In the living room of a residential building in one of the bustling cities of the First World Zone, Luo Feng sat cross-legged, meditating and recovering. The preliminary rounds had been going on for 18 days now, and in recent days, especially in the East District, Luo Feng's reputation as a ' Madman ' had already struck fear into the hearts of many geniuses.
Madman!
As his name suggests, Luo Feng perfectly fused the ferocious aura of the Golden Horned Beast with the supreme yang and strength of the metal element, successfully mastering the power of the Law of Metal.
He was already among the top ten strongest individuals in the city he lived in.
With the preliminary rounds past the halfway point, the remaining participants were all formidable. Each battle required extreme caution and was mentally taxing, leaving Luo Feng feeling somewhat fatigued.
That's why I chose to recuperate here. No matter what opponent I encounter, I must try my best to maintain my peak condition. Even a lion uses its full strength to hunt a rabbit, let alone now that those remaining are the best among the Star Level beings.
"The later the battles go, the stronger each one becomes, and the rankings fluctuate greatly. At this point, each strong fighter has a lot of points, and as long as you hunt one down, your ranking will definitely improve significantly." Luo Feng opened his eyes and looked down at the screen on his wrist.
Participant: Luo Feng ( Black Dragon Mountain Empire )
Points: 3123556
Rank: 246
He hadn't fully unleashed his power yet, relying solely on the Sky-Escaping Shuttle in combat. Meanwhile, Luo Feng would practice with the Yan Shen Armament whenever he had time; it was his last Yan Shen Armament card, reserved for dealing with super-strong individuals. For ordinary geniuses, the Sky-Escaping Shuttle was sufficient.
This is the same for Zhang Junbao. So far, Zhang Junbao's ' Time Primordial Sword ' has not encountered a powerful opponent worthy of its unsheathing.
The battle intensified, and as time went on, everyone became increasingly frenzied.
The top-ranked players often engage in frantic killing to accumulate points and maintain their position in the top 1000. Those ranked in the middle risk dropping out of the top 1000 if killed, so they also strive to climb higher, ensuring they remain within the top 1000 even if they die.
When top-ranked super-strong players fight each other, they can gain millions of points in a single battle, which makes the points even more outrageous the higher the ranking!
Every battle causes drastic changes in rankings, and the battles are incredibly fierce.
In every city, there are some masters who strike fear into the hearts of others, and therefore, others often refer to them by their nicknames.
" Madman " Luo Feng is a newly emerging powerhouse who only rose to prominence after the tenth day. He is incredibly mad and kills anyone he sees.
Others kill selectively; killing too much usually leads to depression and requires rest. But this Madman seems to enjoy killing, and each kill increases his strength.
This was the result of Luo Feng using the power of his mental state to suppress the savage aura of the Golden Horned Beast and perfectly merging with the Law of Metal. If it were someone else with a weaker mental state, they might have already been completely consumed by the endless slaughter.
This is what makes Luo Feng so terrifying: he can maintain a state of mind that is both pure and impure, like a divine weapon that kills without drawing blood. Killing only makes it sharper, but it cannot control his heart.
The three levels of mental cultivation are originally three different paths, with no distinction between high and low. Zhang Junbao, Hong, and Thunder God are all experts in mental cultivation, and they have mentioned their respective understandings of mental cultivation during their usual discussions.
Luo Feng never intended to enter the Second Layer or Third Layer of mental state, because he knew very well that being clear about love and hate, and being as resolute as a knife, was his true self. In comparison, although the other two levels of mental state each had their own merits, they were not suitable for him.
The black night obscured the sunlight, but it could not conceal the wanton slaughter.
The wind howled, and screams echoed from every corner of the city.
Carrying his War Blade and shield, Luo Feng walked silently along the street, which was covered in fresh blood and cracked all over. Apart from some corpses and severed finger remains, Luo Feng was the only living person on the street.
He exuded a murderous aura like a demon, yet his eyes remained as pure as ever, without a trace of confusion.
A massacre is underway on a distant street!
"Boom!"
A Spirit Reader was unable to dodge in time, and a black hammer smashed into his head, shattering his skull like an exploding watermelon, killing him instantly.
"Hahaha..." The shrill laughter, like that of a demon descending to earth, sent chills down one's spine.
The one wielding the black hammer was a lean human who was at least three meters tall, with four thick and powerful arms, each holding a black hammer, and he had a single eye on his face.
His one eye was filled with a look of enjoyment; this slaughter was a feast for his eyes.
" Demonic Hammer," a powerful figure who was infamous from the early days, could be said to have dominated the eastern district of this city. He was previously regarded as the strongest person in the eastern district and was a genius of the Anjialuo Race.
