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

Chapter 696 Comprehending the Law of Metal! (Seeking monthly votes)
"Buzz!"

The moment Lin Qi stepped onto the eighth trial planet, he felt a familiar aura.

A sharp aura permeated the air, like tiny knives slicing across the skin.

Before him was a golden planet, with golden particles filling the air, constantly vibrating and condensing into countless golden threads.

The golden threads kept combining, some coalescing into the shape of a longsword, others into the shape of a blade or other weapons.

At the same time, the golden threads also coalesced, cutting through the air!
This is a world formed by the condensation of the laws of metal, where the air is filled with metallic particles!

[The Eighth Trial of the Soul: The Trial of Gold!]

[Trial Content: Withstand the impact of the Law of Metal, travel from the starting point to the finish line, a total distance of 100 kilometers...!]

"It truly is the Trial of Gold!"

"This trial will help Mo Jun of the Tianjiao Star Region, as he has comprehended the Law of Metal."

"He consistently ranked in the top ten for the first seven rounds, and in the previous round, the Trial of Thunder, he even reached third place."

"With the mental trial over, he's likely to remain firmly in the top three!"

"It is said that he possesses a special physique—the Divine Edge Physique, which is naturally close to the Law of Metal, giving him unparalleled advantages in comprehending the Law of Metal!"

"There is a very high probability that I will be able to break through and become a powerhouse at the fifth level of the universe in the future!"

The person speaking was a man wearing golden armor, with a strong build, distinct features, and bronze skin.

He had blond hair, purple eyes, and a pair of black horns with golden markings.

His gaze was sharp and profound.

With an imposing presence, he is one of the most powerful among the many top geniuses.

Lin Qi looked at the other person, who, like himself, had comprehended the Law of Metal and also possessed a special physique.

His aura is formidable; he's definitely a formidable opponent!
Since the beginning of the seven trials of the mind, he has encountered several special physical constitutions.

Upon closer inspection, the number was almost 10 people.

Geniuses gather here; those with special physiques that are rarely seen even in a star field are all gathered here.

They are all future rivals if they want to compete for the championship.

Everyone sat cross-legged, preparing to rest for a while before starting the eighth level!

……

One day later, the time has reached 21 days!
[Time's up! Contestants who haven't completed the challenge are eliminated!]

In the seventh level, with the announcement from the intelligent voice, all contestants who had not yet passed the level were eliminated and teleported out.

"It's finally over, it was so agonizing!"

"I am destined never to enter the supreme power!"

"I lack both talent and willpower; I am truly not qualified to enter the supreme power!"

"I've done my best. Now all I have to do is watch others continue to suffer!"

Countless contestants endured seven consecutive rounds of challenges in the contestant space, and many had completely given up.

After being eliminated, they relaxed.

They are all top geniuses in their respective star systems, and have never suffered much hardship from childhood to adulthood.

Even if they felt a little resentful, they didn't want to go through the spiritual trial again.

Only a small number of contestants, still unwilling to accept defeat, remained determined and were eliminated.

The eighth level, the Golden Trial Planet, begins on the starting line.

A large number of athletes have recovered and are opening their eyes one after another.

Lynch was in the same boat; after a day of rest, they needed to start a new challenge.

He looked at the big screen. In the previous round of the Thunder Trial, 33 out of 20 geniuses were eliminated.

There are currently only 13 contestants left.

"Just two more hurdles! If we can get through them, we'll reach the finish line!"

Jiang Tao still looked exhausted. He was getting slower and slower to reach the finish line, and he had less and less time to recover.

Whether it has recovered to 60% is still unknown.

He was still in the top 100, but the others recovered even less, and many were eliminated in this eighth round.

"Buzz!"

Just as he was pondering, several figures had already stepped across the red line and entered the trial.

Seeing this, Lin Qi did not hesitate at all, crossed the red line, and entered the trial.

“Ding ding!!”

The moment he took that step, the internal energy within him automatically began to circulate.

Instantly, I felt an invisible sharpness, like a blade striking my body.

It clashed with its own internal energy, producing a sound like weapons clashing.

He felt as if he had stepped into the domain of a master. Although the golden aura was not very powerful, it would continuously release its sharpness to attack.

