The Great Xia Dynasty's Longevity Begins with Connecting to the Swallowed Starry Sky

Chapter 214 The Gap, Three Elimination Rounds, Unacceptable

Phantom Demon Galesi is indeed powerful.

All three battles were decisive and swift; a single glance was enough to defeat the opponent.

Illusions are ineffective against mechanical puppets, metallic lifeforms, and demon-slaying races, which lack souls and spirits.

Fortunately, in these three battles, the Phantom Demon Galesi did not encounter this situation.

Qin Hao felt it was a pity. If those two ordinary geniuses from the Heavenly Craft Pavilion had also entered here and encountered the Illusion Demon Galesi, they might have had a chance.

Well, that's not necessarily true.

Because the Five-Colored Warriors have no souls and are not affected by illusions.

Those two were proficient in the secret technique of summoning the Five-Colored Warriors, and they would summon the Five-Colored Warriors the instant the battle began.

With these five-colored warriors protecting them, the two might still have a chance to react and escape the illusion.

Maybe they can even turn the tide and win in the end?
It's hard to say; the chances are slim, but they do exist.

Phantom Demon Galesi's other methods are also extremely powerful, otherwise she wouldn't have achieved a ranking of 199.

His ranking in the Trial Tower is also extremely high.

It is evident that, apart from illusion magic, his abilities in other areas are also quite good.

brush!brush!brush!
900 figures suddenly appeared in the central square. Most of these 900 human genius elites were excited.

After going through three rounds of elimination, they finally secured a spot.

The next step is simply to look at the rankings and see which secret realm they can enter.

But they have already secured a spot in the core layer of the virtual universe company.

After years of hard work, it has finally come to fruition.

How could they not be happy?
Of the 7200 people, they ultimately won and secured one of the 900 spots.

How could I not be happy?
"No wonder those immortals believed that the Illusion Demon Galesi had the strength of a top ten cultivator."

Luo Feng and the others got up and went to join the nine hundred people.

Luo Feng was still feeling emotional.

He was distracted just now, choosing to watch some people's battles.

Next, he will face challenges from some of them.

In addition to the battles with Hong and Thor, he also selected some others who posed a threat to him.

This includes the Phantom Demon Galesi.

Luo Feng felt that the Illusion Demon Galesi was indeed extremely powerful, and he might not be able to defeat her with 100% certainty.

Thinking of the battle scene he had just witnessed, Luo Feng's gaze naturally fell on the Illusion Demon Galesi.

Ok?
Galesi turned around and saw Luo Feng looking at him.

He knew Luo Feng.

Third place.

Although Galesi felt that if the subjects of the trial were changed to seemingly flesh-and-blood beings with souls, it would be even better.

My ranking is no lower than Luo Feng's, and may even be much stronger.

However, it must be said that Luo Feng is also an extremely capable person.

His eyes flickered, releasing a silent, subtle energy.

Those eyes seemed incredibly deep, carrying infinite possibilities and a hint of guidance.

But Luo Feng's will was extremely firm, and he remained unmoved.

He has entered the first realm of mental state, and his resistance to these illusions is extremely high.

He turned around and looked at the other person with extremely sharp and cold eyes.

It was as if a giant golden-horned beast was staring at the other party.

Two people considered rivals for a top-ten spot by the immortals are now facing off ahead of schedule.

They were eager to take action, but they also knew that now was not the time.

Qin Hao glanced over there and knew that the unspoken contest between Luo Feng and the Illusion Demon Galesi had ended.

Luo Feng had already achieved enlightenment and was naturally quite resistant to illusions.

Add to that the innate spiritual gifts of Earthlings.

The methods of the Phantom Demon Galesi are very effective against others, but they are less effective against Earthlings.

Let alone Luo Feng, one of the best among Earthlings?

Qin Hao was not surprised at all.

When a thousand geniuses gather together, they observe each other.

Many of them believed they were among the top and qualified to win.

"congratulations!"