The Demonic Hammer looked up and noticed someone approaching him. A mocking smile appeared on his lips.
"Another prey has come knocking!" Demonic Hammer's voice was filled with undisguised excitement, and he shouted even louder when he saw Luo Feng's figure.
" Madman "
" The Demonic Hammer!" Upon seeing the Demonic Hammer, Luo Feng recognized it immediately. He had already learned of Demonic Hammer existence from others.
"Hahaha... I want to see just how strong this ' Madman ' who strikes fear into the hearts of countless geniuses really is." Madness gleamed in the vertical eye on Demonic Hammer's face.
Two powerful figures meet, and a battle is about to break out!
Seventy-Second Zone is an unusually strange World Zone, filled with forests, as if the entire world is shrouded in giant trees.
At the top of a tree, Hong Yiqiang finished off a genius, who was all smiles, seemingly completely immersed in happiness.
"I helped you fulfill a dream, so it's not unreasonable for you to give me the points!"
Unlike Luo Feng's rampant slaughter, Hong was like a Dream-Fulfilling Master in the dark, quietly walking through the world.
Many masters entered Hong's illusion when they were most relaxed, and died without even realizing it.
After learning about the experiences of countless geniuses, Hong also gained a thorough understanding of their inner weaknesses.
For these cosmic geniuses, powerful enemies are not necessarily frightening, but they each have their own concerns. Whether it's fulfilling a dream or shattering hope, Hong's enemies are tragic, because they not only suffer physical harm, but also a major psychological trauma.
Many people who had been eliminated and left the qualifiers still couldn't believe that what had happened was real.
Some looked forward to killing the enemy, some longed to unite with their loved ones after victory, while others feared death; Hong had a complete grasp on the characteristics of human nature.
Once trapped in the illusion and forced to break free, one falls completely into Hong's control.
Hong glanced at the screen on his arm.
Contestant: Hong ( Black Dragon Mountain Empire )
Points: 2,356,908
Rank: 498
"I've made it into the top 500, but I still need to be careful. If I die, I'll lose half my points, and I might not be able to make it into the top 1000."
Compared to Spirit Reader like Zhang Junbao and Luo Feng, his killing speed wasn't particularly fast, but his efficiency was still quite high.
"Finally found you, ' Nightmare Killer '!"
Behind Hong, a handsome man with a crescent blade floating in front of him stood on a treetop, his emerald green eyes revealing murderous intent.
"I am the Moon Demon of the Darkkin Elf Race. Dreams have always been under the control of our Darkkin Elf Race. Now you have offended the dignity of my race, so obediently hand over your points." The Moon Demon licked his lips and said disdainfully.
A mere martial artist dares to presume to play with illusions? His clan are the true geniuses of illusions. In his eyes, Hong's title of ' Nightmare Killer ' in this world is the greatest humiliation for their clan.
Sensing the person behind him, Hong Yiqiang pierced through the Moon Demon's body with a single thrust.
But the Moon Demon's body transformed into a phantom and gradually disappeared.
"Hahaha... You should be proud to die under the illusion of my ' Darkkin Elf Race.' From now on, don't cast illusions again, you unworthy, you crude warrior!"
The Moon Demon's voice echoed all around, but his location remained undetected.
Die!
The crescent blade sliced across Hong's neck, severing his head.
"A mere martial artist, nothing special." The Moon Demon laughed wantonly.
At that moment, Hong was standing right next to him, but the Moon Demon didn't notice him at all.
"Once a strong obsession takes hold, it becomes a weak point. Illusions aren't simply created to confuse the enemy; they need to be combined with the enemy's deepest desires or fears. It's truly rare to find someone so deeply obsessed with killing me."
Hong sighed, "I blasted the Moon Demon's head off with a single shot."
The Moon Demon, ranked 407th, was killed by Hong in his most triumphant illusion, and like the previous genius who died at Hong's hands, he still had a smile on his face.
88th World Zone.
"Wow, Junbao, Luo Feng, and Brother Hong, they've all climbed so high. Junbao even jumped straight to 69th place, but judging from his expression, he probably isn't serious yet. After all, with his ability, it wouldn't be surprising if he got first place when he was serious."
Thunder God sighed, then frowned, turned around, and looked at the mountain behind him.
At the summit of a mountain not far away, a young, burly man, over three meters tall, with bare feet and disheveled hair, exuded explosive power and was incredibly intimidating. He held a short knife and grinned as he looked at Thunder God before him.
"You're Thunder God?"
Thunder God's confidence was much stronger than before, and he no longer hid his name.
