With the competition approaching, Zhang Junbao and the others were all making their own preparations.
During a break at the stadium, Luo Feng sat down and poured himself a cup of tea.
The tea dripped softly, but many thoughts raced through his mind. "There are countless geniuses in the universe, and my current strength is indeed inferior to some of these super geniuses."
Breaking into the top 1,000 in the overall universe rankings is indeed quite difficult.
Even the Lord Thirteen envoy from the Ganwu Universe Country said so.
But I'm not willing to give up.
"I've been training my movement techniques, telekinetic weapon techniques, combat experience, willpower, and mentality. Apart from Junbao, I'm confident I won't lose to anyone. Even among the top geniuses in the entire universe, I will absolutely not admit defeat."
"Of course, whatever you do, you have to take it one step at a time. I need to first learn the secret methods created by my predecessors, and then slowly create my own. And right now... I'm only just beginning."
The Lord Thirteen said it well, "A strong person doesn't care about temporary wins or losses! I'm still young, I have plenty of time to work hard, and I absolutely cannot give up easily."
The idea of "better to be the head of a chicken than the tail of a phoenix" doesn't suit me. No matter how strong the head of a chicken is, it's still a chicken; no matter how weak the tail of a phoenix is, it's still a phoenix. They're simply not comparable.
"If you're with a flock of sheep, even if you become the strongest, you're just a slightly stronger sheep!"
"And being with a pride of lions, even if you're not the strongest, you're still a formidable lion."
" Ganwu Universe Country is definitely not my final destination. If I'm going to go, I'll go to the core of Virtual Universe Company!"
" Junbao has already surpassed me by a great deal. Even the ruler of the Ganwu Universe Country bestowed treasures upon him. We started from the same point, so why am I now so far behind?" Luo Feng frowned, deep in thought.
In fact, Luo Feng's performance was not bad, but Zhang Junbao's brilliance was so dazzling that he was overlooked.
However, Luo Feng has an extremely strong sense of pride. Both the Law of Metal and the influence of the Golden Horned Beast make him want to break through obstacles at all costs and become stronger.
"If I can't enter the Virtual Universe Company, I will be completely unable to keep up with Junbao. Although I am weak, my talent and effort are not bad. The main problem is that I haven't had enough time to cultivate. This Genius Battle will last a long time, so I still have time to improve!"
The core of the super giant ' Virtual Universe Company ' among the Human Race in the universe absorbs a thousand super geniuses every ten thousand years. Over generations, this has resulted in a gathering of millions of unparalleled geniuses there.
Moreover, the accumulation over countless years has made the ' Immortal beings' there far surpass those of the Ganwu Universe Country!
That's where the most powerful and dazzling force resides!
"The joy of fighting is endless! If you're going to fight, Genius Battle!"
" Junbao has his own opportunities, and I am no less capable! Only by broadening my horizons and surpassing myself can I truly catch up with Junbao."
Luo Feng knew very well that what he truly needed to surpass was himself, not Zhang Junbao. If he continued to take Zhang Junbao as his goal, he would be blinded by his own limited perspective and would never have a chance to catch up with Zhang Junbao. Only by looking at the whole world and broadening his horizons and mind could he truly become a top expert!
"Our first goal now is to secure one of the thousand available slots within the Ganwu Universe Country," Luo Feng decided without telling anyone.
Luo Feng has never been one to give up easily, nor is he one to constantly talk about his goals.
Push yourself to work hard and let your results speak for themselves!
"Go for it!"
" Brother Hong has already seen through this problem, so he chose to leave Earth with his teacher, Law, to embark on a space adventure. Soon Thunder God will also leave; they all have their own goals."
"Now, let's see how far I, Luo Feng, can go!" Luo Feng's eyes shone with a light, a light that reflected his strong desire for the path to becoming a strongman.
In the world of gold, there is no such thing as admitting defeat! Only by fighting harder and persevering through setbacks can one truly succeed!
Around the arena, Luo Feng's family, Zhang Junbao's family, and Hong and Thunder God's family all sat together. As family members of the contestants, they were entitled to a private room. After all, in the Virtual Universe, there were no physical venue restrictions.
The enormous stands are large enough to accommodate billions of people watching the game simultaneously.
"Little sister, how will the final match be decided?" Xu Xin's brother, Xu Gang, asked.
"Ten thousand people are vying for 900 spots."
Luo Hua stood up, waved his hand, and an enormous battle chart appeared out of thin air.
With a flick of his finger, information about the battle between Zhang Junbao, Luo Feng, and Thunder God popped up and quickly zoomed in.
This is the list of ten thousand contestants for the final showdown.
"The process is simple: one-on-one, the winner continues, and the loser is placed in the 'loser's bracket' for Reincarnation Battle."
"Through a first round of one-on-one battles, each person will go through four battles, and 625 spots will be determined."
The 9,375 who fail will then engage in a brutal and lengthy Reincarnation Battle to vie for the final 275 spots! Luo Hua explained.
