Zhang Junbao's victory brought cheers once again from the Black Dragon Mountain Empire spectators waiting by the ring, which also meant that at least one Black Dragon Mountain Empire contestant would appear in the next round of the competition.
For many years now, very few geniuses from the Black Dragon Mountain Empire have been able to enter the Arena Melee. Now, Zhang Junbao has advanced in both rounds with a complete crushing victory, raising the expectations of the Black Dragon Mountain Empire for him once again.
Especially in this Arena Melee, although we couldn't see how flashy Zhang Junbao's fighting style was, his high combat intelligence was obvious to anyone with a little discernment.
What was originally a chaotic battleground has, without anyone noticing, transformed into a situation where Patrick's ten fighters are now fighting against the remaining eighty-nine, and all Zhang Junbao has done is demonstrate his dominance.
The next day, Luo Feng unsurprisingly became one of the ten who advanced. His strength was overwhelming in the arena battles, and since he wasn't targeted by the Holy Land, the other contestants wisely avoided provoking Luo Feng, allowing him to win effortlessly throughout the entire match.
After all, the contestants participating in the arena battles would study the previous information of other contestants. Luo Feng's crazy killing spree swept across the entire World Zone, and no one wanted to encounter such a terrifying opponent.
Thunder God also made it through the ring battle without any major incident; this was the first time he had surpassed Hong.
" Brother Hong, you're clearly stronger than me! That damned Savage, once my Punishment Lightning is fully mastered, I'll find him and beat him to a pulp!" Thunder God said through gritted teeth.
The Savage repeatedly opposed them and even eliminated Hong, which greatly displeased Thunder God.
"That's right, there are still one-on-one matches in the arena later. As long as we encounter him, we will definitely take him down and avenge you, Brother Hong!" Luo Feng nodded and said with murderous intent.
This was the first time the four of them had been unable to face a situation where they were separated; in the past, they had always advanced and retreated together.
"Hehe, as they say, every cloud has a silver lining. Hong, you've gained quite a bit this time, haven't you? It's a real shame you were eliminated, but there will be other opportunities in the future. You must strive to join one of the five major powers."
"If we have the chance to get into Virtual Universe Company, we'll definitely find a way to get you in!" Zhang Junbao knew how advantageous it was to become Core Member of the five major powers, and naturally didn't want Hong to give up.
However, the fact that the Savage eliminated Hong was indeed beyond his control. Even among all the Star Level beings in the entire universe, the Savage's strength was among the top five, so it was normal for Hong to lose to him.
However, this might not be a bad thing. The four of them are too eye-catching, and sooner or later they will attract the attention of others to Earth. If powerful beings discover Earth's extraordinary nature in advance, it will be dangerous.
Zhang Junbao had been pondering this question: he needed to demonstrate his exceptional talent and strength to acquire sufficient resources for growth, while also ensuring that their talent wouldn't incite others to covet Earth.
"We still lack a strong backer. Right now, we can explain it away as the legacy of Hu Yanbo and Divine Eye Marquis, but once we continue to grow stronger, Earth's extraordinary nature will be exposed sooner or later. At that time, even the Virtual Universe Company won't be on our side."
We need to plan ahead. Once we enter Chaos City, we absolutely cannot let Luo Feng venture into the Illusion Sea.
Hong had many opportunities later on, but it's uncertain whether he'll ever encounter them again.
Countless thoughts flashed through Zhang Junbao's mind. The secrets of Earth created immense pressure, enveloping him and urging Zhang Junbao to continue growing stronger.
His decision not to overexpose his strength during the Genius Battle was also due to this consideration.
suddenly--
"Hahaha, Junbao, congratulations on advancing!" A hearty laugh rang out.
"Um?"
Zhang Junbao turned around and saw three people walking towards him from a distance. In the middle was an old man with gray hair and a kind smile on his face. On his left was a man wearing a red battle robe with an extraordinary demeanor. There was also a lightning bolt mark between his eyebrows.
On the right was the same person who had just greeted Zhang Junbao —the burly man who had led them to see Man Luo in the Killing Field, Ming Yu.
