High Martial Arts: Liver Becomes the Master of the Universe

Chapter 230 Ascending to Stellar Level! The 999-Story Immortal Tower! A Clash of Titans! Target: Champion!

In the depths of space, beneath an ancient Bodhi tree, Qin Feng sat cross-legged, his mind clear and serene.

His consciousness was completely immersed in a vast ocean of information.

This ocean is the ultimate cultivation method of the Extreme Battle Group—"The Perfect Hand".

Its opening outline alone contains tens of millions of words of profound and mysterious discourse, with each character seemingly containing an independent universe of laws, deep and complex.

In addition, there are also supplementary methods for subtle manipulation of mental power, 3D video tutorials recorded by powerful figures throughout history, and cultivation notes personally written by Company Commander Zhou Xiong...

All of this data combined is so massive that it could overload the core of any celestial-level AI.

Qin Feng recalled the scene when he first came into contact with "The Perfect Hand".

At that time, his mental strength was weak, and the total amount could not even be condensed into a complete droplet. The speed and depth of his thinking were extremely limited.

Faced with this profound technique, which seemed like a universal truth, he was completely unable to comprehend even a fraction of it and could only hastily memorize some superficial details.

But these days are different.

Qin Feng's spiritual power cultivation has now reached the realm of the Boundless Sea, as vast and boundless as misty waves.

More importantly, he has successfully built the 400-story "Immortal Tower," which is not only a symbol of power but also a multiplier of thinking ability.

His current thinking ability is tens of millions of times greater than before, and he is fully capable and qualified to systematically and comprehensively learn this supreme divine skill.

"Goal: Get started!"

Qin Feng set a goal in his mind.

Bathed in the warm, enlightening light emanating from the ancient Bodhi tree, he completely emptied his mind and devoted himself entirely to comprehending the "Ten Perfect Hands" manual.

Time flows slowly by.

During this period, this former headquarters of the 99th star system was not entirely ignored.

Many warriors from the 99 star system returned from missions, as well as warriors who came after seeing the news on the private forum. They arrived at this place through subspace teleportation.

When they saw the devastated void and the solitary figure sitting cross-legged under the ancient Bodhi tree, they were all utterly horrified.

Among them were powerful individuals blinded by hatred who attempted to launch a sneak attack on Qin Feng, who was in deep meditation.

However, all their actions were monitored by Qin Feng's mental energy domain, which covered an area of ​​hundreds of thousands of miles.

Qin Feng didn't even need to open his eyes; he simply multitasked and spared a single thought.

The towering ancient tower floating behind him would tremble slightly, and an invisible spiritual force would sweep across, instantly annihilating any intruders, along with their power armor, turning them into new remains in this star graveyard.

As many as come, as many die.

In this universe, it is very common for a large number of low-level martial artists to defeat and kill high-level martial artists. However, this is only true when the low-level martial artists are equipped with a large number of high-level "knowledge creations", which requires an even larger amount of resources.

The 800,000 martial artists that Qin Feng had killed before did not have any standard "knowledge creation" weapons, so they had no ability to resist Qin Feng at all.

If it were 800,000 well-equipped Space Marines, Qin Feng would probably have no choice but to flee.

Over time, no one dared to approach this area shrouded in the shadow of death anymore.

The void where Qin Feng was located became a true forbidden area.

For Qin Feng, who was immersed in enlightenment, time lost its meaning.

One year later.

Qin Feng, who had been sitting cross-legged with his eyes closed, suddenly twitched his eyelids slightly.

In his sea of ​​consciousness, the vast ocean of information composed of "The Perfect Hand" was finally sorted out into a clear main thread.

Countless complex knowledge points were connected, summarized, understood, and absorbed, eventually becoming integrated and transformed into an incomparably profound rune imprint, deeply engraved on the origin of his soul.

【The Perfect Hand Technique (Beginner)】

[Proficiency: 1/100]

A clear prompt appeared in his mind.

"I have finally mastered the basics of the 'Ten-Perfect Hand' technique."

Qin Feng slowly opened his eyes, and two brilliant beams of light flashed from his eyes.

Even after just getting started, he felt a qualitative leap in his thinking, perception, and control over his own energy.

Instead of immediately going into seclusion, he skillfully opened the private forum and quickly browsed the changes in the situation of the major war zone over the past year.

As expected, during the time he was in seclusion to comprehend the truth, an extremely fierce and far-reaching all-out war broke out between the alliance led by the 99th star system and the survivors of his own star system, the 115th-119th star system.

