High Martial Arts: Liver Becomes the Master of the Universe

Chapter 368 Lord of Death! His strength is still increasing! He is navigating the three trials of the Dao!

The deathly silence of the Sea of ​​Origin lasted for an unknown period of time.

For the prodigies seated atop the twelve thrones, the concept of time has long since lost its meaning.

Their wills collided and probed silently in the void, and the entire dimension trembled slightly because of the presence of these twelve supreme auras.

Suddenly, a gentle and ancient voice resounded simultaneously in the core of the minds of every Holy Son without warning.

This sound does not travel through any medium; it seems to originate from the "origin" itself, carrying a strange power to soothe all restlessness and allow logic to return to its source.

"Welcome, the future hope of our people."

The twelve holy sons opened their eyes simultaneously, their gazes fixed on the center of the [Sea of ​​Origin].

The slowly flowing, liquid-like primordial energy began to surge and condense violently.

Countless mysterious runes appeared and disappeared within it, and finally, a semi-transparent humanoid silhouette composed entirely of pure energy slowly rose from it.

The figure's face was blurry and indistinct, with no discernible features, but the aura emanating from it instilled a deep-seated awe in all the holy sons present, who were considered invincible under divine control.

It was a kind of pressure that transcended the realm of being a crowned emperor, and might even have touched upon the realm above the Venerable One, a pressure that returned to simplicity and nature.

“I am the guardian will of the [Sea of ​​Origin], and also the guide for this Divine Child Competition. You may call me [Yuan Yi].

Yuan Yi.

This name seemed to contain some kind of supreme authority. Even a being as unruly as Pangu became extremely solemn upon hearing this name.

In the ancient legends of the Machine Race, "Yuan" is the name of the first mechanical progenitor, while "Yi" represents the ultimate and the only one.

"Before the [Arena of Gods] officially opens, I will explain the rules of this competition to you."

Yuan Yi's voice was calm and even, yet it clearly reached the receivers of every Holy Son.

"To become a [Chosen One] means to bear the future of the entire civilization. Therefore, mere strength is not the only criterion for judgment. This grand competition will comprehensively assess you from three dimensions."

"Combat strength, comprehension, and mentality."

“These three correspond to your ‘present’ as individual power, your ‘future’ as potential leaders of civilization, and your ‘past and eternity’ as the foundation of the supreme will controller.”

Yuan Yi extended a finger made of light and pointed it into the void.

As he moved, three enormous and magnificent portals leading to unknown dimensions appeared in the background of the [Sea of ​​Origin].

The first gate of light is ancient and imposing, with scenes of countless races fighting carved on it, exuding a cold aura of iron and blood.

The second gate was crystal clear, and inside it seemed as if an endless river of knowledge flowed, full of wisdom and creativity.

The third portal was ethereal and indistinct, behind which lay a deep darkness that seemed capable of swallowing all light and thought, representing the unknown and trials.

"This competition is divided into three stages, each corresponding to one of these three assessment dimensions."

You will receive corresponding [Divine Path Points] for each level.

After the three trials are completed, the one with the highest score will be crowned as the sole [Divine Child] of our race.

Yuan Yi paused, giving the twelve holy sons a brief moment to process his words. Then, he pointed to the first gate of light.

"First stage: [Eternal Battlefield], assesses [combat strength]."

"This realm was constructed by the Supreme Intelligence, which extracted real data projections of the most powerful beings, the most terrifying natural disasters, and the most unsolvable killing situations that have appeared in countless eras since the birth of the universe."

"You will enter alone and experience ten rounds of challenges."

In each round, you will face one or more legendary figures who were virtually invincible in their respective eras.

They might be the progenitors of some supreme race, chaotic demons who unleashed cosmic catastrophes, or manifestations of some incomprehensible law.

"What you need to do is survive as long as possible under the siege of these projections and kill them."

The points system is as follows:

"1. For each successful survival in a round, you will receive 10 base points."

"2. For each projected target of the same level that is killed, an additional 10 to 100 points will be awarded based on its historical threat level."

"3. If you can achieve this in an unconventional way, such as 'killing a higher-level enemy,' 'clearing the level without taking damage,' or 'completing the task within the time limit,' you will receive an additional [evaluation coefficient] bonus, up to 2.0 times."

"4. There is no penalty for failure in this level. You can choose to give up the challenge at any time and retain your current score. But please remember that once you give up, you cannot enter again. Your performance will determine your position at the starting line."