For someone who plays in the financial markets, these rules of the game are very simple; he can understand them at a glance.
" Reincarnation Battle? How brutal is it?" Zhang Junbao's father asked.
"In the Reincarnation Battle, everyone must fight against everyone else once, for a total of 9374 battles! The winner gets one point, and the loser gets no points. Finally, based on the ranking of points, the top 275 people will obtain the final 275 spots!"
"My God, 9374 battles, how long will this take?"
"About three years! This is also the longest battle in the entire Genius Battle selection process."
"Brother is so good, he definitely won't lose!" Zhang Lin clenched her little fist and said excitedly.
She now controls the entire Earth's materials manufacturing and is even a technological overlord in the Milky Way Galaxy. She complements Luo Hua's investment company, jointly controlling the real economy and financial markets in the Milky Way Galaxy.
Unlike Luo Feng's parents, Zhang Junbao's parents did not become addicted to virtual games. Instead, they devoted themselves to the education industry and became renowned educators worldwide, overseeing education across the globe.
Thanks to Zhang Junbao's massive investment of resources, his parents and sister are now at the Star Level, with their brains greatly expanded. They would have no problem becoming high-ranking officials on Earth. If it weren't for his father's lack of interest, they could easily become national leaders with just a word.
Due to Zhang Tianbao's involvement, the group assignments have changed. Judging from the current group assignments, as long as they continue fighting, Zhang Junbao will eventually run into the Savage.
"Of these 10,000 participants, only a little over 500 have stepped into the threshold of the Law. And after four rounds of battles in this Arena Final Battle, 625 people will be selected."
"Logically, all 500-plus people should have received a spot," Thunder God muttered.
"But how is this Virtual Universe Company grouped? How did it manage to put Junbao and the Savage together?"
right.
Although, if the Virtual Universe Company allocates resources well, it could ensure that all 500+ people receive a spot without ever meeting in person.
But clearly, this is not what Virtual Universe Company wants to see.
For example, the Savage, whose real name is Rong Jun, was the super strong man who killed Hong in the arena.
He has never shown his true strength, and the Virtual Universe Company hopes to force him to reveal his true power through a clash of titans.
" Savage? Isn't that perfect?"
"We were just worried about not having a chance to find the Savage, now we can eliminate him directly," Luo Feng said from the side.
"Everyone!"
Just as Zhang Junbao and his friends were discussing the group assignments, a host appeared on the stage. She was a girl of about seventeen or eighteen years old, with a pair of white wings behind her, as pure as dove wings.
Her delicate face wore a slight smile, flawless. Holding a microphone, her voice was as melodious as a clear, ringing bell. Listening to her speak was like attending a high-class concert, directly touching the heart.
"The person to my left is named Karduo, from the medium Universe Country of 'Riku'. He was the third strongest fighter in the original 41st World Zone. In the Arena Melee, he single-handedly killed more than half of the strong fighters and entered the finals with great strength."
Spirit Reader has mastered the Law of Lightning. Its attacks are as fast as lightning, often killing its opponents before they even have a chance to react.
" Karduo!"
" Karduo!"
" Karduo!"
Victory is certain!
Victory is certain!
The people from the Liku Universe Country in the stands were shouting wildly. The shouts of millions of people created a massive wave of sound that seemed to tear the entire sky apart.
"The man to my right is Zhang Junbao, the ' Daoist Sanfeng ' from the Middle Universe Country of Black Dragon Mountain."
Ranked second in the 19th World Zone, he terrified the top-ranked player during the preliminaries. He was a super strong individual who had stepped into the threshold of the Law of Light.
So far, no opponent has been able to force him to reveal his true strength. Where exactly is his limit? Nobody knows!
In the midst of the Arena Melee, you even killed the Holy Son of the Ganwu Sacred Land. Your absolutely dominant performance propelled you into the finals.
Zhang Junbao will win!
Zhang Junbao will win!
Zhang Junbao will win!
Due to the special attention from the Ganwu Universe Country and the Black Dragon Mountain Empire, the number of people cheering for Zhang Junbao reached the tens of millions.
It completely overshadowed the support for Karduo.
With just a few simple words, he stirred up the enthusiasm of the entire audience.
"The match now officially begins!"
At the host's command, he leaped into the air, clearing the entire arena.
On the arena, Zhang Junbao remained calm and composed. However, his opponent was impatient. As soon as the announcer's voice fell, he controlled a lightning-shaped Spiritual Force weapon to attack.
"A telekinetic weapon powered by the Law of Lightning is indeed exceptionally fast." But this time, Zhang Junbao was not prepared to hold back.
He stood there, the smile still lingering on his lips.
The next moment, Law of Light enveloped the entire arena, and his figure vanished from his opponent's sight. When he reappeared, his opponent Karduo, was already completely defeated.
"One-hit kill!"
"It was a one-hit kill!"
"My God, none of the contestants who made it to the finals are weak, but Zhang Junbao actually defeated his opponent in an instant."
