When Qin Zhao finally came to his senses after that sword strike, he noticed countless eyes fixed on him. They held a jumble of emotions—shock, admiration, fervor, disbelief—all focused on him alone.
"Fifth level! He made it to the fifth level!"
"My god! The fifth level of the Seventh Trial Tower! It's like a legend come to life!"
"He's the champion of this year's tournament! No argument!"
"The Noah Universe Kingdom is going to make a name for itself this time!"
Amid the uproar, Qin Zhao continued to reflect on that sword strike. He stood in place with his eyes gently closed and his chest rising and falling slightly. It wasn't from physical exertion, but from the tremendous mental shock caused by that lethal strike.
In his mind, the azure sword—formed from pure Law of Wind, yet containing profound spatial mysteries—remained vividly clear. That strike had been unbelievably fast, precise, and ruthless. More terrifying still was the Origin Law of Space it contained, which lay far beyond his current understanding.
So... this is how vast the gap is! My comprehension of the Origin Law of Space is still far too shallow! Qin Zhao murmured to himself. He wasn't discouraged; instead, he felt as if clouds had parted to reveal a clear sky. That sword strike was like a beacon, showing him the way forward.
He could accept that he'd lose, but being killed in a single, decisive strike had still given him a profound sense of just how terrifying the Trial Tower set up by the Virtual Universe Company was.
Just then, a group of excited people surged over. They were the many geniuses from the Noah Universe Kingdom. Their faces shone with pride and reverence as they surrounded Qin Zhao.
"Senior Brother Qin Zhao! That was incredible!"
"The fifth