Geniuses Gather Like Clouds, Luo Feng, Future Lord

When the massive preliminary rounds concluded, the top 1001 from each World Zone advanced, totaling 100,100 participants across all 100 World Zone. Meanwhile, the winner of each World Zone directly secured the final spot.

For example, Ai Chen directly obtained the final spot in the Yimu Universe Country, without having to participate in the subsequent Arena Battle and Reincarnation Battle.

The same Ganwu Universe Country. The top 1000 will qualify to participate in the Peak Battle of geniuses for all Human of the Universe. These 1000 will represent the entire Ganwu Universe Country and compete against numerous geniuses from other Universe Country... in order to determine the most outstanding figures among all Human of the Universe.

The Ganwu Universe Country 1000 slots. Now, the top player in each World Zone directly gets one slot, so a total of 100 slots are taken away.

The remaining 100,000 people will compete for 900 spots!

The Black Dragon Mountain Empire's 'Luo Feng', 'Hong', 'Dong Nanbiao', and 'Nabini' will be selected from among 100,000 powerful individuals, with only 900 qualified to receive a spot.

The attrition rate remains extremely high!

Aside from Luo Feng, who is absolutely certain of securing a spot, it remains to be seen whether Hong and Dong Nanbiao can win a place among these 100,000 people.

After all, the worst among these 100,000 people are at their level!

Those who secure the final spots are all enviable super geniuses, the most elite talents coveted by countless organizations and forces, and each one can be considered a 'Special-Class Elite' of the Virtual Universe Company.

The preliminary rounds are over, and the Arena Finals will be held a month later.

However, in this past month, Luo Feng, Hong, and Dong Nanbiao have experienced the 'troubles of celebrities'. Many forces from the Black Dragon Mountain Empire have come knocking on their door. Not only that, but even some super organizations in the Ganwu Universe Country have sent people to find Luo Feng and his group, hoping that they can join them and take up a position in their organization!

"No, absolutely no!"

"Just tell the outside world that we are currently in seclusion, fully preparing for the upcoming Arena Finals, and cannot afford to be distracted." Luo Feng and the others were also at their wits' end and had no choice but to resort to this method.

Day 16 after the preliminary rounds ended.

On Mars in the Solar System.

Luo Feng is testing his Yan Shen Armament on Mars, where sand and gravel fill the sky.

"Illusion Sword Style!"

"Go!"

"Return."

Luo Feng manipulated the nine Golden Illusion Swords, transforming them into nine golden rainbows that soared through the air and then flew back. Occasionally, he would control these Golden Illusion Swords to perform some complex trajectories, but his control felt noticeably stiff, and he couldn't achieve a smooth, flowing feel at all.

"The Arena Finals will be fierce, and the opponents will all be powerful, at least at the level of Big Brother and his group, with the strongest being at the level of Savage Rong Jun. If we get surrounded, there will be risks, so we can't be careless."

"At that time, I'm afraid I'll have to use my Yan Shen Armament right from the start." Luo Feng knew very well that everyone in the Arena Finals was a strong opponent, and he had to use his trump card from the beginning and keep pushing forward.

Charge into the top 1000 with an absolutely domineering attitude!

Only then would one be qualified to fight against the super-strong individuals from other Universe Country.

"Luo Feng, hurry up and enter the Virtual Universe," Babata's voice rang out.

"Oh?" Luo Feng asked, puzzled.

The Star Sea Villa District on Black Dragon Island in Virtual Universe.

When Luo Feng appeared at his doorstep, he immediately saw that there were many guests sitting in his living room.

"Brother, Hong, Thor, and Dong Nanbiao are inside receiving guests. You should go in too," Luo Hua said as soon as he saw Luo Feng arrive.

"Who is it?" Luo Feng asked, puzzled.

Didn't I refuse to let any organization come?

"It's Special Envoy team sent by the Emperor Black Dragon Mountain Empire," Luo Hua said in a low voice. "This Special Envoy is said to be carrying orders personally issued by the Emperor. The leader of the team is a World Lord, who is said to be of extremely high status. Also Special Envoy the team is the Emperor of the Yinlan Empire, a 'primitive civilization in the universe'."

"The Emperor of the Yinlan Empire?" Luo Feng exclaimed in surprise.

The Yinlan Empire is a nascent cosmic realm that governs eight major star systems, including the Milky Way Galaxy.

Although it was only a junior rank, its power was still considerable; the emperor of this country had actually come with Special Envoy.

