Swallowing the starry sky, my clones can evolve infinitely.

Chapter 85 A Road Filled with Blood and Fire

The Skybridge plane, central island.

Most of the geniuses watching the battle no longer had any thoughts of comparison. Instead, they were grateful that they came from the same batch of geniuses as Shen Mu, and perhaps this would be of great help to them in the future.

The one with the most complex expression was probably Berlan.

Over the past thirty years, Berlan has devoted himself to comprehending the laws of space, bringing his talent for these laws to its fullest potential.

He initially thought he could surpass Shen Mu within the next thirty years, but the final result was that the gap widened.

In mid-air, many powerful immortal beings were also marveling at Shen Mu's progress.

"Thirty years, passing the ninth level of the Bridge to Heaven... Old Yan, have you ever heard of such a genius?"

"No, I'm only a few hundred million years old. The strongest genius I've ever seen is probably the Seven Sword King."

Within the last thirty years in Chaos City, there may have been geniuses of this caliber who have passed the ninth level of the Bridge to Heaven, but that was at least a long time ago.

In short, among the many brilliant geniuses who have risen in the human race over the past hundreds of millions of epochs, the best result achieved by Kodi when he first entered the initial universe was the peak of the eighth level.

As for whether Kodi or Shen Mu is more outstanding, it's hard to say.

After all, when Kodi first entered the initial universe, his mastery of the laws was only at the third level of the Heavenly Bridge, much weaker than Shen Mu's.

However, Koti's progress was by no means slow; he passed the ninth level in the third year after leaving the initial universe, making it difficult to distinguish between the two.

Among the many immortal kings, the Golden-haired Great Ape True Evolution King glanced at his disciple Luo Feng with some concern, and only breathed a sigh of relief when he found that Luo Feng was not affected.

My own little disciple is also very talented.

"To be born in the same era as a genius like Shen Mu, I don't know if it's their good fortune or their misfortune," King Zhenyan remarked.

……

At this moment, Shen Mu's figure had already stepped onto the 10th floor of the Sky Bridge.

The 7th to 9th levels of the Sky Bridge are in the starry sky, while the 10th to 12th levels lead to the interior of a planet.

The bridge's surface extends directly from the planet's core to the Earth's surface.

Shen Mu's figure appeared directly on the surface of the Sky Bridge inside the Star Core.

After Shen Mu appeared, the entire planet seemed to tremble slightly, followed by a booming sound.

"Choose your opponent: Warrior, Controller, Illusionist. Defeat your opponent to pass the tenth floor."

"Master of Control"

Boom!

As Shen Mu finished speaking, the entire planet trembled, and countless yellowish-brown rays of light flew out from the core of the planet.

Finally, it coalesced in mid-air into a mysterious and powerful figure wearing yellow battle armor.

The yellow-clad warrior sized Shen Mu up and down: "Since the Icebound Bridge was created, you are the first person in Chaos City to reach the tenth level within thirty years!"

"Little one, I hope you can hang in there!"

Shen Mu astutely discerned the key point from the yellow-clad warrior's words: he was merely the only one in Chaos City to have reached the tenth level of the Frozen Sky Bridge within the past thirty years, not all of them.

This means that there are other equally brilliant individuals who have reached the tenth level of other Heavenly Bridges within the Chaos City over the past thirty years.

However, even King Longyu and the others were unaware of the other party's deeds. It was probably something that happened many epochs ago, or perhaps it was the experience of a certain universe lord in his youth.

"Please enlighten me!" Shen Mu said solemnly.

The tenth level of the Bridge to Heaven represents the initial attainment of immortality in terms of mastery of the laws. A comprehensive understanding of the laws is equivalent to comprehending a complete lower-level law, far surpassing one's own level.

Therefore, Shen Mu did not expect to pass the tenth level; he just wanted to see the methods used on the tenth level.

boom!

Shen Mu unleashed his ultimate move, the Frost Divine Weapon bursting forth with countless blue lights, which ultimately coalesced into a crystal-like World Shuttle, piercing straight for the yellow-clad warrior's brow.

The yellow-clad warrior silently waited for Shen Mu to unleash his strongest attack, when the Frost God Weapon behind him trembled violently.

The space truly transformed into ocean waves, surging and turbulent, as if the invisible water had condensed into tangible swords, spears, and halberds, launching all sorts of attacks.

This is the seventh level of the Frost God Weapon – 'Water Has No Constant Form'!

boom!

An attack condensed from countless spatial forces enveloped Shen Mu's figure, and he was instantly killed almost without any resistance, stopping at the tenth level of the Bridge to Heaven!

……

"I didn't expect Shen Mu to actually pass the ninth level. That's amazing. This trip today was definitely worthwhile."

"Yes, to have achieved so much in just thirty years, who knows, in ten thousand years, Shen Mu might surpass you and me!"

Many immortal deities discussed the matter, among whom the Jade King's expression was the most complex.

"Longyu".

King Tongnan looked at the stunningly beautiful King Longyu beside him. She remained aloof, but her lips were slightly pursed, revealing a hint of a smile.

