Devour: Emperor Yan

In a very large conference hall.

"Quiet!"

A deep, resonant voice suddenly rang out.

Immediately, the entire conference hall fell silent.

Along with the sound, a man in a silver robe suddenly appeared on the high platform at the very front of the conference hall.

He glanced at the 100,100 geniuses below and slowly spoke.

"Those from the Qianwu Universe Kingdom who passed this preliminary selection are all here."

"Now, I'll talk about the ring battle."

Next, the man in the silver robe explained some details and rules about the arena battles.

The ring battle is divided into ring free-for-all and ring one-on-one battle.

The first step is a free-for-all in the arena, where 100 people gather on one arena for a massive free-for-all.

The battle continues until only 10 people remain, and these 10 people will qualify for the next round.

The arena battles will eliminate a total of 9 people.

The second step is for the remaining 10,000 people to continue one-on-one battles in the arena to compete for 900 spots.

There are also reincarnation battles, etc.

......

After explaining the rules of the arena battle in detail, the man in the silver robe left.

The 100,100 geniuses also left the conference hall in small groups.

"Keep it up." Lin Kun said to Luo Feng, Hong, and Lei Shen before his consciousness exited the virtual universe.

"Keep it up." Luo Feng and the other two exchanged glances, said no more, and then their consciousnesses withdrew from the virtual universe.

They all went back to rest and recuperate, preparing for tomorrow's arena battle.

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the next day.

The highly anticipated melee in the arena has officially begun.

The entire ring battle can be watched live, and tickets for each ring battle sell out instantly.

As soon as tickets become available, they are immediately sold out instantly, leaving not a single one behind.

Many people simply cannot get tickets.

Those who passed the preliminary rounds, like Lin Kun, were in a better position. They had priority in purchasing tickets, essentially going through internal channels, and each person would have a certain share of tickets.

The arena is a free-for-all, with 100,000 people divided into 1,000 groups, and 200 groups will fight each day.

Lin Kun also took some time to watch and support his brother.

And the result was as expected.

The three people from the Black Dragon Mountain Star Region who needed to participate in the arena battles—Hong, Thor, and Nabini—were all eliminated in the arena melee and failed to advance further.

Only Luo Feng passed.

There's not much to say about this; Hong and Thor had already anticipated this outcome, and they accepted their defeat wholeheartedly.

In the ensuing one-on-one arena battles, Luo Feng was defeated by the wild man Rong Jun and relegated to the losers' group, where he would have to undergo a long cycle of battles.

Fight for that last chance: 275 spots.

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Jiuxingwan Residential Area.

On the flat grass in front of the house.

The four Lin brothers sat around a stone table, the atmosphere somewhat somber.

"Second brother, are you really sure?" Thor asked.

Lin Kun and Luo Feng were also looking at Hong.

"Yes, it's decided." Hong smiled and nodded. "I will leave the Black Dragon Mountain Starfield with my teacher and wander the universe for over 20,000 years..."

"More than 20,000 years..." Lin Kun, Luo Feng, and Thor all remained silent.

For these "little guys," more than 20,000 years is undoubtedly an extremely long unit of time.

Hong has decided to become a disciple of Luo, one of the founders of Three Axe Mountain and the Lord of Time Realm, and follow him on a journey of wandering in the universe.

Luo, the Lord of the Time Realm, now only has a lifespan of about 20,000 years left.

This realm lord is very powerful. He claims that among the millions of realm lords in the Qianwu Universe Kingdom, he would not dare to say he is the number one, but his strength is definitely in the top three.

Even if he were to face the Immortal Army Lord, he was confident he could escape!

That's Luo's confidence.

Luo, being a powerful being who follows the fundamental laws of light and time, can teach Hong.

Lin Kun and the others naturally expressed their respect and blessings, and were genuinely happy for Hong for finding such a good teacher.

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"A mere 20,000 years or so will pass in the blink of an eye. There is no need for any hesitation. Hong, you have undoubtedly made a very wise decision."

Babata on Luo Feng's shoulder said, "Lord Luo of the Time Realm is definitely one of the top powerhouses among Realm Lords! Many immortal beings are on good terms with him, and they treat him as an equal. Many Realm Lords are willing to listen to his guidance. He is a truly extraordinary figure. It is a great opportunity for you to become his disciple!"

