Gao Wu: Become stronger by grinding Erlang Shen's talents

Chapter 597 Shocking the Triangulum Galaxy! (Seeking monthly votes)

After a period of excitement, the third round of the Fire Seed Trial continued.

Both civilizations continued to send their representatives to compete.

In the sixth match, it was Shanhe Wang's turn to take the stage.

He was ranked tenth on Earth and possessed immense combat power, but he was no match for the genius of the Flowing Blade Civilization.

He ultimately suffered a regrettable defeat.

The main difference lies in the difference in the techniques used, which is the most crucial factor.

The more sophisticated the manual, the faster the moves, the greater the power, and the stronger the defense.
It can even drive the improvement of skills.

Lin Qi was certain that if his master, Shanhe Wang, could cultivate the five-star secret manual that best suited him, he might be able to win!
After the Mountain and River King, came the strongest being of the Sunset Kingdom—the Wind King.

After persisting for several minutes, she was unfortunately defeated.

Moreover, the Blue Star civilization also lost all three subsequent matches.

Soon, all 10 matches of the third round of the Sky Realm competition came to an end.

……

"Gentlemen, I am Deacon Taga!"

Above the arena, the burly, blue-robed Deacon Tagar projected himself once more, speaking loudly in the universal language:

"I hereby declare the third round of the Trial of the Fire Seed officially over. The score between the Flowing Blade Civilization and the Blue Star Civilization is 5:5!"

"Due to the tie, a hidden rule will be activated to hold an additional match, where both sides will select their strongest player..."

"The playoffs will officially begin in three minutes!"

With the announcement from Steward Taga, the players' seats for the Flowing Blade Civilization were filled.

Although they won five games in a row, there was no sign of happiness on their faces.

Because they knew they couldn't win the next game.

Tianrenliu slowly spoke:

"Liu Jin, we still need you to play in the playoffs!"

The tall and imposing Liu Jin did not refuse, but nodded.

Three minutes later, he was forcibly teleported to the arena by the system.

Looking at the Crimson Emperor opposite him, Liu Jin felt an even stronger sense of pressure than before.

My body began to tremble uncontrollably.

It was as if I had encountered a terrifying enemy, and my body instinctively began to feel fear.

He had never encountered such a being before.

[The Sky Realm Additional Tournament has officially begun!]

The Crimson Emperor did not speak. As the intelligent female voice announced the start, he brandished his battle sword.

"Pfft~"

Three seconds later, Liu Jin collapsed again, turning into nothingness and vanishing.

They were teleported back to the audience seats.

"too frightening!"

Liu Jin's face was pale. He fought a second battle, but the result was the same. His opponent's domain suppressed his strength to the lowest point.

He died without even withstanding a single blow.

"Lost?"

The atmosphere in the players' seats became dejected; it was too humiliating.

Their Flowblade civilization is one of the most powerful civilizations in the Triangulum system.

They were full of confidence before they came.

Now, they have actually been defeated in the trial of the fire.

This is an unprecedented disgrace.

……

"Everyone!"

Deacon Taga projected himself again and loudly announced the final result:

"I am Deacon Taga, and I hereby declare the three rounds of this Fire Seed Trial concluded. The score between the Blue Star Civilization and the Flowing Blade Civilization is 2:1."

"According to the Cosmic Genius Act, the Blue Star civilization has won the trial of the fire seed!"

"They will possess the potential of an advanced civilization!"

These words immediately caused an uproar in the audience.

The stands of Ryujin Civilization were quiet, except for whispers and grumbling.

"Speechless. To lose like this is just too embarrassing."

"If I had known, I should have brought all the top geniuses with me, otherwise how could we have lost?"

"The profits from the potential of advanced civilizations and the potential of low-level civilizations are completely different."

"I'm earning less money."

"The Blue Star civilization is already very powerful, but who would have thought that it would produce so many galaxy-level geniuses?"

"And that one called the Crimson Emperor, no wonder he has such an imposing name, his strength is too exaggerated."

After the discussion ended, countless viewers logged off.

From their seats, the geniuses of the Flowing Blade Civilization heard the cheers of the Blue Star Civilization on the other side.

They all looked grim and dejected.

When they arrived, they all looked down on Earth's civilization, but now they've been taught a lesson.

The white-robed Tianrenliu sighed and said:

"This trial of the Fire Seed was my fault. I failed to collect data on the Blue Star civilization, which led to our defeat in the trial."