However, Lin Qi was exceptionally familiar with the sharpness of the blades; he could see strands of golden threads dancing wildly in the air.

The Law of Gold descended, and a portion of it was mobilized by him, swirling around him and reaching the golden edge.

My body felt much lighter immediately!
"This is indeed very beneficial to those who comprehend the Law of Gold!"

Lin Qi sighed inwardly and began to stride forward.

He has recovered 80% of his strength and has now encountered the most suitable gold trial for him, so he can definitely challenge for first place.

but!

"I can comprehend the laws of metal by observing these sharp edges!"

Lin Qi looked at the golden sharpness around him, which had different trajectories and were different sharpnesses formed by the combination of the laws of metal.

Some resemble liquid mercury, some resemble golden tornadoes, and others resemble burning crimson flames.

It was truly an eye-opener for him, as it contained the true meaning of the five laws of metal, all of which were now being revealed.

If he observes carefully, his understanding of the Law of Metal will also improve significantly.

"Learn as you go!"

Lin Qi made a decision instantly: without affecting his ranking, he would observe the Golden Rule!

It must be said that such an environment is simply a sacred place for comprehending the power of laws!

He guessed that perhaps those virtual worlds where people could observe the power of laws were like this.

If he could observe it for hundreds of thousands, millions, or even tens of millions of Deep Space Coins, he would definitely pay without hesitation.

“Ding ding!!”

Every moment, different sharp edges strike him.

Many contestants found themselves unable to move an inch in the face of the metallic storm condensed by the Law of Metal.

Some geniuses, like Mo Jun from the Tianjiao Star Region, strode forward at great speed.

He possesses a special physique—the Divine Edge Physique.

He has an extremely strong affinity for the Law of Metal. When faced with sharp edges, he radiates a dazzling golden light, and when faced with impacts, he seems unaffected.

The speed increased, leaving everyone else behind and becoming number one.

"This guy is really fast!"

Guta'ao, whose body was forged from steel and whose form was like an iron tower, released his earth-yellow energy and strode forward while enduring the sharpness of the attack!
It instantly entered the top five.

Meanwhile, Yao Yu, along with other geniuses like Bai Lan, Lan, and Pan Kai, were also following behind, but the gap between them was widening!
They gradually grew a hundred meters apart!

At the same time, geniuses who had also comprehended the Law of Metal began to emerge.

For example, Sun Sheng!

Wearing golden armor, Sun Sheng awakened the abilities of metal and earth.

However, he only comprehended the Law of Earth!
He did not comprehend the Law of Metal, but he awakened a metal-related ability.

Therefore, he will find it easier to withstand the brunt of Jin's attacks than other contestants.

So he quickly became the person among the people of Blue Star who was closest to Lin Qi.

A few hours later, it entered the top 100.

There were many geniuses around who had comprehended the Law of Metal, and bursts of golden light swirled around their bodies, colliding with the sharp edge.

"There are so many experts here!"

"Unfortunately, I haven't grasped the Law of Metal, so I can only rely on willpower to persevere!"

Sun Sheng shook his head. His crimson eyes looked at the sharpness around him and he could vaguely see the Law of Metal. The more he looked, the more familiar it seemed.

“I once spent 500 million Deep Space Coins to buy a spot to enter the Tianzhu Mountain world and comprehend the Law of Earth.”

"And this trial planet is very similar to the Tianzhu Mountain world. Although it is not as special as the world that provides enlightenment, I feel that I can comprehend the Law of Metal."

"If I can stay there for a long time to comprehend it, I will also be able to comprehend my Law of Gold."

"It's a pity we only have three days!"

Sun Sheng felt a pang of regret, but could only continue walking forward. He looked at Lin Qi's figure ahead, making him his target, and followed closely behind.

……

Time flowed slowly, and the golden world was shrouded in countless sharp edges.

Contestants kept reaching their limits, their bodies giving out, and they collapsed and were eliminated.

The number of geniuses is decreasing.

A young man dressed in black armor, with a wiry build and two layers of earthy yellow patterns on his body.

His face was resolute, but his exhaustion was undeniable!
He is a mentalist, so his physical strength is not strong enough.

He felt that his body had reached its limit, but he didn't want to give up.