The intensity of the battle between the two sides has reached its highest point since the start of the competition.

This was naturally due to the trigger that led him to kill 800,000 geniuses in a fit of rage.

That massacre completely shattered the last vestige of peace between the two sides.

Since the blood feud has already been formed, there is absolutely no possibility of reconciliation; all that remains is a fight to the death.

Qin Feng's gaze swept quickly across countless battle reports, and finally, he tapped his finger lightly on the virtual screen and typed in a name.

Caesar.

The latest related information immediately popped up.

Not long ago, Caesar successfully obtained the last core resource needed to advance to the stellar level and left the previous battlefield, choosing a secluded place to begin his seclusion.

"Time is of the essence."

Qin Feng's expression instantly became extremely serious.

"Caesar's [Undying Holy Feather] has reached a terrifying 80% completion rate, with only the final 20% remaining to reach perfection."

His cultivation method is definitely not bad either. With his comprehension and resources, he's probably close to mastering it, or even... already has.

"And right now, the construction progress of the [Undying Tower] is only 40%. The gap between us is too big, too big."

This is a race against time, and a high-stakes gamble that will determine the fate of countless warriors across five star systems.

"Do it with all your might, no matter what."

Qin Feng took a deep breath, turning all the pressure into motivation to move forward.

Without the slightest hesitation, he stood up and took a step forward.

hum-

Ripples from the subspace teleportation spread out, and his figure instantly vanished beneath the Bodhi tree.

When he reappeared, he had returned to the frozen planet that had been closed off for decades and covered by a thick layer of ice.

He skillfully ventured deep into the ice cave, activating the highest level of defensive restrictions to sever all communication between the inside and outside.

Qin Feng also began his seclusion.

……

Meanwhile, elsewhere in the cosmos, on a desolate, rocky planet.

The imposing Caesar also sat quietly atop the mountain.

In front of him, a light screen for the Subspace Forum was also floating.

The content displayed on the screen was a battle report about Qin Feng killing Yu Hai and Yan Hu, and finally completing the "Rebirth Compass" mission.

"Chase down Yan Hu and Yu Hai..."

A hint of mockery appeared on Caesar's face.

"..."

"What's the point of chasing down those two good-for-nothings? All we'll get are some stolen beast fragments."

"Taking down the Bodhi Tree to improve your cultivation method? Heh, the Extreme Battle Group's 'Perfect Hand' is indeed powerful... but so what?"

His eyes were filled with absolute confidence and arrogance.

"I'm already way ahead. I've gathered all the resources needed to advance to the stellar level."

Even if Qin Feng slaughtered 800,000 people and took the fragments stolen by Yu Hai and Yan Hu, it would probably take him a very long time to gather all the resources he needed.

"Hehe, sorry, Qin Feng."

"In order to gain an absolute lead in this brand-new track of the Stellar class, I have no choice but to issue a 'betting order'. All the resources you have painstakingly collected will ultimately be used to repay the huge debt of 1B contribution value."

Caesar casually turned off the light screen, slowly closed his eyes, and also entered a deep state of seclusion.

……

When the two most prominent top talents in the war zone simultaneously chose to go into seclusion to prepare for their breakthrough to the Stellar level, all the attention in the empire's various viewing organizations and the official live broadcast room instantly focused on them.

Countless viewers, commentators, and data analysts have begun to engage in heated discussions about the upcoming ultimate showdown.

"I wonder which of the two will be the first to advance to the stellar level."

"It's probably Caesar. Caesar only has 20% of its construction left."

"But Qin Feng comes from the Extreme Battle Group and has the Perfect Nurturing Technique, which is recognized as the strongest support nurturing technique. It seems that Qin Feng took down the Bodhi Ancient Tree in order to push the nurturing technique to the beginner level."

"The Ten Perfections Technique, once mastered, represents a qualitative leap in the speed of cultivation."

"Hard to say, maybe 50/50."

"Qin Feng and Caesar have indeed decided the fate of the warriors in the six star systems."

"Tsk tsk, 1B contribution points, that's certainly not a minority."

"..."

The live chat was buzzing with discussion, everyone's hearts were gripped by this competition that would determine the fate of six star systems.

As the discussion deepened, some seasoned spectators began to analyze the longer-term situation.

"I remember that once stellar-mass galaxies appear, the barriers between galaxies will gradually disappear."