A faint voice rang out, and the Nine Swords Venerable suddenly appeared in front of everyone.

"You are the 1000 most outstanding individuals from the 1008 universe nations of the human race in this year's Genius Battle. Our Virtual Universe Company will also do its best to cultivate you. If anyone doesn't want to join the Virtual Universe Company, they can say so now."

Quiet, silent even.

Just like before, they came here for an opportunity to join the Virtual Universe Company.

At this point, naturally no objections will be raised, nor will they withdraw.

How could I possibly give up such a great opportunity?
"very good."

"However, you should understand that competition exists everywhere in the universe, and there is competition everywhere, even among you 1000 people..."

It is impossible for them to receive the same treatment and training resources.

Even my Virtual Universe Company wouldn't dare waste such precious resources.

The Nine Swords Venerable said, "Then, I will announce the following rules."

"Among these 1000 people, those ranked 101st to 1000th will receive a bonus of 10 Hunyuan units, the opportunity to enter the Initial Universe for enlightenment, and the opportunity to join the core doomsday secret realm of my Virtual Universe Company."

"Those ranked 11th to 100th will receive a bonus of 100 Hunyuan Units, the opportunity to enter the Initial Universe for enlightenment, and the opportunity to join the core secret realm of my Virtual Universe Company."

The 4th to 10th place winners will receive a prize of 1000 Primordial Units, the opportunity to enter the Initial Universe for enlightenment, and the chance to join the core Primordial Secret Realm of my Virtual Universe Company.

"The first, second, and third place winners will receive a prize of 10,000 Chaos Units, the opportunity to enter the Initial Universe for enlightenment, and the opportunity to join the core primordial secret realm of my Virtual Universe Company."

Qin Hao's eyes widened in surprise. Three spots?

Then he realized what was happening.

That's right. Originally, without me, because of Death Berlan, the higher-ups of the human race offered two spots.

This is to prevent geniuses like Death God Berlan, who appear only once every tens of thousands of epochs, from taking up the spots of other geniuses.

But at this moment, a genius emerged who was even more powerful and talented than Death God Berlan.

The higher-ups of human groups will naturally also make their own statements.

Qin Hao is quite confident about this.

Even if my performance is more outstanding than that of Death Berlan, I still won't gain the approval of the higher-ups in the human race.

Why did Death God Berlan get an extra spot?

But while this spot looks good, it's actually not that great.

If you can't guarantee your combat strength during the qualifying battle, you'll be eliminated and sent back to the Primordial Secret Realm.

In other words, this quota, or the initial period of time, allows geniuses to receive better training.

However, if sufficient progress cannot be made within the allotted time.

Then, they will most likely be eliminated.

Therefore, the original reward was returned to normal.

The higher-ups' plan is not bad; it provides benefits but also puts pressure on people.

"Under normal circumstances, the Primal Realm only admits one person per session."

However, given the exceptionally high level of your class, the top management of Virtual Universe Company has decided to grant you three slots to enter the Primal Secret Realm.

As the Nine Swords Venerable spoke, he nodded, then frowned.

Clearly, he had fallen for Qin Hao.

"We must send someone to inquire before they set off for Chaos City. The final decision must be made before then."

Most of the thousand geniuses were not familiar with these four secret realms, except for Qin Hao and others who had some knowledge of them.

But as everyone knows, since there are four secret realms, the earlier ones with fewer slots are definitely better.

They naturally wanted to enter that better, less crowded secret realm.

It undoubtedly has the most resources.

"Among you thousand people, some are strong and some are weak, so it's impossible for you all to be treated the same."

The resources obtained will naturally not be exactly the same.

The final battles will begin tomorrow to determine the final rankings.

As he spoke, the voice of the Nine Swords Venerable grew increasingly faint, seemingly fading into the distance.

"The rules of the decisive battle have been sent to each of you. Take a good rest today."

After saying that, the Nine Swords Venerable's figure had already disappeared.

The immortals then began to discuss it.

"There are actually 3 spots available."

"That was completely unexpected."