"They came mainly for you, brother," Luo Hua said.

"I'll go in and take a look." Luo Feng nodded, then strode towards the living room.

There were twelve people in the living room.

Thor, Hong, Dong Nanbiao, and nine other people they didn't recognize were all sitting at the long dining table.

"Third brother."

"Third Son."

"Xiao Feng"

Hong, Thor, and Dong Nanbiao all stood up, and the other nine people also turned to look. At the same time, eight people stood up, while only an old man with long silver hair in the center remained seated, carefully observing Luo Feng, and revealed a smile, "Luo Feng, I, Butashka, come on behalf of the Emperor of the Black Dragon Mountain Empire."

"Greetings, Lord Butashka." Luo Feng bowed respectfully.

Having been to the Ganwu Auction and seen countless World Lords, Luo Feng immediately recognized this silver-haired old man as World Lord!

"Please sit down," said the silver-haired elder Butashka, with a slight smile.

Luo Feng also came over and sat down next to Hong, Thor, and Dong Nanbiao.

"Luo Feng, I've come here for two reasons. First, I'm eager to see the remarkable geniuses of our Black Dragon Mountain Empire." Butashka, with his white hair and beard, exuded a kind and approachable aura, instantly inspiring warmth in those around him. "Second, His Majesty pays close attention to you, Luo Feng, and highly values you, intending to reward you handsomely!"

"Lord Butashka, actually I didn't do anything, I just did some things on my own," Luo Feng said.

"No!"

Butashka shook his head and said, "Luo Feng, you have won tremendous honor for our Black Dragon Mountain Empire this time. Countless citizens of the Black Dragon Mountain Empire are proud of this! You have made a great contribution."

"A great achievement..." Luo Feng could only listen quietly.

"Originally, the Emperor intended to reward you Luo Feng," Butashka, looking at Luo Feng, "But I suggested that you forgo the reward for the time being."

Luo Feng looked at the World Lord before him, even more confused.

"I propose to the Emperor... if Luo Feng can break into the top 1000 of the Ganwu Universe Country, he will grant you a star system!" the silver-haired elder said.

"Give me a galaxy?"

Luo Feng, Hong, and Thor were all taken aback.

"As far as I know, the ruler of Earth is not you, but another Peerless Genius from your planet. But strangely, he doesn't seem to have participated in the Genius Competition this time."

"But that's not important. Everyone knows Earth is in the Milky Way Galaxy, so... as long as you can break into the top 1000 of the Ganwu Universe Country, then the Milky Way Galaxy under the Yinlan Empire will be yours!"

"With your ranking of 26th in the preliminary rounds, breaking into the top 1,000 shouldn't be difficult for you, Luo Feng! Once you achieve that, the entire Milky Way Galaxy will be yours!"

Butashka carefully observed Luo Feng and his companions, but to his surprise, none of Luo Feng showed any shock.

Through occasional interactions with Yang Yu, Luo Feng and his companions' horizons had long since expanded beyond the small Black Dragon Mountain Empire, let alone a star system within it.

However, the Milky Way Galaxy is the territory of the Yinlan Empire.

"Don't worry, this is Emperor Yi Wei of the Yinlan Empire. This matter has been approved by the Yinlan Empire's royal family." Butashka looked at a handsome man in white standing not far to his side.

The man in white smiled and nodded to Luo Feng: "I've also long wanted to meet Mr. Luo Feng. It would be an honor for our Yinlan Empire if Mr. Luo Feng could take over the management of the Milky Way Galaxy."

"Hmm?" Luo Feng raised an eyebrow, and then immediately understood.

Top 1000 in the Ganwu Universe Country?

It should be noted that the Ganwu Universe Country hundreds of millions of galaxies, and on average, only one out of every 100,000 galaxies can break into the top 1,000!

Those who can break into the top 1000 of the Ganwu Universe Country... are probably mostly at the Domain Nine Levels, and some have even comprehended some of the Origin Law.

Such a genius.

It behaves this badly even at the Star Level...

As long as they don't perish along the way and continue to grow, reaching the 'World Lord' level is almost guaranteed! And with focused training, such geniuses will become powerful figures among World Lord in the future!

A World Lord can easily acquire a star system territory.

This is tantamount to giving the 'future World Lord's a star system territory in advance. Assuming Luo Feng perishes along the way... without Luo Feng, the Black Dragon Mountain Empire and the Yinlan Empire will naturally have many ways to reclaim the Milky Way Galaxy.

