Chapter 1289

"Alright, let's begin arranging the promotion now."

Charlie bowed respectfully and withdrew, while the little girl Eva exclaimed excitedly:

"Elena Moonshadow! She's truly one of our Elf race!"

"Oh? You know her?" Xu Jingming smiled.

"I lived on Blue Star for over ten thousand years—how could I possibly know her?"

"But Elena is indeed the royal surname of our Elf race."

Eva shook her head, swaying it thoughtfully, "I just checked.

According to age, this Moonshadow is only thirty-five years old!

At this age, to have achieved such a level—

even within our Elf race's long history, it's exceptionally outstanding."

She paused, then added, "Of course, you can't compare to an S-rank like you."

In truth, Xu Jingming was only twenty-four years old this year.

She estimated that across the entire universe's human race, few could match such a prodigy as Xu Jingming.

"Thirty-five years old, Starlight Ninth Stage, and she's mastered a Law.

Even her domain is an upper-tier domain—truly formidable."

Xu Jingming nodded, unable to suppress his anticipation.

Meanwhile, on a distant planet billions of light-years away from the Noah Empire.

This planet was covered in dense forests, appearing from outer space as nothing but a lush green expanse.

Label Star!

The planet inhabited by the Elf royal family.

A colossal Life Ancient Tree took root on this planet, its branches extending into every plant across the entire world.

At the highest crown of the Life Ancient Tree stood an extremely luxurious palace.

This was Princess Moonshadow's imperial residence.

At this moment, Moonshadow was in the palace's rear garden.

Her eyes half-closed, green life energy filled the surrounding heavens and earth with her breath.

"Master, your King Promotion Match opponent has been selected.

It's a powerhouse from the Star Torch Empire: Starlight Ninth Stage, 'Blood Kill.'

He controls the first level of the Lightning Law and the seventeenth level of the Destruction Domain. The match is set for one Starlight Day from now."

The AI's voice rang out from her communication watch, "Shall I compile his detailed profile for you?"

"No."

A cold voice replied; Moonshadow didn't even open her eyes.

She had absolute confidence in her own strength.

It's merely a King Promotion Match—no need to bother.

After all, none of the veteran Kings are a match for her...

After selecting the match contestants, the Abyss Arena's massive promotional machine sprang into action.

Across the virtual universe's networks, information about the King Promotion Match between 'Blood Kill' and 'Moonshadow' spread like a virus.

"Shocking! First-ever King Candidate from the Star Torch Empire!"

"Elf Royal Princess vs. Mysterious Prodigy—who will ascend to the Wang Zuo?"

"Only five Cosmic Coins to witness this peak confrontation!"

"......"

Similar headlines flooded every major virtual community.

The Abyss Arena even spent enormous sums to place advertisements in the real worlds of high-tier civilization universes.

Star Torch Empire, Capital Star.

Within the magnificent imperial palace, the Emperor stared at the holographic projection before him.

The projection played a highlight reel of Xu Jingming's ruthless domination in the Master Rank.

"Have you identified this 'Blood Kill's' identity?"

The Emperor asked in a low voice.

Below, the Immortal powerhouses exchanged glances; finally, the Intelligence Minister stepped forward, gritting his teeth:

"Your Majesty, the virtual universe's confidentiality protocols are too strong—we're currently unable to..."

"Useless!"

The Emperor slammed his armrest in fury, "A prodigy like this emerges within our empire's borders, and we still can't uncover his identity? Keep investigating! At any cost!"

Meanwhile, the Star Torch Sacred Ground was thrown into unprecedented upheaval.

As the empire's highest academic institution, they understood better than anyone what a King Promotion Match meant.

"Immediately organize all students to watch this match!"

The Sacred Ground's headmaster issued the order personally, "This is our best opportunity to learn!"

Mi De, Steve, and other Sacred Ground prodigies had already purchased VIP spectator seats.

They all looked forward to witnessing this duel destined to be recorded in imperial history.

In the boundless expanse of the cosmic stars.

The "Raptor" starship was hurtling at extreme speed.

Inside the cabin, Ye Lan suddenly spoke:

"Junior, the Sacred Site is organizing a group viewing of the 'Blood Kill' match tonight—will you watch?"

"The 'Blood Kill' match?"

Xu Jingming blinked slightly, surprised to hear his ID from Ye Lan's mouth.

Ye Lan across from him replied with some astonishment:

"You don't still not know about Blood Kill? The entire Star Torch Empire is promoting it right now."

Judging by this momentum, they're clearly trying to build him up as the top Starlight-rank warrior of the entire Star Torch Empire."

Although they hadn't uncovered Blood Kill's true identity,

it couldn't be denied that Blood Kill came from the Star Torch Empire.

Therefore, besides the Abyss Arena, the Star Torch Empire was also promoting Blood Kill.

"Oh, him? I've seen the promotions too."

Xu Jingming feigned sudden realization, "But I've been busy training lately—no time to watch the matches."

"Alright, then I'll invite Lu Yunji and the others."

Ye Lan already knew Xu Jingming was a training fanatic, so she wasn't particularly surprised.

One day passed quickly.

Half an hour remained until the promotion match began, but the Abyss Arena had already opened its spectator seats early.

Instantly, countless people who had been waiting for hours teleported into the spectator seats.

"12.3 billion! There are already over ten billion viewers before the match even starts!"

Inside the sealed preparation zone, beside Xu Jingming, Eva's shocked voice suddenly rang out.

"So fast?" Xu Jingming was also taken aback.

"If this pace continues, this match will likely draw at least a hundred billion viewers!"

"Our share of the profits could reach ten billion Cosmic Coins!"

Eva exclaimed excitedly.

"Ten billion Cosmic Coins..." Xu Jingming's expression turned reflective.

This sum, even for him at his current stage, was immense.

"After the match, I can finally buy whatever I want."

He smiled.

Weapons, battle armor—even a starship—I could afford them all.

"Welcome everyone to the scene of the Abyss King Promotion Match!"

No more words—here come our two contestants!"

"First, from the Star Torch Empire, the 99% win-rate Blood Kill!"

Half an hour passed quickly; when that majestic voice rang out,

Xu Jingming in the preparation zone flickered and appeared instantly on the arena.

"Blood Kill!"

"Blood Kill!"

"Victory!"

"......"

A surging wave of cheers erupted all around.

The vast majority came from the Star Torch Empire!

"And Blood Kill's opponent is, from the Elf Clan—Elena Moonshadow!"

The loud voice rang out again.

In midair, about two hundred kilometers from Xu Jingming,

a graceful, tall female figure slowly appeared.

She wore a silver battle suit, her long silver-white hair cascading down to the curve of her firm hips.

It shimmered in harmony with the suit, enhancing each other.

On her fair, delicate face, a pair of gray eyes, like glazed glass, held not a trace of emotion.

Naturally bearing an air of superiority over all things.