Many people looked ashamed after hearing this, because they had previously claimed that they could defeat the Earth civilization without needing any data.

Liu Jin slowly spoke:

"Senior Tianren, it's not your fault!"

"We all share responsibility!"

Tenrenliu waved his hand and said, "It's all over. I need to think about how to face the rest of the Ryuren Civilization."

After that, he logged off.

……

"Bah bang bang!!"

Thunderous applause and frenzied shouts erupted from the Blue Star audience seats, with some spectators even jumping up in excitement.

"Won!"

"Our Blue Star civilization actually won!"

"That's awesome!"

"Haha, I knew it, our Blue Star civilization would win."

"Trying to exploit our Blue Star civilization? How could that be possible? We are a high-potential civilization!"

Lin Zhen, sitting in the audience, clenched his fist forcefully.

Everyone else Lin Qi knew showed excited expressions.

This time, their Blue Star civilization won, and Lin Qi made a huge contribution to it.

……

Blue Star Players' Seats

All thirty people smiled.

"We won!" The God of War in black robes couldn't help but smile.

The purple-robed overlord also laughed heartily:
"We won as expected. The Flowing Blade Civilization underestimated us, and they paid a heavy price for it."

The Crimson Emperor stood up, looked around at everyone, and said:
"Everyone, you are all heroes of our Blue Star civilization."

"Our Blue Star civilization has won this time!"

"Clap!"

Everyone applauded, and Lin Qi was among them.

He was unusually excited when he won.

……

The inspection team was in the audience.

When Taga returned, he looked at Tulan and sighed:
"I admit that I underestimated the potential and strength of Earth's civilization."

"Before it started, who could have imagined that the Earth civilization would actually win?"

"Their future is bright, but the process will be full of setbacks."

"Although they won the Fire Seed Trial, they also revealed their talents, which is very dangerous for them."

Tu Lan, dressed in blue, also smiled and said:

"That's why we need the help of the Deep Space Institute!"

"Our patrol team not only has the responsibility to explore the potential of civilization, but also to protect it!"

After hearing this, Taja nodded and said, "I will ask the higher-ups to send more members down. More than a hundred of you are still too few."

Tu Lan nodded and said, "Don't worry, my family's bodyguards will come too!"

Taja nodded. Tulan's background was exceptionally powerful, and her bodyguards were definitely not weak.

On Earth, no one should be able to threaten her safety.

……

Beijiang Province, Heilong Base
Room 206, in the spacious living room.

Lin Qi suddenly opened his eyes and looked at the silent living room in front of him, feeling as if he had been transported to another world.

The three rounds of the Fire Seed Trial, though only a few hours long, felt like three or four days had passed.

And it's unbelievable that their Blue Star civilization actually defeated the Flowing Blade civilization!
They had all the advantages – favorable timing, advantageous location, and popular support – and that's how they managed to win by sheer luck.

"drop!"

He turned off the screen and started checking the panel data.

[You fought fiercely against the formidable Liu Ming, gaining new insights into the spear technique "World-Destroying Spear Manual." Your spear technique has improved; Spear Technique +1%]

[You fought fiercely against the powerful Liu Ming and gained new insights into the movement technique "Thunder Nine Flashes," increasing your movement skill by +1%]

[Gun Technique: Tier 5 61% → Tier 5 62%]

[Agility: Tier 5 55% → Tier 5 56%]

……

Lin Qi nodded secretly. Fighting against a powerful opponent was indeed a great way to hone one's skills.

Especially Liu Ming, the opponent is no ordinary genius.

But he was someone who fought his way out of hundreds of civilizations and defeated several galaxy-level geniuses.

It did indeed put a lot of pressure on me.

This improved his martial arts skills. "The Flowing Blade Civilization is merely one of the more powerful beings in the Triangulum Galaxy."

"Not the most powerful civilization, but even stronger civilizations, even stronger geniuses!"

"The universe is vast. If there are so many geniuses in just one galaxy, what about a single star field?"

"A single star field may contain hundreds of star systems, or even tens of thousands. The human race's territory is too vast, and there are more geniuses than stars in the sky."

Thinking about this, Lin Qi couldn't help but feel excited.

Then he remembered the swordsmanship that the Crimson Emperor had used in the battle, and he used [Golden Eyes] to watch two of the Crimson Emperor's sword techniques.

It still possesses the power of a domain, yet it is far more powerful, completely surpassing fifth-order sword techniques.