Although there was a mountain separating them, it wasn't a problem for people of their level.
"Not bad," Thunder God nodded, his expression more serious than ever before. "You're the third-ranked Savage?"
"Savage" is a nickname given to him based on his appearance, but there are only interchangeable names, not wrong nicknames. The name "Savage " is quite fitting.
"I've wanted to fight you for a long time, but unfortunately my score isn't high enough right now. If I die, I might fall out of the top 1,000. I was originally planning to find you when I had enough points, but I didn't expect you to come looking for me." Thunder God grinned, showing no fear whatsoever.
"Oh? You're not afraid of me at all, and even want to challenge me? You've got guts!" Seeing Thunder God's reaction, the Savage became somewhat interested.
When others see him, they are either terrified or furious. Few, however, are willing to challenge him like Thunder God.
"Unleash your full power, or you won't even withstand a single strike from me!" The Savage's fighting spirit surged. "It's a pity I can't travel to other World Zone; otherwise, I would definitely sweep through all worlds and take first place in every single one!"
"First place in everything? You won't have a chance. Once you meet him, even if you are the one facing death!" Thunder God shook his head.
"Huh? Who is it?"
"Don't worry, you'll meet him if you participate in the arena."
"Since he's so strong, he would have already secured first place and passed the test ahead of time. Why would he still participate in the arena competition?"
Who exactly is it?
"You don't understand at all, hahaha, ignorance is the most pathetic thing!"
Savage by Thunder God's taunts!
"Since that's the case, you're dead!"
With a loud shout, the Savage unleashed a cleavage that seemed to drain the color from the entire world.
"Alright, as you wish. Since we've met, let's fight!"
Thunder God's pupils contracted, as if a bolt of lightning had struck his heart. He was the thunder that punished all the Law of the world; how could he back down here?
Bang...!
Their War Blade clashed. The Savage stood firmly in place, while Thunder God was struck and sent flying, spitting out a mouthful of blood. His tiger's mouth was severed, and his hands trembled uncontrollably, but the fighting spirit in his eyes remained undiminished.
"You're quite good at taking a blow from me and only getting injured, Undying!"
"Huh? What kind of power is this?" The Savage suddenly realized that he had unknowingly fallen under the spell of Thunder God, and a trickle of blood flowed from the corner of his mouth.
"Hehe, don't think you're the only one who's stepped into the threshold of the Origin Law!"
"Good! With just this move, your strength should be within the top 100, hahaha... This strike will surely kill you!" The Savage stepped forward, his aura surging, and unleashed another strike, even more terrifying than the last, as if the entire sky was about to be sliced open.
" Punishment Lightning!"
Thunder God held nothing back and finally unleashed his full power. Purple lightning condensed on his blade as he clashed fiercely with the Savage.
The entire mountain peak was completely flattened during their duel.
The Savage landed steadily, looked at the kneeling Thunder God, and said, "You're quite impressive to have been able to hurt me. Your understanding of the Law is profound; you were able to penetrate my defenses and harm my body, even though my defenses weren't broken."
"The power of the Punishment Lightning is beyond your comprehension. If this is all you've got, you're doomed if you encounter him."
"Impossible! In my current state, within the Star Level, who could kill me?"
The Savage simply couldn't believe that although Thunder God had caused him some damage, it was far too minor to threaten his life.
"You're like a frog in a well; you know absolutely nothing!"
After saying that, Thunder God's figure swayed slightly.
"Hmm?" The Savage slashed, and Thunder God vanished in a phantom.
"The secret technique of the Time Law?"
"It's actually a secret technique of the Time Law, leaving behind a delayed phantom. Although it has no offensive power, the real body managed to escape far away by using this time." The Savage didn't pursue, but frowned and began to think. His defense wasn't perfect; the Thunder God had managed to break through it by a hair's breadth.
If we encounter the person Thunder God mentioned, would we really be no match for them?
Thunder God, who had already fled to a distant place, hid in a cave, exhaled a breath of stale air, and sighed, "This Savage's strength is truly extraordinary. My Punishment Lightning only made him cough up a little blood."
However, he was too arrogant, thinking that his attack would surely kill me, and he underestimated me.
Luckily, I learned some Time Law techniques from Brother Hong and Junbao, which proved very useful for escaping in critical situations.
"It's a pity that my understanding of the Punishment Lightning is not deep enough, and I've only just begun to grasp the Law of Lightning. If I could achieve minor success in my cultivation, so what if he's Savage? I would definitely kill him! Any defense against me would be futile!"
Thunder God was confident that if he continued down this path, he would be no less capable than the Savage!