"Yes, after the emergence of stellar-class battles, there will be more and more intergalactic battles, and teamwork will become increasingly important."

After all, stellar-level beings are immortal, and it's practically impossible for one stellar-level being to completely kill another; they can only rely on teamwork to compete for resources..."

"Well, that's right."

"So Caesar has now laid a very good foundation."

If Caesar succeeds, he has a very good chance of becoming the first powerhouse in the war zone to advance to the star system level, and even taking the top spot on the overall combat power ranking.

“That’s right. Currently, out of ten thousand star systems, only Caesar has completed the initial integration of his own star system. Although it’s only the initial integration, he’s already far ahead of everyone else…”

"Yes, I also favor Caesar."

As you can see, each galaxy has a hidden item. Caesar completed the initial integration and not only obtained the hidden items of 99 galaxies, but also obtained their hidden items when conquering 118 galaxies.

So even if Caesar loses this bet, he still has a powerful trump card.

"Yes, Qin Feng only has one hidden item right now, the 'Rebirth Compass,' which was given to him by those two guys, Yu Hai."

"If that's the case, then there are still three hidden items in these six star systems that haven't been discovered yet, and everything is still unknown."

"..."

The comments section was buzzing with discussion as everyone quietly awaited the final outcome of this "betting order."

However, from a long-term strategic perspective, the vast majority of viewers and analysts clearly favor Caesar.

He has even become one of the favorites to win the entire Cosmic Genius Tournament because of the amazing integration ability and strategic planning he has shown this time.

Because everyone can clearly see that Caesar, who has two hidden items, has a much higher margin for error and greater development potential than Qin Feng.

Even if he loses this bet, with these two trump cards, he can quickly close the gap in contribution value of 1B, or even surpass it.

In the long run, the combined strengths of all the participants in the galaxy are simply too great.

After all, the more stellar-level powerhouses there are, the more resources the competition will have, and the more intense the battles will be.
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Time passed swiftly and silently during the extreme seclusion of the two top geniuses.

In the blink of an eye, ten years have passed.

Deep within the frozen planet, Qin Feng's [Undying Tower], under his full-fledged construction, has risen from the ground, reaching an astonishing seven hundred stories, with the total construction progress steadily advancing to 70%.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the starry sky, Caesar's progress was even more rapid. The magnificent and majestic [Undying Holy Feather] had reached 87% completion, with only the final step remaining before it reached perfection.

At this moment, deep within the subspace, imperceptible to ordinary people, lies a sanctuary that shelters the soul projections of powerful human beings.

Qin Feng's illusory image of the [Undying Tower] stands quietly in the core area surrounding the Emperor's Golden Throne.

The tower's body shimmers with silver light, and the stacking of each brick seems to be in sync with the pulse of the entire subspace.

While constructing his own tower, Qin Feng could clearly sense that on the other side of this core area, there was also a magnificent Dao Foundation phantom, which was being constructed at a speed no less than his own.

Those were a pair of enormous, holy wings—the [Immortal Holy Wings].

Qin Feng could clearly "see" Caesar's progress, and similarly, Caesar could also "see" Qin Feng perfectly.

"No wonder... he said back then that we were the same kind of people."

Qin Feng murmured to himself, a sudden realization dawning on him.

"It turns out that he also received the Emperor's favor, and his immortal projection was also drawn to this core area closest to the origin."

This area is the exclusive domain of the Emperor's Chosen Ones.

The very existence of Caesar speaks volumes.

Meanwhile, the turmoil in Caesar's heart was even more intense than that in Qin Feng's.

"This guy... could he be the 'Chosen One'? Why does his projection seem to be closer to the Golden Throne than I am?"

Caesar's mind was filled with shock and bewilderment.

What made him even more uneasy was Qin Feng's incredible speed of cultivation.

"The improvement is so fast! The 'Perfect Hand' after the initial stage has become so terrifying? No wonder it is the ultimate secret technique of the Limitless Battle Group... It is at least ten times more refined than the top cultivation method passed down in our battle group!"

He knew perfectly well that he was 40% ahead in the build-up, which should have been a huge advantage that allowed him to rest easy.

But now, he felt a suffocating pressure from Qin Feng that was enough to completely erase this advantage!

And so, the two of them gazed at each other from afar across the supreme throne in the vast subspace.

There was no verbal communication, nor any intellectual exchange.

What they felt was a madness that pushed their potential to the limit, something they could both sense. They tacitly transformed this silent duel into an extreme training exercise in a race against time!
Time flies, and another ten years have passed.