"But thinking about it, it makes sense. The Heavenly Craft Pavilion Master and Death God Berlank are both geniuses who only appear once every tens of thousands of epochs."

Their strength far surpasses that of everyone else.

If the treatment remains the same, then no one else will have a chance.

"That's true, but of these three spots, one is basically already locked in. Apart from the Heavenly Craft Pavilion Master and Death God Bolan, there's no point in even thinking about it for the others."

"The next spot is the one they should fight for."

"Virtual Universe Company is really generous this time."

"Who do you think will get this spot?"

"The Madman Luo Feng? Or the Savage Rong Jun, or perhaps the Illusion Demon Galesi?"

"Why didn't you say so..."

Meanwhile, Qin Hao and his team were also watching the rules for the final arena match.

"In the three rounds of elimination that just ended, 900 geniuses were selected."

Of the 900 people who ultimately secured a spot, the virtual universe system selected the top 100 based on their performance in the trial space and the three rounds of elimination battles.

They are Galesi, Carpenter, Lassa, Lei Shi, Utvisk, Hong, Thor, Zhang Daoli, Zhang Yuanbai…”

Qin Hao was quite pleased that the people he was associated with had all performed quite well.

In other words, they also have the hope of receiving better treatment.

At least, it's already a basic guarantee of access to the Heavenly Realm.

Qin Hao didn't think they would be eliminated.

"But we need to be on the safe side. It seems we need to give them some help."

This is to give them a starting point.

It's not to say that the higher the starting point, the better the final achievement.

However, with a higher starting point and more resources, development will definitely be smoother.

As long as you maintain a good mindset, your future achievements will naturally be greater.

"I can help with this little bit."

Inside the Time-Space Palace, time can be accelerated by burning some spiritual liquid to buy them more time.

"We also need to provide them with more protection to deal with the illusion magic of that illusion demon Galesi."

Although Earthlings are inherently more adept at recognizing illusions.

However, in order to avoid being discovered, Qin Hao could let them practice some secret techniques to strengthen their resistance to illusions, soul attacks, and mental attacks.

"These 100 selected individuals will engage in one-on-one battles with the top 200 participants from the trial space who were the first to receive a spot!"

The 100 victors are qualified to enter the Heavenly Realm. The remaining 900 will all enter the Apocalypse Realm.

From the 100 victors, the virtual universe system determines the top 20, who then engage in one-on-one battles to determine the final ten.

The top ten are eligible to enter the Taichu Secret Realm.

The top three from the top ten will be selected to enter the Primal Secret Realm.

The rules are simple, but there are many aspects that have been questioned.

Luo Feng questioned, "On what basis does Virtual Universe Company judge that the hundred people they selected are the right hundred people?"

Qin Hao chuckled.

Of course he knew why.

The vision of the Lord of the Universe is still trustworthy.

However, Luo Feng was just saying it casually, and he wouldn't say anything more.

He was third in the Trial Tower and was confident that he wouldn't lose to the rest of the group.

Since that's the case, there's no need to stick your neck out.

"How could this be?"

"They won't even give us the qualification for the final battle?"

"unacceptable!"

"This...this is too much trust in the virtual universe system." Luo Feng remained silent, but the others were not about to stop there.

Striving for better treatment will benefit your future.

This rule selects only 100 people out of 900.

This is tantamount to directly stripping the other 800 people of their qualifications.

How could these confident geniuses accept such an outcome?

"Virtual Universe Company!"

A sharp, piercing voice suddenly rang out, making Qin Hao feel uncomfortable in his ears, and he couldn't help but turn his head to look.

A young man with pointed horns and a third eye between his eyebrows shouted, "I'm 100% confident I can break into the top 100, even the top 20! Why, why are you excluding me just because of the virtual universe system? I refuse to accept this! I refuse to accept this!"

"Yes, it's not fair."

"I demand all battles, one-on-one battles."

"If it's a real fight, the loser is eliminated. That's the only fair way; otherwise, we won't accept it!"

