Gao Wu insists on cultivating immortality.

Qingyuan Star has Qingcheng, a first-class Star Master Academy, which has sixteen slots in the Sword Debate Tournament.

The planets where top-tier star master academies like Dalin and Zhenwu are located have 32 fixed spots, plus 10 special wildcard spots.

This is the source of the confidence of the Super Meteor Master Academy.

Some very small planets only have two or four spots for the competition.

The league operates on merit, and everyone agrees that this allocation of slots is acceptable.

Each planet has its own Star Masters participating in the competition. These Star Masters naturally become representatives of the academy and the planet, gaining the support of the planet's people.

Gao Wu had a deep understanding of this; when he secured a spot in the selection competition and was confirmed to represent Qingyuan Star in the Sword Debate Tournament, he immediately gained a large amount of merit.

After playing so many rounds of matches, Gao Wu only gained a few merits sporadically, probably due to the strong approval of some die-hard fans.

He had already gained the support of the people of Qingyuan Star simply by confirming his identity. This touched him deeply.

The population of Qingyuan Star is over 10 billion, and with the addition of the several planets covered by the Qingcheng faction, the total population is easily tens of billions.

If one can win the Sword Tournament and obtain the Star Sea Sword Token, it shouldn't be difficult to earn one or two hundred billion merits.

The Star Sea Sword Token would allow him to squeeze into the core circle of Qingcheng, obtain more resources, and acquire more secret knowledge.

Master-level meditation techniques are no longer a secret to Gao Wu.

He rode the Dragon Abyss in the abyss for several days, and his spiritual power had actually reached a thousand, touching the threshold of a divine general.

Strictly speaking, Gao Wu's spiritual power didn't increase rapidly; he simply transformed his Yang God power through advanced meditation techniques.

That's 1,000 points of mental strength, which, in his view, is equivalent to 25 points of mental strength.

If it weren't for the restrictions imposed by the laws of this realm, his Yang God power would definitely surpass Ye Qianren's.

Gao Wu had only met Ye Qianren once and had never directly compared them. Relying on the keen perception of the Qilin Divine Hero Mantra, he had a rough assessment of Ye Qianren.

The reason why the gods are so strong is mainly because the laws of this world can amplify the power of spiritual energy by a hundred or a thousand times.

Secondly, the divine generals possess divine armor to bear their power.

In his original universe, even the followers of the demon god had to use their own physical bodies to bear the power, so their power had a clear upper limit.

Only by condensing one's Yang Spirit, like him and Lao Qin, can one transcend the limitations of the physical body.

From this perspective, it is quite ingenious for the powerful beings in this universe to use star armor as a power carrier.

Gao Wu was quite impressed with this, but unfortunately, due to the different laws of the universe, the Star Armor technology could not be used universally.

However, perhaps divine armor can transcend the rules of ordinary matter.

At this stage, Gao Wu was able to sense that there was another powerful restriction deep within the Origin Sea.

Only by breaking through this barrier can one obtain even more powerful energy from the Source Sea.

Without a doubt, this must be a divine general's restriction. He faintly sensed some kind of divine power emanating from this restriction…

How to describe it? It was a lofty and exceptionally powerful force, filled with the aura of alien life.

In his experience, all non-human, supernatural beings are evil and filthy.

Contact between humans and such life forms is harmful and offers no benefit.

The situation in this universe is very complicated. There are powerful gods standing behind humanity, silently manipulating or, in other words, cultivating humanity.

Gao Wu couldn't explain it either. Demons and gods need to absorb the power of human will, so it's very strange that there is no belief in demons and gods among ordinary people.

This is completely contrary to his experience.

He had asked Lao Qin if there were any righteous gods, since there are demon gods.

Old Qin put it simply: to the flock of sheep, there is no difference between an evil shepherd and a good shepherd.

Gao Wu also understood the true meaning of this sentence. The two sides were not on the same level, and it was ridiculous to use human morality to measure the gods.

Conversely, why would gods protect and cherish humankind?

In conclusion, humanity cannot expect divine beings to act out of kindness. To live a good life, we must strive and work hard ourselves.

Gao Wu knew from Ye Qianren's attitude that this person must control the upward path and was not afraid that he would suddenly leapfrog to become a god general.

Ye Qianren didn't trust him; Ye Qianren simply had the confidence to control everything.

I wonder if the Star Sea Sword Token can gain Ye Qianren's trust and qualify me as a Divine General.

Regardless, obtaining the Star Sea Sword Token would be of great benefit to him. This time, he would let the Star Masters of this universe witness the might of a Martial Saint...

After the regional selection rounds concluded, the regional selection rounds began. This time, the top 36 teams will be selected.

The top 36 teams gathered at Tianyue Star for a live competition to determine the champion.

The regional qualifiers are already very formal, with live online referees for each match, and the competition is broadcast live across the entire internet.

At this point, it becomes clear who is more popular.

While the Headless Sword is famous, its fame is limited to the star system where Qingcheng resides. For the entire alliance, the Headless Sword is utterly insignificant. The true elite are the Four Heavenly Kings of Dalin, the Seven Swordsmen of Zhenwu, the Three Saints of Kunlun, the Two Immortals of Emei, and the Four Divine Spears…

The league is vast, and there are countless geniuses. Many become masters at the age of twenty.

These renowned Star Armor Masters, who are famous throughout the Alliance, mostly achieved fame at a young age and participated in a Sword Tournament, which enabled them to gain such a great reputation in the Alliance.

"Go for it!" Ye Ning watched as Gao Wu slowly closed the transparent door of the virtual pod, and she quickly clenched her fist at him in a gesture of encouragement.