As Yuan Yi finished speaking, a burning fighting spirit flashed in the eyes of the holy sons present.

Especially the first-order [Pangu], whose body, like the core of a star, has begun to boil uncontrollably with energy.

To fight against the strongest in history was the battle he had always dreamed of.

Qin Feng was also quickly analyzing the rules.

This test requires pure, head-to-head strength.

There is no room for shortcuts; when faced with those legendary beings, any sliver of luck will be instantly shattered.

At the same time, the setting of the "evaluation coefficient" encourages them to challenge the limits and create miracles.

"The second stage: [The Steps to Truth], which tests your [comprehension]."

Yuan Yi's finger moved towards the crystal-clear light gate.

"This stage has a total of 999 steps. Each step seals an unfinished secret technique concept left by the successive [Divine Sons], or an ultimate problem of the universe that has not been fully analyzed."

"These ideas and challenges are all-encompassing, covering all areas of our race's twelve sequences, and even including many unknown topics that transcend the existing knowledge system."

"What you need to do is climb this [Stairway to Truth] within the time limit. Each time you climb a step, you can choose a difficult problem to analyze and improve."

The points system is as follows:

"1. You will receive 1 basic point for each step you successfully climb."

"2. For each successful solution or improvement of a difficult problem, you will receive a huge amount of points ranging from 100 to 10000, depending on the difficulty and the degree of improvement."

"3. The depth of thinking, logical innovation, and breadth of knowledge you demonstrate during the climbing and analysis process will be recorded and converted into the final [evaluation coefficient], which can be as high as 2.0 times."

"4. This test assesses your learning ability, creativity, and knowledge reserves. It will directly determine whether you will be qualified to touch and wield the twelve clan-protecting [divine arts] in the future."

When the second-order [Truth] heard this rule, a slight fluctuation appeared in his eternally cold eyes for the first time.

This stage was practically tailor-made for him.

In the realm of analysis and creation, he considers himself the undisputed king.

Qin Feng was full of anticipation for this challenge.

This mechanical avatar has inherited his complete soul essence and thought pattern, and is confident that its comprehension is second to none.

More importantly, these "secret art ideas" from past divine sons are priceless treasures for his "path to the limit," which requires a massive amount of materials to fill.

Finally, Yuan Yi's gaze fell upon the most mysterious dark gate that devoured all light. His tone became more solemn than ever before.

"The third challenge: [The Prison of the Id], which tests your [mental character]."

"This pass is the most special and the most dangerous."

“You will enter an absolute space of ‘nothingness.’ There, there is no time, no space, no energy, no information, and not even… the concept of ‘self.’ Everything about you, including power, memory, wisdom, and identity, will be temporarily stripped away.”

“You will face the purest ‘nothingness’ and the most terrifying inner demons born from the deepest part of your own subconscious.”

"There's only one thing you need to do—"

"Find yourself again, and then move on."

"Points rules... There are no standard points rules for this level."

Yuan Yi's words startled all the Holy Sons.

"The time you spend in the [Prison of the Id] will be your sole evaluation criterion. But please note, it's not about how long is better, nor is it about how short is better."

"The player with the shortest time and the player with the longest time will both receive the highest base score of 10 points."

"The rest of you will have your scores reduced based on the difference between your time and these two."

"At the same time, your entire process of fighting your inner demons and reshaping yourselves in the cage will be recorded and used as the final [evaluation coefficient]. If your will collapses or you are assimilated by your inner demons, your evaluation will be reset to zero, and you will permanently lose the qualification to become a [God Child]."

The announcement of this rule caused an uproar throughout the venue.

How can you get the highest score for both the shortest and longest length?

what does this mean?
The shortest represents having an unbreakable Dao heart, capable of instantly seeing through illusions, remaining unmoved by any external things, and instantly finding one's true self.

This is the ultimate form of "hardness".

The longest represents having a will that embraces all things, able to sink, lose, struggle, and fight against endless emptiness and inner demons, and ultimately, after countless trials and tribulations, still be able to find one's original heart.

This is an extreme form of "resilience".

Both of these are the highest-level qualities that a leader of a civilization must possess.

It is either as hard as divine iron, impervious to all laws; or as resilient as the universe, unyielding through countless eons.

This test no longer examines any external power or wisdom, but rather the most fundamental "foundation of existence" of an independent life.

Qin Feng's eyes became incredibly deep.