"This reward is too valuable, and even breaking into the top 1000 isn't something I'm absolutely certain of," Luo Feng said with a smile.

"Right."

The silver-haired elder, Butashka, nodded and sighed, "It is difficult. The military strength of our vassal state is weaker than that of the star regions directly under the Universe Country. Last time, we didn't even make it into the top ten thousand of the Universe Country, and as for the top one thousand, we haven't made it in a very long time. However, Luo Feng, as long as your luck isn't Extreme Point bad, your chances of making it are very high!"

"This is some information collected by our empire." A screen appeared in front of Butashka, who tapped it lightly. "I'll send it to you."

"Material?"

Luo Feng was puzzled, and at the same time Babata reminded him that he had received an email with an attachment.

"Although the preliminary rounds weren't broadcast, based on the names on the Rankings, and considering that many of these talented and powerful individuals were already quite famous, we've gathered a lot of information," Butashka with a smile, looking at Luo Feng and the others.

"Among them, there are 827 super geniuses who passed the preliminary selection. They are all very famous super geniuses in the Ganwu Universe Country. Take a look at them first; they may be helpful to you when the real Arena Battle begins."

"Oh?" Luo Feng and the others' eyes lit up.

Nice one!

Knowing yourself and your enemy is the key to victory in every battle. Knowing your opponent's trump card in advance allows you to be prepared for battle and increases your chances of winning.

"Although they could get their hands on such information, it would require troubling Yang Yu. Yang Yu's cultivation time in the Initial Universe is extremely precious, and Luo Feng and the others don't want to waste it on troubling Yang Yu over such a small matter."

Therefore, it's certainly a good thing to be able to obtain such information directly now.

"Thank you," Luo Feng said gratefully. Hong and the others were also genuinely thankful.

"No need." The silver-haired old man smiled at Luo Feng. "If you can break into the top 1,000, I, Butashka, will thank you."

"I will try my best." Luo Feng nodded.

"Yes, you are a hope for our Black Dragon Mountain Empire! Breaking into the top 1,000, you will be able to compete with many geniuses from other Universe Country... At least, our Black Dragon Mountain Empire now has someone who can step onto the stage of Human of the Universe." Butashka's eyes held a hint of expectation.

"At the same time, the Emperor also hopes that Hong and Dong Nanbiao can continue to perform exceptionally well in the upcoming competitions. If you can also make it into the top 1,000, you will receive a reward!"

Butashka looked at Hong and Dong Nanbiao expectantly.

He is World Lord, and he is very powerful.

However, not World Lord are the same. Compared to Jiang Tianchen, World Lord is extremely famous within the Black Dragon Mountain Empire, his status and strength are vastly different.

However, compared to the super geniuses that giants like Virtual Universe Company have carefully cultivated from the very beginning, 'Jiang Tianchen' is far inferior in status!

Giants like Virtual Universe Company... they cultivate super geniuses not only to create immortals, but more importantly, to cultivate the strongest among the immortals!

If Luo Feng and his group manage to break into the top 1,000, Butashka will also receive a substantial reward.

Certainly...

Everything is still a long way off! From the Star Level to immortality, it's too far and too difficult. Many top geniuses are stuck at the World Lord Peak for tens of millions of years until they die of old age!

"Work hard. In the Arena Battle of the Ganwu Universe Country, you represent the Black Dragon Mountain Empire. When you engage in the ultimate battles among the many Universe Country, you will represent our Black Dragon Mountain Empire even more," Butashka said with anticipation.

"Hmm." Luo Feng nodded slightly.

After saying this, Butashka and the others left.

Next, Luo Feng, Hong, Thor, and Dong Nanbiao gathered together and spent three days reviewing the detailed information that recorded many powerful individuals.

"Ranked 3rd in the 8th World Zone? Stronger than me." Hong's expression was serious.

A video is playing on the screen in front of you. The video shows a tall man with blond hair and golden scales on his forehead. He is wielding a two-handed greatsword. When he swings the greatsword, everything becomes psychedelic and distorted. The greatsword is clearly there, but when the opponent tries to block it, he misses.

Kill the opponent with a single sword strike.

This person's Light Domain, and the skill in using that field, is even more terrifying than Hong's.

"This is Savage? He's really strong." Luo Feng's pupils contracted, a hint of excitement in his eyes.

