After Huang Tian left, Huang Wuye summoned the maintenance robots and ordered them to repair the damaged hall.
Meanwhile, he examined the Gluttonous Golden Ape's Inheritance Secret Technique.
"Hmm, this Inheritance Secret Technique came from a Gluttonous Golden Ape from the fifth era of reincarnation.
"Of these cultivation techniques, Devour suits me best.
"This technique can absorb all kinds of special substances. Not only can it speed up my energy absorption, but it can also devour special alloys to strengthen my defenses."
Huang Wuye quickly found a special technique among them that was arguably the best fit for him right now.
It was perfect for his Gluttonous Golden Ape clone, which had only just reached the first tier of Universe Level.
"I'll have to apply to the family for another batch of Universe-Level Nutrient Solution." Huang Wuye sighed. He really was a resource-devouring beast; ordinary factions couldn't possibly afford to support him.
He could cultivate slowly, but Huang Wuye would rather trade resources for time.
"Hmm, this clone cultivates the Gold-Space Origin Law. For now, I can use the Drifting Blood secret manual to cultivate the Space Origin Law.
"When the time comes, I'll need to choose another technique to help me comprehend the Origin of Gold. Looks like I'll have to trouble my teacher, Huoyu King."
Huang Wuye had Dasheng send Huoyu King an email.
When Huoyu King heard that Huang Wuye had gained another clone, he was happy for him and quickly sent a reply.
"Boss, your teacher, Huoyu King, has replied."
Dasheng soon received the email and appeared on Huang Wuye's shoulder.
Huang Wuye looked over when he heard him.
"Wuye, my disciple, I'm very glad you've gained another clone, but remember that Law Comprehension is what matters most.
"For the Origin of Gold, I recommend following the same path of analyzing the laws. A friend of mine is an expert in the Law of Gold.
"He has a secret technique called Golden Source Analysis. I'll get it for you shortly; it'll be more than enough for your cultivation."
After reading the concern in his teacher Huoyu King's email, Huang Wuye smiled.
"Now my cultivation of the Origin of Gold won't fall behind.
"It's time to prepare for the Universe-Level Warrior Tournament.
"My main body will focus on the Fire Origin Law. My Gluttonous Golden Ape clone, Night Emperor, will focus on comprehending and cultivating the Origin of Gold, with the Space Origin Law as a secondary focus.
"For now, I should finish comprehending one Lower Origin Law before putting my energy into the Space Origin Law."
And so, Huang Wuye's two clones divided their tasks clearly and immersed themselves in cultivation.
Every now and then, they went out to find targets for missions and clear their heads. Sometimes they took a break to meet Huang Hu, Huang Xue, and the others in the Virtual Universe.
At other times, they tested their strength in the Universe-Level Killing Field.
Huang Wuye kept his mind taut, giving everything he had to prepare for the approaching Universe-Level Warrior Tournament.
He didn't dare relax. This was the first goal he had set for himself, and he hoped to deliver an answer he could be proud of.
Time slipped by in that atmosphere, and in the blink of an eye, the day of the Universe-Level Warrior Tournament's opening arrived.
That day, the four of them were drinking in the dueling-space hall.
Huang Hu set down his wine cup and looked at Huang Wuye.
"It's already been over ten years since we became Universe Level and took teachers. Uncle, I heard you're entering the Universe-Level Warrior Tournament?"
Huang Xue and Ye Wuhen looked over in surprise. Huang Hu had mentioned it to them before, and now they wanted to see if it was true.
"Yeah, I'm just going to have a look around. Where did you hear that, you brat? Why don't you come along and give it a try?"
Huang Wuye nodded, then invited the three of them.
When Huang Xue and Ye Wuhen saw him confirm it, a glint flashed in both their eyes.
"Of course we're going! The three of us were planning to go and have a look, too.
"But there's so little time. It'll be hard to get a good ranking."
Huang Hu took a drink and exchanged a glance with Huang Xue and Ye Wuhen. Clearly, they had already discussed it.
Over the years, Huang Hu and the others had made steady progress under their respective teachers. But they had only been Universe Level for a short time, and still fell somewhat short of those old hands.
The Universe-Level Warrior Tournament was different from the Star-Level Universe Genius Battle.
A Universe-Level warrior could live for ten eras, and one era lasted ten thousand and eighty-one years.
Star-Level warriors lived for only one era, so the Star-Level Universe Genius Battle was held once every ten thousand years.
Some geniuses inevitably missed the Genius Battle because of bad timing. To gain a longer lifespan, they had no choice but to break through to Universe Level before their lives ran out.
That was why the Universe-Level Warrior Tournament was held once every hundred thousand years.
It was the last chance for the geniuses who had missed the Genius Battle.
It was easy to imagine just how fierce the Universe-Level Warrior Tournament would be.
A wild Universe-Level warrior, lacking resources, might take a thousand years to advance by one tier. Geniuses from major factions, on the other hand, never had to worry about resources.
So there would be no shortage of geniuses in this Universe-Level Warrior Tournament. After all, it represented a hundred thousand years of accumulated talent.
The competition would be even fiercer than battles between those Star-Level youngsters.
"Don't worry. With your strength, you'll have no trouble passing the preliminary selection.
"And after you pass, there'll be a ten-year interval, which will be more than enough time to improve your strength."
Huang Wuye looked the three of them over. They had sparred from time to time over the years, so he knew their strength better than anyone.
They would pass the preliminary selection without any pressure. With their current strength, they could even make the top thousand, let alone after having enough time to improve.
Just then, a gigantic golden notice appeared out of thin air above the dueling-space hall, its edges radiating light.
The notice was entirely golden, covered in black characters that gleamed brilliantly.
"The Universe-Level Warrior Tournament, held once every hundred thousand years for the Cosmic Humans, is about to begin!"
"This Universe-Level Warrior Tournament is jointly hosted by the Virtual Universe Company and all one thousand and eight Universe Countries!"
"Are you powerful? Are you a genius?
"Can't find an equal opponent at your level or tier?
"Then join the Universe-Level Warrior Tournament!
"Here, Universe-Level warriors from all one thousand and eight Universe Countries across the universe will engage in fierce battles!"
At the sight of this grand spectacle, countless figures in the tavern inside the dueling-space hall rose excitedly to their feet. Everyone on this level of the tavern was a Universe-Level warrior, and they were all worked up.
"The Universe-Level Warrior Tournament is hosted by the Virtual Universe Company. It's a faction even more powerful than Desolate God Mountain, and its strongest members are the great Universe Masters."
A burly man said to his companions. As external members of Desolate God Mountain, the Universe-Level Warrior Tournament was undoubtedly a chance for them to rise to the top in a single step.
"Exactly. If the Virtual Universe Company picks us, we'll become people of importance.
"Even if we don't make it through the selection, we can still show what we're capable of. Maybe some big shot will notice us and take us on as a disciple." His companion, a Long-Leg-Race woman, added.
Looking at the excited crowd, Huang Wuye and the others exchanged glances.
"Come on, let's register first. Let's see the many geniuses of the universe together. Hopefully, they won't disappoint us."
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