Qin Feng's [Undying Tower] has been built to a height of nine hundred layers, and the construction progress has officially reached 90%!

Meanwhile, thanks to his profound accumulation, Caesar still maintains a slight lead, with the construction level of his [Undying Holy Feather] reaching 95%!

The final sprint has begun!
Another ten years have passed.

When the total duration of the seclusion reached thirty years, an astonishing balance emerged.

Qin Feng, [The Undying Tower] construction progress: 99%!

Caesar, [Immortal Holy Feather] construction progress: 99%!

Thirty years of relentless pursuit have allowed Qin Feng to wipe out the seemingly insurmountable 40% gap, leaving only the last and most crucial one percent!

The outcome hinges on this moment!
Click...

Kaka...

Deep within the ice cave, Qin Feng's consciousness had completely merged with the [Undying Tower].

One after another, silver-white bricks, imbued with his entire spirit and will, were being added at a frenzied pace far exceeding that before.

The tower top, which is nearing completion and symbolizes the perfect foundation of the Dao, is being built at a rapid pace, with only the last corner remaining!
On another desolate planet, Caesar also entered a state of complete absorption in the world around him.

On the pair of illusory [Undying Holy Feathers] that blotted out the sky, feathers shimmering with holy light were growing and covering the area at a speed visible to the naked eye.

The wings are becoming fuller and more solid, but only a few key feathers remain to be completed.

Both of them were in an extremely intense state of focus, burning with all their potential, making a final sprint for ultimate victory!

……

The outside world has already undergone tremendous changes.

The fierce conflict that lasted for nearly thirty years and swept across six star systems has inexplicably and completely stopped recently.

Beyond the frozen planet in Galaxy 117, which Qin Feng chose as his place of seclusion.

At this moment, countless martial arts figures are densely packed and suspended in the outer space.

They come from five major star systems, including 115, 116, and 117, and number over a million.

They didn't speak or make any unnecessary movements; they simply formed solemn defensive lines, firmly protecting the frozen planet in the center.

Beyond that tiny, frozen planet, in the vast expanse of space, stands a colossal phantom tower, its magnificence beyond description.

It is billions of times larger than that planet, and its height is measured in light-years.

The entire structure is composed of pure silver-white spiritual energy. The tower is covered with mysterious runes that flow endlessly like a galaxy, exuding a powerful aura that suppresses all ages and is immortal and indestructible!

Terrifying energy fluctuations were emanating uncontrollably from the tower, each one causing clearly visible ripples in the surrounding universe.

All the warriors guarding this place cast their reverent yet tense gazes toward the majestic tower.

"Almost there! Boss Qin Feng is about to succeed!"
Look, only the last few bricks and stones remain to be laid at the top of the tower!

From the crowd, a martial artist spoke in a trembling voice, his tone filled with barely suppressed excitement.

Cang, Mobi, Lengyu, Wolf Seven, Wolf Ten, Timur...

These top talents from the five star systems have gathered here. They look at the giant tower that is about to be completed, and their eyes are filled with excitement and anticipation.

The same scene unfolded within the already completely conquered System 118. Above a desolate planet, a pair of enormous, phantom-like, holy wings, large enough to obscure starlight, slowly fluttered in the dark expanse of space.

Around the planet, a large number of warriors from the 99th star system have also gathered here, spontaneously protecting their leader.

"Caesar is almost finished!"

"It's almost there! Look, there are only a few feathers left to form on that sacred feather!"

"..."

During the thirty years that the two were in seclusion, the battle between the five major star systems and the ninety-ninth star system had already reached a fever pitch.

The cause of the battle, which initially stemmed from the struggle for top-tier stellar-level opportunities, has gradually evolved into the current situation—when Qin Feng and Caesar's cultivation was about to reach its peak, and their powerful auras formed this earth-shattering phenomenon, both sides realized that the final battle was approaching.

They began to attack each other frantically, disregarding casualties, with the sole purpose of rushing to the secluded training grounds of the other's powerful figures. Even the slightest interference could affect the final outcome of the "betting agreement."

Countless geniuses perished in this bloody massacre, their blood staining almost several star regions red.

Now that both leaders have reached the final moment of the breakthrough, everyone has tacitly abandoned their mutual attacks.

They retreated to the side of their strongest allies, using their own lives to build the last line of defense for them, and then quietly waited for the moment that would decide their fate.

