"These two are pretty strong. Stellar Level Seven, with domains around the seventh stage. It's a pity their levels are still a bit low. Their rankings should be somewhere around ten thousand, right? After all, their families don't have a tradition of using the Virtual Universe and standardized bodies. They fight using their own bodies instead. Otherwise, they could make the top ten thousand."
After watching the battle, Huang Hu couldn't help remarking,
"They're decent. You have to understand that cultivation levels are generally divided into four stages: foundation, artistic conception, domain, and world. Above those are the Immortal Experts.
Each stage is further divided into many levels. Domains, for instance, have nine stages! Many Universe Level and Domain Lord cultivators struggle desperately within the Ninefold Domain.
Every time you advance one stage, it becomes incredibly difficult. Breaking through from Planetary Level Nine to Stellar Level is no easier than advancing from Planetary Level One to Nine! And domains are even harder to master.
Stellar Level cultivators who comprehend a domain are already considered geniuses. After all, they're top talents from all sorts of star regions, so of course they're no weaklings. But compared to us, they still fall a little short." Huang Xue spoke with a slight parting of her red lips.
Huang Wuye shook his head with a smile. Huang Hu and Huang Xue had both reached Stellar Level the previous year, and after nearly a year of support from their clan's abundant resources, they had already advanced to Star Level Nine.
Their Innate Secret Techniques were exceptional, too. Huang Xue's Innate Secret Technique enhanced her combat ability and affinity for laws, while Huang Hu's focused more on his comprehension and willpower.
Their Gene Multipliers had even reached five times, giving them an excellent foundation to begin with. That was why both of them were so strong.
Huang Xue was at Stellar Level Nine and had reached the Ninth Stage of the Water Domain. She had only a rudimentary understanding of the Law of Water, but even so, she would be considered an outstanding genius outside the clan.
Huang Hu was also at Stellar Level Nine. He had reached the Ninth Stage of the Metal Domain, but his Law Comprehension still fell short; he was still some way from comprehending a law. However, he had a deeper grasp of secret techniques and wielded his domain with greater skill and ease, so his combat strength was also considerable.
"You two have already fought in the ranking battles. Tell me the rules of the Battle Space."
After watching a match, Huang Wuye was now brimming with fighting spirit. He couldn't help asking them.
"For newcomers like you, the Battle Space usually picks ten opponents with a wide range of strengths to give you an approximate ranking.
"After that, if you want to challenge someone, you can only challenge opponents ranked in the top hundred. Generally, as long as they're online, they can't refuse."
Huang Xue curled her lips into a smile and answered.
"That's right. With your strength, Uncle, getting into the top thousand should be fairly easy. But you're only at Stellar Level One, so making the top ten is basically impossible." Huang Hu downed a glass of wine, then explained.
Huang Wuye nodded slightly. Given his current strength, that estimate was probably about right. He didn't dwell on it and turned to the golden-haired little monkey perched on his shoulder.
"Then let me see how strong all those geniuses are! Dasheng, arrange my matches."
"Sure thing, Boss." Golden-furred Dasheng answered and went to set up the matches.
"Boss, it's arranged, but you'll have to wait a little. The Battle Space is preparing your opponents."
Huang Wuye nodded slightly, then resumed chatting with Huang Xue and Huang Hu.
Not long afterward, Huang Wuye finally received his first opponent.
It was an ape-like man about seven or eight meters tall, his muscles bulging like ancient granite. His golden fur stood slightly on end. He wore a suit of heavy black armor and carried a massive club.
"Yuan Shan of the Golden Ape Clan, Ape Star Region. Stellar Level Seven warrior. Ranked 100,080." He looked solemn as he cupped his fists toward Huang Wuye.
"Huang Wuye of the Desolate God Clan, Stellar Level One warrior." Huang Wuye returned the greeting.
After introducing themselves, the two entered combat stance.
They stood in an endless expanse of starry sky, facing each other as they floated in the void. Their auras were restrained, ready to erupt.
Suddenly, Huang Wuye moved. In the blink of an eye, he vanished. In an instant, he crossed tens of thousands of meters and appeared behind Yuan Shan without warning. His spear flicked, a streak of red light glinting at its tip as it shot toward Yuan Shan's head.
Yuan Shan seemed to sense something and started to turn, but found himself unable to move. A resonant hum sounded; pain flashed through his head, and he lost consciousness in an instant. Huang Wuye's spear had been too fast. The moment he appeared behind Yuan Shan, one thrust ended the battle.
Huang Wuye had expected as much. There was simply too great a gap between their strengths, so he waited for his next opponent.
His second opponent was Man Tu of the Barbarian Clan, Stellar Level Eight, Third-Stage Domain, ranked 73,000. Defeated!
His third opponent was Wu Ji of the Blackwater Clan, Stellar Level Eight, Fifth-Level Domain, ranked 42,000. Defeated!
The fourth opponent was an old acquaintance: Alona of the Shiro Clan, who had just defeated Moke. Stellar Level Seven, Seventh-Stage Domain, ranked 10,080.
Alona was strong, but she was still a little short of Huang Wuye. His more powerful secret techniques, higher domain, and even more astonishing laws gave him a decisive advantage against her.
Alona's attacks couldn't land a hit on the agile Huang Wuye. After weaving through a storm of sword strikes for a while, he finished her off with three thrusts.
His fifth opponent was Lan Linger of the Water Spirit Clan. Stellar Level Nine, Seventh-Stage Domain, ranked 9,600. Defeated!
Huang Wuye swept through his opponents, defeating one after another as his spear flashed. Before long, he stood before his tenth opponent. His expression was grave, and his eyes narrowed slightly.
A man floated in the void before him. He held a War Blade, and his long blue hair fluttered around him. His features were unremarkable, but his eyes brimmed with confidence. He gave Huang Wuye a casual once-over, the faintest curve appearing at the corner of his mouth.
"Ye Wuhen of the Bloodcloud Legion, Meteor Universe Kingdom, greets Your Highness. As expected of someone from the Desolate God Clan—you've just reached Stellar Level and already made the top hundred. But your level is still a little too low. Let me see what you can do."
Huang Wuye was on high alert. The man certainly had the right to say that. He could feel the powerful aura radiating from the blue-haired man before him.
Outside the arena, Huang Hu and Huang Xue were both taken aback when they saw Huang Wuye's opponent.
"Why did Wuye run into Ye Wuhen? Ye Wuhen is a solid top-ten contender. They shouldn't have matched up. This is going to be tough."
Huang Wuye couldn't hear what the two outside the arena were saying. He had no time to think about anything else. He knew he had encountered a true genius. Feeling the immense pressure coming from his opponent, he couldn't help grinning. Fine, then—he'd see what a true genius could do. He tightened his grip on his spear, his fighting spirit burning hotter than ever.
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