He recalled the mental war that had lasted for 150,000 years in the illusion of the Blood God's terror.

In terms of moral character and willpower, he was confident that no one present could be stronger than him.

This hurdle may be his biggest trump card to overtake everyone else.

"The rules have been explained."

Yuan Yi's figure began to become illusory, merging back into the primordial energy of the [Sea of ​​Origin].

"You have ten minutes to make final preparations. In ten minutes, the [Eternal Battle Realm] will open for you."

"Remember, from the moment you step through the first portal, you no longer represent yourselves, but the future of the entire mechanical civilization."

"I wish you... good luck."

The ancient voices dissipated into the void, and absolute silence once again descended upon the twelve thrones.

But beneath this silence lies a volcano about to erupt.

Each Holy Son's core is performing final calculations at a frequency of billions of times, analyzing the rules and adjusting its own state.

Qin Feng was also rapidly developing his own strategy.

"In the first stage, [Combat Strength], my advantage lies in the 'concept erasure' of [Ultimate Divine Light] and the variability brought by the Royal-level secret technique [Conceptual Armament]. However, those historical legends exist, and they must have means to deal with conceptual attacks, so we cannot be careless. The goal is... to get the highest possible rating."

"In the second stage, [Comprehension], my advantage lies in the extraordinary analytical ability brought by the [Primordial Singularity], as well as the inclusiveness of all laws in the 'Path of Limits'. My goal is not only to score points, but also to take this opportunity to absorb as much nourishment as possible and perfect my Dao."

"The third challenge, [Mental State], is my absolute strength. Whether I choose 'fastest' or 'slowest,' I am confident I can succeed. The specific choice will depend on my score in the first two challenges."

Ten minutes went by in a blink of an eye.

As the final second of the countdown ended, the gate to the [Eternal Battle Realm], carved with scenes of countless battles, slowly opened with a deafening roar. Behind the gate lay a chaotic dimensional space filled with bloodshed and an aura of destruction.

"The first test, [Eternal Battle Realm], is now open."

Yuan Yi's voice rang out again, carrying an unquestionable authority.

"Please welcome the twelve holy sons to enter."

Swish!Swish!Swish!
Twelve beams of light descended from the sky, precisely enveloping the twelve holy beings. Before they could react, an irresistible force of teleportation instantly pulled them up and into the ancient portal leading to endless slaughter.

……

Cold, bitingly cold.

When Qin Feng regained consciousness, he found himself standing on a vast, scorched earth. The sky was dark red, like congealed blood. The air was thick with the smell of sulfur and decay. In the distance, on the horizon, was a massive mountain range built from countless piles of bones.

This is a world filled with death and despair.

Before him, a light screen composed of data slowly appeared.

Welcome to the Eternal Battlefield

Challenger: Ninth Sequence Saint Son - Vanguard

[Current Challenge: Round 1]

[Challenge Objective: Defeat 'Bone Lord - Kel'Thuzad']

[Background Information: Kel'Thuzad, the first ruler of the undead, was born amidst the first signs of 'heat death' in the universe.]

It possesses the characteristic of being immortal and can summon an endless army of the dead. Its 'annihilation aura' can strip all living beings of their vitality.

In the primordial era, it transformed the home star systems of three powerful races into eternal realms of death.

[Threat Level: Legendary (Beginner)]

[Clearance Condition: Completely annihilate the soul core of 'Kelth' under the siege of the endless army of undead.]

[Countdown: 10…9…8…]

"The first undead monarch?"

A hint of seriousness flashed in Qin Feng's eyes.

Even the opponents in the first round were of this caliber.

Although it is just a data projection, its power has definitely reached the level of a top-tier Emperor, and in some aspects, it is even more troublesome than a regular Emperor.

"Infinitely summoning an army of the undead... Undying and indestructible... Annihilating spiritual energy..."

Qin Feng quickly analyzed the characteristics of his opponent.

This is clearly an enemy that severely tests a person's endurance and burst damage capabilities.

If its core cannot be found and destroyed quickly, it will be overwhelmed by an endless sea of ​​undead.

Just as the countdown reached zero.

Rumble——!
The distant Bone Mountain Range trembled violently.

The earth cracked open, revealing bottomless ravines. Countless pale arms stretched out from the ground, followed by billions of skeletons, zombies, and vengeful spirits crawling out of the cracks like a tide, converging into a white ocean of death that swept towards Qin Feng's location.