Click! Click-click—

Under everyone's watchful eyes, the silver-white tower standing in the void of the universe suddenly trembled violently!
Immediately afterwards, an endless, indescribably brilliant silver light burst forth from the tower!

That was the color of spiritual energy, a pure silver-white.

The light was so dazzling that it instantly illuminated the pitch-black vacuum of space within several astronomical units around it, making it as bright as day!
A terrifying power, so vast that it made all the martial artists of the Boundless Sea present tremble with fear, surged out of Qin Feng's body like an ancient behemoth awakening!

Under the silver light, the last corner of the towering ancient pagoda was instantly filled and perfected!
boom--! ! !
The ancient pagoda has been completely completed!

Stellar-class, advancement successful!

An overwhelming pressure, as if ruling over the universe and overlooking the galaxy, instantly swept across the entire galaxy.

Deep inside the ice cave, Qin Feng suddenly opened his eyes!
At this moment, all the warriors guarding this place could clearly "see" through their spiritual perception that inside the frozen planet, a blazing and dazzling "great sun" that rivaled the brilliance of a real star was rising!
However, just a moment after Qin Feng successfully advanced and his aura spread out, an equally powerful and holy aura also suddenly erupted from the direction of the distant 118th star system!

Caesar has also been promoted!
But in the end, he was still a step too slow for Qin Feng!
"Qin Feng...did it!!!"

Cang gazed at the dazzling "Great Sun," feeling that familiar yet powerful aura, and could no longer suppress his excitement, shouting to the sky!

All the martial artists from the five star systems present felt a sudden jolt in their hearts, and then they all took out their jade tokens as quickly as possible!
Sure enough, the moment they took out their jade tokens, a crystal-clear message appeared on everyone's jade tokens at the same time!
[The betting agreement has ended]

The first martial artist to advance to the Stellar level was Qin Feng, a martial artist from Star System 117.

[Galaxy 115-119 wins, gaining access to the top-tier stellar resource production site "Eternal Forge"]

[Failure in 99 star systems results in a penalty of 1B Imperial Contribution Points for each warrior. All resources gained in the subsequent competition will be prioritized for repaying this debt.]

When the information announcing the final result of the "betting order" clearly appeared on each identity jade pendant, the entire cosmic void was completely torn apart by two diametrically opposed extreme emotions.

In an instant, the more than one million warriors from the five major star systems guarding the frozen planet erupted in a heartfelt cheer that was enough to shake the stars!

Thirty years of suppressed tension and thirty years of worry about the future were all transformed into a shout of ecstatic joy at this moment.

They won! In this high-stakes gamble where everyone's life or death was at stake, they had the last laugh!
In stark contrast, in the distant galaxy 118, lies the universe bathed in the radiant glow of sacred wings.

All the warriors of the 99th Star System stared intently at the jade token in their hands. The expressions on their faces changed from initial tension and anticipation to a sudden freeze, and then quickly turned into disbelief and dejection.

On everyone's face was an expression of distress, as if their souls had been ripped out.

They lost.

The enormous debt incurred by 1B contribution value weighed heavily on the hearts of each and every one of them, like an invisible mountain.

Deep within the ice cave, Qin Feng, also looking at the information on the jade tablet, finally relaxed completely after thirty years of tension, and a genuine smile appeared on his face.

He won.

At the last moment, he rushed as fast as he could and ultimately advanced to the Stellar-level powerhouse three seconds earlier than Caesar!
These brief three seconds determined the fate of all the warriors in the six star systems, securing the ultimate victory in this "betting order"!
"I actually... won."

Qin Feng exhaled a long breath, still feeling a sense of dreamlike illusion.

"It seems that the advantages of the 'Perfect Ten Methods' in raising livestock compared to other top-tier methods are much greater than I imagined."

He knew very well that if it weren't for the qualitative leap in cultivation efficiency brought about by mastering the "Ten Perfections" technique, he would never have been able to achieve this earth-shattering reversal when he was 40% behind in terms of construction progress.

Qin Feng smiled, feeling more relaxed than ever before.

Instead of incurring massive debts that could crush anyone, you can gain access to a top-tier stellar resource-producing region.

With this shift in power, an advantage has been established.

Going forward, as long as we develop steadily, we can turn this slight advantage into a snowball effect, making it grow bigger and bigger.

Qin Feng has not forgotten his ultimate goal: to be among the top 100 in the major battle zone.