Even the God of War doesn't have this kind of power.

He had a guess in his mind: perhaps that was a sixth-order sword technique?

"Buzz!"

As he pondered this, his phone kept vibrating in his pocket.

He took out his phone and saw that many acquaintances had sent him messages on WeChat, congratulating him on his victory in the Trial of the Fire.

Upon seeing this, Lin Qi immediately replied to each of them.

Later, I also received calls from my parents, Lin Zhen and Fang Huiyi.

"Xiao Qi, you have made a great contribution to the Blue Star civilization. You are destined to be recorded in history and remembered by countless people!"

"Our Lin family is truly blessed with good fortune."

Lin Zhen said in the video.

Fang Huiyi, the mother standing next to her, also laughed and said:

"And our Fang family too."

Lin Qi smiled immediately upon hearing this.

Now that they have won the Trial of the Fire Seed, the future of their Blue Star civilization can be said to be bright.

……

"According to the latest news from this station, our Blue Star team defeated the Flowing Blade Civilization in the Fire Seed Trial with a score of 2:1, thus achieving victory in the Fire Seed Trial!"

"Among them, Chinese martial artists such as Crimson Emperor, Lin Qi, Overlord, Sun Sheng, Liu Tianxing, and Jiang Tao made significant contributions..."

The evening news broadcast the news of the Fire Seed Trial, and the entire planet Blue knew the good news of victory.

The entire Xia Kingdom was in a celebratory atmosphere.

"Lin Qi was once my student!"

“I’m Lin Qi’s neighbor. I knew from a young age that this kid could become a powerful martial artist.”

“I was matched with Lynch, and I thought he was incredibly strong.”

"I even beat Lynch once, back when he wasn't this strong..."

"Lin Qi is so handsome! He'll be my idol from now on. I'm going to hang his poster on the wall..."

Countless people were discussing the victors.

The two most discussed figures are Lin Qi and Chi Di!
……

That night, at the Black Dragon Base, at the Beast Restaurant
In the largest private room, dozens of tables were set up, and all the well-known high-level martial artists from the entire base had come.

Attended the victory celebration banquet.

Overlord, Mountain and River King, and Lin Qi sat in the center.

Jiang Tao, Xu Qin, Shen Heng, Pei Hongfeng, Dean Liu, Mu Hong and other acquaintances all came over.

Lin Qi was among them, and countless high-level martial artists came to toast him, and some even tried to arrange marriages for him.

He's a galaxy-level genius, and he even defeated Liu Ming.

The child born will undoubtedly have top-tier talent.

Lin Qi shook his head repeatedly after hearing this. He was only 21 years old and had no intention of becoming a father.

Taking care of children is too much trouble; it's better to cultivate oneself.

The celebration banquet lasted for two hours before it ended.

In the luxurious apartment of the Mountain and River King.

In the spacious living room, Shanhe Wang, Ba Wang, and Lin Qi sat on the sofa drinking tea.

Then the King of Mountains and Rivers spoke:

"Lin Qi, you have proven your strength in today's Fire Seed Trial."

"After our discussion, we have decided to make an exception and allow you, Sun Sheng, Li Tianxing, Augustus, and Andrei to join the Imperial Star Palace."

Lin Qi's eyes lit up upon hearing this. The Imperial Star Palace was the most powerful organization on the entire Blue Star.

It gathers the strongest warriors on Earth, and only warriors at the ninth realm can join.

I never expected that a martial artist at the eighth level could join them.

King Shanhe continued:
"Lin Qi, your current strength is already far superior to many ninth-realm martial artists!"

"It's perfectly normal for you to enter the Imperial Star Palace."

"Now that you're considered a high-ranking official in our Xia Kingdom, it's time to involve you in many things."

"Tomorrow morning, we will hold a meeting at the Imperial Star Palace to discuss support for the inspection team and the people of the Flowing Blade Civilization."

"You need to participate too!"

Lin Qi nodded. He was now considered a high-ranking member, and he would also be involved in the exchanges with the Flowing Blade Civilization.

Every decision affects the future of the entire planet.

……

The Cosmic Virtual Network, the Sun's Domain, the Triangulum Galaxy.

At this time, all the major civilizations also received explosive news.

"Have you heard? The Flowing Blade Civilization lost the trial of the Blue Star Civilization's spark!"

"Really? The Ryūjīn Civilization actually lost?"

"It's true, the match videos are circulating everywhere now."