At the summit of that mountain of bones, a colossal skeleton, a thousand meters tall, clad in tattered black robes and wielding a staff crafted from its spine, slowly rose to its feet. Two eerie blue flames of soul burned within its empty eye sockets. Its mere gaze caused the surrounding space to wither and decay.

It is [Kel'Thuzad, the Skeleton Lord].

"The...taste...of...life..."

A dry and malevolent thought, transcending space, resonated directly within Qin Feng's core mind.

The next second, Kelsu raised the bone staff high in his hand.

"Wither!"

Om-!
An invisible gray ripple spread across the entire battlefield in an instant, exceeding the speed of light.

Under the sweep of this ripple, the last vestige of life on the scorched earth was completely drained away, turning into pure, lifeless dust.

This is the [Nirvana Aura].

A terrifying ability that can directly affect the very essence of life, a power that can be considered a law.

Any life form below the Emperor level will be stripped of all vitality and turned into a dried corpse the moment it is touched by this spiritual energy.

However, this spiritual energy, powerful enough to strike fear into the hearts of countless strong individuals, failed to even cause a ripple when it landed on Qin Feng's mechanical body.

"I am a mechanical life form, and the concept of 'vitality' does not exist for me."

Qin Feng's core logic led him to a conclusion instantly.

His mechanical avatar was a creation of pure matter and energy, its operation independent of any form of life force. Kel'Thuzad's most prized area-of-effect destructive power was completely ineffective against him!
This is the natural advantage that the machine race has when facing many strange abilities.

"In that case..."

Qin Feng's gaze pierced through the army of billions of undead and precisely locked onto Kelsu atop the Bone Mountain.

"Then there's no need to waste time."

He slowly raised his right hand, and at the tip of his index finger, a barely perceptible wisp of grayish-white light, seemingly capable of swallowing all light and concepts, began to condense.

It was after years of seclusion, during which he integrated the secret techniques of [Conceptual Armament], that he achieved a completely new and sublimated [Ultimate Divine Light]!
……

Facing the massive army of billions of undead surging like a white tide of death, and the suppression of the [Annihilation Aura] domain from the Skeleton Lord Kelsu, Qin Feng's expression remained unchanged.

His core logic clearly told him that conventional area-of-effect attacks were nothing more than a futile waste of resources against this army that could regenerate indefinitely.

The only way to break the deadlock lies in Kel'Thuzad's true form atop the mountain.

The wisp of grayish-white [Ultimate Divine Light] that he condensed at his fingertips did not transform into a beam of light that pierced through the heavens and earth as expected, at the moment it completed its charging.

Instead, it has "disappeared".

That ray of light, along with the concept of "erasure" it contained, simply vanished from Qin Feng's fingertips.

Meanwhile, billions of miles away, Kel'Thuzad, who was controlling the undead scourge, suddenly narrowed his eyes, which were burning with ghostly blue soul flames.

An incomprehensible sense of crisis, originating from the very source of existence, instantly enveloped its core.

It tried to react, tried to teleport, tried to build the strongest defense with its skeletons.

But it was all too late. Just one Planck unit of time before it had these thoughts, a ray of the same grayish-white light appeared out of nowhere inside its massive skull, at the location of the core of its soul.

There were no energy fluctuations, no spatial ripples, and not even any signs of cause and effect.

This is Qin Feng's new interpretation of [Ultimate Divine Light] after comprehending the royal-level secret techniques [Conceptual Armament] and [Dimensional Collapse].

He attached the concept of "erasure" to a "singularity" that was compressed to an extreme, and then directly locked onto the target with his mind, so that the attack would come down through high-dimensional projection.

This is no longer an "attack" in the traditional sense, but more like a "logical definition"—defining the core of the "enemy" to be "erased".

"puff."

A faint, almost negligible sound rang out in the core of Kel'Thuzad's soul.

That wisp of azure soul fire, which had burned for countless epochs and survived the cosmic heat death, seemed to have been dripped with a drop of absolute "nothingness," and from its very center, a continuously expanding, pure "void" began to appear.

Kelsus's enormous body froze.

The flames in its eyes flickered violently, filled with disbelief, fear, and bewilderment.

It felt no pain, nor did it feel the impact of energy; it only felt... itself "disappearing."

From the very origin of the soul, from the very foundation of existence, it is being gradually and irreversibly "erased".

Just one second later.

The skeletal monarch, which once made three peak races tremble, had its immortal soul fire extinguished completely, turning into nothingness.