If he can enter the top 100, he will have the precious opportunity to directly enter the battlefield of all races and enjoy the massive amount of top-level opportunities that the human race has accumulated over countless years with blood and sacrifice.

However, the joy of Qin Feng and the million warriors from the five major star systems did not last long before their smiles froze completely at the same time.

Because, right after that victory message, a brand new line of text, exuding a cold aura, appeared on everyone's jade tablets without warning!
[Cassor, the warrior of the 99th star system, activates the hidden item of the tournament—the "Forced Duel Order"!]

The selected duelists are: "Qin Feng" (Galaxy 117) and "Caesar" (Galaxy 99)

[Duel Time Limit: 10 years]

[Caesar's victory conditions and rewards: Kill Qin Feng within the time limit.]

The reward is: eradication of all debts of warriors from the 99th star system, and access to the "Eternal Forge," a stellar resource-producing region won in star systems 115-119.

[Caesar's draw conditions and rewards: Both sides survive when the time limit ends.]

The reward is: to erase the debts of all warriors in the 99th Star System.

[Penalty for Caesar's failure: None.]

[Qin Feng's victory conditions and rewards: Kill Caesar within the time limit.]

The reward is: None.

[Qin Feng's failure penalty: He will be killed by Caesar within the time limit.]

The punishment is as follows: all warriors in star systems 115-119 will be burdened with a debt of 1,000,000,000 (1B) contribution points and will permanently lose their entry slots to the stellar resource-producing region "Eternal Forge".

[Punishment for Qin Feng and Fang Tong: None.]

This unfair duel contract instantly extinguished everyone's joy, appearing clearly in the jade tablets of every warrior in the six star systems.

After the deathly silence came the overwhelming rage of the warriors from the five star systems!
"Damn it! There's another hidden item? This is disgusting! They pull out this thing again after I lose?"

"This is absolutely disgusting! No reward for winning, but double the punishment for losing? What kind of bullshit rules are these!"

"How did we get these hidden items? Why don't any of us have any? This isn't fair!"

"What's going on? This is utterly thuggish behavior!"

"This is it... If Qin Feng loses, we'll still be burdened with that damn debt, and we'll lose the resource-rich land we worked so hard to acquire..."

"..."

The crowd is excited!
The million warriors, who were just basking in the joy of victory, now felt as if a bucket of ice water had been poured over their heads, chilling them to the bone.

All eyes turned to the frozen planet, to their only hope—Qin Feng.

hum-

The space rippled slightly, and Qin Feng's figure had left the frozen planet where he had been in seclusion for thirty years, standing quietly in the void.

Qin Feng ignored the noisy discussions around him and immediately opened his private forum, quickly browsing through everything that had happened in the past thirty years.

Soon, a look of surprise appeared on his face.

He saw that after the phenomenon of his advancement appeared, the warriors of the five major star systems, who were originally a disorganized mess, spontaneously split into two groups.

A group of people risked their lives to guard outside his secluded place, using their lives to shield him from the crazy harassment from the 99th star system;
Meanwhile, another group of even more fearless and powerful individuals took the initiative to attack, constantly harassing Caesar who was in seclusion, even at the cost of being eliminated, in order to buy him even a single precious second of time!

Moreover, under the joint impetus of a group of top experts such as Cang and Temur, they even established a highly efficient and ruthless "hunting period rotation mechanism".

Simply put, a group of martial artists voluntarily sacrifice themselves, deliberately being killed by their own core experts who are about to enter the "hunting period" at crucial moments. This is to ensure that these powerful combatants can fight with confidence and without being eliminated by the enemy due to their weakened state during the "hunting period".

These martial artists who voluntarily dedicate themselves will also fight each other during their "hunting period" with other martial artists who have also chosen to dedicate themselves, thus achieving a state of "infinite refills" where they will never be truly eliminated.

To establish such a mechanism that requires people to completely entrust their backs to their "comrades" requires a high degree of trust and unity!
To be honest, Qin Feng was genuinely shocked.

From the very beginning, he was not optimistic about this so-called alliance of five major star systems.

In his eyes, these people were nothing more than a bunch of loose sand gathered together because of the betting agreement.

But now, this scattered group has begun to unite for a common victory!
Whoosh!
Qin Feng stood quietly in the void.

He had just advanced to the Stellar level, and his surging life force was as intense as the cosmic sun, forming a dazzling halo around him.

Behind it, the illusory image of the 999-story-high, solidified [Immortal Tower] stood silently, exuding an aura of unparalleled majesty.