Many geniuses are selected from among a group of geniuses.

From childhood to adulthood, who among them hasn't had a smooth journey, defeating others along the way, winning the championship, and getting to where they are today?

In short, the virtual universe system's direct selection process deprives them of their rights.

They were naturally dissatisfied.

Qin Hao shook his head slightly. He knew that these people thought too highly of themselves, and there was no way he could change their minds if he spoke to them.

Perhaps these people think that if they work hard, they can defeat him too.

Since that's the case, there's no need for him to say anything more.

Having witnessed Qin Hao's actions, Luo Feng and the others naturally wouldn't follow him to cause trouble.

Moreover, they were all very confident that since they were chosen, they were the best.

How could those who have already benefited possibly care about those who have lost?
Every resource represents a hope for future growth.

There is no room for error.

Besides the 100 selected individuals, there were also the original top 100, and the remaining 800 people all showed signs of dissatisfaction.

That's true. Having stood out all the way to this point, who would feel inferior to others?

Everyone has immense self-confidence in their heart.

I am the most dazzling person in the crowd.

"Shut up!"

"What are you doing?"

"Shut up, everyone!"

The 1008 immortals shouted, and with a single burst of pressure, they silenced everyone.

Their faces were pale, and some even had trouble standing.

800 geniuses, an unprecedented sense of bewilderment.

Soon, some people couldn't take it anymore and collapsed to the ground.

"I refuse to accept this! I refuse to accept this!" shouted the first young man.

"If you have any objections to the final battle rules of the Virtual Universe System, you may choose not to join my Virtual Universe Company. My Virtual Universe Company will not force anyone to participate."

"Too cruel."

They just gave me a single sentence.

If you're not happy, then get lost.

Too domineering.

Everyone was taken aback, even Luo Feng and Death God Berlan hadn't expected this outcome.

No chance at all.

Issue an ultimatum directly.

If they keep causing trouble, then just leave.

Virtual Universe Company has no shortage of people. If you are unwilling to accept the arrangements, then just leave.

That's how domineering they are.

The 800 geniuses were incredulous; they believed themselves to be the cream of the crop, and that the future of humanity belonged to them.

Their ideas will certainly be carefully considered by the higher-ups.

As long as they express it, the higher-ups will make concessions.

But clearly, they overestimated themselves and underestimated Virtual Universe Company.

"How stupid."

"Impossible."

The immortals shook their heads, then left together.

Who do these geniuses think they are?
I thought the executives of Virtual Universe Company would make concessions for them.
Those who could start as immortal military lords.

More often, they were granted titles of nobility, kingship, or even the title of invincible king or venerable one!
And then there's the most terrifying ruler of the universe.

And, the founder of Giant Axe.

"That's ridiculous."

The immortals left a few words and then departed.

Luo Feng turned to look at Qin Hao, who shook his head slightly: "A genius is just a genius. Only the strong have a chance to survive."

In short, it is the most truthful, and also the most cruel.

Among these geniuses, many may have the potential to go even further.

For example, Qin Hao, and the Grim Reaper, Bolan.

But without growth, you are nothing.

Virtual Universe Company is willing to conduct a selection process for them and invest massive amounts of resources in them.

It's all for the purpose of cultivating future leaders.

But before a genius matures, everything is uncertain.

Geniuses have certain privileges and can receive numerous rewards.

But they have no special privileges.

They need to remain humble in the presence of the strong.

Qin Hao didn't say much, but that was the gist of it.

Some people accept it quickly.

Even the Grim Reaper Berlan quickly accepted this claim.

Although I felt bad inside, I felt even more wronged.

Because of their experiences from childhood to adulthood, they have always had their wishes fulfilled.

When they arrived here, they were just ordinary people who were dispensable.

"Even if Death God Berlan offered his opinion, he'd only take it to a slightly higher level at most. And you guys?"

Before the last immortal departed, he glanced at Qin Hao one last time.

There was also a hint of appreciation in his eyes.

And a little bit of regret.

regret?