After so many years of getting along, both King Tongnan and King Zhenyan knew that King Longyu was already quite emotional at this moment.

Longyu Wang snapped out of her reverie, a stunningly beautiful smile appearing on her exquisite face: "Perhaps I won't be able to teach him for much longer."

An indescribable feeling of relief and joy spread, causing King Tongnan and King Zhenyan beside him to burst into laughter.

King Zhenyan, in particular, laughed heartily, genuinely happy that his clan had such a talented descendant.

Moments later, Shen Mu's achievement of passing the ninth level of the Heavenly Bridge spread throughout the core of the Virtual Universe Company, along with other geniuses and immortal powerhouses who were watching the battle.

Shen Mu, as the person involved, then returned to the real world.

On the rooftop of his cultivation residence, a faint chaotic current surged, and Shen Mu slowly opened his eyes.

"When that yellow-clad warrior just now unleashed the seventh level of the Frost God Weapon, that vast and fierce pressure... was probably what is known as the Beast God Intent, which is the fusion of the Laws Intent."

Shen Mu recalled his battle just now, and a number of insights and ideas awaited verification.

"I'll go study the Chaos Stele now. Hopefully, no one can study the Frozen Chaos Stele."

Shen Mu's figure flashed, heading straight for the depths of the City Lord's Mansion.

……

In the corridor of the secret cultivation chamber in the city lord's mansion.

Before the gate of the Frozen Chaos Monument, Shen Mu bowed slightly to the kind-looking three-eyed old man: "Greetings, Lord Kander."

"Young man, you're quite good. That old man Qianwu has taken on a fine disciple!"

The three-eyed old man mentioned the ruler of the Qianwu Kingdom casually. As one of the oldest cosmic venerables, Kandri and the ruler of the Qianwu Kingdom had a good relationship.

"Since there's no one here to help you comprehend the Frozen Chaos Stele, you can directly study it. Finally, here's a piece of advice: don't even think about trying to comprehend the fourth diagram before you've reached a point where you can't comprehend the first three diagrams."

As Kander spoke, he waved his hand, and the door to the cultivation chamber of the Frozen Chaos Monument opened.

"Thank you for your guidance, Lord Kandri." Shen Mu bowed again in thanks before entering the cultivation chamber.

After entering the secret chamber, Shen Mu immediately blocked the communication of the virtual universe and began his final comprehension of the Chaos Stele.

At the same time, the news that Shen Mu had passed through the ninth level of the Tongtian Bridge not only reached the ears of many powerful figures in the Virtual Universe Company, but was also passed on to the alien races by spies hidden within the Virtual Universe Company.

At this moment, in a corner of the human territory, deep within a spatial interlayer of a desolate starry sky, lies a vast divine kingdom.

Within the divine realm, countless Zerg warriors were busy at work, and occasionally a few human immortals would appear among them. These immortals were beings controlled by the souls of the alien race.

Among the top races in the universe, the insectoid race, the machine race, and the demon race have the deepest grudges against the human race, because the territories of the four top races are adjacent to each other, and there are direct conflicts of interest.

The Zerg have planted the most spies among the human race, because every Zerg Queen is a master of the soul path, making it easier for her to enslave immortal beings.

Deep within the divine realm, a majestic, verdant temple stands, upon which a turquoise sun radiates endless light.

"Master, we have important intelligence. Just three days ago, the third assassin on the assassination list, after thirty years of seclusion in Chaos City, once again attempted to cross the Tongtian Bridge and successfully passed the ninth level of the bridge."

A figure shrouded in black robes appeared directly inside the temple, then knelt respectfully on the ground to report the information he had obtained.

While the virtual universe network has provided many conveniences to humankind, it is also the largest place for information to circulate, making leaks almost unavoidable.

After all, no one can guarantee that there are no alien races among their relatives, friends, or subordinates who are controlled by their souls.

In the original story, Luo Feng, who was at the peak of the future Domain Lord level, had just passed through the Primal Tongtian Mountain and his consciousness had just exited the virtual universe when rumors about his passage through the Tongtian Mountain began to circulate in Chaos City.

"In just thirty short years, could it be another Koti?"

"How accurate is this intelligence?" The alluring, gentle voice concealed a fierce killing intent.

The figure in the black robe immediately kowtowed and said, "Your humble servant is willing to risk his life to guarantee the truthfulness of this news. The human race now refers to No. 3 as a genius who appears only once every hundreds of millions of epochs!"

This title carries significant weight. Even Koti, who was renowned throughout the universe, was only hailed as a genius who appeared only once every hundred million epochs.

Almost all overlord-level cosmic beings, when they rose to prominence in their youth, were hailed as geniuses appearing only once every hundred million epochs. This implied a sliver of possibility of becoming a cosmic master.

"I will report the information to the clan and put Shen Mu on the assassination list number one."

"If it's true, then no matter the cost, Shen Mu must die!"