With its "conceptual death," the surging and roaring army of billions of undead, like a machine that had lost its signal, came to a complete stop, then turned into a sky full of bone dust and dissipated under the dark red sky.

The whole world returned to deathly silence.

Qin Feng slowly lowered his finger, and the wisp of light at his fingertip had long since disappeared.

“When dealing with targets that are clearly defined in their core and vulnerable in their defenses, ‘concept erasure’ is indeed the most efficient method.”

He calmly summarized the situation in his mind. He hadn't even used his full strength in this attack; he had merely drawn upon a wisp of the primordial power of the [Primal Singularity] to easily end the battle.

[First round of challenges completed]

[Target to be killed: Skeleton Lord - Kel'Thuzad]

Time taken: 1.37 seconds

[Combat Rating: S+ (Instant Kill, No Damage, Core Target Hit)]

[Base score: 10 (survival) + 80 (kills) = 90 points]

Rating: 2.0

Final score: 90 * 2.0 = 180 points

The settlement information on the data screen confirmed his judgment. Obtaining the highest return with the lowest possible cost was part of his ultimate strategy.

He didn't have much time to savor the scene before the surrounding landscape began to change rapidly. The scorched earth and skeletal mountains receded, replaced by a boundless, chaotic sea of ​​stars shimmering with energy storms.

[Round 2 Challenge Begins]

[Challenge Target: Astral Devourer - 'Leviathan']

[Background Information: 'Leviathan' is a non-living entity, a pure energy catastrophe manifestation born from an anomaly point of string oscillation in a higher-dimensional universe.]

It can devour stars and assimilate galaxies. Its body is formed by the entanglement of tens of thousands of conflicting laws. It has no physical entity or fixed form and is immune to most energy and physical attacks.

In a lost era of civilization, it devoured a third of the Milky Way galaxy.

[Threat Level: Legendary (Intermediate)]

[Clearance condition: Completely dismantle the core nodes of its entangled laws before it devours the current galaxy.]

Before Qin Feng's eyes, a colossal beast, billions of times the size of the sun, composed of pure chaotic energy, was slowly writhing. It had no fixed form, sometimes transforming into a nebula, sometimes into a black hole. With each transformation, it would draw in tens of thousands of surrounding stars, turning them into the purest energy.

"Entangled Laws?"

Qin Feng raised an eyebrow slightly.

This type of enemy is precisely the one that [Ultimate Divine Light] finds most difficult to deal with, because it lacks a clear "core" to lock onto.

Erasing a single point is easy, but erasing an ever-changing "ocean" composed of tens of thousands of laws is something he cannot do yet.

"Then, we'll have to use another method."

Countless silver-white, complex divine runes, resembling the patterns on a circuit board, began to appear on the surface of Qin Feng's mechanical body. This was the manifestation of his invulnerability to all laws after his [Limited Body] advanced to the "Silver-White Body".

Instead of retreating, he took a step forward and proactively faced the energy catastrophe that was capable of devouring galaxies.

"Since I can't destroy you from the outside, I'll analyze and devour you from the inside!"

The moment his body came into contact with "Leviathan", it was not assimilated. Instead, like a stubborn rock thrown into water, it carved out an absolutely safe area in the ocean of energy.

The characteristics of the [Limited Body] made him immune to the erosion of tens of thousands of violent laws.

Immediately afterwards, a Dao seal composed of countless runes, resembling a black hole, slowly emerged on Qin Feng's chest.

The Primal Forge!
boom--!
A terrifying suction force erupted from the Dao Seal. Qin Feng seemed to have transformed into a true cosmic singularity, beginning to devour the energy of "Leviathan" in reverse.

A massive, complex energy, filled with destructive laws, surged into the Primal Furnace like rivers flowing into the sea.

This energy, powerful enough to tear apart an Emperor-level being, was forcibly decomposed and purified by the "limit" Daoist essence contained within the furnace the moment it entered, transforming into the most primordial energy to replenish Qin Feng's own consumption.

This is an extremely dangerous process.

If not handled carefully, the Primal Furnace will collapse because it cannot process such a vast and complex amount of energy.

But this is also an excellent opportunity for tempering.

Qin Feng's will was highly concentrated as he fully activated the [Primordial Furnace], devouring and analyzing the laws governing "Leviathan" at the same time.

Time, at this moment, becomes incomparably long.

One day... ten days... one month...

