Chapter 1343: Victory After Victory! Semifinals!

In the following matches, Xu Jingming advanced like a bamboo shoot splitting rock.

In the second round, he faced a powerful opponent who mastered the Wind Principle.

The opponent moved with extreme speed, attempting to wear down Xu Jingming with hit-and-run tactics.

Yet, Xu Jingming's Thunderstorm Art covered every direction, leaving the opponent no space to escape!

In the third round, his opponent was a Water Principle master.

The Water Principle was suppressed by the Thunder Principle; this battle, Xu Jingming won easily.

In the fourth round, he encountered an opponent who mastered the Wind Principle and whose Destruction Domain also reached the eighteenth layer.

Yet, under the suppression of Xu Jingming's formidable base attributes and perfected Thunderstorm Art, he still emerged victorious.

Four matches, four victories!

Xu Jingming directly advanced to the semifinals!

He was guaranteed at least a top-four finish!

His name echoed throughout the Star Torch Empire, with countless star regions singing of his achievements.

"Lei Di is invincible!"

"Xu Jingming is a genius the Star Torch Empire sees once in a million years!"

"The semifinals are about to begin; as long as he doesn't face Roy, he'll surely reach the finals!"

"......"

Across the Noah Empire, lanterns and decorations hung everywhere, as if celebrating a grand festival.

In the virtual universe, the Star Torch Empire's exclusive dimension hosted a grand celebration.

In the real world.

In the capital star of the Star Torch Empire, Xu Jingming's private villa.

Night was ink-black, stars brilliant.

Xu Jingming sat in the courtyard, facing a middle-aged man clad in a golden robe.

His face was refined, his eyes as deep as the starry sky.

Not a single ripple of energy stirred around him, yet he radiated an unfathomable aura.

The Star Torch Emperor!

This immortal sovereign who ruled a high-tier cosmic empire sat opposite Xu Jingming.

"Xu Jingming, your talent surpasses my expectations."

The Star Torch Emperor smiled at Xu Jingming: "Tomorrow's semifinal—even if you lose, you're guaranteed at least fourth place.

If you win, your future becomes boundless."

As he spoke, his gaze carried a hint of awe.

He had originally thought Xu Jingming reaching the top 500 would be impressive enough.

Yet he never expected such a stunning surprise—directly advancing to the top four!

"Had you merely reached the top 500, I might have advised you to follow me in cultivation.

But with this result, the Eternal Star Alliance is the perfect fit for you."

The Star Torch Emperor took a light sip of tea and smiled faintly.

He quite liked this beverage from Xu Jingming's homeworld.

"What's the difference? Aren't both taught by sovereign-level experts?"

Xu Jingming asked curiously.

"Of course there's a difference."

The Star Torch Emperor chuckled, "Our human cosmos contains ten high-tier cosmic empires.

Each cosmic emperor is a sovereign, but sovereignty is not the limit.

Above sovereigns exist greater beings—beings so exalted that even I can scarcely reach them.

Yet if you join the Eternal Star Alliance, you gain the qualification to meet such greatness.

"Above sovereigns?"

Xu Jingming's pupils contracted.

He had assumed the supreme sovereign among sovereigns was the peak of combat power.

Yet he never imagined there existed a level even higher than sovereignty.

"Thank you, my lord, for clarifying—I understand," Xu Jingming exhaled softly.

The Star Torch Emperor's meaning was clear.

In high-tier cosmic empires, sovereignty is the limit.

But in the Eternal Star Alliance, one can ascend even beyond sovereignty!

"Good that you understand."

The Star Torch Emperor gave a slight nod, "Tomorrow's match, I will watch in person.

After the match ends, I will fulfill all promises made to you."

"Thank you, my lord!"

Xu Jingming bowed respectfully.

The Star Torch Emperor's figure gradually faded, vanishing into the night.

"Finally, the moment has come.

Tomorrow's match—my goal is to defeat Roy and claim first place..."

Xu Jingming looked up at the starry sky, his gaze deep and distant.

On the final day of the competition, only the semifinals and the finals remain.

Once these two rounds conclude, the entire Universe Genius Battle will officially come to an end.

The Virtual Universe, Main Arena of the Eternal Star Alliance Genius Battle.

Today is the final day of the Genius Battle.

It is also the match to determine the top-ranked individual among the Universe Human Race at the Starlight Tier!

Therefore, the entire main arena has been decorated with great solemnity.

Above, the brilliant Milky Way cascades like a waterfall, billions of stars weaving their light into a dazzling curtain.

The spectator seats stretch boundlessly like the vast Wang Yang, densely packed with trillions of spectators filling every inch of space.

Beings from various high-tier cosmic nations wave their banners.

The roar of cheers booms like Lei Ting, shaking the entire continent with faint tremors.

"Here it comes! We've finally waited for this day!"

"The ultimate clash of the Universe Human Race's greatest geniuses! Who will rise to the top?"

"Roy! Roy! Roy!"

"Lei Di Xu Jingming! Charge!"

"......"

Amid the boiling tide of noise, a magnificent golden pillar descends from the heavens.

Within the pillar, a man clad in the Eternal Star Alliance robe stands midair, his presence commanding without need for anger.

His face is stern, his voice ringing like a great bell across the entire continent:

"After four intense rounds, the Universe Human Race Genius Battle has finally reached its final showdown!"

"Today, four peerless prodigies will compete for the final rankings!"

"They are the strongest among trillions of geniuses! They are the backbone of humanity's future in the cosmos!"

As his words faded, he swept his hand, and four brilliant pillars of light suddenly descended upon the center of the arena.

"First, let us welcome Roy of the Starfall Empire, 'Sword Ruin'!"

Boom—!

The spectator seats erupted instantly!

The region of the Starfall Empire exploded into a tidal wave of cheers.

Within the brilliant pillar, Roy wore a white robe, his face cold as ice.

He bore a jet-black longsword; with each step he took, the void rippled with faint cracks.

Simultaneously, a massive holographic projection appeared above the arena.

In the footage, Roy slashed through ten million geniuses in a free-for-all arena battle.

In one-on-one arena matches, no one could withstand even a single stroke of his sword!

Where the annihilating swordlight passed, all things returned to ruin!

This is the terrifying power of the Annihilation Law!

At the Starlight Tier, he is unquestionably invincible.

"Sword Ruin! Sword Ruin! Sword Ruin!"

The cheers surged like a wave across the entire arena, even drawing stunned reactions from spectators of other cosmic nations.

"Next, we present Xu Jingming of the Star Torch Empire, known as 'Lei Di'!"

As the loud voice rang out, the second pillar of light ignited.

Xu Jingming emerged slowly, his posture straight as a spear, his black battle robe snapping in the wind.

A black-and-gold long spear was slung across his back, its tip flickering faintly with golden Lei Guang.

Above the arena, the holographic projection played footage of him instantly killing three Law-tier experts.

In the scene, Xu Jingming stood proudly in the void, endless golden thunderstorms cascading like a celestial river!

The furious lightning was utterly dominant; the three Law-tier experts struggled within the Lei Hai, their domains torn apart like paper.

Their massive Dharma Bodies shattered under the thunder, finally reduced to ash and dust!