Swallowing the Stars: Becoming a God Starting with a Hundred Generations of Talent

Chapter 70 The Battle to Be Heard: Prelude to the Siege [Sixth Update]

Just as tensions were rising, a vast and resounding voice echoed throughout the preparation space.

"The knockout stage, Group 76, is about to begin!"

Virtual Universe, Colosseum No. 0087.

The cheers, as loud as a mountain collapsing and a tsunami crashing, reached their peak as this sound rang out.

Above the arena, the enormous projection screen split in two. On the left were the portraits and names of the 100 contestants in the 76th group, and on the right was the battle plane that was about to be generated.

A commentator in a silver uniform, with a professional smile, spoke with a passionate voice that resonated throughout the venue.

"Ladies and gentlemen! Sorry to keep you waiting! What's about to begin is one of the most anticipated groups in this knockout stage, Group 76!"

"Now, let's take a look at the contestants in this group!"

With a wave of his hand, the commentator instantly enlarged the image of a black-haired youth on the left side of the screen, making it occupy the central position on the screen.

"First place! The unparalleled genius from the Canglan Empire, Luo Yun! In the preliminary rounds, he unleashed an indisputable and overwhelming victory, securing first place in the overall rankings of the Seventh Division!"

boom!

The moment the words were spoken, a viewing area in the arena specifically designated for the Canglan Empire erupted in cheers!

"Luo Yun!!!"

"This is the pride of our Canglan Empire!"

In the very heart of the viewing area, the members of the Luo family stood up excitedly, waving their arms, their faces flushed with excitement.

"It's the young master! The young master was the first one introduced!"

"The Luo family will win! Young Master Luo Yun will win!"

Luo Shan and several elders looked at the calm young man on the screen with pride in their eyes.

Inside the preparation space.

The thunderous cheers from the outside world seemed to seep in as well.

However, this did not diminish the hostility towards Luo Yun in the slightest; on the contrary, it further fueled the greed of some people.

A wiry young man with fierce eyes licked his dry lips, stared intently at Luo Yun, and sneered, "Number one in the seventh division? Hmph, sounds scary! No matter how talented you are, being surrounded will only lead to elimination!"

Luo Yun kept his eyes closed, ignoring the noisy provocation.

The narrator's impassioned voice continued, and the second portrait was enlarged.

"Second place! The jewel of the Rockefeller family from the Ancient Universe Kingdom, Miss Eliza! She ranked third in the 103rd division of the preliminary rounds!"

The Rockefeller family is one of the most prestigious and powerful families in our Ancient Universe Kingdom, and Miss Eliza is the most dazzling genius of this generation!

Immediately afterwards, the third avatar lit up.

"The third one! From the supreme royal family of our Ancient Wheel Universe Kingdom! Thor!" Prince Kadi!

He ranked second in the 39th division in the preliminary rounds!

He is one of the very few prodigies in the Ancient Wheel Secret Realm who has touched the threshold of the laws!

Meanwhile, in the Ancient Wheel Mystic Realm, inside that magnificent palace suspended above the sea of ​​clouds.

The immortal warrior Musaro was watching the match with several of his colleagues.

When Musaro saw Luo Yun introduced on the screen, his face darkened.

At this moment, an immortal powerhouse beside him, also dressed in a gray robe but exuding a sharp aura, suddenly chuckled.

"Musaro, your taste is really not very good."

This immortal named Salun, Musaro's old adversary, made no attempt to hide his sarcasm at this moment.

A genius capable of winning first place in the region was expelled from the secret realm by you for "lacking a stable mind." If this got out, it would probably become a laughing stock throughout the entire universe.

Musaro's face darkened, and he sneered, "Saren, what do you know?"

He forced an explanation: "There are too many qualifying regions, and the distribution of strength is uneven."

He only got first place because he was lucky; the region he was assigned to didn't have any really strong competitors.

"Genius is about potential and character!"

This child is impetuous and restless. He doesn't strive for progress in the secret realm, only knowing how to compete for favors. Even if he manages to touch the threshold of the laws by chance, his future achievements will be extremely limited!

I removed him from the list to protect the reputation of the secret realm, and also to reserve precious resources for truly deserving geniuses like Kadi and Eliza!

Musaro said coldly.

Finally, he looked at the black-haired youth on the screen who was surrounded by nearly a hundred malicious gazes, and said calmly.

"See?"

"He might not even make it through this elimination round."