"I must join the supreme power!"

"I want to resurrect my sister, I want to resurrect my father and mother! Only the strongest of the highest powers have the ability to do so!"

"I want to go in, I want to prove my talent, I want to become stronger!"

The earthen-yellow patterns on his body had also dimmed, indicating that his source energy was completely depleted, and absorbing source energy from the air could no longer keep up with his recovery speed. His physical strength had also reached its limit.

The reason he has been able to persevere until now is purely due to willpower!

He followed at the back of the group with a determined look in his eyes.

"Oh!"

A competitor ahead of him had fallen and been eliminated, but he persevered.

He persevered with his last breath, walking for an unknown amount of time, until his will became increasingly blurred.

Finally, he collapsed too.

"Oh!"

His body was sliced ​​apart by the golden blade and vanished into nothingness.

……

At this moment, in the upper-level audience seats.

Among the high-ranking officials of the various forces in the Xuanyi Starfield, a middle-aged man in a long black robe with a cold expression nodded upon seeing this:
"Dino is even more outstanding than I imagined. He comes from a small planetary civilization, and his parents and family were all slaughtered by wanted criminals in the universe."

"He himself was also rescued by the Sky Patrol and at the same time demonstrated extremely strong mental talent."

"He has only been a member of the Xuanyi Dao Academy for 10 years, yet he has already broken through to the peak of the Sky Soaring Realm."

"If he were given a few more years, he could also comprehend the power of laws!"

"Without comprehending the power of the laws, and with cultivation techniques that are not the most exquisite, he was still able to reach the seventh level and surpass millions of contestants."

"You can only rely on your own will!"

"His talent and obsession with becoming stronger have already been proven."

"If he doesn't choose to participate in the next Deep Space Genius Competition, then I'll take him as my apprentice!"

Other senior executives also discussed the matter extensively after hearing this.

“I also have high hopes for Dino; I’ll take such a genius as my apprentice.”

……

The competition continued, and the genius who reached the eighth round had already proven his talent, even though he was eliminated.

They also proved their will.

Many high-ranking officials have also decided to start taking on apprentices.

As for the other players, they are still striving for a higher ranking.

“Ding ding!!”

Lin Qi heard the sound of collision; it was the figure of the Law of Gold.

He was clad in black and gold armor, enveloped in a storm of metal, with invisible metal blades constantly slicing through his body.

His eyes shone with golden light, and special patterns flowed around them as he gazed at the golden laws in the air.

Five true meanings were presented to him in turn.

His body moved mechanically, but his mind was constantly rehearsing the "World-Destroying Gun Codex".

The five volumes of spear techniques correspond to five different true meanings.

The movement trajectory of the laws corresponds to the five volumes of spear techniques, constantly aligning, being understood, and comprehended.

His understanding of the principles of the game continued to improve, and he then incorporated them into his marksmanship.

Time passed little by little.

Two days later, his eyes finally became bright again, and a sudden realization dawned on him.

[You have observed the operation of the laws during the Trial of Gold, and your understanding of the laws of gold has improved. You have integrated the laws into your spear technique, further enhancing your mastery of the "World-Destroying Spear Manual". Spear technique +1%]

[Gun Technique: Tier 6 11% → Tier 6 12%]

……

"Whoo~"

Lin Qi smiled when he saw the message that popped up on the gold panel.

"What a great find!"

"I never expected that my marksmanship would actually improve during the trial."

"This has raised my combat power to another level!"

Lynch was very satisfied; if he stayed longer, he would gain even more insights.

But he is still undergoing trials, and waves of fatigue are washing over him. His muscles are sore and numb, and his body inevitably feels heavy.

Even his forward speed began to slow down.

He looked up at the big screen; 47 hours had passed since the start of the eighth level!

Nearly two days had passed, and he looked ahead, at the total distance of 100 kilometers.

At this point, Lin Qi had reached 99 kilometers, and was only 1000 meters away from the "last kilometer"!
There were only four people ahead of him at this point, with Mo Jun at the very front, less than 10 meters from the finish line.

[Congratulations to Mo Jun from the Tianjiao Star Region! He has become the first contestant to pass the Mind Trial, the eighth level, the Golden Trial!]

