Chapter 82: Universe Genius Battle

Huaxia Calendar 2066 March 9.

In the Virtual Universe, above every continent and island that represents a "Yuzhou Guo" or a "Yuzhou Zhongdeng Guodu", massive black placards appear!

"Universe humanity—Peak Genius Battle"

"Once every ten thousand years!"

"Soon to be held!"

"Organized by Virtual Universe Company, together with all Yuzhou Guo!"

"Are you a genius? No peer at your level? Then join the 'Peak Genius Battle'; here, numerous Yuzhou Guo across the Universe, billions of geniuses will clash!"

"For details, use the virtual assistant to enter the official website of Virtual Universe Network."

Suddenly, this massive placard materialized out of nowhere in the night sky, over a million li in length and width.

Even the Black Dragon Mountain Island, with its hundreds of millions of inhabitants, can look up and see the placard clearly!

As these massive placards appear, countless human civilization nations across the realm instantly boil with excitement!

In the vast Divine Kingdom, where massive volcanoes float, the majestic Huo Yan Shen Ling boomed like thunder.

"Who can pass the initial primary selection, I will take them as my direct disciple."

In the Heilong Shan Sheng Di, an imposing voice echoed:

"Go forth, fight for the glory of my Black Dragon Mountain!"

On the Qing Se Xing Qiu, a young warrior in white robe and Blood Sword murmurs:

"Universe Genius Battle"

Across the vast Universe, top geniuses, adventurers, and ascetics are instantly drawn by the content of this placard.

Virtual Universe, Slaughter Field Space.

On the endless prairie, there are densely packed over a hundred Jin Jia Shen Ying silhouettes.

These Jin Jia Shen Ying auras are all at Heng Star Level Ninth Order, at the threshold of entering the Law, roughly equivalent to Luo Feng's insight level two years ago.

In front of those hundred Jin Jia Shen Ying, a black‑haired youth bearing a Mo Lu Se Chang Bian stands.

The whip is nine segments long, entirely Mo Lu Se, nearly black, with strange silver patterns winding along it, making it dazzling.

"Kill!"

"Kill!"

The hundred Jin Jia Shen Ying roared and surged forward.

Invisible Law ripples burst explosively, tearing the prairie below with frantic force.

The black‑haired youth watched the scene, a faint smile on his face.

"Rise!"

As his will shifted, strings of light continuously detached from the whip behind him and flew out.

Upon close inspection, they are green blades as thin as cicada wings.

Driven by the power of the Law, the strange secret patterns on each green blade lit up swiftly.

Green threads began to flow, weaving and connecting the blades—

Finally, a total of 81 green blades rapidly assembled into nine Xiu Xu Fei Dao resembling willow leaves!

"Go!"

The black‑haired youth raised a finger, and nine slender willow‑like flying knives shot out instantly!

"Chi~"

"Chi~"

"Chi~"

The slender willow knives darted swiftly, at extreme speed.

The charging hundred Jin Jia Shen Ying were continuously pierced and torn by the Xiu Xu Fei Dao.

Soon, only the black‑haired youth remained in the arena.

"Whoosh~"

The nine Xiu Xu Fei Dao instantly disintegrated, and green streams of light rushed back into his Mo Lu Se Chang Bian behind him.

"Zhou Yang, your progress is swift~"

Babata's voice rang in the space, "At your current proficiency, mastering the Source Divine Weapon Second Tier shouldn't be far off!"

The black‑haired youth is indeed Zhou Yang.

He shook his head and sighed lightly:

"Just a bit more; hope I can finish it in the next month or two."

"Eh?"

At that moment, Babata let out a light gasp, "Zhou Yang, the matter I've been watching seems about to begin."

Moments later, in the Virtual Universe's Black Dragon Mountain Island, Jiuxing Bay district.

Zhou Yang, Luo Feng and a group gathered here to view the detailed information of the 'Peak Genius Battle'.

Virtual Universe Company's once‑in‑ten‑thousand‑years "Peak Genius Battle" will officially open in a month!

The Peak Genius Battle will be divided into the 'Yuzhou Guo Selection Battle' and the 'Peak Final Battle'.

First Stage: each Yuzhou Guo conducts internal selection, picking the top 1000 elite.

The top 1000 from each Yuzhou Guo will represent their nation in the overall Universe humanity's Peak Genius Final Battle.

The second‑stage final battle will again select the top 1000 in the universal ranking among all Yuzhou Guo's myriad geniuses!

To spur participants, Virtual Universe Company prepared three major rewards for the top 1000 in the universal ranking:

1. Based on ranking, receive 10 Hunyuan Units—prizes ranging up to 10,000 Hunyuan Units;

2. Obtain a slot to enter the Initial Universe for enlightenment;

3. Can become a 'core member' within the Virtual Universe Company!

Three rewards, each of which holds a deadly allure for a Stellar Level Warrior!

"The grand gathering of the entire Cosmic Human Race!"

Luo Feng, Hong, Lei Shen and others watched the Genius Battle introduction, and fierce fighting spirit flared in their eyes!

During Zhou Yang's intensive cultivation period, the three were not idle either.

Luo Feng possesses a Golden Horned Beast doppelganger, and his grasp of the Gold Fundamental Law is as easy as drinking water.

Moreover, his Mo Sha Clan doppelganger is already being nurtured.

When the Mo Sha Clan doppelganger is born, that will be his true breakthrough day!

Under Zhou Yang's guidance, Hong and Lei Shen accessed the cultivation world within the Universe earlier than in the original work, and their strength far surpasses that of their contemporaries.

Now each of the three is extremely confident!

"Register!"

"Let us make Earth humanity's fame known!"

Zhou Yang, Luo Feng and the third person completed their registration through the Virtual Universe that same day.

However, this registration phase will last about a month.

Luo Feng and the others are also not idle; they seize every minute to train hard, striving for a better ranking in this Genius Battle!

Time drifts slowly.

By the final day of registration, the number of registrants from Qianwu Universe Nation alone had exceeded 8200 billion!

At that time, these over 8200 billion challengers will undergo two rounds of selection, picking the top 1,000.

In the first stage, 'pre‑selection elimination', the over 8200 billion challengers will be randomly assigned to one hundred world battlefields.

Each world will host more than 8.2 billion participants battling together, and the highest‑scoring 1,001 will be selected.

The first place in each world advances directly; the remaining 1,000 must face participants from other worlds in the second stage 'arena showdown' to compete for the remaining 900 slots.

Until the strongest 1,000 are decided, who will represent Qianwu Universe Nation in the final Universe summit showdown!

Time soon arrived at Huaxia Calendar May 16, 2066.

On this day, Zhou Yang, Luo Feng and others gathered early, waiting together.

"Dad, go for it!"

"Uncle Zhou, Uncle Hong, Uncle Lei Shen, you all go for it too!"

Two chubby little kids ran around, constantly cheering the few people on.

They were Luo Feng's two children, Luo Ping and Luo Hai.

"Haha, okay, we'll all go for it!"

Zhou Yang and the others looked at each other and burst into laughter.

Two little kids caused mischief, easing the tension among the group a bit.

"Yangzi, Brother Hong, Brother Lei, you must perform well; our four Earth heroes are aiming to break into the top thousand of the Universe together!"

"Of course we'll perform well, but what exactly are these four Earth heroes?"

The few kept joking and laughing.

Soon, a hazy light began to shine on them.

Pre‑selection elimination is about to begin!

A little street‑pusher asks for first‑order support, bows to the lords~~~

Wishing all lords good health, everything goes smoothly, handsome men and beautiful women, may you eat deliciously~~~

(End of chapter)