"That's incredible!" The host was already incredibly excited, and the audience kept cheering Zhang Junbao's name.
Thunder God watched from below the stage with a disdainful expression.
"This Karduo, his Lightning Domain is even weaker than mine. He has no chance against Junbao."
"That's right. Although his lightning is violent, its speed isn't particularly fast, and it's no match for Junbao's Light Domain."
Zhang Junbao's dominance brought the enthusiasm of the entire Ganwu Universe audience to its peak. Although there have been many arena matches, this was the first time that someone had been able to instantly kill their opponent.
Inside a magnificent palace, the ruler of the Black Dragon Mountain Empire watched the live broadcast with a smile, "As expected of a genius from my Black Dragon Mountain Empire, truly powerful!"
One reason Zhang Junbao didn't hold back was to increase his resources for Thunder God's future entry into the Ganwu Secret Realm. After all, the Ganwu Country Lord had invested in such a precious treasure, so he had to see some returns.
Sure enough, inside the palace in the void of the secret realm, the Ganwu Country Lord was also watching the live broadcast of the arena match.
"Has this little guy finally decided to show his true strength? I wonder if he can give this old man a pleasant surprise."
The old Ganwu Country Lord beamed with joy.
Zhang Junbao wins the first match!
Match 2.
" Zhang Junbao, although I am no match for you, please unleash your full strength and fight me. A true warrior will not allow his opponent to be humiliated." His opponent was a burly man wielding Giant Axe axe.
"This puts me in a difficult position. If I make a move, you won't have any time to react. Wouldn't that make for a very boring fight?"
To his opponent's astonishment, Zhang Junbao once again delivered a swift victory.
Zhang Junbao won easily in the third match as well. After all, there are only so many strong people who have stepped into the Origin Law, and it is impossible to encounter them in every match.
Zhang Junbao's strength is evident in his three victories and quick wins in each match.
Luo Feng, equally unwilling to show weakness, won all three of his battles.
Thunder God is in a bit more trouble; he's encountered an extremely disgusting opponent.
He wielded the Law of Water with unparalleled skill, bringing the softness and resilience of water's essence to their fullest potential. Most importantly, this time his opponent possessed a powerful healing ability—self-regeneration—which gave Thunder God quite a headache.
Each time Thunder God failed to kill her instantly, he managed to inflict damage on her, quickly healing her and restoring her to full strength.
Thunder God's Punishment Lightning, while incredibly powerful, also consumed a terrifying amount of energy. Unfortunately, he eventually ran out of stamina and was worn down to death by his opponent, a truly frustrating end.
Back in the audience, Thunder God said with a gloomy expression, "What bad luck! How can someone be like this, not attacking at all, just relying on defense and recovery to wear someone down to death!"
This kind of loss is so frustrating.
"Everyone has their own area of focus, just as we focus on attack, she focuses on defense. Don't limit yourself with your own thinking. In this Genius Battle, you will see geniuses from every region, with their unique and wonderful ideas."
"The application of Law is ever-changing; don't think it's just about endless attacks. Killing doesn't necessarily require a knife. Just like how Thunder God was exhausted to death this time, that's also a way of fighting," Zhang Junbao said with a smile.
" Junbao, tomorrow is your last match. Your opponent is that Savage. You must take him down to avenge Brother Hong," Thunder God said, glancing at the match schedule.
"Hehe, don't underestimate this Savage. He has great ambitions, and he's hiding them very well. He hasn't revealed his Space Law yet. Moreover, I highly suspect that the Ganwu Country Lord not only gave me treasures, but he may have given them to him as well."
"What? He has it too? How is that possible?"
"The Ganwu Country Lord is far too fickle."
"There's no way around it; the Ganwu Country Lord is just too eager to win this Genius Battle. We all understand the principle of not putting all your eggs in one basket, and as the great ruler of the Ganwu Universe Country, he certainly knows this principle as well."
In a vast, unnamed star field within the territory of the Ganwu Universe Country.
A D6-class flying saucer-shaped spaceship is currently stationed on a mineral-rich planet. Inside the spaceship is a rest pod.
A burly man, barefoot and with messy hair like a performance art piece, was resting cross-legged with a short knife on his back.
He looked up silently at a photograph on the wall. It showed a dark-skinned, muscular young man and a burly man with their arms around each other's shoulders.
"Father, I will definitely break into the top 1000 geniuses in the universe and become the strongest one in the Virtual Universe Company."
Zhang Junbao is the first formidable enemy I face on this path. Tomorrow I will utterly defeat him and declare my invincibility!
I swear, I will kill that bastard, even if he is Immortal or the emperor who founded the empire!
The day I kill him will be the day I restore the name ' Tu Man '.
There are countless geniuses in the universe, and each person has their own destiny to bear; Zhang Junbao and his group are not the only ones like this.
For their hometown, for their families, for their dreams, these geniuses from the universe shine with the most dazzling light at this moment!