Chapter 582: The Genius Tournament Concludes! Xu Jingming

After the awards ceremony for the Peak Tournament, it was time for the Defense Tournament awards.

The first and second places remained Xu Jingming and Catherine, but the third place had changed to Andrei.

Among the numerous ferocious beasts in the Defense Tournament, Andrei, with his elemental ice-type abilities, was naturally at a greater advantage than the enhancement-type Su Yu.

Therefore, Andrei took third place, while Su Yu was only fourth.

"Peak Tournament! Defense Tournament! Awards ceremony concluded!

The 21st Global Genius Exchange Tournament, lasting 28 days, has officially come to an end!

Just as we promised at the very beginning, the virtual world will not close after the Genius Tournament ends!

It will be permanently open to everyone on Blue Star!

Subsequently, we will launch a personal arena, as well as hunting grounds similar to the Defense Tournament!

We ask all viewers to please look forward to it!!"

Boom! Boom! Boom!...

Countless fireworks bloomed over the stadium, and this year's Global Genius Exchange Tournament officially concluded amidst the cheers and shouts of the audience!

"Xu Jingming, what is your virtual world communication number? I'll add you as a friend."

On the awards podium, the tall Catherine spoke softly.

"Why? Have you still not given up on the idea of me joining your Holy See?"

Xu Jingming's sword-like eyebrows arched slightly, feeling somewhat surprised.

He had assumed that after being crushed twice, this *chuunibyou* woman would have given up, but he hadn't expected her to be so tenacious.

"Until I make you feel the radiance of my Lord, I will not give up."

In Catherine's emerald eyes, there was an unprecedented determination.

"Then I estimate you probably won't have that chance in this lifetime."

Although he said that, Xu Jingming still exchanged communication numbers with Catherine.

Catherine was an SS-rank Awakened, and currently, she showed no tendency to become an enemy.

Even if she was a bit *chuunibyou*.

But having more friends means more paths, so giving out contact information wasn't a problem.

"Catherine, I..."

Seeing Xu Jingming get Catherine's contact information, Andrei also wanted to speak.

But before he could finish, Catherine's slender figure disappeared from the arena; she had clearly returned to the real world.

Damn it!

She wouldn't even give me contact information? Am I that much worse compared to Xu Jingming?

Catherine's actions immediately left Andrei feeling somewhat depressed.

"Xu Jingming, I spoke rudely before the semi-finals, but that was just a tactic. Can you forgive me?"

Andrei looked at Xu Jingming.

"It's nothing, I didn't take it to heart," Xu Jingming said casually.

He wasn't a narrow-minded person, and besides, he had already killed him once in the semi-finals.

The experience of death was not pleasant, so that could be considered his punishment.

"That's great!"

Andrei happily patted Xu Jingming on the shoulder:

"Whenever you come to our Bear Country, you must tell me in advance. I will definitely host you personally then."

"Definitely."

Smiling and nodding, Xu Jingming exchanged contact information with Andrei and then exited the Genius Tournament arena.

"Finally over."

Xu Jingming's consciousness returned to reality, and he took off his virtual helmet in the living room of his villa at the Thunder Martial Arts Hall headquarters.

The Genius Tournament trophy and various rewards would be sent to his real-world address after the tournament concluded.

At most, he would receive his many rewards in a day or two.

"The rewards for this Genius Tournament are quite good; they can be considered generous."

Although it was a one-time item, that Rank 9 Protection Talisman undoubtedly added another layer of security for him.

Additionally, he had also collected a full set of SS-rank equipment.

The SS-rank combat suit was the reward for the Peak Tournament champion, and the SS-rank long spear was a reward from his teacher, Su Su Qingli.

"Besides that, there are two portions of SS+ rank cultivation resources. I wonder what type they will be when they are delivered."

Xu Jingming thought to himself.

Compared to the Peak Tournament, the champion's reward for the Defense Tournament was slightly worse, with only one portion of SS+ rank cultivation resources.

However, for him now, it was considered sufficient.

After all, his advancement relied on the system, not on any cultivation resources.

"Before participating in the Genius Tournament, I had almost spent all the ability points on the system panel.

When I go to Oceania, I must harvest plenty.

Additionally, I need to ask Teacher Su for a few SS-rank and SSS-rank combat techniques."

Having broken through to Rank 6, Xu Jingming now met the cultivation threshold for the vast majority of SSS-rank combat techniques.

Moreover, through this Genius Tournament, he had discovered quite a few of his own shortcomings.

First was his spear technique.

The strongest spear-type combat technique he currently had was only the S+ rank Thunder-Piercing Demon-Killing Spear.

This was fine for dealing with ordinary King-rank ferocious beasts or S-rank Awakened, but it was no problem.

However, facing Catherine, who was also an SS-rank Awakened, it appeared somewhat lacking in power.

If he had possessed an SS-rank spear-type combat technique during the finals, perhaps he wouldn't have won so arduously.

Second was his movement technique.

The only movement-type combat technique Xu Jingming had was the A-rank Thunder Flash.

Although it had been upgraded to high-level proficiency, it was still somewhat insufficient.

He had to learn at least one S-rank movement-type combat technique.

Besides that, a powerful SSS-rank thunder-type combat technique was also a must-learn.

"There are many combat techniques I want to learn, and I still need a large amount of ability points. It seems I'll be busy after going to Oceania."

Judging from this battle, Xu Jingming indeed had many shortcomings.

But this was also normal; his advancement speed was simply too fast.

And he was developing along dual paths as both a martial artist and an elementalist, but he was still young.

He was only 20 years old; being able to achieve this level was already not easy.

"Jingming, you're back?"

At this moment, Song Song Qiuyun and Jiang Jiang Chu Chu Xuan, who had returned from the virtual world a step earlier, walked out of the kitchen.

On the tray in Jiang Jiang Chu Chu Xuan's hand were three cups of steaming hot tea.

"Tired, right? This contains rare flowers and herbs that restore mental energy. Drink it quickly."

Jiang Jiang Chu Chu Xuan handed over the teacup.

"Just now, Sister Jiang Chu Chu Xuan and I were discussing in the kitchen what championship reward to give you, Jingming."

Song Song Qiuyun sat down beside Xu Jingming and said with a smile.

"Oh? Is there a result?" Xu Jingming, having taken a sip of tea, became interested.

"There is, but I can't tell you now. We'll talk after dinner."

Not knowing what she was thinking of, Song Song Qiuyun's pretty face flushed slightly, and she said in a low voice. ===== CHAPTER 583 =====