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

Chapter 689 The Third Round of the Deep Space Genius Competition! (Seeking monthly votes)
Lin Qi looked at his movement technique level and was very satisfied; it was even higher than he had imagined.

"My comprehension has improved, and with the assistance of my Heavenly Eye, I've increased my movement technique by 4% in just three months."

"This is truly astonishing!"

His previous goal was to reach level 6 with 08% of the power level.

The result was an increase of 1%.
For many martial artists at the second level of the universe, it may take several years to improve their progress by even 1%.

The sixth-level martial arts techniques themselves require martial artists at the second level of the universe to comprehend.

They have a lifespan of over ten thousand years, allowing them to cultivate slowly over a long period.

In the eyes of other Sky Soaring Realm cultivators, someone like myself, who has made tremendous progress in just a few months, is a true monster.

"I can now condense two lightning phantoms and control them to run, but their speed and agility are not comparable to my real body."

"So it was discovered very quickly, but it was enough to confuse people."

Lin Qi mentally summarized his own movement techniques.

Then I looked at the marksmanship.

[Gun Technique: Tier 6, 11%]

Within three months, his marksmanship exceeded his target.

With his current strength, he is confident that he can achieve final victory against any opponent.

Even the Flame Demon Yaoyu is no exception!

As long as his skill level doesn't far surpass his own, he's confident of victory.

Moreover, he has a trump card: the divine power of his Heavenly Eye, namely, [Divine Light].

He could unleash the Golden Divine Light at any time, and he was confident that he could kill any Sky-Soaring Realm martial artist.

However, this is a trump card; if it is used in the game, it will no longer be a trump card.

If he didn't have this trump card when facing a life-or-death crisis in the future, he might lose his life.

Therefore, he hopes to defeat his opponent without relying on the "heavenly eye".

……

House No. 5, in the courtyard.

The two little boys were practicing standing meditation with great enthusiasm, the bright sunshine warming them and dispelling the chill.

"Xiaoxiao, Zhaoyue!"

"You are still young, a little standing meditation each day is enough."

Upon hearing the familiar voice, Lin Xiao immediately turned around and saw his older brother, Lin Qi.

"elder brother!"

Lin Zhaoyue turned around and threw herself into Lin Qi's arms.

"Brother, let me tell you, I'm really good at standing meditation now!"

"Among the 30 people in the kindergarten, I learned Hunyuan Zhuang the fastest!"

"The teachers all praised me as the fastest learner in the entire history of the kindergarten."

Lin Xiao opened his mouth and proudly tilted his head back.

Lin Qi patted his little head and praised, "Xiao Xiao is really amazing!"

Lin Zhaoyue pouted and said:

"I learn very quickly too, just as fast as Lin Xiao!"

Lin Qi also patted Lin Zhaoyue's head and praised her:

"Zhaoyue is amazing too!"

Hearing the praise, both little ones smiled happily.

Lin Qi looked at them. Although I was not yet five years old, my body was already like that of a six or seven-year-old.

He is as strong as an ox, and his strength and speed are even greater than those of an adult.

At such a young age, he can already throw punches with a force of over 100 kilograms, which is far more exaggerated than when I was a child.

In a few more years, when they are around ten years old, they will be able to break through to the first realm.

His talent is even better than he imagined, and he will most likely be able to awaken two abilities on his own.

Lynch knew that while talent played a part, the most crucial factor was the influence of the environment.

He absorbs a large amount of source energy every day, along with various foundational nutritional meals and medicines, giving him a much stronger start than other geniuses with similar talents.

He didn't have such conditions when he was a child.

"Xiaoqi!"

At the door, Lin Zhen, the father, returned in a suit and sat on the grass.

He asked, as the wind blew:
"Xiao Qi, the Deep Space Genius Competition starts the day after tomorrow!"

"Right now, not only our Xia Kingdom, but other countries are also warming up, and everyone is looking forward to you achieving even better results in the third round!"

How are your preparations going?

"Don't put too much pressure on yourself!"

Lin Xiao said seriously, "My brother is invincible; there's no way he can lose."

Lin Zhaoyue confidently declared, "Big brother is the strongest! All the other geniuses will be defeated by him!"