"Yes, that's him." Thor nodded repeatedly.

"They are very strong." Hong and Dong Nanbiao both had solemn expressions.

The geniuses they encounter next are not the same ones they met in the preliminary rounds; those who passed the preliminary rounds were all extraordinary!

Videos played one after another, along with a lot of written materials. These were all materials collected by the Black Dragon Mountain Empire on many super geniuses. Many of these geniuses already had great fame before this Genius Competition and had long been sought after by some super organizations.

"This guy..." Thor's eyes widened.

The video shows a burly man, also bald, using his Iron Fist as weapons, each punch incredibly powerful.

It took three days to finish watching, and even Luo Feng, Hong, and Dong Nanbiao, who were about to participate in the Arena Battle, felt the pressure. Indeed, there were many strong opponents!

It gathers billions of geniuses from the entire Ganwu Universe Country, and those who can stand out from the crowd are truly extraordinary individuals.

It is indeed extraordinary that Star Level could comprehend some Origin Law, but the sheer number of people in the Ganwu Universe Country is overwhelming; there are still several hundred people in the entire Ganwu Universe Country.

Time flew by, and the day of the Arena Battle arrived in the blink of an eye.

On July 16, Huaxia, the day Arena Battle, in the Virtual Universe, on one of the floating continents above the Ganwu Continent, there was a huge conference hall.

"This conference hall is huge; it can seat 100,000 people," Hong exclaimed with a smile. "And the seating is very spacious."

"That's alright. Each seat at the Ganwu Auction bigger than this, and there are three million seats. The entire auction hall is so big you can't see the end of it," Luo Feng said in a low voice.

"Quiet!"

A deep voice rang out, and the entire conference hall fell silent. A man in a silver robe appeared on the high platform at the front of the hall. His gaze swept over the 100,100 people below, all of whom were geniuses who had passed the preliminary selection.

"The Ganwu Universe Country has 101,000 people who passed the preliminary selection." The man in the silver robe pointed to his side, and a screen immediately appeared beside him, displaying individual images. "These 100 who won first place in their respective World Zone directly obtained the final spots and are qualified to represent the Ganwu Universe Country in the ultimate showdown among numerous Universe Country."

"The remaining 100,000 people will compete for 900 spots."

"The Arena Battle are divided into 'Arena Melee- all' and 'arena one-on-one battles'," the man in the silver robe continued. "First, 90,000 people will be eliminated through the Arena Melee -all! The remaining 100,000 will be divided into 1,000 groups of 100 people each. Each group will fight on the same arena, and the ten who survive will be considered to have passed the free-for-all."

"After the Arena Melee, only 10,000 people will be eliminated!"

"The 900 spots will be chosen from among these 10,000 people! Then it's time for the one-on-one Arena Finals."

The man in the silver robe glanced down at the 100,100 geniuses below, and a murmur of discussion arose.

The chaotic Arena Melee resulted in the elimination of 90,000 people in one fell swoop.

That's too ruthless!

"I heard," Hong said in a low voice, "That last time, the Black Dragon Mountain Empire was completely eliminated in the Arena Melee, resulting in no one making it into the top ten thousand."

"Hmm." Luo Feng nodded.

"During the preliminaries, I barely made it into the top 1001. This time, the odds of elimination are very high in this Arena Melee," Dong Nanbiao said in a low voice. Hong also looked solemn. Although he was slightly stronger than Dong Nanbiao, the difference wasn't significant.

Seeing this, Luo Feng said, "In a melee, anything can happen. Brother Biao, you and Big Brother still have a chance to get through the melee. It all depends on how the one-on-one battles go next."

Call!

Suddenly, a screen appeared in front of every genius in the conference hall, displaying a number ranging from 1 to 1000.

"See the numbers in front of you? These are your group assignments!" the man in the silver robe announced loudly. "Starting tomorrow, it will be groups one through two hundred. The next day, it will be groups two hundred through four hundred, and so on. The entire Arena Melee will last for five days, ending after five days."

Luo Feng looked at the number '382' in front of him, while Hong's group number next to him was '161', and Dong Nanbiao's was also '161'!

This means that Hong and Dong Nanbiao were incredibly lucky to be assigned to the same arena!

"I wish you all the best in the Arena Melee." The silver-robed man's voice echoed throughout the conference hall. "Now, let's teleport everyone away and prepare ourselves."

Buzz~~~

All 100,100 geniuses in the entire conference hall vanished instantly.