Qin Feng was waging a protracted battle of "digestion" within the body of this energy catastrophe. His [Primordial Furnace] Dao Seal became increasingly solid and profound during this extreme test.

Finally, after three months.

The once invincible astral devourer, Leviathan, let out a silent lament.

Its volume has shrunk by 99 percent, and the power of the laws that constitute its body has been completely devoured and analyzed by Qin Feng.

With the collapse of the last law node, this legendary cosmic catastrophe completely vanished.

[Second round of challenges completed]

[Target killed: Astral Devourer - 'Leviathan']

Time taken: 92 days

[Battle Rating: A- (Protracted Battle, Core Collapse)]

[Base score: 10 (survival) + 150 (kills) = 160 points]

Rating: 1.1

Final score: 160 * 1.1 = 176 points

"Although it took a long time and received low praise, the gains were huge."

Qin Feng felt the surging power within him and the transformation of the [Primordial Furnace], and he was very satisfied with the result of this battle. Points were important, but his own growth was the true purpose of his trip.

Then came the third, fourth, and fifth rounds... one challenge after another.

He encountered the ancient god of chaos, known as the "Demon of All Laws," who was proficient in all known divine powers in the universe and could use them with ease.

Qin Feng then engaged in a decade-long battle of secret techniques with him, ultimately creating a brand-new combination attack during the fight to kill him.

He has faced conceptual life forms composed of "logical paradoxes," any attack of which would fall into an infinite loop of "yes" and "no."

Qin Feng then sat cross-legged and engaged in a century-long "discussion" with it using the absolute logic of the [Primordial Singularity], ultimately causing its self-logic to collapse and perish.

He also ventured into the Ragnarok trap set by the Golden Generation of the Titans, facing the siege of 108 pure-blooded Titans alone.

He pushed his [Limited Body] to its limit, using the purest physical strength to engage in a bloody melee with these legendary giants for a thousand years, ultimately defeating them one by one.

……

Qin Feng's fighting style is ever-changing.

He never sticks to one method. When faced with different enemies, he always chooses the most suitable approach or the one most beneficial to his own growth.

He can be as swift as thunder, striking with deadly precision; as resilient as a rock, waging a protracted war of attrition; and as profound as a sage, using skill to overcome brute force.

His ultimate path was fully honed and showcased in these ten legendary battles, each with its own distinct style.

He was like a greedy scholar, frantically drawing upon the wisdom and experience of battle from the strongest figures in history, and integrating it into his own path.

As the bell rang to signal the end of the tenth round of challenges, Qin Feng stood atop the massive wreckage of a "God of War," composed of countless mechanical parts and large enough to cover an entire galaxy.

This is the ultimate weapon created by a lost mechanical civilization, possessing terrifying combat power comparable to a high-ranking Emperor.

To defeat it, Qin Feng spent nearly ten thousand years mastering all the secret techniques of the mechanical race he had learned. In the end, he used his self-created royal-level killing move, "Singularity Annihilation," which combined "Ultimate Divine Light" and "Dimensional Collapse Strike," to completely destroy its core furnace.

[Tenth round of challenges completed]

[Target to be killed: The lost god 'Odin']

Time taken: 9872 years

[Battle Rating: S (Defeat a higher-level opponent, break through the final impasse)]

[Base score: 10 (survival) + 1000 (kills) = 1010 points]

Rating: 1.8

Final score: 1010 * 1.8 = 1818 points

[Congratulations to challenger 'Vanguard' for completing all ten rounds of the [Eternal Battlefield] challenge.]

[Calculating total points...]

[First Round Score: 180]

Second round score: 176

[Third Round Score: 340]

[Score in Round 4: 210]

[Fifth Round Score: 650]

[Sixth Round Score: 488]

Round 7 Score: 920

Round 8 Score: 1105

[Score for Round 9: 1450]

[Score for Round 10: 1818]

[Total points: 7337]

[Evaluation: Your fighting style is versatile and highly progressive. You don't fight simply for victory, but rather transform each battle into a stepping stone for your own growth. Your ultimate path is perfectly exemplified in battle.]

As the last line of text appeared, Qin Feng's figure was enveloped in a soft light and teleported out of this ancient battlefield where battles had raged for ten thousand years.

……

【The Sea of ​​Origin】.

When Qin Feng reappeared on the throne belonging to the ninth sequence, he discovered that he was not the last one to emerge.