Qin Hao wondered if he had misread the image.

He has a good mindset and has the right attitude.

With both strength and talent, it may not be long before they reach the same level as these immortals.

Why would someone feel sorry for this immortality?

Is it because you feel you can't be on the same level as them?

This is too...

Before the last immortal departed, he only spoke of Death Berlan, and only took it slightly seriously.

But its meaning is crystal clear.

You bunch of scum, you're not even as good as Deathbean, so what are you yelling about here?
Do you expect Virtual Universe Company to value you?

Do you think you're Berlan, the Grim Reaper?
Or is he the master of the Heavenly Craft Pavilion?

As for why Qin Hao wasn't mentioned, no one knows the reason.

Qin Hao himself found it somewhat inexplicable.

Luo Feng looked over, and Qin Hao shook his head slightly: "Don't mind it."

We may be among the few geniuses in the universe, but that's before we grow up.

At best, he's just a talented little guy.

Virtual Universe Company holds a Universe Peak Genius Battle every ten thousand years.

Faced with immortals who have no lifespan limit, and even higher-ranking beings.

What are we little guys compared to them?
If it can't grow, at best it's just one crop of leeks after another.

They nurtured us only in the hope that some of us would emerge as equals to them.

Even if you are immortal, so what?
Humanity has existed for countless years, and the number of immortals has increased year by year.

The exact number of them is currently unknown.

So, do you still think your laughable talent is really so remarkable that it's worth the higher echelons of the human race having to yield to it?

After a pause, Qin Hao gave a self-deprecating laugh: "Do you guys think you're something special?"
"It even prompted the clan's higher-ups to allocate two more slots in the primeval secret realm?"

Qin Hao chuckled: "I'm not making fun of you all."

That's because the talent I displayed, along with Deathbringer Berlan's talent, caught the attention of the higher-ups.

Therefore, they are willing to temporarily give us two spots.

But I believe that these two spots are not permanent either.

If our future progress fails to keep up with the requirements of this quota, we will definitely be downgraded in the future.

In the long run, genius is actually worthless.

Including Coty.

What good is such a resounding reputation?
In the end, didn't he still die in an assassination attempt by a foreign race?

Even the Lord of Chaos City could not be resurrected.

Therefore, it's important to maintain a low profile when necessary.

"You all go back, I have something to tell you."

Everything that needed to be said has been said.

Whether these geniuses can accept it or not is their own business.

Anyway, Qin Hao didn't want to get involved anymore.

If you can't even handle this much pressure and setbacks, then you probably won't be able to rise to the top later.

Even if they join the four great secret realms, they'll only be good at bullying their own kind.

These people will never come to you in the future.

Therefore, there's no need to pay much attention to it.

Luo Feng and the others nodded and chose to teleport back to the Heavenly Craft Pavilion.

"Wait, what about me?"

Rong Jun shouted loudly.

Although he was a genius, he also had a clear understanding of his own situation.

The warnings the thirteen generals had given him earlier had already taken effect.

"Teleport here yourself, I've granted you the necessary permissions."

The Heavenly Craft Pavilion is private property. Without Qin Hao's permission, even Immortals and Venerables are generally not allowed to enter without authorization.

They don't even have the right to teleport.

Wildman Rong Jun chuckled, wondering to himself when these people would be able to accept the truth.

He had already realized it a long time ago anyway.

"Never mind, I wonder what kind of secret weapon these people from the Heavenly Craft Pavilion are preparing this time. I want to go and see for myself."

With that, the savage Rong Jun also teleported away.

A group of people were left behind, looking at each other in bewilderment.

Accept reality?

It's not that easy.

The difference was so great that they simply couldn't accept it.

How did I go from being a celebrated prodigy to an ordinary genius who could be discarded at will?
Who could accept such a disparity?

Even the Grim Reaper Berlan was deeply moved.

However, in the end, he also heard what Rong Jun said.

"What is the Heavenly Craft Pavilion's secret weapon?"

(End of this chapter)