Below, the million warriors gradually quieted down, and all eyes were focused on him, filled with worry, expectation, and a trace of guilt—it seemed that they were about to place all the burdens on Qin Feng's shoulders once again.

Feeling the complex gazes directed at him, Qin Feng slowly spoke.

The sound wasn't loud, but amplified by spiritual power, it resonated clearly and directly in everyone's hearts.

"Everyone, I will do my best!"

There were no grand pronouncements, no promises of certain victory.

These four simple yet weighty words were like a star ignited, instantly igniting the suppressed passion and fervor in the hearts of all the warriors in the five star systems!
"Go for it, Qin Feng!"

"Slay that despicable scoundrel Caesar! We all believe in you!"

"Boss Qin Feng! I still have three million contribution points. It's not much, but do I need to buy any one-time 'knowledge creations'? Just let me know!"

"Yeah! Let's all chip in! Maybe we can put together a one-time-use stellar-class beam weapon for you! We can smash that Caesar to death!"

"Kill him!"

Countless waves of spiritual energy surged toward Qin Feng from all directions, each person's support so sincere and fervent.

They are now considered a community of shared interests.

Faced with this wave, Qin Feng remained silent.

He simply nodded slightly in the direction of the crowd.

The next moment, his figure transformed into an invisible ripple, silently merging into the spatial ripples and disappearing completely.
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At the intersection of the gravitational fields of these five planets, in that void that had been silent for countless epochs, two figures, traversing vast distances, quietly appeared almost simultaneously.

Qin Feng and Caesar.

The two were separated by thousands of miles, facing each other from afar.

Here, there are no cheering crowds of millions, nor any superfluous spectators.

There were only the two of them, and that colorful nebula, full of the unknown and the eeriness, flowing slowly in the background.

The moment they appeared, two completely different yet equally terrifying immense pressures, enough to make the stars pale in comparison, were unleashed with a deafening roar!
Boom——!
This was not a physical sound, but rather the most primitive and savage collision between two invisible and intangible oceans of spiritual energy in the vacuum of the universe!
Centered on Qin Feng, a silvery-white spiritual energy domain expanded wildly, and within the domain, the phantom of the towering ancient pagoda, with its nine hundred and ninety-nine stories and immortality, suddenly appeared.

On the tower, billions of runes flowed, exuding a heavy aura that suppressed eternity and obliterated everything, as if to turn this universe into an eternal prison!
On the other end, golden light, like the first ray of holy light at the beginning of creation, illuminated the entire star field.

Behind Caesar, the enormous [Undying Holy Feathers], each feather seemingly formed from the purest laws, slowly unfurled.

The aura of holiness, majesty, and judgment over all things transformed into golden waves, colliding fiercely with the silvery-white spiritual ocean!
It's like two giant stars with infinite mass colliding violently in this small space!
At their intersection, space presents a strange, distorted fold, like water ripples, where light is completely swallowed up and the laws are thrown into chaos!
Qin Feng was dressed in a pure black suit and held the all-black Star-Devouring Spear in his hand.

Caesar, on the other hand, wore a magnificent golden knight's heavy armor, with each joint of the armor adorned with dazzling, pigeon-blood red gemstones.

He held an elegant yet powerful golden knight's holy sword in his hand, making him look like an invincible war god who had stepped out of a mythological epic.

The two forces clashed violently, their undying projections unleashing terrifying brilliance from their respective domains, resulting in a stalemate.

This initial test alone has already shown that neither side has gained the upper hand.

"Ha ha ha ha--"

A burst of hearty, appreciative laughter broke the suffocating silence.

A hint of admiration appeared on Caesar's handsome face.

"Qin Feng, the Extreme Battle Group's 'Ten-Perfect Hand' is indeed as good as its reputation. Its terrifying power far exceeds my imagination."

"It's just luck."

Qin Feng's expression remained calm. He gently shook his head, his deep gaze fixed on Caesar, and asked in a flat tone, "I just don't understand why you issued this meaningless 'forced duel order'."

We both know very well that, as stellar-level beings, unless there is an overwhelming difference in strength, it is impossible to determine life or death in a short period of time.

Isn't this just a complete waste of each other's time?

"Ha ha ha ha--"

Caesar burst into laughter again.

“Well said! As you said, it’s extremely difficult to determine life or death among those at the stellar level! That is precisely the purpose of my trip.”

His golden eyes gleamed with wisdom, and he changed the subject, "Qin Feng, from beginning to end, I have never had any ill intentions towards you."