Lin Kun and the others all nodded.

Indeed, for Hong now, being able to become a disciple of such a powerful figure is truly a great opportunity.

"Tch, Lord of the Time Realm? What arrogance!"

The old man in the mist on Thor's shoulder glanced at Babata and said with some disdain, "This brat is not steady at all, he just brags. A mere Realm Lord dares to use Time as his title? Isn't he afraid of being laughed at?"

"You lonely, perverted freak who's been alone for millions of years, what do you know?!"

Babata instantly perked up, pointing at the old man in the mist and shouting shrilly, "This Luo can definitely be said to be one of the top world lords who have risen in the Qianwu Universe in the past tens of millions of years. He is also an unparalleled genius! Even in the other neighboring universes, Luo has a considerable reputation. If it weren't for the accident that caused him to have little lifespan left, becoming an immortal would almost be a certainty."

"You've been imprisoned in that realm within a realm for millions of years, knowing nothing. What right do you have to speak? And you dare to question the knowledge of this demon lord?"

"You little brat!" the old man roared.

"This demon has followed his master through the starry sky for tens of millions of years, living longer than you, you perverted freak!!!" Babata roared, pointing at the old man in the mist.

The four Lin brothers found the scene rather amusing.

These two intelligent beings seem to be inherently at odds; once they meet, they're sure to start arguing within a few words.

This commotion also disrupted much of the atmosphere of parting.

"Although it may be a long time before we see each other again in reality, we can meet in the virtual universe in the future," Hong said with a smile.

"Mm." Lin Kun and the other two nodded.

Hong left, following Luo out of the Black Dragon Mountain Starfield, embarking on a journey through the starry sky.

And so began the long cycle of battles.

Luo Feng participated in the Reincarnation Battle.

Lin Kun comprehended the law.

Thor, on the other hand, continued to be rigorously trained by the old man in the fog.

The four brothers were all busy with their own things.

......

Deep within the secret realm of Qianwu.

A cluster of palaces floated in the void.

In the majestic temple, a giant sat high on a throne, the space around him subtly distorted, making it impossible to discern his exact appearance.

But the terrifying divine power that the giant exuded was enough to make one's soul tremble.

"Lin Kun?"

The giant was none other than the ruler of the Qianwu Kingdom. In front of him, a screen was floating, playing some video clips.

It was a shocking scene of Lin Kun's rampage in the 99 World Zone.

After a while.

The screen disappeared.

"I have already gained a deep understanding of the fundamental laws of fire and space..."

The ruler of Qianwu Kingdom sat on his throne, his fingers lightly tapping the armrest, his expression thoughtful. "They actually possessed the body of the Yan God Clan?"

He is an ancient cosmic venerable one and the ruler of the cosmic kingdom, a very ancient being of the human race.

The ruler of Qianwu Kingdom naturally knew about the Yan God Clan.

Even when Yan Di was still the ruler of the universe and one of the pillars of the human race, the ruler of the Qianwu Kingdom already existed.

Therefore, he was no stranger to the Yan God Clan.

"The Yan God Clan... After so many years, I never expected to see this little fellow named Lin Kun again among the human race. He certainly has quite a bit of luck and opportunity." The Qianwu Kingdom King murmured with a smile.

The ruler of Qianwu Kingdom was somewhat curious about how Lin Kun was able to possess the body of the Yan God Clan, but he was not surprised.

After all, the various opportunities and encounters in the universe are inherently magical, and someone like Lin Kun is not particularly special.

Even more miraculous and bizarre things have been seen by the ruler of the Qianwu Kingdom.

All he needed to know was that Lin Kun was from the Qianwu Universe Kingdom.

"With such an opportunity, Lin Kun should be able to maintain some advantages even in the company's core secret area in the future."

"What a pity, he wasn't a genius nurtured by my Qianwu Secret Realm."

Although I feel a little regretful, it doesn't really matter, after all, he was born in the Qianwu Universe Kingdom and there is still a connection to his family.

"It seems that my Qianwu Universe Kingdom will gain something from this year's Genius Battle." A smile flashed in the eyes of the Qianwu Kingdom's ruler.

Besides Lin Kun, he also took notice of Rong Jun and Luo Feng.

These two little ones also have a chance.

This year's class is good.