The Warrior Battle Was About to Begin

Before he could even process what had happened, Brian found himself back in Sacred Land Plaza.

The Nine Flame Kingdom Lord had actually sent him back first, leaving Lin Yuan behind.

He began to recall the techniques Lin Yuan had just used.

Hundreds of Phantom Bodies!

Nearly two hundred years ago, his insights into the Law of Space Origin had already been profound. Back then, Lin Yuan had been nowhere near his level in the Law of Space Origin.

But after nearly two hundred years, though there was still some difference between them in their insights into the Law of Space Origin, it was no longer very large.

"How could Lin Yuan have improved so quickly? And..."

What Brian found even harder to believe was that Lin Yuan had deep insights not only into the Law of Fire Origin, but also seemed talented in the Laws of Earth and Wind Origin. He had even gained some insight into the Law of Time Origin.

Brian was baffled. Lin Yuan had never shown these talents or techniques during either of the previous two Sacred Land Ranking Tournaments.

"Could this kid have been hiding his true strength all along?"

Brian clenched his fists.

The students had all left the plaza. Only the immortal Longxin remained.

Brian gave Longxin a slight bow, then vanished from the plaza.

Inside the vast palace.

"Little one, who is your teacher?" The Nine Flame Kingdom Lord fixed his gaze on Lin Yuan, releasing a hint of pressure.

"Your Majesty, my teacher is Marquis Yuankun," Lin Yuan replied respectfully. Though he felt some discomfort in his soul, it wasn't severe.

"Your will is quite impressive." The Nine Flame Kingdom Lord nodded slightly.

"So it's Yuankun."

Marquis Yuankun was one of the top experts among the four hundred marquises of the Nine Flames Universe Kingdom, as well as a trusted subordinate of the Nine Flame Kingdom Lord.

The Nine Flame Kingdom Lord decided to summon Marquis Yuankun later and learn more about his disciple.

"Little one, your talent is rather unusual. There have been a number of geniuses like you throughout the long ages, able to comprehend multiple Origin Laws while still weak. Some of them did indeed become supreme experts," the Nine Flame Kingdom Lord said.

"But that doesn't determine what you'll achieve in the future. How far you go will depend on your effort and opportunities."

"The technique you just used involved quite a few Origin Laws. I'll demonstrate it once as well. Watch closely."

As before, the Nine Flame Kingdom Lord began demonstrating through the Flame Planets. This time, however, twenty-nine Flame Planets appeared.

Though the Nine Flame Kingdom Lord was a Space Venerable, Lin Yuan's current insights into the Law of Time Origin were enough for him to offer guidance.

As for the Laws of Fire, Earth, and Wind Origin, instructing a mere Universe Level youngster posed no difficulty for the Nine Flame Kingdom Lord either.

A short while later, the instruction and demonstration were complete.

Yet Lin Yuan remained immersed in what he had just witnessed. In his eyes, everything around him seemed to disappear.

Given Lin Yuan's current affinity with these Laws, watching the Nine Flame Kingdom Lord's demonstration immediately brought countless insights to mind, all of them crystal clear.

This was different from the instant enlightenment Lin Yuan had experienced when his teacher, Marquis Yuankun, demonstrated the Law of Space Origin. This time, the mysteries of the Origin Laws seemed to be laid directly before him. He only needed to absorb and understand them all.

The Nine Flame Kingdom Lord glanced at Lin Yuan, who was immersed in his insights, and waved a hand. Lin Yuan disappeared from the vast palace and returned to Sacred Land Plaza.

"Let him keep comprehending. Don't disturb him," the Nine Flame Kingdom Lord transmitted to the immortal Longxin, who was still in the plaza.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Lin Yuan remained standing in Sacred Land Plaza, absorbed in his insights.

A short while later, World Lord Fenyu arrived at Sacred Land Plaza.

"My lord, you summoned me?" Fenyu asked respectfully.

"Lin Yuan just received guidance from His Majesty the Nine Flame Kingdom Lord. He's comprehending it now and must not be disturbed."

"Stay here and watch over him until he wakes," Longxin ordered World Lord Fenyu.

"Yes, my lord."

Longxin then vanished.

World Lord Fenyu looked at Lin Yuan, who stood before him with his eyes closed, lost in contemplation. He couldn't help but feel a little wistful.

When Lin Yuan first arrived at the Sacred Land, he had been quite green and hadn't shown exceptional strength or talent. He had been no more than a talented student among the Sacred Land's ranks.

Now he had displayed astonishing talent and become one of the two most highly valued Universe Level cultivators in the Holy Land Universe.

His admission to the Core Layer of the Great Axe Arena was all but certain. His future achievements would far surpass those of an ordinary World Lord like Fenyu.

Fenyu knew he had no hope of becoming immortal in this lifetime, but he hoped the young man before him would go further.

More than twenty days later.

Lin Yuan finally woke up.

He looked around and realized he was standing in Sacred Land Plaza, with World Lord Fenyu beside him. He immediately understood what had happened.

"Thank you, Lord Fenyu." Lin Yuan bowed to him.

"No need to thank me, Lin Yuan. I was only following orders." World Lord Fenyu smiled at him.

"Since you're awake, I'll head back and take care of some matters."

With that, Fenyu turned and left.

Lin Yuan had already comprehended and understood most of the Nine Flame Kingdom Lord's demonstration. If he kept studying it, his progress would slow.

"Beep. Master, you have received ten calls," the Smart Optical Brain announced.

Lin Yuan checked. Nine of the calls had come from the chubby Cohen over the past few days, and the remaining one was from his teacher, Marquis Yuankun.

Lin Yuan immediately called the chubby boy back.

A moment later, Cohen's image appeared before him.

"Lin Yuan, why couldn't I reach you? Registration for the Peak Warrior Tournament has started. Hurry and check the Virtual Universe."

"Registration's already open? Got it."

With that, Lin Yuan connected his consciousness to the Virtual Universe.

Virtual Universe, Nine Flame Sacred Land District, Fire Cloud Pavilion.

Lin Yuan stepped out of his villa and looked up at the sky.

A gigantic black proclamation floated overhead, displaying lines of glowing white text.

"Cosmic Humans—Peak Warrior Tournament."

"Held once every ten thousand years!"

"Beginning soon!"

"Jointly hosted by the Great Axe Arena and all the Universe Countries in Human Territory!"

"Are you a Universe Level genius? Want to know whether you can be considered a strong fighter among your peers? Then join the 'Peak Warrior Tournament'! Here, countless geniuses from the many Universe Countries across the universe will fight!"

"For details, visit the official website..."

"It's finally starting!" Lin Yuan looked at the enormous proclamation in the sky, his blood surging with excitement.

Lin Yuan immediately visited the official website to take a look.

"The overall format is much like the Peak Genius Tournament. It's also divided into two stages: the Universe Kingdom Selection Tournament and the Peak Grand Finals." Lin Yuan read the Peak Warrior Tournament's description on the website.

"The Universe Kingdom Selection Tournament still consists of the World Preliminary Elimination and the Arena Finals."

"The Peak Grand Finals are a little different. The Trial Tower selection hasn't changed, but the final one-on-one matches between the last twenty contestants will actually be held in person!"