Peak Genius Tournament

Qin Ming had long prepared his explanation: "Ancestor, this grandson merely observed the movement of the three moons one day and felt something stir within, as if glimpsing the universal truth."

These words were half true, half false. Observing the moons was real, but the source of his insight came from the accumulation of his Jin World clone.

Qin Shanhai was silent for a long moment, then slowly nodded: "It seems you were born with heaven-defying comprehension."

From that day on, Qin Ming's position within the Qin Family grew even more secure. He even obtained a "Quicksand Token" representing the right of inheritance, granting him authority to mobilize some of the family's resources in the Liusha Star Sector.

Almost at the same moment Qin Ming broke through to the Star level, an event that shook the entire human territory occurred!

Above Fenglin Island, in the sky of the virtual universe, a massive proclamation materialized out of thin air. Its edges emitted a hazy glow, its body pitch black, while dazzling white characters leaped across its surface.

Universe Human—Peak Genius Tournament!

Once every ten thousand years!

About to commence!

Hosted by the Virtual Universe Company, co-organized by all universe kingdoms!

Are you a genius? Unmatched among your peers?

Then come participate in the "Peak Genius Tournament"!

Here, countless geniuses from all universe kingdoms across the entire human race gather to compete on the same stage!

For details, please log in to the Virtual Universe Network official website via your virtual assistant.

This enormous proclamation spanned over a million li in length and width, hanging high in the night sky. Even on Fenglin Island, with its billions of inhabitants, looking up made it perfectly clear.

"The Peak Genius Tournament is starting? Haha, things are about to get crazy!"

"Billions of geniuses from all universe kingdoms going head-to-head?"

"This is the ultimate grand event for the entire human race!"

"I heard that anyone who makes it into the top thousand in the final universe rankings gets rewards so insane they'll scare you!"

"This time it's hosted by the Virtual Universe Company, so the rewards are bound to be even more astonishing."

"The Peak Genius Tournament is held twice every ten thousand years—once by the Virtual Universe Company, once by the Giant Axe Dojo."

"Hurry, let's check the official website!"

At that moment, in the virtual universe, above every continent representing a "universe kingdom" and every island representing a "medium universe kingdom," the same massive proclamation appeared simultaneously, announcing the arrival of this grand event to all of human territory.

In just one night, the news swept through every corner like a cosmic storm.

Among the millions of star sectors under the Ganwu Universe Kingdom, countless geniuses stirred with excitement, their hearts surging.

This was a true chance for a fish to leap over the dragon's gate—a path to the heavens leading to one of humanity's most powerful forces!

The Qin Family, naturally, received the news immediately.

"The Universe Genius Tournament..."

Qin Ming logged into the virtual universe and gazed at the suspended proclamation, light flickering in his eyes.

He was familiar with this plot. In the original story, Luo Feng soared to greatness precisely through this battle.

"With my current strength, plus the foundation of the Jin World... maybe I really can compete."

"Too bad—if it were two years later, taking first place would be a sure thing."

Qin Ming knew full well that his Jin World clone had only been born for a year, its insights and accumulation still shallow. Given more time, his foundation would only grow deeper.

"But even so, I absolutely must take first place," he mused to himself.

"After all, I'm competing against these Star-level brats with the comprehension of a Domain Lord."

Ancestor Qin Shanhai's figure soon appeared in the virtual universe, within the Qin Family's private area.

He directly summoned Qin Ming via transmission.

"Ming'er." Qin Shanhai got straight to the point, his expression solemn.

"You already know about the Peak Genius Tournament, don't you?"

"This grandson is aware," Qin Ming replied respectfully.

A sharp gleam flashed in Qin Shanhai's eyes as he spoke slowly: "Given the talent you've displayed and your current realm, the family wants you to participate with full effort."

He paused, his voice carrying a hint of gravity and expectation: "This is the best opportunity our Qin Family has had in tens of thousands of years.

If you can break into the top thousand of the Ganwu Universe Kingdom, or even... charge into the universe-wide finals, our family's status in the empire and across the entire Fenglin Universe Kingdom will be completely transformed."

Qin Ming looked up and asked calmly: "Ancestor, if this grandson competes, what support can the family provide?"

Qin Shanhai had clearly prepared for this: "The family treasury's secret techniques and weapons are yours to choose from. Training resources, as long as the family can provide them, will be prioritized for you. Furthermore..."

His gaze deepened: "I will personally guide you for three months, imparting all the insights into domains and laws that I have comprehended."

As for the combat training and intelligence on opponents needed in the virtual universe, the family will also spare no effort to gather them for you."

This level of support, for a family within a medium-sized universe kingdom, was already giving everything they had.

Qin Ming pondered for a moment, then bowed deeply. "Grandson will give his all and not let the family down."

Qin Shanhai finally showed a smile, heavily patting Qin Ming on the shoulder. "Good! With that mindset, you're already halfway to success.

Remember, this isn't just your personal opportunity—it's the... crucial leap for our Qin Family to ascend to a higher level."

Leaving the virtual dimension, Qin Ming returned to his private space.

With a flicker of thought, he sank his consciousness into his Jin World clone.

In the Heye Tribe, the clone was following the basic techniques taught by the tribe, guiding the dense, liquid-like cosmic energy.

"The Virtual Universe Company's Genius War..."

Qin Ming's gaze was calm.

"Then I'll start from the Ganwu Universe Kingdom and fight my way up step by step."

He pulled up the competition interface. At the very top of the registration page was a highly conspicuous row of numbers.

9527, 10000. A few seconds later, the number jumped sharply upward, becoming 10086, 10010.

Beside this number was a line of text in the universal language of the cosmos: "Number of Registrants from the Ganwu Universe Kingdom."

"Already over a billion?"

The moment Qin Ming spoke, the number surged again. Without hesitation, he clicked the "Register" button.

Meanwhile, across the vast territories of the Ganwu Universe Kingdom, countless forces and geniuses were ignited by this once-in-ten-thousand-years grand event.

The Holy Land of the Black Dragon Mountain Empire!

A towering figure stood in the void, his body covered in black scales, a black dragon horn sprouting from his forehead. The space around him seemed to freeze solid.

A group of Domain Lords surrounded him, utterly reverent, their very breathing cautious in his presence.

"The Genius War has begun," the Black Dragon Mountain God Lord's voice rumbled like thunder.

"Imperial We hereby promises: whoever breaks into the top ten thousand of the Ganwu Universe Kingdom shall be granted the title of First-Class Marquis, may choose three treasures from the resource vault, and shall be accepted as Imperial We's personal disciple!"

His gaze blazed like torches as he swept across the crowd below. "If you can break into the top thousand... there will surely be a seat for you among the high ranks of the Ganwu Universe Kingdom in the future!"

"Go now, fight for the glory of the Black Dragon Mountain Empire!"

"As you command, God Lord!"

Thousands of Star-level geniuses below instantly ignited with blazing battle intent.