Swallowing the Stars: My Comprehension is Beyond the Heavens!

Chapter 177 Four Secret Realms

Luo Xia and Luo Feng stood in the square, the two brothers talking quietly, discussing the upcoming arena battle.

Luo Feng said, "I don't know how this arena battle will be held."

Rorschach guessed, "Perhaps it will be based on the ranking of points?"

Because the memories are from so long ago, he doesn't remember some of the details of the Genius Battle very clearly.

"Arrange the opponents based on their points rankings?" Luo Feng frowned. "I feel that's unlikely. After all, how would you even rank them? First place versus last place? Second place versus second to last place?"

Rorschach stroked his chin. "Arranging opponents like this makes no sense... It's possible that the virtual universe's system directly filters and matches them."

Luo Feng was surprised. "Using a virtual universe system to match opponents? Is that even possible? Won't most people be dissatisfied?"

Luo Xia laughed, "Brother, you have to understand, the virtual universe system can simulate even the fundamental laws of the real world 100%! Do you think it wouldn't be able to fairly match two opponents of similar strength?"

Upon hearing this, Luo Feng thought for a moment and said solemnly, "What you said is true... I just remembered how incredibly powerful this virtual universe system is, it can even simulate the fundamental laws... If we use it to arrange and match duels, it will definitely be no problem."

As the two brothers were talking, they suddenly felt an immense pressure.

Suddenly, a figure appeared in mid-air above the plaza. It was none other than the Nine Swords Venerable, who had notified them not long ago to enter the trial space.

"Venerable One!"

The immortal beings in the square all bowed in respect.

Luo Xia and the others quickly followed suit and bowed.

The Nine Swords Venerable, dressed in a green robe, looked at the crowd below and said with a smile:

"The trial has ended. Congratulations to the contestants ranked 1st to 100th! You have earned the qualification to enter the core layer of the Virtual Universe Company!"

He paused slightly, then continued, "Of course, everyone has the right to refuse to join. Now, if anyone doesn't want to join our Virtual Universe Company, they can say so directly. We will not force anyone."

No one in the audience spoke.

No one who has made it this far is a fool.

Seeing that no one had withdrawn, the Nine Swords Venerable nodded in satisfaction. "Good. So, for the contestants ranked 101 to 7300, our system has automatically arranged arena battles for you based on your performance in the Trial Tower."

"Those who win three consecutive matches will receive a spot. Those who lose will be eliminated."

Upon hearing this, the contestants below were all surprised.

"Those ranked 11th to 100th will receive a bonus of 100 Hunyuan Units, which will allow them to enter the Initial Universe for enlightenment and join the company's core—the Secret Realm of Heaven and Earth."

"Those ranked 3rd to 10th will receive a bonus of 1000 Chaos Units, which will allow them to enter the Initial Universe for enlightenment and join the company's core—the Primordial Secret Realm."

"The first and second place winners will receive a prize of 10,000 Chaos Units, and will be able to enter the Initial Universe for enlightenment and join the company's core - the Primal Secret Realm."

"Just a reminder, normally only one person is admitted to the 'Primal Realm' each year. However, your level is quite outstanding this year, so after discussion, the company's top management has decided to grant two spots to this year's Genius Battle participants to enter the 'Primal Realm'."

Luo Xia and the others listened quietly to what the Nine Swords Venerable had to say.

They didn't really understand what the Four Great Secret Realms meant, but everyone could tell that the Primal Secret Realm was definitely the best of the four.

The Nine Swords Venerable continued, "You 1000 people, prepare yourselves today. The final battle will begin tomorrow to determine the rankings. I have already sent the rules of the final battle to each of you."

After saying that, the Nine Swords Venerable disappeared.

The immortal beings only began to discuss the matter after the Venerable One left.

Each one sounded surprised—

"This year's Genius Battle has actually awarded two spots to the Primal Secret Realm!"

"I guess it's because Rorschach and Berlan are so outstanding that they specifically set aside two spots?"

"Very likely!"

"Virtual Universe Company has been generous this time!"

While the immortal beings were discussing, Luo Xia and the others were looking at the rules sent by the Nine Swords Venerable:

The system will select 100 people from the 900 who have just won to have a final showdown with those ranked 2nd to 101st.

The 100 victors are qualified to enter the "Secret Realm of Heaven and Earth".

The remaining 900 people all entered the "Apocalyptic Secret Realm".

Among the 100 winners, the system will select the top 20 to compete in one-on-one duels to determine the top 10.

The top 10 will be eligible to enter the "Primordial Realm".

Finally, the top 10 will compete to determine the strongest player, who will then face off against Rorschach, who is ranked first in points, to determine the first and second place.

The following is the match list...

Luo Xia and Luo Feng exchanged a glance. Luo Feng exclaimed in surprise, "Xia, the system actually made you the one being challenged!"

Rong Jun glanced at Luo Xia and said in a complicated tone, "This is normal... He's too strong, his strength completely surpasses all of us, so the system arranged for the final winner to duel Luo Xia in the arena."

Rorschach blinked.

He noticed that many people in the square were looking at him.