Virtual universe, Canglan Empire spectator zone.

The atmosphere was equally lively within this magnificent and luxurious private space.

But beneath this enthusiasm lay an indescribable tension.

At the very top of the space sat several figures, none other than the Realm Lords of the Canglan Empire.

The leader, dressed in a golden robe with nine dragons, had a majestic face and was none other than the current emperor of the Canglan Empire.

At this moment, this emperor, like the other realm lords, had his eyes fixed on the huge broadcast screen.

When he saw nearly a hundred malevolent gazes surrounding Luo Yun like a pack of wolves, a slightly overweight realm lord couldn't help but frown.

"This situation is not good," he said in a deep voice. "It seems that Luo Yun has become the target of everyone's criticism."

"The tallest tree in the forest is the first to be felled by the wind." Another realm lord shook his head and said, "His title of first place in the preliminaries is too prestigious. He has been forced into a corner."

"Yes, no matter how talented he is, facing the siege of nearly a hundred strong people of the same level, he can't fight them all. If he is not careful, he will be eliminated."

The discussion among the realm lords was tinged with worry.

They had finally found a peerless genius, but they never expected him to be eliminated in the first round of the knockout stage.

"You all don't need to worry too much."

At this moment, Lord Lester, who was sitting below the emperor, revealed a faint smile.

He looked at the calm and composed young man on the screen with a hint of admiration in his eyes.

"Don't forget, he has mastered the threshold of the fundamental laws of space."

Upon hearing this, the other realm lords' worries lessened slightly.

Lester continued, "The laws of space are among the most profound and mysterious laws. In terms of survival, they far surpass those of other laws."

A flock of chickens and dogs, no matter how many there are, may not be able to harm a real eagle.

"That's true," the emperor said slowly, his voice steady and powerful, "but even ants can kill an elephant. I fear that the other side will spare no expense, using layers of domain to seal off his movements. In that case, the odds will still be against him."

Despite saying this, the emperor's eyes didn't reveal much worry; instead, they held a hint of anticipation.

True geniuses are meant to shine even in adversity.

While these imperial giants were discussing, not far behind them, a young man in a golden robe, Austin, was staring intently at the screen, his fists clenched and his breathing becoming rapid.

His face no longer showed any sign of the frustration of being eliminated; instead, it was filled with an almost fanatical excitement.

"kill!"

"Luo Yun! Kill them! Slaughter all these arrogant fools!"

Austin screamed wildly in his mind.

His journey has been full of twists and turns.

When he was first eliminated, he felt bewildered and humiliated.

But when he saw Luo Yun sweep through the competition and finally become the number one in the region as the "Silver Light Reaper", the humiliation in his heart quietly transformed into a strange shock.

When he confirmed with his uncle Lester that Luo Yun was an unparalleled prodigy who had grasped the threshold of the fundamental laws of space, the shock he felt completely transformed into a sense of honor!

Yes, glory!

To lose to an ordinary genius is a disgrace.

To lose to someone destined to be famous throughout the entire universe, and who may even become an immortal legend in the future, is not a disgrace, but rather a qualification to boast about for a lifetime!

Austin had even thought it through.

In the future, when Luo Yun's name resounds throughout the human realm, he can proudly tell his descendants, "See? That great being's first opponent, whom he annihilated in the Genius Battle, was none other than your ancestor!"

Therefore, at this moment, he wanted Luo Yun to win more than anyone else. The more exhilarating and awe-inspiring Luo Yun's victory, the more it would highlight his vision and stature as Luo Yun's "first opponent."

The stronger Luo Yun is, the more face Austin will have!

"A bunch of idiots!" Austin looked at the contestants on the screen, blinded by the prospect of a billion cosmic coins, a disdainful sneer playing on his lips. "You have no idea what kind of monster you're facing!"

"Open your eyes and watch carefully!"

"Watch how you are crushed to pieces in the face of absolute power!"

A vast sound exploded in everyone's ears.

"Elimination Rounds, Group 76, Battle Begins!"

boom!

The moment that sound fell, a sudden change occurred in the battle dimension!

The nearly one hundred geniuses present seemed to have received a command.

Swish!Swish!Swish!

One by one, figures shot into the sky from their respective starting positions.

Their goal is not each other, but the same direction!

In the blink of an eye, more than ninety figures formed a huge, impenetrable encirclement from all directions, trapping the lone figure in black in the center!

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