Lin Qi smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'm all prepared!"

"I can't say for sure about other things, but getting into the top 3000 is definitely a sure thing!"

Lin Zhen's eyes lit up and he said, "So, you've secured your place among the highest-level powers!"

"I heard from others that the supreme power is the power created by the supreme being among the human race in our universe."

"As long as you are selected to join, your future will be bright!"

"With this identity, no other civilization dares to provoke us."

Lin Qi nodded and said, "Dad, you're right!"

"Once we get into the top 3000, our planet Earth will have a new backer."

Having more powerful backers is naturally better, as it helps to keep people in check.

Of course, if one has a supreme being as a backer, then one can truly rest easy.

"time to eat!"

Just then, Fang Huiyi's voice rang out.

"coming!"

Lin Qi picked up his younger siblings and went home with his dad for dinner!
……

December 1st, the last month of 2055.

In personal space

On the spacious training ground, three figures, clad in armor, clashed wildly, brandishing their weapons.

A burly man with dark skin.

Clad in black armor, wielding a battle sword, his body emanated an earthy yellow aura, and his immense power pressed down on his opponent.

At the same time, not far away, there was a tall and lithe woman wearing silver armor. She had delicate features and her eyes shone with a blue light.

Under her control, 50 cyan flying blades, arranged in a specific pattern and fired at tricky angles, blended with the wind and shot towards the opponent.

Their opponent was a man dressed in black and gold armor, wielding a black and gold spear.

"Buzz!"

A tearing gale and a heavy domain—two forces simultaneously pressed down on him.

The Golden Domain was unleashed, instantly suppressing the two in one direction!
Golden sharpness, an invisible cutting force—the flying blade rushed into the area and was immediately attacked.

At the same time, the man brandished a black and gold spear, his body swirling around it, and a 10-meter blade wheel was unleashed at high speed.

The golden blade wheel vibrates at high frequency, cutting wildly.

“Ding ding!!”

The flying blade was deflected, and the burly man and the silver-armored woman were simultaneously caught within the attack range.

"So strong!"

Both wielded their weapons, unleashing the power of laws and unleashing deadly attacks as their blade wheels clashed!

“Bang bang!!”

A deafening roar erupted from the training ground.

The alloy floor was a mess, riddled with cracks!

After the explosion!
"do not fight!"

A deep, resonant voice rang out, and the intense atmosphere in the air instantly subsided.

The three figures stopped attacking, and the domain power in the air dissipated.

Repairs to the training ground's surface have begun.

Jiang Tao, a burly man clad in black armor, felt his injuries beginning to heal.

He couldn't help but shake his head and sigh:
"Brother Qi, that's way too much!"

"You were able to defeat us all by yourself, but even with Ah Miao and me working together, we couldn't defeat you!"

"With my current strength, I'm confident I can defeat the Southern Column!"

"Ah Miao has also comprehended the power of the laws. The two of us are fighting against you alone, and we still can't win?!"

"You're a monster!"

Jiang Miaoyin, clad in silver armor, nodded in agreement.

"Brother Lin Qi, your domain power is terrifying!"

"My flying blade was severely hindered when it entered your domain. Its speed was reduced, which seriously affected its agility and lethality."

Lin Qi smiled modestly and said, "With your current strength, you might really have a chance to enter the top 3000 and join the supreme forces."

Jiang Tao laughed and said, "Brother Qi, I learned a lot from fighting you!"

"I feel more confident about tomorrow's game."

Lin Qi glanced at the time and said:

"The timing is about right; there's another meeting, concerning the third round!"

"The third round of the Deep Space Genius Competition. During this time, we've been so focused on training that we've had too little intelligence."

"We still need to get some information from other civilizations."

Jiang Tao and Jiang Miaoyin nodded and left Lin Qi's personal space together.

……

Imperial Star Palace Meeting

"Buzz buzz!!"

On an empty conference table, several figures appeared, each with their own seat.

Lin Qi sat in the smart chair, next to Sun Sheng, Li Tianxing, Jiang Tao, Jiang Miaoyin and others!

All nine people who made it to the third round on the entire planet Blue Star came.