Most people's eyes were burning with anticipation and eagerness... For these geniuses who had watched Luo Xia conquer the Trial Tower, they knew just how powerful Luo Xia was.

Therefore, I have no objection to this arrangement of the system.

Of course, this only meant that they had no objection to Rorschach's arrangements.

The other geniuses who weren't scheduled for the final arena battle were extremely vocal in their opinions, shouting one after another:

"How could you do this!"

"They won't even give us the qualification for the final battle?"

"That's too much!"

"Isn't this putting way too much faith in a virtual universe system?"

"I refuse to accept this!"

Which genius who has made it this far would willingly be arranged by a vague and ethereal system?

Immediately, everyone erupted in protest, shouting in dissatisfaction.

Then a young man with a vertical eye between his eyebrows stepped forward and shouted:

"I'm 100% confident I'll break into the top 100, even the top 20! Why?! Why are you excluding me just because of the virtual universe system? I refuse to accept this! I refuse to accept this!!"

Inspired by him, the others also began to shout angrily—

"That's not fair! That's not fair!"

"A real fight should be fought, and the loser should be eliminated. That's fair. Right now, we're being excluded just because of a system. We're not reconciled to that!"

Rorschach watched quietly from the side.

He could understand how these excluded geniuses felt.

But while he understands, he won't step in to speak on his behalf.

Because he knew very well how powerful the virtual universe system was, and that the results filtered by the system were absolutely correct!

Not far away, the immortal beings frowned when they saw that these geniuses dared to rebel.

"Shut up!"

"What are you doing!"

"Shut up, all of you!"

As the immortal beings roared in anger, they released their auras and oppressive power.

In an instant, the clamoring geniuses were as if suppressed by a towering mountain, and after struggling for a moment, they knelt on the ground.

The three-eyed youth knelt on the ground, still defiant, shouting, "I refuse to accept this! I refuse to accept this!"

The immortal beings looked at him coldly. Thirteen, from the Qianwu Universe Kingdom, said in a cold voice, "Idiot."

At that moment, a faint voice drifted over.

"If you have any objections to the arrangements for the final battle in the virtual universe system, you can choose not to join my virtual universe company. As I said before, our company will not force anyone to participate."

Upon hearing this, the geniuses lying on the ground turned pale.

This is also...

"That's too ruthless," Luo Feng couldn't help but shake his head and say.

The other geniuses also wore expressions of disbelief.

As geniuses of their respective cosmic kingdoms, even their cosmic rulers highly value their opinions.

In the eyes of these geniuses, the rules for the final battle set by the Virtual Universe Company were excessive, and everyone's request for a fair fight should be granted.

but……

Virtual Universe Company, one of the five giants in the universe, has no interest in these people.

Just one sentence:

If you want to join my Virtual Universe Company, then you must abide by the rules we have set.

If you can't follow our rules, then leave.

We're not forcing you.

That's powerful! And it's also very high and mighty.

This perfectly matches the high-class image of Virtual Universe Company!

An immortal being coldly said, "How foolish! Do you little brats think you can change the rules of the final battle set by the higher-ups of the Virtual Universe Company? Don't take yourselves too seriously!"

Then an immortal said, "If it were that kid Rorschach offering his opinion, it might be taken seriously. As for you..."

An immortal being with a full head of white hair said indifferently, "Remember this: although you are all top geniuses in your respective cosmic kingdoms, what are you in the Virtual Universe Company...?"

"The Virtual Universe Corporation holds a genius competition targeting 'Hengxing' level beings every ten thousand years, and they recruit countless geniuses! Do you think the Virtual Universe Corporation desperately needs you, or do you have to join the Virtual Universe Corporation?"

"Disobeying the decisions of the highest levels is a grave taboo!"

The immortal beings reprimanded these geniuses.

They all knew very well that these geniuses were all exceptionally talented, and many of them had the biggest tempers the higher their talent.

But the path to genius is not always smooth.

It would be quite beneficial for them to suffer some setbacks in advance.

……

"Speaking of which, Rong Jun, do you know anything about the secret realm of the Virtual Universe Company?"

On the way back to the building, Luo Feng asked Rong Jun, who was standing next to him.

Previously, their team had six members left.

However, the other three were eliminated in today's ring battle.

At this point, only Luo Xia, Luo Feng, and Rong Jun remained.

Rong Jun's eyes flickered, and he said, "I know a little about it. I've heard that the Primal Secret Realm is the best secret realm in the Virtual Universe Company, and only those with the best talent can enter it."

He looked at Luo Xia and Luo Feng and continued, "As you should know, Virtual Universe Corporation is one of the five giants in the universe."

Luo Xia and Luo Feng nodded.

Rong Jun said, "Giants like these number in the tens of thousands of Immortal-level experts, and countless World Lord-level experts. But even with so many World Lords, there are only 100 World Lords in the Primordial Secret Realm!"

Luo Feng was taken aback. "Only 100 Realm Lords are in the Primal Secret Realm?"

Rong Jun nodded. "So you two understand how special it is that the 'Primordial Secret Realm' has absorbed two members this time, right?"

He glanced at Luo Xia. "If nothing unexpected happens, one of the spots should go to Luo Xia, but I'll definitely fight for the remaining one!"

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