Chapter 983: The Third Trial (Requesting Monthly Votes)

Then came a woman clad in a white robe adorned with patterns of ancient architecture.

She possessed exquisitely perfect features and a voluptuous figure, like a goddess from myth and legend, radiating an alluring aura.

Her eyes shone brightly, emitting a soul-stealing power.

Lin Qi could be certain: this was the Hive Queen, and also a Master of the Sixth Cosmic Realm.

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“Lin Qi, these are your seniors—for example, the Burning Sun Master, from the Crimson Flame Ancient Dragon clan of the Dragon Race!”

“And the Ancient Sha Master, from the Insect Race!”

“And this one, from...”

Master Kongming introduced them one by one—each was either a Master or an Invincible.

All were from other races; not a single one was human.

Finally, he spoke:

“They are all beings from other races, enslaved by the Master long ago.”

“They played a crucial role in the rise of our human race.”

“They normally reside on the central island.”

“Each time the second trial begins, some of them log in to observe.”

The Burning Sun Master spoke slowly:

“After being enslaved by our Master, we severed all ties with our original races.”

“We have fully integrated into the human race.”

“We all strive for the rise of humanity—even as a Dragon, I’ve slain many of my own kind over the years.”

The Ancient Sha Master of the Insect Race also spoke:

“Exactly!”

“I feel the same—during my years among humans.”

“I’ve realized how tyrannical the peak races of the Insect Race truly are.”

This was very bad for other races.

“Only humans are different.”

“That’s why our human race is destined to rise.”

“Exactly!”

Other Masters of the Sixth Cosmic Realm also voiced their agreement.

All declared that the human race would surely become the strongest, crushing the Dragon Race, the Celestial Race, and other peak races.

Lin Qi, witnessing this, felt he had gained some insight.

Why did these Masters and Invincibles sound so much like sycophants?

Were these truly the universe’s supreme beings, divine entities he once imagined?

Their words didn’t feel genuine at all.

There was an inexplicable dissonance—perhaps because none of them were human.

At the same time, a voice whispered into his ear:

“Just listen to what they say.”

“They’re speaking for me—and for the Master behind me.”

“No one can be certain whether the Master is secretly watching this trial.”

“Our words might reach his ears.”

Lin Qi suddenly understood—it made sense now.

These Masters and Invincibles were all enslaved by the Deep Space Academy Master; if they spoke ill of humanity, they might be caught.

They might be crushed instantly.

After all, the Supreme Being held dominion over their lives and deaths.

But is the Deep Space Academy Master even watching this battle?

He remained deeply curious about the Supreme Being.

After all, these were the strongest humans in the entire race.

Then the Burning Sun Master continued:

“Over the years, we’ve seen many geniuses.”

“Though your human race lacks massive bodies, is born extremely weak, and many lack powerful innate talents.”

“Still, you must admit that while individuals among humans cannot match peak races in strength...”

“Their vast numbers still produce extraordinarily outstanding individuals.”

“The talents of geniuses grow stronger with each generation, and many legendary geniuses have emerged.”

“Even among our Dragon Race and other races, they rank among the very top.”

“Lin Qi, with your talent, you have a high probability of becoming the Master’s disciple.”

“Because in the second trial, the use of life-risking secret techniques is not forbidden.”

“Other legendary geniuses—including Yan Zun—used life-risking secret techniques to defeat Saeus.”

“But you won without them—proving you are even stronger.”

“Still, you must pass the third trial—that is the hardest one.”

“Many legendary geniuses have been stuck at this step.”

At this moment, Master Kongming also spoke:

“Lin Qi, you have now passed the second trial.”

“You may return and rest well.”

“When the third trial begins, I will notify you.”

Lin Qi nodded:

“I understand.”

With that, he turned and transformed into a streak of purple-gold light, soaring upward and leaving the island.

He felt a tinge of regret.

He had wanted to tour the Supreme Being’s island—but since he was not yet the Supreme Being’s disciple, he lacked the Zige .

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Tianhai Residence

Lin Qi returned to reality, his mind still replaying the battle.

He began summarizing it.

He also began comparing his strength.

He had now fought two legendary geniuses.

Yi Ang was the weakest.

That was normal—he was among the most ordinary of legendary geniuses.

He also mastered the same true meaning of Space Law as Lin Qi.

But Saeus’s clone possessed five true meanings.

That was an entirely different level.

There was no way he could have won.

In Space Law, each additional true meaning drastically boosts combat power.

At this level, even a slight edge becomes nearly impossible to overcome.

But Lin Qi was different.

He was stronger—even among legendary geniuses, he ranked among the top.

After all, he had awakened fifteen abilities, while other geniuses had awakened twelve—the gap of three abilities was significant.

Added to that, his combat talent, comprehension talent, and physical talent were all top-tier.

So winning the battle was perfectly natural.

After briefly summarizing the areas he needed to improve in battle,

he contacted his Master, Lei Zun.

“Ding!”

A blue holographic screen projected before him.

Master Lei Zun’s stern face appeared on the other side; he asked:

“Lin Qi, you’re back?”

“You’re contacting me now—does that mean the second trial is over?”

“How did it go?”

Lin Qi smiled:

“Master, I didn’t embarrass you—I passed the second trial on my first attempt.”

“But Saeus was no easy opponent; I barely made it through.”

Lei Zun’s expression froze slightly—he was stunned inside. Lin Qi had actually passed.

His mind rapidly calculated, and a clear number emerged instantly.

He had to admit that Lin Qi’s cultivation speed was indeed fast.

Not just cultivation speed, but also the rate of improvement in willpower and comprehension of cosmic laws was terrifyingly rapid.

This was far harder than mere physical cultivation.

Yet Lin Qi’s rate of advancement was even more astonishing.

Much faster than he had imagined.

He then couldn’t help but exclaim:

“Lin Qi, congratulations!”

“You are even more outstanding than we imagined.”

“In just fifteen hundred years, you’ve already passed the first two trials.”

“You still have over two thousand years left—plenty of time to pass the third trial.”

“Once you pass, you may formally become a disciple of the Supreme Being.”

“Now, you must prepare well for the third trial.”

“To be honest, the third trial is also extremely difficult.”

“Many legendary geniuses have been stuck at this step.”

Lin Qi asked curiously:

“Master, what exactly is the third trial?”