An astonishing killing intent erupted throughout the entire temple, and powerful ethereal divine power spread out, causing the void to tremble.

In another region of the incredibly distant universe, in a remote space within the Northern Miasma Universe Kingdom.

Hidden within this vast divine realm is a chaotic flow of black energy.

"Owner."

A figure dressed in ferocious red armor knelt respectfully inside the temple.

In front of this figure sat a colossal wolf-like beast with a towering figure and its body engulfed in flames.

"What is it?"

The giant fire wolf looked down at the tiny black mist figure below.

"Master, we have just received intelligence that a peerless genius has emerged among the human race of the Hong Alliance, named Shen Mu. He is the same Shen Mu who was the champion of the Universe's Peak Human Genius Battle a hundred years ago, whom you asked us to keep an eye on!"

"Shen Mu has only cultivated in Chaos City for thirty years, and he has already passed the ninth level of the Human Race's Heavenly Bridge."

Hong Kai respectfully replied, "Furthermore, according to our investigation, Shen Mu is very likely not even a hundred years old!"

The giant fire wolf stood up abruptly.

"This human race occupies the most precious territory of the primordial universe, and geniuses of all kinds emerge in endless succession!"

"kill!"

The fiery giant wolf's voice was filled with killing intent: "Wait! Once Shen Mu leaves the core area of ​​human territory, we will use all our strength to eliminate him!"

"yes!"

In just a few days, the news of the birth of a peerless genius among humankind quickly spread throughout the six peak races of the primordial universe.

Among them, the Zerg, Humans, Machine Races, and Demon Races, these four dominant races, border each other and have fought countless battles, large and small, for control of rich territories. Their animosity runs deep, and they will stop at nothing to weaken each other.

Besides, although the Crystal Clan and the Prison Clan do not border the human clan, their conflicts of interest are not significant.

However, if given the opportunity, these two races wouldn't mind killing a human prodigy who hasn't yet reached maturity.

……

In Chaos City, the final ten days passed in the blink of an eye, and the next morning arrived.

"Everyone assemble, prepare to depart and return to the primordial universe!"

Figures flew up from every corner of Chaos City and then converged in one direction.

……

Outside Chaos City, in the core hall of the enormous fish-shaped spaceship, more than 600 geniuses had gathered and were chatting amongst themselves.

Suddenly, a figure dressed in a blue battle robe walked into the hall, and everyone fell silent instantly.

"The 30 years of Chaos City have come to an end. Although your generation has a high mortality rate, you are equally outstanding."

The Nine Swords Venerable no longer reprimanded him harshly; his attitude returned to the gentle one he had at the beginning of the Genius Battle.

"Shen Mu, Bo Lan, Luo Feng, and Rong Jun are all outstanding."

"Especially Shen Mu, who, as a newcomer in Chaos City, passed through the ninth level of the Sky Bridge, accomplishing a feat that even I couldn't achieve back then. He is someone everyone should learn from."

Perhaps because of Shen Mu's presence, this group of geniuses cultivated even more diligently.

Excluding Shen Mu, Luo Feng, and Bo Lan, Rong Jun passed the fourth level of the Tongtian Bridge, while Long Yun, Wu Ka, Opatitra, and the five siblings Qian Shui and Jiang Mo passed the third level.

As soon as the Nine Swords Venerable finished speaking, everyone turned to look at Shen Mu.

There was no envy or jealousy; such a huge gap only inspired their respect and admiration.

With a smile on his face, Shen Mu nodded to the various gazes directed at him, finally meeting Bolan's eyes.

At this moment, Berlan's gaze was clear and calm, his icy face still expressionless, and he nodded slightly to Shen Mu.

Perhaps Bolan had previously harbored fantasies of surpassing Shen Mu, but now, like Luo Feng, he only hopes to follow in Shen Mu's footsteps and not be overtaken by him.

……

The Primal Universe, the headquarters of the Virtual Universe Company.

Suddenly, ripples spread through the void, and then a spaceship shaped like a giant fish appeared beneath the starry sky, passing through the chaotic spacetime tunnel.

"The spaceship has successfully entered the primordial universe, and your journey to Chaos City has officially come to an end."

"Next, you will be divided into four teams and sent to the four great secret realms: Primordial, Beginning, Heaven and Earth, and Apocalypse."

"From this day forward, your lives will no longer be comfortable. Cherish your lives and remember not to be overly ambitious."

After giving his final advice, the Nine Swords Master vanished from the spot.

At this moment, King Longyu stepped forward and said, "The members of the Primordial Beginning, Heaven and Earth, and the Doomsday Secret Realm can disembark now. Other spaceships will take you to your respective secret realms. As for Shen Mu, Bolan, and Luo Feng, they will return to the Primordial Secret Realm with the Venerable One later."

The author has clearly stated that the Soul-Binding Demon Insect's soul talent surpasses that of the Zerg Queen. My setting is obviously a Pormax version of the Zerg Queen, so why do some guys still think we should choose the Zerg Queen? (⊙.⊙)

(End of this chapter)