Zhang Junbao glanced at the old man, and their eyes met. Zhang Junbao felt as if he had fallen into an endless cycle of reincarnation.
"Is this the passage of time? Wake up!"
Zhang Junbao had experienced life and death and annihilation many times in the Virtual Universe Network, and was very familiar with this phenomenon of the passage of time. He quickly broke free and looked at the old man in front of him in surprise.
The old man looked at him with equal astonishment, as if he had seen some kind of monster.
Everything happened in a split second, without anyone else noticing.
" Junbao, let me introduce you." Ming Yu smiled and pointed to the man in the deep red battle robe, "This is General Jiang Tianchen of our Three Axe Mountain. Among the many World Lord in our Black Dragon Mountain Starfield, he is definitely one of the top figures."
Although Ming Yu works for Man Luo and is considered Outer Member, he himself is a member of the Three Axe Mountain.
Zhang Junbao quickly composed himself and respectfully said, "Greetings, General."
This was the first time Zhang Junbao had seen World Lord had been recognized by the Origin Law. The lightning mark between his eyebrows seemed to carry infinite Law Path, but at this moment it was completely contained within the mark.
Jiang Tianchen nodded and smiled in acknowledgment. He already knew about Jiang Tianchen Zhang Junbao; barring any unforeseen circumstances, Zhang Junbao was fully capable of growing to the World Lord Level and becoming a powerful figure among them. As for Immortal, that depended on individual opportunities.
Even the most outstanding geniuses cannot guarantee that they will become Immortal; the old man beside him is the best example of this.
"This is our Lord Military Commander, one of the three founders of Three Axe Mountain."
"Greetings, Commander!" Zhang Junbao looked at the old man before him, his eyes filled with curiosity.
"You're quite good. What happened just now was merely an unintentional manifestation of my Law, but it's not something an ordinary Star Level being could withstand. I didn't expect you to break free so quickly."
"What a pity, your talent is too great, destined to be out of my reach." The old man shook his head helplessly.
"That's not necessarily true. Who can say for sure about fate? Surely the Commander didn't come here for me?" Zhang Junbao asked.
"That's right, I'm here to see Hong!" the old man explained his purpose.
"This way, please!" Zhang Junbao already knew why the old man had come, but whether it would work out or not depended on Hong's own decision.
Inside the room, only Hong and the military leader 'Luo' met alone, while Zhang Junbao, Luo Feng, Thunder God, and others waited outside.
"Your talent is quite good, and your personality is quite similar to mine. Although I haven't become Immortal, I am qualified to be your teacher in the realm of the Light Origin Law."
Did you know that the World Lord Level is when one can comprehend the Law at the fastest speed? Back then, I was arrogant and thought I had the best talent. In order to become a powerful Immortal in one fell swoop, I decided to thoroughly comprehend the entire Law of Light. Now, I'm only a hair's breadth away from it.
Fate has played a cruel trick on me, causing me to waste millions of years. If I had succeeded, I would definitely be considered a top-tier expert even among the Immortal of the entire Ganwu Universe Country.
"Now that I only have 20,000 years left to live, would you be willing to become my disciple and wander with me in the universe, seeking a final breakthrough?" Luo asked.
"No need to rush to answer. I'll give you ten days to think it over. Get back to me in ten days."
Hong frowned slightly. "Wandering? To become a strong one among the Immortal?"
Luo's experience reminded Hong of his own encounter during the Great Rebirth of Earth.
Luo is right. The two of them do have too many similarities. It was during that period that Hong came up with " The World Destruction," which is so similar to Luo's current situation.
Those who become super strong are all those who pursue the pinnacle of life.
There were countless dangers along the way. Luo had great ambitions, and his talent was enough to support them, but fate played a cruel joke on him.
Hong also has his own ambitions.
"Fate, destruction followed by rebirth? The cycle of life and death? Lord Luo's experiences are so similar to the themes of my novel ' The World Destruction.' Is this the arrangement of fate?"