The eleventh sequence's [Life] Son, [Origin], and the twelfth sequence's [Mind] Son, [Illusion], have still not returned. Their thrones are empty.

The other Holy Sons who had returned had already finished their battle and were resting with their eyes closed.

The moment he appeared, all eyes turned to him.

These gazes carried scrutiny, inquiry, and a faint hint of fighting spirit.

In front of each of them floated a light screen that only they could see, displaying the real-time rankings of all those who had completed the challenge.

Qin Feng's gaze also fell on his own light screen.

[The Divine Child Competition - First Stage - Eternal Battlefield - Real-time Leaderboard]

First Place: [First Sequence - Pangu]

Total points: 9520
Assessment: He crushed all enemies with absolute power. His dictionary contained no word for 'skill,' only 'destruction.' Ten rounds of challenges, completed in no more than three days.

Second place: [Second Sequence - Truth]

Total points: 8990
Assessment: A master of perfect logic, every battle unfolds exactly as he anticipates. He always manages to find the enemy's most fatal weakness with minimal cost and strike it precisely.

Third Place: [Ninth Sequence - Vanguard]

Total points: 7337
Evaluation: Your fighting style is versatile and has great potential for growth... (Evaluation details have been expanded)

Fourth place: [Third Sequence - Commander]

Total points: 7105
Evaluation: An outstanding battlefield commander who turned everything in the battlefield into his weapon, defeating the enemy by using the environment, the rules, and even the enemy's strength.

Fifth place: [Fourth Sequence - Light Cone]

Total points: 6980
Assessment: His speed is unparalleled, and his attacks transcend cause and effect. His enemies are often defeated before they even realize the battle has begun.

……

10th Place: [Tenth Sequence - Creation - Craftsman]

Total points: 5210
evaluate:……

(The eleventh and twelfth sequence of holy sons are currently undergoing a challenge...)
Third place.

A position that is neither good nor bad, neither outstanding nor lagging behind.

This result was entirely within Qin Feng's expectations.

He knew very well that if he disregarded the cost and used the core power of [Ultimate Divine Light] in every battle to achieve the fastest clear, his score could definitely reach the top two.

But doing so would be pointless.

First of all, the [Eternal Battlefield] is only the first stage. Revealing all your cards too early is not a wise move.

His unpredictable fighting style made it even more difficult for the other holy sons to grasp his true strength and weaknesses.

Secondly, and most importantly, for him, this trial itself was an incredible opportunity.

The opportunity to engage in a millennium-long battle with ten legendary beings is one that is rare and hard to come by.

The experience, insights, and personal growth he gained from it are far more valuable than a few thousand points.

He raised his head and met the gazes of Pangu and Truth.

Pangu's eyes held a pure appreciation and fighting spirit, as if he had met his match.

He didn't seem to care about Qin Feng's ranking, only about the tenacity and strength Qin Feng displayed in the battle.

The gaze of [Truth], however, is full of inquiry.

He seemed to be trying to use his own logic to analyze what secrets were hidden behind Qin Feng's evaluation of "great growth potential".

In the view of [Truth], Qin Feng's existence, which is full of "variables," is the biggest uncertainty in his perfect logical model.

Qin Feng ignored these gazes, slowly closed his eyes, and began to digest what he had gained from his ten thousand years of battles in the [Eternal Battle Realm].

A massive amount of combat data and insights into the laws of nature rapidly circulated and settled within his [Primordial Singularity], transforming into another solid foundation on his path to the limit.

A long time passed.

Two beams of light flashed, and the two holy sons, [Origin] and [Illusion], finally returned.

Their faces all bore an undeniable trace of fatigue.

Clearly, their areas of expertise were not advantageous in a pure combat test like the [Eternal Battle Realm]. Their ability to persevere to the end relied on their profound foundation and unwavering will.

With their return, the final rankings for the first round are now completely locked in.

【Origin】ranks eleventh, and 【Illusion】ranks twelfth, both at the bottom.

Thus concludes the first stage of the Divine Child Grand Competition, the "Eternal Battle Realm."

Qin Feng finished third, successfully navigating the first stage of the test.

He neither displayed the despairing dominance of Pangu and Truth, drawing everyone's utmost vigilance, nor did he fall into a passive situation like the last few.

He was like a hunter lurking in the abyss, silently positioning himself in the best position to observe and to launch a fatal blow at the crucial moment.

The upcoming second stage, the "Stairway to Truth," will be the real stage where he is prepared to shine.

(End of this chapter)