As for her cousin Liu Yeqing on the other side, she didn't even glance at her.

She was mainly angry with her cousin. She had meant well by introducing Gao Wu to her cousin, but Liu Yeqing coldly refused.

Liu Yeqing's original words were that the competition was important and she had no time to make friends.

Ye Ning was also a little angry. If the two of them had the chance to participate in the top 36 real armor competition together, they could take care of each other.

But my cousin reacted like this, which really infuriated her.

Liu Yeqing noticed her cousin's temper and waved to Ye Ning.

It wasn't that she looked down on Gao Wu; she just genuinely disliked socializing.

Especially now, at this crucial stage of the Sword Tournament, what if Gao Wu falls for her? That would definitely be a problem for her.

What if she falls for Gao Wu? That would be another problem.

Liu Yeqing knew very well that as a normal woman, she could not truly control all her emotions.

The only thing we can do is avoid these distractions and stay away from them.

Ye Ning was still a little angry. She ignored her cousin's goodwill and turned on the light screen to project the high-level martial arts battle.

Once you enter the regional selection competition, there are no weaklings. The worst are all Star Masters of level 13 or 14.

According to the competition rules, Master-level Star Masters will be automatically considered seeded players and will not be encountered until the very end.

Gao Wu's opponent was a tall man in golden-bronze star armor, holding a heavy long staff. He stood there majestically, like an Arhat who subdues demons.

"It's Dalin Temple and Vajra Star Armor, but fortunately, it's a high-level Star Master."

Ye Ning felt somewhat fortunate. If Gao Wu had been unlucky enough to encounter the Four Heavenly Kings in the regional selection, he would have had no choice but to go home...

The martial arts experts on the arena had actually encountered some Star Masters who used Vajra Star Armor.

After all, Dalin is the largest Star Master school, and Dalin's Vajra Star Armor is one of the best-selling high-level Star Armors.

The Vajra Star Armor is tall and heavy, especially the Demon-Subduing Staff it wields, which weighs a full twenty tons. Combined with the Vajra Star Armor, which weighs a hundred tons, it is tough and can withstand heavy attacks.

In other words, it has strong attack capabilities and a high fault tolerance rate, making it very suitable for actual combat.

The Star Master before them was clearly a master of the Great Forest. The same Star Armor, in his hands, truly displayed a steady and imposing aura.

After all, it's a virtual network. No matter how strong a Star Master's spiritual power is, it's difficult to transmit it through the network. They can only show their power by skillfully controlling their Star Armor and performing every subtle movement perfectly.

It's like how ordinary people and models wearing the same clothes can create completely different impressions. That's because models not only have great figures, but they also undergo specialized training to maximize the beauty of their bodies.

Gao Wu glanced at the other person's name: Li Xuanming, a level 15 Star Master, 22 years old. Even by Alliance standards, he could be considered a genius.

Li Xuanming was also observing Longyuan. Longyuan was not a model unique to Qingcheng, but its positioning was slightly awkward, and there were not many masters who actually used it.

He heard his elder brother Li Xuanfang's voice in his ear: "This person is quite capable. Don't rush in, be careful."

The Vajra Star Armor excels at attacking and overcoming strong opponents, but the opponent, Long Yuan, is very fast. It would be better to rely on the Vajra's solid and stable defense, and take a few blows to see what the opponent's moves are like.

As the Western Heavenly King of the Four Heavenly Kings of Dalin, Li Xuanfang possessed unparalleled insight and experience.

Li Xuanming also trusted his elder brother's judgment, and he immediately adopted a horizontal mountain stance, adopting a defensive posture.

Long Yuan drew his sword and charged straight at him. Li Xuanming swung his long staff horizontally, pointing the head at Long Yuan. He didn't exert any force; he simply used the length of the staff to brace against Long Yuan.

The long staff is too heavy, and while its force is powerful, it is also easy for the opponent to use it against them. By holding the staff without exerting force, one can be passive but also maintain a steady defense, preventing the opponent from having any opportunities.

Gao Wu saw through the other's thoughts at a glance. He suddenly accelerated forward. As the other's long staff adjusted, he paused for a moment and then accelerated again.

The continuous, rapid changes and adjustments forced Li Xuanming to adjust his staff accordingly, and Gao Wu immediately took control of the rhythm.

Black Dragon Abyss took a step closer to the long staff, its snow-white blade crossing like scissors as it fell, severing Vajra's head in two...

When Li Xuanming exited the virtual reality pod, his face was still full of confusion; he had no idea how he had lost.

Li Xuanfang comforted his younger brother, saying, "This person is too strong. He predicted all your changes. You didn't lose unjustly."

"Heh heh, the Headless Sword, he's quite a character!"

Having witnessed this battle, the renowned Western Heavenly King Li Xuanfang also developed an interest in Gao Wu, and he subsequently watched four more of Gao Wu's battles.

In every high-level martial arts match, the opponent was instantly killed by a double-sword decapitation. The high-level star masters had no chance to show their skills at all.

After watching Gao Wu's battle, Li Xuanfang also fell into deep thought. This guy who suddenly appeared in Qingcheng is really extraordinary, very extraordinary!
Li Xuanfang sent the video of Gao Wu's fight to the other three Heavenly Kings, saying that this person was worth paying attention to.

After watching the video, Zhang Xuanxiang, the Eastern Heavenly King, was unimpressed: "He's a professional gamer, skilled in online combat. When it comes to the finals, we each have our own unique skills. What could a guy from Qingcheng possibly have?"
"Heavenly Escape and Nine Sounds are all jokes..." (End of Chapter)