"Teacher, please accept my bow!" Hong immediately knelt down and performed the disciple's bow to Luo.
"Huh? You're not going to reconsider? We just met, and you trust me so much?" Luo was also surprised that Hong had made a decision so quickly.
"Your experience is very similar to the concept of ' World Destruction ' that I have come to understand. I believe I can learn what I want from you!" Hong said firmly. He was a decisive person to begin with, and seeing that Luo and he were so destined to meet, he was naturally unwilling to give up.
Although with his current achievements, he could easily find an Immortal to be his teacher, Hong knew that while Immortal were powerful, they might not be as suitable for him as Luo.
The process of students choosing teachers is similar to that of teachers choosing students; both require the best fit. Some teachers may not be particularly outstanding themselves, but they can effectively develop the potential of their students.
"Very well! From now on, you are my successor! I'll give you a day to prepare and spend time with your family and brothers."
"Teacher, wait a minute. You said you were just a hair's breadth away from fully understanding your Law of Light. Could you tell me about them?"
To be honest, many of my ideas about applying the Law came about through discussions with Junbao. His understanding of the Law far surpasses mine. If possible, could I have a discussion with you, Junbao and myself?
"Perhaps it will be of some help to you?" Hong made his request.
On the one hand, he genuinely wanted to see if Zhang Junbao's unique understanding of the Law could help Luo; on the other hand, he hoped Luo could give Zhang Junbao some guidance.
After all, Luo was World Lord expert. Although Zhang Junbao's own comprehension was also very strong, it was still no match for World Lord.
Hong understood that he had always received Zhang Junbao's care, so he wanted to take this opportunity to repay him. Because once he and Luo left, he didn't know when they would meet again.
Hong's request was utterly absurd. Luo was a dignified World Lord; did he really need to "discuss the Dao" with Zhang Junbao, a mere Star Level?
While I haven't become Immortal, I shouldn't have fallen so low as to be even less than Star Level being, right?
However, considering Zhang Junbao's exceptional abilities, Luo felt relieved and thought it wasn't a bad idea. Since it was his disciple's good intention, he should grant his request.
"Alright, call Zhang Junbao in." Luo smiled and nodded.
He greatly admired Hong's personality. He and two friends had once co-founded the Three Axe Mountain organization. Now, the two friends were Immortal, while he was about to face the end of his life and grow old helplessly.
Zhang Junbao was surprised that Hong had so decisively become Luo's disciple; it seemed the Savage had indeed given him quite a shock.
Zhang Junbao was quite looking forward to discussing the Dao with Luo. Although he had many unique understandings of the Law of Light, they were not necessarily all correct. It would be extremely rare to receive guidance from Luo, the ' Time World Lord,' which would save him from many detours.
"Lord Luo!" Zhang Junbao entered the room.
"Well, Hong suggested we have a 'philosophical discussion,' and I agreed."
Haha, to be honest, you two are quite ingenious in your application of the Law of Light. Although my understanding of the Law is superior to yours, my application of them may not be as clever.
Let me first explain my understanding of the Law of Light; you two listen carefully.
Luo knew perfectly well that his so-called discussion of the Dao was nothing more than him sharing his insights with the two of them. Did he really expect two Star Level to give him any guidance?
"Light is Lower Laws to the Time Law. The Law of Light can be divided into:"
The four main branches of Law Law are light, speed of light, light and shadow, and the fluctuation of light. Each branch can be further subdivided, resulting in common Law Path...
The branches of the Law are not entirely independent; they merge with each other, giving rise to even more mystical variations...
Luo explained carefully, and Zhang Junbao and Hong listened with rapt attention. As World Lord, especially the once ambitious Time World Lord, Luo had a profound understanding of light as the Time Law.
"Alright... now share your thoughts," Luo said with a smile.
He didn't say much, just gave a brief overview. After all, explaining the entire Law of Light would take ten thousand years.
"I believe that light is not only Lower Laws of time, but also possibly a Lower Laws of space, and it also has points of convergence with the Space Law."
