Chapter 566

The global talent exchange tournament, held once every five years, is a grand event across the entire Blue Planet.

With the final four contenders confirmed, the talent tournament is about to reach its ultimate climax!

The United Nations, as the organizer, has produced promotional videos and broadcast them widely across every nation.

"You've already secured your advancement—why kill me?"

"Because you're too weak! Die! Dou Tian Shen Lei!"

Crackling—

In the holographic projection, a tall, short-haired young man flutters a pair of wings slightly behind him.

Like a golden phantom slicing through the sky, golden lightning splashes wherever he passes.

A group of geniuses on the ground are instantly obliterated by the terrifying lightning.

In the preliminary rounds, the arena brawls, and the one-on-one duels, Xu Jingming either used Lei Ting.

Or he wielded his long spear—each scene of violent, shocking combat flashed rapidly.

"He is an adept from Great Xia, possessing an SSS-rank ability of destruction: Dou Tian Shen Lei!"

"He is a sixth-rank adept under twenty years of age!"

"He has climbed through ranks, defeating opponents above him, sweeping all before him with his lightning and his great spear!"

"He is the legendary genius known as Lei Di—Xu Jingming!"

"Holy Light shall purify all!"

"Filthy things! Judgement Holy Sword!"

Clear, powerful voices rang out—the six-winged angel, Catherine.

Hovering in midair, blazing, dazzling light erupted from her body.

Everything around her—including human adepts—was melted and obliterated.

The slaughter scenes of Saint Catherine were replayed endlessly.

In addition, there were Andre from Bear Nation and Su Yu from Great Xia—their killing scenes were also intercut into the video's latter half.

"Xu Jingming! Catherine! Su Yu! Andre! They are the strongest among the young prodigies of the Blue Planet!"

"They will soon face off in the final battle of the talent tournament—to determine the ultimate champion!"

"Will Su Yu sweep all rivals? Will Catherine crush all opposition to reach the top? Or will Xu Jingming or Andre claim the final crown?"

"All answers will be revealed in the upcoming semifinals and finals of the talent tournament!"

"Please look forward to viewers from different nations and peoples of the Blue Planet!"

Amid a suspenseful, low male voice, the entire video showcased the combat scenes of the four contestants.

The promotional video finally ended after more than twenty minutes.

Four SSS-rank ability awakeners advancing together to the same stage—this had never happened in the talent tournament's history!

Thus, with the video's release, the global talent exchange tournament's popularity surged to a new level!

Those who had bought tickets waited for the final matches to begin.

Those who hadn't bought tickets constantly hovered online, scrambling for tickets.

Some who had given up on tickets could only sigh and experience the inferior broadcast in the virtual world.

Thus, time swiftly arrived at International Calendar November 23rd—the day the talent tournament semifinals began.

"Lei Di! Lei Di!"

"Catherine! Catherine!"

"Su Yu! Su Yu!"

"......"

The entire stadium was packed to capacity—even the newly added ten million seats were fully occupied.

Though the semifinals had not yet begun, cheers and roars surged like ocean waves, one crest fading as another rose.

"The semifinals are about to start—whether Xu Jingming advances to the finals depends on this match."

Inside the VIP lounge,

The number of eighth- and ninth-rank adepts was noticeably greater than in previous matches.

Su Qingli, seated in her seat, felt more nervous watching Xu Jingming fight than she had been during her own competitions.

"At this stage of the talent tournament, Xu Jingming has finally faced an opponent of equal level.

Now is the true test of Xu Jingming's strength."

Nearby, Hearing Ling Shuang's beautiful eyes gleamed with sharp light as she whispered.

In terms of mentors and resources, Su Yu, Andre, and Catherine are no less than Xu Jingming.

In fact, they are even stronger!

Though all are sixth-rank, they have a five- to six-year advantage.

That gap grants them a significant lead in combat experience and technique mastery over Xu Jingming!

For Xu Jingming, this is undoubtedly a brutal battle!

Of course,

Even if Xu Jingming loses in the semifinals, he still has reason to be proud...

As Su Qingli, Hearing Ling Shuang, and others silently speculated how far Xu Jingming would advance,

The combat preparation zone transported in Xu Jingming, clad in a black S-rank battle suit, his back bearing a dark-golden, thick, long spear.

The preparation zone's seats, previously thirty-two, had been reduced to just four.

At this moment, Andre from Bear Nation, Catherine from America, and Su Yu had all arrived.

Each wore a solemn expression, silently gathering their own aura.

Catherine from the United States straightened her slender waist, radiating a faint divine aura.

This aura bore a slight resemblance to the sacredness of Xu Jingming's Dou Tian Shen Lei.

But upon closer sensing, it seemed utterly different.

In addition, Andre and Su Yu emitted respectively an icy aura of an Ice-type ability and a primordial aura of a Divine Beast-type ability.

The other carried a wild, primal aura tied to a divine beast ability.

"Contestant Xu Jingming, please take your seat here—the match hasn't started yet."

A staff member waiting in the preparation zone spoke with great respect.

Xu Jingming nodded slightly and walked toward the last empty seat beside Su Yu.

"Jingming, you're here." Su Yu opened his eyes and looked over.

The accumulated aura made Xu Jingming suddenly feel as if he truly saw an ancient, primordial Eastern dragon.

"Mm." Xu Jingming nodded slightly and sat down.

"How are you? The semifinals are about to begin—are you nervous?" Su Yu asked with a smile.

"Not really." Xu Jingming shook his head.

More than nervousness, he felt exhilarated battle intent for the coming fight!

"That's right—you're still young; if you don't succeed this time, there's next year's Genius Competition."

"But I'm different—I have only one chance..."

In Su Yu's eyes, a flame of unwavering will flickered faintly.

After lying dormant for over a decade, he had waited for this moment!

He would claim first place and make his name echo across the entire Blue Star!

"Good luck."

Xu Jingming nodded, then closed his eyes to adjust his state for the upcoming semifinal.

"Welcome back, everyone, to the pinnacle match of the Genius Competition!"

"In the following battle, we will select the strongest among these four prodigies!"

The host's voice came from the front stage:

"Enough talk—let's begin the random draw for the first match of the semifinals!"

The voice paused briefly, then rose again, high and loud:

"The first semifinal match features... Xu Jingming from Daya and... Andre from Bear Nation!!"

As the words fell, Xu Jingming and Andre in the preparation zone both snapped open their eyes simultaneously!