The Crimson Emperor sat in the very center, surrounded by the Heavenly Blade Clan of the Flowing Blade Civilization, and a tall, handsome man in a green robe, exuding an elegant and refined air. He himself was like a source of wind, radiating endless tornadoes and hurricanes, each gust seemingly able to penetrate the depths of one's heart.

This person is a master!

After everyone from Blue Star had arrived, the Crimson Emperor slowly spoke:

"The reason I've gathered everyone here today is for the third round of the Deep Space Genius Competition tomorrow."

"Let me introduce you all. This is the strongest member of the Flowing Blade Civilization—the Blade Master!"

"The supreme ruler of the Flowing Blade Civilization!"

Everyone looked at the Blade Master with curiosity. His aura was powerful, and he was clearly no ordinary person.

I never expected him to be the strongest member of the Ryujin civilization.

The Blade Master revealed a hearty smile and said:

"Gentlemen of Earth, it's a pleasure to meet you all. Please feel free to offer your guidance!"

"I came here today to take this opportunity to meet everyone!"

"After the third round, we might all become fellow disciples."

The proud Tenka-ryu beside him introduced:

"Blade Master is the number one genius of our Flowing Blade Civilization. He entered the top 3000 in the Deep Space Genius Competition and successfully joined the Supreme Force!"

The way everyone looked at Blade Master immediately changed.

They also knew that even without joining a supreme power, they could break through the three realms of the universe, or even higher realms.

However, it is completely different from the geniuses who enter the supreme power.

Not only is he more talented and has a deeper foundation, but he also has a powerful background, making him a top-tier being who has the potential to break through the fifth realm of the universe in the future.

Lin Qi was also shocked. No wonder the Flowing Blade Civilization was able to rise to prominence; the main reason was still the Blade Master.

Although Liu Ming has good talent, it is almost impossible for him to enter a supreme power.

To enter the top 3000, in the Lieyang Star Region, you need to be at least in the top 40, or even the top 20.

However, the fact that Blade Master, who comes from a small civilization, could fight to this extent shows that his talent is far superior to Liu Ming's.

Blade Master laughed:

"Without further ado, let me explain the specific rules of the Deep Space Genius Competition!"

"The third round of the Deep Space Genius Competition is divided into two parts. The first part is called the Trial of the Mind!"

"The main test is willpower!"

As he spoke, a screen was projected in front of him, displaying a lot of graphic and textual information!
"will?"

Everyone was puzzled, as this had nothing to do with martial arts!
"How is this a test of willpower?"

"If it's about willpower, then I have absolutely no problem with it."

The crowd murmured among themselves.

Blade Master continued his introduction:
"Willpower is not the same as mental strength. High mental strength does not necessarily mean strong willpower!"

"After all, spiritual power can be cultivated through rare and precious materials, while willpower can only be gained through experience and personal thoughts!"

"And the supreme forces, besides valuing a person's talent, also highly value a martial artist's will!"

"If your will is not strong enough, you are not qualified to become a strong person!"

"Therefore, the supreme power will not want it!"

"Once everyone knows the rules, they'll be prepared and won't be caught off guard tomorrow!"

"And I can tell you some secrets that will help you persevere longer in the test of willpower."

"Our human race in the universe comprises 108 star regions, with 10000 contestants in each star region, which means there are 108 geniuses!"

"In the test of the mind, 95% of the contestants will be eliminated!"

"Those who pass the mental trial have a very high probability of entering the supreme power!"

"Therefore, this round is extremely crucial!"

"And your strength is not entirely useless. Your mental strength, awakened abilities, comprehended laws, will, and powerful physical qualities will all play different roles."

"Of course, the most crucial factor is your willpower!"

"During the trial, remain focused and single-minded!"

"The greatest secret is perseverance!"

"Persist, persist, and persist some more!"

"During the trials, there will be different challenges that will put you in a state worse than death!"

"You have to hold on, or rather, get through this!"

"If you can't survive and die, it means you're eliminated!"

"If you can hold on until everyone else is eliminated, you might have a chance to make it into the top 3000."

"Some geniuses are born into ordinary circumstances, with average skills, physical abilities, and mental strength, but they possess extremely strong willpower and good comprehension."

