Chapter 1580: Reward! Yin Hongyu

In the square.

Deathly silence.

Everyone had their mouths wide open, eyes bulging, staring dumbfounded at the black figure in the projection.

One move.

Just one move.

Nine nine-star warrior-class aliens completely annihilated!

This was no longer crushing.

This was total slaughter!

"The power of a perfected-level killing domain is this terrifying!"

For the first time, Ross's rock-like face showed violent fluctuation.

Those deep eyes locked onto Xu Jingming, pupils filled with shock and a barely perceptible trace of fear.

He had previously thought Xu Jingming was merely lucky and gifted.

But now he understood.

He and Xu Jingming were not even on the same level!

Recalling his own earlier words, he felt excruciatingly embarrassed.

"How could this happen?

How could he be this strong? How could he possibly be this strong?!"

Joel's face turned ashen.

As if struck by some immense shock, he kept muttering to himself.

On the other side, when Xu Jingming opened his eyes and withdrew his awareness from the virtual universe.

The entire square remained immersed in the shock of that earth-shattering move.

Immediately, all eyes converged on him.

Awe, envy, disbelief, and deep complexity.

Yet Xu Jingming's expression remained calm.

To him, instantly killing nine nine-star warriors was nothing more than a casual act.

High above, the towering figure of the Nine Swords Dominator still hovered.

But on his usually cold face, a clear smile now appeared.

"Perfected-level proficiency!"

The Nine Swords Dominator's voice, grand and brimming with unhidden praise, echoed across the entire square:

"Xu Jingming, you are excellent!"

These six words exploded like thunder in the hearts of every warrior!

To receive such praise from a supreme Dominator—what an honor!

The Nine Swords Dominator's gaze settled on Xu Jingming, those star-piercing eyes filled with admiration.

He spoke slowly, his voice no longer cold, but unexpectedly gentle:

"As agreed, if you pass the triple-difficulty trial, I shall grant you a reward."

He paused, then continued:

"Five billion military merits have been credited to your account.

You may use these merits to purchase any equipment, secret arts, or resources from the Virtual Universe Military Merit Shangcheng."

Five billion military merits!

A chorus of sharp intakes of breath erupted across the square!

Killing a single universe-peak alien yielded only a few million military merits.

How many aliens would one need to slay to accumulate five billion?!

This reward was simply obscenely generous!

"Moreover..."

The Nine Swords Dominator's smile deepened:

"I have already added your contact information within the Virtual Universe.

Should you have any questions or encounter insurmountable troubles in the future, you may contact me directly."

At these words, the entire crowd erupted!

He voluntarily added his contact?!

This was a supreme Dominator!

A terrifying entity towering above countless star rivers—yet he had actively reached out to a mere universe-rank youngster?!

This was more than mere favoritism—it was treating him as a true potential asset.

Perhaps even... a future peer!

"Complete endorsement!"

"Damn, two supreme Dominators as backers—I'm envious as hell."

Murmurs of envy and jealousy rose around him.

Even Ross, a top-tier nine-star warrior, could not hide a flicker of envy in his eyes.

The Nine Swords Dominator did not belong to any of the three peak factions of the Universe Human Race.

But his power was unquestionable.

To earn such favor from a Dominator was a dream coveted by countless others.

Xu Jingming's eyes lit up.

Five billion military merits!

This isn't a small amount.

With this much military merit, plus his existing reserves, he should be able to upgrade his gear.

"Thank you, Nine Sword my lord!" Xu Jingming bowed slightly, sincerely thanking him.

"Hmm, go on. Keep working hard."

The Nine Sword Dominator nodded slightly, and Xu Jingming stepped back toward the Eternal Star Alliance's ranks.

"Xu brother, awesome!"

Lei Lie was the first to rush over, slamming his massive, palm-like hand hard onto Xu Jingming's shoulder, face beaming with excitement.

Zhao Mingxue stood with her blade in hand, a faint smile on her cold, sharp features: "Congratulations."

Peggy and Su Yu exchanged glances, both seeing astonishment in each other's eyes.

Lin Qianxue stood to the side, her pale golden eyes fixed on Xu Jingming, a faint smile appearing on her icy face.

She said nothing, but the relief and pride in her eyes were unmistakable.

The other members of the Eternal Star Alliance also stepped forward to congratulate him; their expressions held not just joy, but a deeper, genuine awe.

Three months ago, Xu Jingming was merely a Five-Star War General.

Though he defeated Joel, his strength was still limited.

But now, he had not only broken through to Cosmic Peak, but also perfected the Killing Art, slaying nine peers in a single strike!

This level of power had utterly surpassed the vast majority of Nine-Star War Generals!

In fact, Xu Jingming was now the strongest among this group of war generals!

Such a being, of course, inspired deep awe in them.

The evaluation continued.

With Xu Jingming and Lin Qianxue's stunning performances, the subsequent evaluations seemed dull by comparison.

Two hours later, the evaluation ended.

Two hundred candidates were selected to enter the Starfall Secret Realm.

Notably, it seemed perhaps the blow had been too great.

Joel of the Godslayer Martial Temple was not among them.

"Joel was eliminated."

Seeing this, Lin Qianxue quietly exhaled in relief.

If Joel couldn't enter the secret realm, he couldn't earn its military merit rewards.

Thus, the probability of the Ember War Band overtaking them to become number one increased dramatically!

High above, the Nine Sword Dominator's majestic voice rang out again:

"All war generals who passed the evaluation, return to the residential zone and await orders.

You will depart for the starry region where the Starfall Secret Realm lies within one to three stellar days at the latest.

As for the other eliminated war generals, you are free to roam or return to your respective war zones."

With that, the towering figure of the Dominator slowly faded, vanishing entirely into the void.

With the Dominator's departure, the pressure that had weighed over the square dissipated.

Everyone exhaled in relief, beginning to leave in small groups.

Xu Jingming was about to return to the residential zone with Lin Qianxue when a sultry, intoxicating voice suddenly came from the side:

"Jingming little brother, please wait a moment~"

Xu Jingming halted, turning his head.

There, Yin Hongyu had somehow arrived right beside him.

She still wore her red battle skirt, perfectly outlining her breathtakingly alluring figure.

Her full chest seemed ready to burst from her attire, her slender waist barely graspable, her long, shapely legs glimpsed through the hem.

Her exquisitely seductive face bore a soul-stealing smile, her peach-blossom eyes shimmering with allure, fixed directly on Xu Jingming.

"What is it?" Xu Jingming looked at her.

Yin Hongyu glided forward, standing before him, barely half a meter away.

The rich fragrance of her body washed over him, her voice soft and intoxicating:

"I just witnessed your perfected Killing Art, little brother—I'm terribly envious~"

She paused, her gaze shifting:

"Could you… spare a moment to guide me a little?"

She did not state her purpose outright—that was the stupidest approach.

The best way was to first create an opportunity for contact.

She believed that with her charm and methods, if given a chance to be near him, winning Xu Jingming would not be difficult.