Chapter 353

"It seems taking down the first Emperor-grade city has been a great help to him. Those treasures have stimulated his potential."

The three Void-rank Princes had previously conducted a rough assessment of the 200 geniuses in the second stage.

Judging by his performance in the Emperor-grade city stage, Zhao Xing's performance was not considered stunning.

His strongest troop type was only at the mid-Emperor stage.

As for his comprehension of rules, the level he displayed during his battle against Yan Yun and Bai Feng was, to the three Princes, only mid-to-high tier.

But after taking the first city, upon exiting seclusion—

His troop types had all undergone a transformation, with the Cloud-Touching Vine in particular reaching the peak of the Emperor stage.

In the Crystal Palace challenge, his comprehension of rules had also reached a very high level.

The combat power boost of over 40,000 times for his troops was comparable to many late-Silver Moon stage Lords.

This was entirely because the Profound God Art had broken through its threshold, and the second layer of the Ten Thousand Things Growth Diagram—the Reshaping of Life—was also nearing complete comprehension.

His soul's perception of rules was clearer, and his control over his troops in battle had become more refined.

"His progress is still not fast enough," Prince Luo Hou said, shaking his head.

"The inheritance set up by Yuan becomes increasingly difficult to clear the further one goes."

"Compared to those super-elite geniuses, he is still lagging by a grade."

Prince Luo Hou pointed to a spot on the planet and said, "Look, Kunte's Emperor Crocodile has entered its peak stage after obtaining the treasure."

"Duan Ye's second avatar has already broken through to the Silver Moon stage."

"Prince Bell's Manka Star bloodline has already activated its second layer."

"And Lan Caidie has obtained an Emperor-grade weapon suitable for herself."

Prince Luo Hou's observations were keen; he pointed out those who had made significant progress after taking Emperor-grade cities.

However, Prince Cang Yue still thought highly of Zhao Xing. "Luo Hou, don't underestimate him."

Prince Luo Hou said indifferently, "I am merely speaking based on the facts."

"These geniuses have all made tremendous progress."

"Yet the first treasure Zhao Xing obtained seems to have had little effect on him."

"True," Prince Tian Ji also nodded. "I heard from Guluohe that Zhao Xing intends to trade away the treasure he obtained."

"That is likely the reason he is in such a rush to take the treasure from the second city."

Prince Luo Hou said, "His luck is poor; he didn't get what he wanted."

"Or perhaps his foundation is insufficient—he took an Emperor-grade weapon but lacks the troop type capable of unleashing its power."

Prince Cang Yue nodded as well.

Indeed, Zhao Xing had not broken through to Star-rank Lord long ago, and he was still only at the early Star-rank Lord stage.

Compared to the super geniuses from first-tier star systems, he was still slightly lacking.

"It all depends on whether his second treasure can raise his strength to the next level," Prince Luo Hou said.

"If he still hasn't found something suitable, I fear that in the subsequent competition, these treasures will instead become a burden to him!"

Prince Cang Yue frowned; he understood exactly what Prince Luo Hou was referring to.

If Zhao Xing obtained treasures but his strength did not increase,

then it was likely that many would harbor ulterior motives, wanting to kill him and seize the treasures.

Virtual World.

"Speaker, General Yun."

"The treasures I obtained this time..."

"One of them is an Elemental Spirit Body."

"The second is a staff-type Emperor-grade weapon, which has the effect of suppressing Dragon-race bloodlines," Zhao Xing explained.

"Do you still intend to trade them away?" Yun Tianye asked.

"Yes," Zhao Xing said. "I still want to exchange them for time-type treasures."

"Very well," Yun Tianye said. "I am already making preparations; several powerhouses have expressed interest in your treasures."

"If your luck is good, you might be able to trade them before the end."

"Many thanks, Speaker."

Zhao Xing said gratefully.

The Time God Tree, after devouring 15 Time Crystals,

had grown its sixth and seventh leaves.

The sixth leaf had fully grown, while the seventh was only half the size of a normal one.

Time acceleration had increased to 650 times.

But it still had not entered the Growth Stage.

Therefore, Zhao Xing hoped to use his current treasures to exchange for time-type treasures.

"Time Crystals would be best."

"Other geniuses should have obtained Time Crystals as well," Zhao Xing thought to himself.

"To others, Time Crystals might not have such an exaggerated effect, but to me, they are supreme treasures."

Guluohe frowned after hearing Zhao Xing's request.

"Zhao Xing, you want to trade away both of the two treasures you obtained in the second stage?"

"Master, is there a problem?" Zhao Xing asked.

"You must be careful in the second stage area," Guluohe said. "Do not go to take the treasure from a third city for the time being."

"It is best to wait until Speaker Yun Tianye has definitive news."

Guluohe's worry was the same as that of the three Princes.

He felt that his disciple's luck was somewhat poor.

The treasures he obtained were none that he could use himself.

"Stay in the Crystal Palace and comprehend the second layer of the Ten Thousand Things Growth Diagram," Guluohe urged.

"I am not at ease while you lack Emperor-grade troop protection."

Zhao Xing was stunned: "Master, are you worried that because I have so many treasures, they might be snatched away?"

"It's not just a possibility," Guluohe shook his head. "It is a certainty."

"You are only asking to trade for time-type treasures, and such treasures are very rare."

"I fear there are powerhouses who will actively urge the geniuses in the second stage to rob you."

"If they can rob you, why would they pay?"

Zhao Xing heard this and said, "Master, rest assured, I still have the confidence to protect myself."

Guluohe said, "Do not be careless."

"As time passes, many geniuses are revealing their trump cards."

"According to the Star Brilliance Alliance records, five or six people have already been discovered to possess mature Emperor-grade troop types!"

"The trump cards that haven't been revealed are likely even more numerous."

Zhao Xing's heart skipped a beat—five or six Emperor-grade troop types had already appeared?

"Every additional Emperor-grade city you clear adds to your threat level," Guluohe said. "For the sake of the quota for legendary treasures, those geniuses will certainly not sit by and watch someone clear the challenges so peacefully."

Zhao Xing nodded; the 108 cities represented 108 quotas to enter the City of Sovereigns to compete for legendary treasures.

Clearing one more city would not grant him an extra Emperor-grade token to use.

It meant that for every inheritance someone else took, the total of 108 quotas decreased by one!

"Stay in the Crystal Palace for now and first comprehend the second layer of the Ten Thousand Things Growth Diagram," Guluohe said.

"I will have the Yun family prepare a batch of high-grade Origin Crystals, as well as Space Origin Crystals, and have Brother Yun Meng make a trip to deliver them to you."

"If you can comprehend the second layer and combine it with this batch of Origin Crystals, there is hope for your Cloud-Touching Vine to evolve into an Emperor-grade!"

"Once you possess an Emperor-grade Cloud-Touching Vine, that will be enough for self-preservation," Guluohe said.

"Yes," Zhao Xing nodded.

In truth, his own life-saving abilities were not bad; since the Profound God Art broke through, the overlay of a million spiritual senses on his legion provided terrifying attack power.

However, his legion had never been deployed. No one in the outside world knew.

Since Master Guluohe had made the arrangements, he decided to follow the advice.

The Yun family's efficiency was high; that very afternoon, Zhao Xing received a message from Brother Yun Meng. ===== CHAPTER 355 =====