My goal, like yours, is simply to achieve a top 100 ranking in the major regions.

So, now that we've reached this point, you should understand my true intentions.

"..."

Qin Feng fell silent.

His brow furrowed slightly, but his brain was working at an unprecedented speed.

Caesar's words were like a bolt of lightning, cleaving through all the fog in his mind and connecting all the seemingly unrelated clues in that instant!

...extremely difficult to determine life or death...no malicious intent...target: top 100...

Keyword after keyword collided and recombinated in his mind.

Gradually, a strange smile, tinged with self-mockery and realization, appeared on his face.

Clearly, he had fully grasped Caesar's true, earth-shattering plan hidden beneath all his arrogant actions.

Qin Feng chuckled, raised his head to look at Caesar, and slowly said, "So, from the moment I built the first brick of the Immortal Tower in the Pure Land of the Warp, you had already noticed me?"

"Yes."

Caesar nodded readily, making no attempt to hide his admiration.

"Otherwise, why do you think I would take such a huge risk to launch a 'betting order' and forcibly attack your five star systems?"

"With my strength, wouldn't it be simpler and safer to just pick a weak star system and defeat it one by one?"

"..."

Qin Feng nodded slightly, and the last trace of doubt in his heart completely disappeared.

He understood everything.

From the very beginning, Caesar had already noticed himself in the core area of ​​the Golden Throne in the warp.

He saw through the essence of this cosmic genius battle earlier than anyone else—as the competition progressed into its later stages, and more and more top geniuses advanced to the "immortal" star level, the battles between individuals would become meaningless.

A battle can last for hundreds or even thousands of years with no clear winner. Trying to plunder resources and improve rankings by simply killing enemies becomes an inefficient or even impossible task.

The competition has a total duration of one thousand years, and it has been going on for three hundred and ninety years now.

At that time, the only way to stand out from tens of millions, or even hundreds of millions, of geniuses and break into the final top 100 is through unity!
Only by thoroughly integrating the top forces of one or even several star systems to form a highly efficient war machine can we launch a devastating attack and plunder, seizing massive amounts of resources in subsequent intergalactic battles!
All of Caesar's previous actions, seemingly for the benefit of the "betting order," were merely a facade.

His real purpose was to use a brutal external war to forcibly stimulate and unite the cohesion and centripetal force of those unruly geniuses under his command!
Just like it is now.

Although he failed in the "betting order," he immediately launched the "forced duel order," once again shouldering everyone's hopes.

These actions had already established his godlike, unparalleled prestige among the warriors of Star System 99. Everyone was filled with gratitude and admiration for him; the will of the people was with him, and the tide had turned.

Qin Feng even felt that Caesar had deliberately lost to him.

Looking back at myself, after experiencing this series of twists and turns, I have also become the savior and the only hope in the hearts of the survivors of the five star systems.

No one wants their hard-won victory to vanish into thin air, leaving them with heavy debts instead.

All of this depends on his battle with Caesar.

Unbeknownst to him, his prestige had also reached an unparalleled peak.

All of this was part of Caesar's plan.

"How is it, Qin Feng?"

Caesar's voice was incredibly alluring, and he extended an olive branch to Qin Feng.

"Work with me."

The two of us were the first in this major battle zone to advance to the Stellar level, and also the first to see through the true nature of this competition system.

Let us join forces, with the two of us at the core, to integrate the power of all six star systems, and then use that as a starting point to conquer outwards, sweeping all the way down!
When the time comes, what difficulty will it be to take first or second place in the major battle zone?

We can even train several, or even dozens, of top 100 experts, or even sweep the top 1,000 or top 10,000!

"This will be an unprecedented and unparalleled achievement!"

Caesar's eyes burned with a fierce fire of ambition, and his incomparably handsome face carried an almost fanatical gleam.

"Ha ha ha ha--"

In response, Qin Feng laughed just as loudly.

Qin Feng's laughter subsided, his eyes sharp as spears, piercing Caesar's heart: "Cooperate with you? That does sound good. But equal cooperation, or... does it mean I'll be subordinate to you?!"

"That's where... we'll see who's the real deal."

Caesar's smile remained unchanged, but the admiration in his eyes had completely transformed into overwhelming fighting spirit.

The dominance of an alliance is never achieved through words, but through fists!
"Then let's fight!!"

Qin Feng stopped wasting words, and his fighting spirit reached its peak at this moment!
(End of this chapter)