Whether it's Hong's Life and Death Illusion or my Light Domain, they both involve the application of Space Law to some extent.
If there is a point of convergence between time and space, then light is undoubtedly the most fitting Law!
Zhang Junbao put forward his own ideas.
"Yes, you're right, but before Immortal, it's extremely difficult, even impractical, to merge time and space."
The prevailing understanding in the universe is that time and space need to be separated.
My understanding of light is similar; the Law of Light resonate even more deeply with time, and the way of time is infinitely mysterious. It's just a pity that I don't have much time left..." Luo sighed.
Zhang Junbao frowned slightly; he had noticed a problem.
From the moment he met Luo until now, less than a day has passed, and Luo has repeatedly lamented that his time is running out.
While 20,000 years is indeed a pitifully short time for a World Lord, such a dejected state of mind will inevitably have an impact. Is this his true belief, or has his understanding of the Law deviated, thus affecting him instead?
"Lord Luo, there is a saying on our home planet: 'Ten thousand years is too long, seize the day!'"
While 20,000 years may not be a long time for World Lord, I believe it is by no means short.
As Lower Laws of the Time Law, light should have no end, so why do you keep lamenting the passing of time?
"Time should be a companion and assistant to the Law of Light, and should never become an obstacle!" Zhang Junbao asked seriously.
"Ten thousand years is too long, seize the day!"
"Is time an obstacle?"
Luo suddenly realized that he had wasted millions of years because he was trapped in the secret realm, and he had been resentful about it ever since he came out.
The once ambitious man now lamented his bad luck, and even his former friends felt sorry for him.
All of this was perfectly normal, but it somehow affected his understanding of the Law of Light.
Time has no end, so why should I lament my misfortune?
Light is a messenger that travels through time, but what does the passage of time have to do with me...?
I am light, I am time...
Luo's eyes suddenly lit up, and countless rays of light emanated from his body as he quickly disappeared into the Virtual Universe Network.
Meanwhile, in reality, inside a palace in the sacred land of Three Axe Mountain, Luo's true form was meditating with his eyes closed, countless rays of Law emanating from his body.
"This is..."
The other two Immortal Army Lord in the Three Axe Mountain, Laimontuo and Moleiya, flew out of their palaces and looked incredulously at the place where Luo was.
"So many years, so many years, Luo, is he finally going to take the final step?" Laimontuo and Moleiya exclaimed excitedly.
The three were once all Domain Lord Level ' Giant Axe Warrior ' who swore to support each other and jointly founded Three Axe Mountain. However, the other two stepped into the Immortal, while Luo, because of his ambition, was trapped in the World Lord Realm instead.
And now, with such a familiar scene unfolding before their eyes, how could they not understand? Luo had finally comprehended the Law of Light and stepped into the realm of Immortal!
Countless Cosmic Energy converged in Luo's direction, causing a sensation throughout the entire Three Axe Mountain Holy Land. The commotion caused by Luo's breakthrough was truly immense.
Inside the imperial palace of the Black Dragon Mountain Empire, the king, Black Dragon, was also looking solemnly in the direction of Three Axe Mountain. He sensed a powerful force rapidly rising.
"That Time World Lord of Three Axe Mountain actually stepped into Immortal at the very end of his life. What a lucky guy."
But why is his aura so strong? Even from this distance, I can still feel that terrifying pressure. He truly is a powerful being among the Immortal!
Having been trapped in the realm of World Lord for countless years, once he breaks through, he becomes a powerful figure among the Immortal!
What a Time World Lord! What a Luo!
Haha, it seems my Black Dragon Mountain Empire is about to rise! Not only are young geniuses emerging in droves, but now even powerful figures are beginning to rise.
Someone, prepare a generous gift for me; I'm going to pay a visit to the newly ascended Immortal of Three Axe Mountain!
Today is a lucky day for Time World Lord Luo, and also a lucky day for his Black Dragon Mountain Starfield!
P. S.: My eyes are too tired to keep open, time for a nap. I'll fix the typos from the last chapter right away, please don't scold me.