Within the Virtual Universe, above the simulated continents of every major universe nation—
A colossal list appeared.
Its length and width exceeded one million kilometers, spanning the heavens like an ancient celestial decree.
Every human who raised their head in the virtual universe could see it clearly.
Upon the list, radiant characters shone with incomparable clarity:
"Cosmic Human Race — Once-in-a-Thousand-Years Peak Genius Battle!"
"Coming Soon!"
"Hosted by the Virtual Universe Company!"
"Participants: Stellar-level geniuses from all Human Race universe nations!"
"Do you consider yourself a genius?"
"Invincible among your peers?"
"Unable to find a worthy opponent?"
"Then enter the Peak Genius Battle!"
"Here, hundreds of millions of geniuses will clash with you!"
"For details, consult your virtual assistant and visit the official Virtual Universe network!"
The instant the list appeared—
The entire Human Race territory erupted.
"Hahaha! It's finally starting! My chance to rise has come!"
"The Peak Genius Battle is only held twice every ten thousand years! Last time it was hosted by the Giant Axe Arena—now it's the Virtual Universe Company!"
"The rewards will definitely be insane!"
"I heard that anyone who enters the top 1,000 overall receives enormous rewards—and may even become a core member of the Virtual Universe Company!"
"This is the grand event of the Human Race's younger generation!"
"I've waited for this day for too long!"
"Quick! Go check the official site!"
Excitement spread like wildfire.
Heilongshan Island · Nine-Star Bay
Jiang Yan stood beneath the night sky, gazing at the vast list overhead.
A smile slowly appeared on his face.
"The Genius Battle… has finally begun."
For this day, he had deliberately remained at Stellar Level Nine for a long time.
Of course—
That was only his Earth human body.
His Demon Slayer Clan main body had already reached the Domain Master Realm.
"Whoosh!"
Three figures descended from the sky.
Thor, Luo Feng, and Hong landed beside him.
"Haha! Third Brother!"
Thor looked up at the list, excitement blazing in his eyes.
"Does this mean the Genius Battle is finally about to start?!"
Hong and Luo Feng also studied the enormous list in silence, their expressions solemn.
"Yes," Jiang Yan nodded.
"It's time."
Then he turned to them.
"How far have you progressed?"
In the Virtual Universe—outside of special combat spaces—everyone's displayed physical attributes were capped at the standard civilian level, but cultivation comprehension could not be concealed.
Thor sighed first.
"I'm at Stellar Level Nine now.
My Thunder Domain has reached the eighth level, but…"
He shook his head.
"I still haven't crossed the threshold of the Lightning Law."
This wasn't surprising.
Even with abundant resources and guidance, law comprehension could not be rushed.
Hong smiled faintly.
"I'm also Stellar Level Nine.
My Domain has reached the ninth level, and I've already stepped across the threshold of the Light Law."
The moment those words fell—
An angry voice exploded inside Thor's consciousness.
"USELESS!"
"You fool!"
"Hong has no teacher, no inheritance—and he still crossed the Law threshold!"
"You have me guiding you, and you're still this slow?!"
The furious Fog Old Man was nearly roaring.
Naturally, he only dared to curse inside Thor's mind.
He didn't dare make a sound in front of Jiang Yan.
Thor gritted his teeth and retorted mentally:
"Then maybe your teaching is the problem!"
"You—!!!"
The Fog Old Man nearly choked to death.
Jiang Yan turned to Luo Feng.
"And you?"
Luo Feng smiled calmly.
"I'm also Stellar Level Nine.
My Domain is at the seventh level, and I've already crossed the threshold of the Metal Law."
Jiang Yan nodded with satisfaction.
Thanks to their countless life-and-death battles in the Giant Axe Arena, all three of them were financially abundant.
Their bodies had all been strengthened to the ninth stellar rank.
As for Luo Feng—
With the Golden-Horned Behemoth body, comprehending the Metal Law was almost inevitable.
That race was born favored by the Origin of Metal.
"Let's check the detailed rules."
Jiang Yan smiled.
"Salamander, access the official website and project the Genius Battle information."
"Yes, Master."
A projection instantly unfolded before them.
The Virtual Universe Company's official homepage appeared, with a massive highlighted section:
Cosmic Human Race · Peak Genius Battle
Under Salamander's operation, detailed information rapidly scrolled into view.
Everyone focused intently.
Thor's eyes lit up.
"These rewards are insane!"
"The top 1,000 in the universe can receive anywhere from 10 Mixed-Element Units up to 10,000 Mixed-Element Units!"
"And there's also entry into the Initial Universe for enlightenment!"
"Even becoming a core member of the Virtual Universe Company?!"
"This is unbelievable!"
At that moment, a cold voice poured water on the excitement.
"Stop dreaming."
Babata floated out lazily.
"Among you four—aside from Jiang Yan—don't even think about it."
"Let alone top 1,000 in the universe…"
"If the other three can enter the top 1,000 of the Ganwu Universe Kingdom, that would already require burning incense."
Luo Feng: "???"
Hong: "???"
Thor: "???"
Babata continued mercilessly.
"Let me put it this way."
"In the last 20 Genius Battles, not a single first-ranked genius of the Black Dragon Mountain Star Field entered the universe's top 1,000."
"And in the same 20 sessions, the number-one genius of the Ganwu Universe Kingdom—"
"Never once made it into the top 1,000 overall."
Silence.
"Hiss—!"
The three of them inhaled sharply.
"So brutal?!"
Babata nodded.
"The universe is too vast."
"Billions of stellar geniuses compete. Among them, you're barely noticeable."
Then it added casually:
"Of course—this does not include Jiang Yan."
"His law comprehension alone completely crushes you three."
The trio felt emotionally wounded.
Jiang Yan chuckled and spoke calmly.
"Hong and Luo Feng—entering the top 1,000 of the Ganwu Universe Kingdom won't be a problem."
Then he turned to Thor.
"Second Brother, before the Genius Battle officially begins—"
"Break through the Lightning Law threshold."
"If you do, entering the top 1,000 of the Ganwu Universe Kingdom will be guaranteed."
Thor clenched his fists.
"…Got it."
The Peak Genius Battle—
Had truly begun.
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