"Their ability may not be enough to get them into the top 3000, but they still managed to stand out."

"Even if you can't enter a supreme power, you'll still attract some powerful figures from other star systems, who might take you as their disciple!"

"This has happened frequently in previous years."

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately began to discuss it amongst themselves.

This was the first time they had heard of this situation.

Many of them knew they might not make it to the next round, but this third round did offer them a glimmer of hope.

"I have confidence in my will, and I may also gain something from this spiritual trial."

Lin Qi nodded secretly; the selection method for the third round was quite unique.

However, he was quite confident in his willpower, although he didn't have a specific numerical value for it.

However, his will ranks among the top in the entire planet Earth.

……

After the meeting at the Imperial Star Palace.

In a virtual space, this is a small conference room.

"Blade Master, do you think anyone in our civilization is capable of entering the supreme power?"

"Liu Ming's willpower is not weak!"

Tianrenliu sat in the smart chair and asked a question.

The Blade Master, dressed in a green robe, pondered for a moment before shaking his head and saying:

"Willpower can only be tested through trials."

"Liu Ming has good talent and the determination to become stronger!"

"But he had it too easy growing up and never experienced setbacks!"

"His determination and obsession with martial arts are not enough!"

"He may not be able to join the supreme forces, but he will become a pillar of our Flowing Blade civilization!"

After hearing this, Tianrenliu shook his head and asked again:

"Blade Master, how many people do you think from the Blue Star civilization can enter the supreme power?"

The blade master in the green robe stood up after hearing this and exclaimed:

"Only after seeing the people of Blue Star do I realize how powerful they are!"

"I think six of them have a chance!"

Upon hearing this, Tianrenliu's eyes widened in disbelief:

"Ten of them!!"

"Did I hear it wrong?"

The Blade Master also sighed and lamented:

"Truly worthy of the potential of an advanced civilization!"

"Besides those six, there's also the Crimson Emperor; he's the most terrifying one!"

"Although you just broke through, I feel you're no match for him anymore!"

"Such civilizational potential far surpasses that of our Flowing Blade civilization!"

"However, they were all born within the last hundred years, and there may not be so many top geniuses born in the future."

"A civilization will produce a group of geniuses in its most critical moments!"

"And that's exactly what happened to Earth!"

"The last century has been their most dangerous time!"

"Once the Deep Space Genius Tournament ends, they will be on the fast track to rise!"

"Being on good terms with them would also be of immense benefit to our Flowing Blade civilization!"

Blade Master's words made Heavenly Blade Style nod in agreement.

One has to admire their discerning eye; they truly deserve to be called the strongest genius in the history of their Flowing Blade civilization.

……

November 2, 2055 in the Martial Arts Calendar.

Throughout the entire planet, countless families received messages via the internet and apps, and even news anchors on CCTV's evening news program began reporting the news.

"Today, the third round of the Deep Space Genius Tournament will be held in our Human Race 108 Star Region!"

"Nine people from our Blue Star civilization have advanced to the third round..."

As the news was released, countless families began logging onto the Blue Star website, clicking the link, and watching the live stream!
"The Deep Space Genius Competition is finally about to begin!"

"Nine of our Blue Stars have made it to the third round. It's said that this is the biggest tournament for the entire human race."

"They are all extraordinary monster geniuses, and behind them stand cosmic giants and important figures of the human race!"

"I wonder if Jin Di and his team will be able to stand out!"

"Jin Di will definitely be fine!"

"He's the strongest genius on our planet!"

"I've been watching the live streams lately, cheering on the geniuses of our planet!"

"..."

Countless people talked about it.

Meanwhile, in the living room of residence number 5 in Tianhai City.

"Go, Xiaoqi!"

"Go, brother! Defeat them all!"

Amid cheers from his parents, younger brother, and younger sister, Lin Qi began his return to the martial arts room.

He sat cross-legged, turned on the virtual bracelet on his wrist, and logged into the Deep Space Genius Competition on the Deep Space Institute's official website.

[Lin Qi, a contestant from the Lieyang Star Region, do you/do you wish to advance to the third round of the Deep Space Genius Competition?]

……

(End of this chapter)