chance!"
"Just considering the Ganwu Universe Country alone, it would be quite impressive if Thor and Jia Yi could even break into the top 1000," Babata said directly.
"Uh..." Everyone present was taken aback.
"While there are very few Immortal Expert in the universe, the Star Level who have studied under Immortal Expert across all the Universe Country combined is in the billions! In terms of talent, there are plenty of people with powerful bloodlines and exceptional abilities! In terms of comprehension, with the universe's population being countless, how could there not be those with outstanding comprehension? And in terms of willpower and diligence, there are even more."
"It's only because you're all Registered Disciple of my Yunmo Planet Lineage that I haven't bothered to remind you not to have too high expectations. Just treat it as a rare opportunity for training and broadening your horizons," Babata said.
"Ahem." Luo Feng couldn't help but cough. Even though he was a straightforward person, he still couldn't bring himself to say such things, even though it was the truth.
Through occasional contacts with Yang Yu over the years, Luo Feng learned from the information Yang Yu inadvertently revealed that there were countless abnormal geniuses in the universe.
He currently only has a very good chance of breaking into the top 1,000 in the entire universe.
However, things might be different once the Mosha Clan Clone is born.
As for the others, just as Babata said, their chances of breaking into the top 1,000 are virtually nonexistent.
After all, Earth's foundation is still far from sufficient, and everyone's cultivation time is still very short.
"I know everyone is worried about what Brother Yu said before about not revealing the extraordinary aspects of our Earthlings' will and mindset, but this Genius Competition mainly tests our practical combat ability, Martial Way Realm, and level of Law Comprehension. We don't need to show any extraordinary mental talent."
Luo Feng looked at everyone and said, "So there's nothing to worry about, just fight with all your might."
Currently, there are about ten people on Earth who have cultivated to the Star Level, most of whom are geniuses who emerged Great Nirvana Period.
Only a small number, like Luo Feng, are geniuses who emerge after Grand Nirvana.
"I agree with what Luo Feng said." Wang Lin's strength had long since reached the Star Level 9. Although he was confident that he could break through to the Universe Level, he still restrained his impulse in order to experience the legendary Genius Competition and see how big the gap was between himself and the geniuses in the vast universe.
"I talked to Brother Yu before, and he said that we can unleash our full strength this time. As long as no one deliberately reveals their special will or mental state when joining Super Force such as the Virtual Universe or the Great Axe Coliseum, we can show our full strength without any pressure."
"That's good. After so many years of venturing and honing our skills in the universe, I've actually discovered some unique aspects of our Earth," said Jia Yi, usually so composed. "When I've been communicating with geniuses from other star systems, I've noticed that they all share a common problem."
"That means they might make rapid progress in the early stages, but as they cultivate further, their progress will become slower and slower!"
"The speed of our progress is far slower than that of us Earthlings! And just as Xiao Yu warned us at the beginning, we Earthlings are indeed extraordinary in terms of mindset and willpower, far surpassing them on average!"
Jia Yi then spoke solemnly.
"While it's normal for some amazing planets to be born in the vast universe, such as 'Mother Ancestor Star,' 'Manka Star,' and 'Augustus Star,' these planets have produced geniuses far more frequently than ordinary Life Planet from the very beginning."
"Xiao Yu is currently the strongest person on Earth, but his apparent strength is only at the Universe Level Nine. Although his status is comparable to that of a powerful immortal, Earth's current strength is still too weak. We must pay attention to this issue in the future and not bring disaster upon Earth."
"Jia Yi makes a lot of sense," Hong nodded. "However, this Genius Competition is said to be a once-in-a-millennium opportunity, so we naturally have to go all out. We just need to be careful later on."
Over the years, this group of people had mostly acted together and had encountered the same geniuses from the outside world. Naturally, someone as intelligent as Hong noticed something amiss.
Combined with the warnings Yang Yu gave them after joining the Virtual Universe Company's Primal Secret Realm, they naturally couldn't ignore them.
However, Yang Yu also spoke with Hong privately, and they could go all out in this Genius Competition without worrying too much.
"Alright, we've reached an agreement now. We'll go all out in this Genius Competition!" Hong said loudly. "As for what comes after, just be careful not to deliberately reveal your special will or mental state. As for how not to reveal it, Yang Yu said you'll naturally know once you join one of the five Super Force. And if you can't join, don't worry."
"Let's adjourn the meeting then. Let's register first. There's still a month until the Genius Competition officially begins, so we can still give it our all!" Hong said.
"Alright, let's see if we Huaxia People can shine this time!" Jia Yi said with a smile, then his figure disappeared and his consciousness returned to reality.
Others also left the Virtual Universe.
Yimu Universe Country.
A common immortal God Country the Mengluo Wing Race.
"Child, with your talent, there's a good chance you'll become number one in the entire universe this time. If you can achieve that, and you grow up smoothly, your strength will at least reach the level of Marquis-level Immortal, enough to make our branch prosper."
The woman, with a dignified face and pure white wings on her back, spoke.
"Yes, Ancestor!" Ai Chen replied obediently, "I will definitely do my best!"
At the same time.
Countless other God Country in the vast universe.
"Skyfire Divine Kingdom"
"Ancientwood Divine Kingdom"
"Ice Sea Divine Kingdom"
Wait, wait, wait...
Similar scenes are unfolding one after another, with countless immortals giving pre-match pep talks to their Star Level geniuses.
The entire human universe was in an uproar over the announcement from the Virtual Universe Company.
At the same time.
Boluo, Rong Jun, Long Yun, Wuka, Qian Shui, and other geniuses who will appear in this competition are all eager to show their talents and rush into the best Primal Secret Realm!