Xu Jingming slowly removed the Will Helmet, his gaze returning from the dazzling arena of the Virtual Universe to the real world.
The moment he opened his eyes.
He was met by the smiling faces of Ye Lan, Ling Shuang, Song Qiuyun, Su Qingli, Lu Yunji, Yuli, and the other women.
They sat gathered in the middle of the room, their bright eyes brimming with delight and pride, as though they had been waiting for him for a long time.
"Welcome back, Lord Thunder Emperor, the number one genius of our Cosmic Human Race's Star Brilliance Tier!"
Ye Lan was the first to speak, her seductive peach-blossom eyes filled with laughter.
Her slender, jade-like hands clapped softly. Today, she had deliberately changed into a pale purple gown that made her snowy skin stand out all the more.
"Jingming, congratulations!"
"First place in the Cosmic Genius War! You've truly made a name for yourself across the entire Human Race territory!"
"You were incredible! When I saw you defeat Roy from the audience seats, I nearly jumped up!"
"..."
The women's voices rose and fell, every one of them filled with excitement and exhilaration.
Their beautiful eyes, fixed on Xu Jingming, were full of admiration.
Bang! Bang! Bang!...
Clusters of dazzling colored lights burst throughout the room, golden and purple radiance intertwining to form the words "number one in the universe."
Eva's Holographic Projection, a little green-haired girl with twin ponytails, bounced out from the light screen. With her hands on her hips, she said smugly:
"S-rank! From now on, you are the publicly acknowledged strongest at the Star Brilliance Tier in the entire universe!
"Your name will be recorded in the history of the Cosmic Human Race's development and will never fade!"
Xu Jingming smiled faintly as his gaze swept across