Historically, no one had ever managed it.
Even Luo Feng in the original story, and Bolan, who had been stronger than him at the time, had both faltered on the first level of the Seventh Trial Tower.
"Too bad... This time, I'd like to see if I can break this 'impossible' record."
He raised his head and looked toward the nearest tower, the First Trial Tower.
Without hesitation, Qin Ming strode forward, his figure turning into a streak of flowing light as he shot straight toward the entrance of the First Trial Tower.
In the blink of an eye, Qin Ming arrived at the entrance.
After casually selecting his weapons and equipment, he stepped inside.
The scene before him changed in an instant, and a wave of heat rushed toward him.
He found himself in a vast, boundless desert. Yellow sand filled the sky, and the air shimmered in the scorching heat.
First level. Objective: 10,000 ferocious beasts, "Blood-haired Mammoths."
Kill them all or survive for ten days to enter the second level.
One point for each kill.
Rumble!!!!!
The ground trembled, and dust billowed at the horizon.
Over ten thousand Blood-haired Mammoths, each as huge as a hill, charged forward like a landslide. Their bodies were covered in crimson fur, their tusks curved like sabers, and their blood-red eyes fixed on the sole intruder.
Their hooves thundered, yellow sand blotted out the sun, and the entire desert seemed to roar.
Faced with a stampede that would have made any ordinary Star Level prodigy blanch, Qin Ming's expression remained unchanged. He simply took one light step forward.
Hum!
An invisible wave abruptly spread out from him!
It wasn't a simple domain. Within it, the "sharpness and solidity" of the Law of Gold, the "speed and tearing force" of the Law of Wind, and the "steadiness and weight" of the Law of Earth were all clearly present!
In the original story, Long Yun, who took second place, had only managed to combine two Origin Laws with his domain. His defense was nearly impossible to breach, and Luo Feng had lost because he couldn't break through it.
Yet the domain Qin Ming had unleashed now fused three laws!
Its power far exceeded anything others could imagine.
The dozens of Blood-haired Mammoths at the front seemed to crash into an invisible copper wall lined with unseen blades!
Their tough hides, strong enough to withstand attacks from ordinary ninth-rank Star Level fighters, were instantly covered in countless fine, intersecting cuts. Blood sprayed everywhere.
They roared in pain, their charge grinding to a halt. Some were even trampled and knocked over by those surging up behind them.
Qin Ming moved.
He used no flashy secret technique. He simply walked through the chaos as if out for a stroll.
Thud! Thud! Thud! Thud!
Dull impacts rang out in a steady barrage, like a heavy rain.
With every step Qin Ming took, several or even more than a dozen fearsome Blood-haired Mammoths fell to the ground. They barely had time to let out a full cry before their massive bodies crashed down and the signs of life vanished from them.
His movements seemed unhurried, yet flowed with an effortless grace, as if in harmony with the rhythm of Heaven and Earth.
The encirclement formed by over ten thousand ferocious beasts was no more than a gentle breeze brushing past him.
This wasn't a battle, but an elegant and deadly performance belonging to Qin Ming alone.
In less than three minutes,
the last Blood-haired Mammoth collapsed, kicking up a cloud of yellow sand.
That was only because Qin Ming had walked at a normal pace. Had he gone all out, the battle might have ended in its very first second.
Now the entire desert was silent. The hot wind swept past, leaving only thousands of massive corpses that were gradually dissolving into specks of light, and Qin Ming standing where he was, his clothes undisturbed and his breathing as steady as before.
[Points increased by 10,000.]
The number on his wrist screen changed.
[First level cleared. Enter the second level?]
"Yes."
Qin Ming disappeared.
The First Trial Tower, second level: 10,000 demonic beasts, "Nine-Headed Pythons"... They were more intelligent and attacked more cunningly, but the result was the same.
Third level: 1,000 Metal Lifeforms, "Tuoluo Race Warriors"... The steel tide couldn't stop him for even a moment.
Fourth level: 1,000 strange creatures of the universe, "Flying Hou"... Ferocious and swift, they were wiped out without a trace.
Fifth level: 100 Machine Race puppets... Their precise coordination crumbled to dust.
Sixth level: 10 Starry Sky Behemoths, "Cang"... Their bloodlines were powerful, but they fell without a sound.
Seventh level: Zerg Hive.
Destroy the Zerg Hive to earn 10,000 points and be sent directly to the first level of the Second Trial Tower.
Warning: It is recommended that you destroy the hive as soon as possible. Otherwise, the Zerg it spawns will keep growing in number and strength.
Qin Ming merely looked up at the enormous nest, which writhed constantly and emanated a heart-chilling presence.
He didn't even approach it.
With a thought, a sword strike fusing the Laws of Gold, Wind, and Earth with their domains appeared from thin air. It then crossed space in an instant and pierced the Zerg Hive's central psychic node with pinpoint accuracy.
The nest stopped moving. Then it collapsed and vanished.
[Points increased by 10,000.]
[First Trial Tower cleared. Enter the first level of the Second Trial Tower?]
"Yes."
Qin Ming entered the Second Trial Tower without pausing.
To him, the first tower hadn't even counted as a warm-up.
The Central Plaza of the Virtual Universe, reserved exclusively for the 1,008 undying officials leading their teams.
The elimination round in the Trial Space wasn't being broadcast to the entire universe. Only the rankings were updated in real time.
But these undying beings, whose very presence embodied the supreme authority of their respective Universe Countries, had permission to watch any contestant's trial in real time.
They sat scattered around the plaza, some resting with their eyes closed and others speaking in low voices. The atmosphere seemed calm, but undercurrents swirled beneath the surface.
After all, the performance of their prodigies directly affected the reputation of their respective Universe Countries.
Suddenly...
"Wait! What's going on with this kid named Qin Ming?"
An undying being with a single eye in the middle of his forehead and an intense aura spoke in surprise, his gaze fixed on the floating screen before him.
"What speed! His points are rising... This is ridiculous! He's already left second place far behind!" An undying woman beside him, shrouded in a hazy gleam of water, also turned to look, her voice filled with astonishment.
"Thirteen! You Ganwu Universe Kingdom have been hiding this one well!" Someone immediately looked toward the giant Thirteen, seated in a corner and clad in scale armor, teasing him with a hint of displeasure.
"Your public assessment was only 'might make the top thousand'? You call that 'might'? You're way too 'modest'!"
"Exactly, Thirteen. You're quite the schemer!"
Although these undying beings possessed nearly eternal lifespans, they cared deeply about their dignity and the glory of their respective Universe Countries.
Everyone hoped their own prodigies would make a stunning debut and outshine the others.
The Ganwu Universe Kingdom hadn't been considered a contender in the pre-contest predictions. Now, with a dark horse like this suddenly emerging, it was only natural that everyone took notice and started speaking up.
"What are you talking about?"
Thirteen was a little bewildered by all the sudden attention.
He truly hadn't had high hopes for his team's prodigies this time around. Qin Ming in particular had earned Ruoxi's "favor," but in his eyes, he was only "decent."
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