Swallowing the Stars: Becoming a God Starting with a Hundred Generations of Talent

Chapter 77 A Million Geniuses, Three Powerful Figures [First Update]

Just as Eliza and the others were whispering amongst themselves, creating a subtle atmosphere in the hall.

boom!

An immense and boundless pressure, like an invisible tide, instantly swept over the entire palace.

The geniuses, who had been whispering amongst themselves, suddenly fell silent, as if an invisible hand had gripped their throats.

Everyone felt a chill run down their spines, and they all looked toward the entrance of the main hall.

A middle-aged man wearing a loose white robe and with a gentle smile was seen slowly walking in.

It was none other than the new ruler of the Ancient Wheel Secret Realm, the immortal powerhouse Salen.

Salen's gaze swept across the entire room, finally lingering on Luo Yun for a moment before he nodded gently to him.

Then, he walked to the very front of the main hall.

He looked at the young and proud faces below and spoke calmly.

"This time, a total of 1000 people from our Ancient Wheel Universe Kingdom have qualified to participate in the finals."

"However, I must tell you a harsh truth."

Salen's gaze sharpened.

"Among these hundred people, only Luo Yun has a slight chance of entering the core layer of Virtual Universe Company."

"None of the remaining people will do."

"Your trip this time is basically just going through the motions, experiencing the gap between you and the top geniuses of other universe nations."

boom!

These words struck the hearts of all the geniuses present like a heavy hammer.

Inside the main hall, a commotion erupted.

Everyone's expression changed.

They are all chosen ones, the most dazzling beings in their respective worlds, having overcome numerous obstacles to reach this point.

But now, this immortal powerhouse is telling them so bluntly that they are no good.

How can they accept this?

Many people clenched their fists, their faces filled with resentment and humiliation.

Despite the unwilling expressions on the faces of the crowd below, Salen's expression remained unchanged.

Then, he changed the subject.

"Of course, I'm only referring to your current strength. Your current strength doesn't represent your future strength."

Salen spoke slowly, his voice carrying a strange guiding force.

"Do you know about the Genius Battle ten thousand years ago?"

Who was the most dazzling genius at that time?

"It's Death, Berlan! He has grasped the essence of the fundamental laws of space, his brilliance surpassing everything, and he is hailed as an unparalleled prodigy!"

"But what about now, ten thousand years from now?"

Salen's voice rose a few decibels.

"Luo Feng, who was unremarkable in that generation, has now far surpassed Bo Lan and even become a personal disciple of a great being!"

"But Berlan was far surpassed by him."

Do you understand?

Salen's gaze swept over everyone.

"The flowing water doesn't compete to be first, but to flow endlessly!"

"A temporary lead means nothing. True strength lies in who laughs last and who goes the furthest on the path of cultivation!"

"Do you understand now?!"

These words, like the morning bell and evening drum, struck the depths of every genius's heart.

They were stunned.

Yes!

They had both heard the stories of Luo Feng and Bo Lan.

What does a temporary setback matter?

Their eyes, which had been dimmed by being looked down upon, were now rekindled with a burning fighting spirit—"Yes! Just because we're not as good as him now doesn't mean we won't be in the future!"

"If Luo Feng can do it, so can I!"

"This time, I'll just go and see what it's like. Ten thousand years from now, I'll become a powerful figure renowned throughout the universe!"

'

In an instant, the aura of all the geniuses in the hall changed. Their previous dejection and resentment vanished, replaced by soaring fighting spirit and boundless anticipation for the future.

Looking at the faces around him that had regained their spirits, Lu Yun's eyes remained calm, but his heart held a different story.

"Luo Feng — Bo Lan —"

He murmured the two names. Salen was right, but Salen didn't know that the real turning point for Luo Feng's ability to far surpass Bolan came after this Genius Battle.

Luo Feng, who is currently unknown and not even considered one of the top talents in the Qianwu Universe Kingdom, should be undergoing the test of the treasure recognizing its master inside the Star Tower.

"In another two thousand years, he will succeed," Lu Yun silently calculated in his heart.

At that time, Luo Feng, who has recognized the Star Tower as his master, will experience a true and explosive leap in strength.

The gap between myself and him is probably unimaginably large.

Catch up?

That's easier said than done.

However, this life is different.

A resolute glint flashed in Lu Yun's eyes.

At least, I now have the qualifications to catch up and can enter the core layer of the Virtual Universe Company, right?

that's enough.

Just as everyone was filled with excitement, Salen's voice rang out again.

"Set off!"

hum~~

Space changes, and stars shift.

The next moment, the thousand geniuses of the Ancient Wheel Universe Kingdom, along with the immortal powerhouse Salen, appeared in a brand new and vast plane.

Everyone was stunned by the sight before them.

This is a vast and boundless continent, with 1,008 towering skyscrapers suspended in the sky, each exuding an ancient and powerful aura.

In the center of the building, there is a vast plaza that stretches as far as the eye can see. The plaza is bustling with people, with geniuses from various universes gathering in twos and threes, forming waves of people.

"My God—is this the assembly point for the finals?"

"Although our Ancient Wheel Universe Kingdom also has a thousand people, compared to this, it's just a drop in the ocean."

"Look! There are so many people in the central square! And their auras are so strong!"

The surrounding geniuses were buzzing with discussion and amazement.

As their gaze swept across the unfamiliar faces in the square, sensing the powerful yet restrained aura emanating from them, their newly ignited fighting spirit was involuntarily doused with cold water.

There are too many powerful people here!

The square was bustling with noise and a cacophony of voices.

More than one million geniuses from the 108 Universe Kingdoms gathered here, a scene so grand it defies description.

Every genius is an outstanding individual who has emerged from millions of peers; their very presence here represents a kind of glory.

The arrival of the thousand people from the Ancient Wheel Universe Kingdom did not cause much of a stir in the massive crowd, but it did attract some attention in the circles of a few interested individuals.

"That's Luo Yun, the number one genius of the Ancient Wheel Universe Kingdom this time?"

At the other end of the square, a group of fierce-looking young men dressed in crimson battle armor were gathered together. They came from the "Tianwu Universe Kingdom," a powerful nation renowned for its battles and martial arts.

The young man who spoke was tall, with arms that reached past his knees, and eyes as sharp as an eagle's.

"Yes, I've seen his battle footage from the elimination rounds," someone next to him nodded. "His mental energy amplitude is very high."

"A strong person?" The tall young man who spoke first scoffed. "In our Tianwu Universe Kingdom, we could find three or five people of his caliber. Compared to the millions of geniuses in this final, he's nothing special."

"That's not how it works," another composed young man slowly shook his head. "His overall strength is still enough to secure a place in the top 100, and he even has the potential to break into the top 50."

"Top fifty? So what?" The tall young man curled his lip, looking in three directions into the distance, a hint of awe in his eyes.

"And don't forget, the real monsters this time are those three."

"Morosa, the Asura of the Ancient Demon Universe Kingdom, son of the Immortal King Moryu, has his hands stained with the blood of other races. His strength is unfathomable."

"And there's also the Soul Emperor of the Illusionary Sea Universe Kingdom, Xianyin. Her illusions and soul attacks are said to have even affected some World Lord-level powerhouses. Among those of the same level, no one can withstand her."

If you meet her, you might not even know how you lost.

"And—that martial arts fanatic from our Tianwu Universe Kingdom!" The tall young man's voice rang with genuine pride as he said this. "He's a madman born for battle, and he's not interested in anything but fighting."

His physical strength has reached an unbelievable level!

His words silenced the geniuses of the Tianwu Universe Kingdom around him.

>