"I was shocked after watching the video. It's not their fault that the Ryujin Civilization lost; it's not that the Ryujin Civilization wasn't strong enough."

"The Blue Star civilization is too powerful. In thirty battles, five galaxy-level geniuses have emerged!"

"Oh my God!"

"Do you know what? The most crucial thing is that the top geniuses in the Qi Refining Realm, Liu Ming, Liu Hai, and Feng Ti, as well as the geniuses in the Sky Soaring Realm, Liu Ting and Liu Jin, all lost."

"Especially Liu Jin, who was actually killed in one move by a galaxy-level genius from the Blue Star civilization!"

"What's going on? Does this mean the Blue Star civilization has the potential to become an advanced civilization?"

"Even the Flowing Blade Civilization lost; if other civilizations join the fray, they'll probably lose too!"

"It seems we all underestimated the Blue Star civilization!"

"Liu Ming and Liu Jin are both geniuses in the Lieyang Academy, yet they were defeated."

"I wonder where these galaxy-level geniuses would rank if they entered the Blazing Sun Academy?"

"Maybe it can make it into the top 100?"

"That's impossible. Anyone who makes it into the top 100 is a true genius."

"Neither Liu Ming nor Liu Jin made it into the top 100!"

"..."

Within a day, almost all the major civilizations in the Triangulum Galaxy learned of the Flowblade Civilization's defeat.

In a virtual large conference room

Dozens of men and women, dressed in different outfits and exuding a powerful aura, sat on the round conference table.

Tenrenliu, dressed in a white robe, was also seated among them.

They were all high-ranking members of various factions within the Flowing Blade Civilization.

A burly man with a thick beard slowly spoke:

"Tianrenliu, this time your mistake has caused our Liuren civilization to be defeated in the Fire Seed Trial."

"The Blue Star civilization has been identified as having the potential to become an advanced civilization, while our Flowing Blade civilization has only obtained 30% of that potential."

Upon hearing the stern rebuke, Tianrenliu calmly replied:

"This was indeed my oversight!"

A beautiful woman dressed in a splendid blue robe slowly spoke:

"Next, how should we deal with the Earth civilization?"

"Currently, the technology level of Earth's civilization is low, so it would be very easy for us to do something shady."

“That’s right. On the surface, it’s said to be 30%, but through manipulation, we can get more than 70% of the profit. Anyway, the people of Blue Star Civilization don’t understand it,” someone else said.

At this moment, Tianrenliu also spoke up:

I advise against doing that!

"The Blue Star civilization has the potential to become an advanced civilization. This civilization is not simple at all; it has five galaxy-level geniuses."

"They can also defeat Feng Ti, Liu Hai, Liu Ming, Liu Ting, and Liu Jin!"

“It’s not easy!”

“Especially one called the Crimson Emperor, whose talent is terrifying. I suspect that when he breaks through to the second level of the Universe Realm, I may not be his match.”

"We should establish good relations with Earth's civilization and help them rise rapidly!"

"Our two civilizations could become allies, which might bring enormous benefits in the future."

Some people couldn't help but nod in agreement, while others showed disdainful smiles.

The burly man nodded after hearing this:
"Tianrenliu makes a good point; I think we can do it that way!"

“I have already consulted the Blade Master, and he shares the same idea as the Heavenly Blade School.”

Everyone was shocked, for the Blade Master was the most talented and strongest third-realm expert in the Flowing Blade Civilization.

Everyone in the Ryujin Civilization must listen to what the other party says.

The beautiful woman in the blue-green robe spoke up: "Since the Blade Master says so, then let's befriend the Blue Star Civilization!"

"We will use the best technology and preferential policies to help the Blue Star civilization rise!"

"I hope to receive their help in the future as well."

The burly man nodded and said, "Now that we've determined the direction, let's discuss how to cooperate!"

"In five hours, we will have a formal cooperation meeting with the Blue Star civilization!"

The others nodded and began to discuss.

This support for the Blue Star civilization is a win-win situation for them overall; the only question is how much they will win.

Tianrenliu also let out a breath.

After the battle with the Blue Star civilization, especially after witnessing the power of the Crimson Emperor, he felt extremely uneasy.

He suspected that if they offended the Blue Star civilization, the future of their Flowing Blade civilization might be exceptionally bleak.

In retrospect, it is no accident that their Ryujin civilization was able to rise to prominence.

……

(End of this chapter)