As Mo Jun stepped onto the finish line, he became the first contestant to complete the course.

All the contestants behind heard the announcement from the intelligent voice system.

"You finished the game so quickly?"

"As expected of a monster with a special physique, he is far beyond the reach of ordinary geniuses like us."

Mo Jun stood calmly at the finish line, but his physical exhaustion could not diminish his inner excitement.

"First place, it's finally my turn!"

"With my willpower, the illusionary trials are no challenge for me."

"Take a break, then go straight through level nine and become the first place at the final point!"

He turned to look at the people behind him, a smile immediately spreading across his face, before stepping into the final spatial wormhole.

At the same time, the other contestants also began to accelerate!
Lin Qi did the same. He glanced at the four people in front of him. Besides Yao Yu, Shen Tu Zhen, and Bai Lan, there was also a top genius from the Tianyuan Star Region—Meng Nuo.

"Whoo~"

Lin Qi exhaled a breath of stale air and then began to accelerate!
As his understanding of the Law of Metal deepened, he was able to manipulate more of the Law of Metal.

“Ding ding!!”

A golden blade slashed out, creating a metallic storm that swirled around it.

The golden energy around Lin Qi deepened in color, and the dark golden energy instantly devoured the golden blade.

He began to stride forward.

The speed is getting faster and faster!

In a short while, it overtook Yaoyu ahead.

When the other person saw Lin Qi overtake him, he immediately frowned.

"Lin Qi's strength is even greater than I imagined. He doesn't seem to be just a simple galaxy-level genius."

"Otherwise, how could it have made it into the top ten?"

Yao Yu had a vague idea of ​​what was going on. He clenched his chest muscles, mobilized his internal energy, and harnessed the hidden power within his body.

The intense heat grew stronger, and he began to quicken his pace!
However, the gap between him and Lynch has only widened.

Three minutes later, the strongest genius in the Tianyuan Star Region—Mono.

He successfully advanced, becoming the second genius to clear the level, and also ranked second in the seventh level.

Lin Qi was now in fifth place, with only Shen Tu Zhen and Bai Lan ahead of him.

His pace quickened!
The heart is like a super engine, constantly surging forth with power.

One minute later, he successfully overtook Shen Tu Zhen!
Three minutes later, he successfully overtook Bai Lan!
To the astonishment of the two men, Lin Qi was only 50 meters away from the finish line!
five minutes later
[Congratulations to Lin Qi from the Blazing Sun Starfield for becoming the third genius to successfully pass the eighth stage of the Mind Trial, the Golden Trial!]

Lynch stepped into the finish line.

The rapidly vibrating sharpness around his body dissipated, and he felt a sense of relaxation.

He breathed a sigh of relief as he listened to the announcement on the electronic screen.

"Third place, not bad!"

Lynch was quite satisfied with his ranking. If he hadn't focused on understanding the Law of Gold and instead had just focused on getting there, he should have had no problem getting first place.

However, there is still one hurdle left, and I should have no problem taking first place in the final hurdle.

Just as he was thinking, the big screen made another announcement.

Bai Lan and Shen Tu Zhen also arrived at the finish line one after another.

Bai Lan looked at Lin Qi and frowned, saying:
"Even if they've grasped the Law of Metal, they shouldn't be faster than us!"

"I was careless for a moment and didn't expect you to surpass me!"

Shen Tu Zhen was a tall, handsome man with a resolute face and an aura of dominance.

He nodded after seeing Lin Qi: "You're very good!"

"He's a master!"

Lin Qi smiled and said, "Thank you for the compliment!"

He didn't answer Bai Lan's words, which made her frown, feel displeased, and sneer inwardly:

"Just because you're a little faster than me, you're acting so arrogant."

"You don't think it's just your own strength, do you?"

"This is merely a test of the mind; it does not represent true combat strength!"

“Every year there are a few dark horses that have shown remarkable willpower and have even managed to challenge the rankings of those with powerful backers.”

"After the mental trial, he will understand that mental will is not the same as combat strength."

"If the two of us were to face off, I could defeat him within ten moves!"

Thinking of this, Bai Lan once again raised her slender swan neck, stepped into the spatial wormhole, and was teleported to the ninth level.

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