“It was actually the Virtual Universe System that selected 100 people from the 900 and had them battle the top 100 from the Trial Tower.”
After Ninesword Exalt announced the rules, the battle roster quickly appeared on the screen. The 100 people selected from the 900 looked at the roster, their faces filled with excitement. However, the remaining 800 people all had very unpleasant expressions, and many of them were quite agitated.
“They don’t even give us a chance to battle?”
“Do they trust the Virtual Universe that much?”
“I’m confident I can defeat them, why wasn’t I chosen?”
“Why did someone ranked after me get in?”
Voices of doubt rose across the square. Qin Hao looked at the others in the square but didn't pay too much attention. After all, these geniuses didn't know what kind of existence the Virtual Universe was, nor did they understand how magnificent it truly was.
Not to mention these Astral Rank individuals, even powerful Universe Lords weren't as important as the existence of the Virtual Universe. After all, as a secret method originally cast, it not only connected the entire Human Race but also provided a brand-new world for the Human Race's training and growth.
“What are you doing?”
Among the Undying leaders from various Cosmic Countries, many stood up one after another, shouting sternly, while their oppressive aura spread out, radiating across the square.
As Undying, they understood the significance of the Virtual Universe; its judgment would not be wrong. While it seemed to be pressuring these Astral Rank individuals, it was more about protection. It was not easy for each Cosmic Country to obtain a spot in the Virtual Universe Corporation, and giving up merely for this reason would be a loss for the Cosmic Countries.
“If anyone has an objection to the Virtual Universe System’s battle rules, they may choose not to join my Virtual Universe Corporation. My Virtual Universe Corporation will not force anyone to participate.”
Ninesword Exalt’s ethereal voice rang out, instantly silencing the 800 agitated geniuses in the square and calming them down.
At the same time, the remaining 200 people standing by were also looking at Ninesword Exalt in surprise. From 1008 Cosmic Countries, among countless Astral Rank powerhouses, millions of geniuses were selected, then filtered down to 1000 people. Each one was a proud child of heaven, an elite from their respective Cosmic Country.
Now, they were being told they could be abandoned just like that. Even Luo Feng, Bolan, and Rong Jun felt it was unbelievable.
“The Virtual Universe Corporation’s Genius Battle occurs once every ten thousand years, and there are also Strongest Battles in between. Each time, a thousand people participate, and every one of them is a genius among geniuses. With countless years of accumulation by these geniuses, the Virtual Universe Corporation’s foundation is unimaginable. These geniuses, who are exceptional in their respective Cosmic Countries, are not few in number within the Virtual Universe Corporation.”
“Furthermore, the Virtual Universe’s judgment will not be wrong.”
Qin Hao’s voice sounded in the ears of Luo Feng and the others. Everyone looked at Qin Hao, their eyes filled with confusion. Especially the last sentence, “the Virtual Universe’s judgment will not be wrong.” What kind of existence could receive such a high evaluation? However, at this moment, no one asked.
The farce in the square ended; no one chose not to join the Virtual Universe Corporation.
In Building 0825, Qin Hao, Luo Feng, Hong, Thunder God, and Rong Jun gathered together. They were the only five left from Ganwu Universe Country. However, five people obtaining spots to join the Virtual Universe Corporation was already quite rare in previous sessions.
“Qin Hao, why won’t the Virtual Universe make mistakes? Why do you say that?” Thunder God couldn't help but ask, while Luo Feng and the others also looked at Qin Hao with great curiosity.
“The name ‘Virtual Universe Corporation’ comes from the Virtual Universe. The Virtual Universe covers the entire Human Race. You should also be able to feel the wonder of the Virtual Universe,” Qin Hao said, and the others nodded. Whether it was cultivation or various facilities, the level of realism, and even various laws, could all be perfectly displayed within the Virtual Universe.
“For the entire Human Race, the Virtual Universe is an irreplaceable existence. As for the rest, it’s not something you can know yet. Just remember, the Virtual Universe will not make mistakes.” Qin Hao didn’t explain too much. After all, the Virtual Universe was a secret method of the original, and it was operated by an Automaton Race Universe Lord. If such a thing were spoken within the Virtual Universe, he would immediately become a target.
After Qin Hao finished speaking, he directly returned to his room to rest. Since coming out of the Trial Tower, Qin Hao had almost always been in a state of cultivation. With an Exalt guiding him, not a single minute or second could be wasted. Luo Feng and the others continued to converse, also learning a lot about the Virtual Universe Corporation from Rong Jun.
In the central plaza, the 1000 geniuses gathered once again.
“Exalt.”
“Are you all ready? The decisive battle begins now!”
With that, beams of light appeared in the square, and 200 people were teleported onto 100 arenas.
“Kalis is going to be unlucky. He actually ran into Qin Hao. This time, he’s going to be eliminated.”
Qin Hao’s opponent, a genius named Kalis, was a burly young man with a heavy aura about him.
“Not bad, he seems to have a good understanding of Earth Law,” Qin Hao observed his opponent, not paying too much attention.
“Battle start!” As the battle began, Kalis charged directly at Qin Hao with his Great Axe. He was well aware that he was not Qin Hao’s opponent, and if he didn’t attack first, he wouldn’t even have a chance to make a move.
“Your comprehension of Earth Law is decent, but your application is a bit lacking. Let me show you the true power of Earth Law. I hope you can learn something,” Qin Hao said. Earth-yellow fragments gathered from the Five Elements Ring behind him, forming a Great Axe.
It was also an axe, without Space Law, only pure Earth Law, a powerful axe cleaved out. The surrounding earth-yellow energy continuously gathered, and the Great Axe seemed to transform into a giant mountain, directly crushing towards Kalis.
“Buzhou!”
The Great Axe collided with Kalis’s Great Axe. A huge illusory mountain directly smashed onto Kalis’s Great Axe, and Kalis’s figure was directly sent flying. Powerful fluctuations continuously destroyed his body, and in mid-air, his body instantly turned to dust.
Kalis’s figure reappeared below the arena, his eyes unfocused, as if he was still caught in the aftereffects of the previous attack.
Qin Hao’s battle quickly ended, and at the same time, the battles on the various arenas gradually drew to a close.
“Congratulations, little ones standing on the arenas.” Ninesword Exalt stood in mid-air, looking down at the 100 young men and women on the arenas, “First, congratulations on entering the top 100. You can enter my Virtual Universe Corporation’s ‘Heaven and Earth Secret Realm’. Now, we must select the top 20 among you.”
Qin Hao, Bolan, Luo Feng, Rong Jun, Galaxius, Guslo, Qian Shui, Yi Feng, Wu Ka…
One by one, names were called out, and the surrounding arenas also began to rapidly decrease, leaving only 10 arenas. The 20 geniuses were also directly teleported to their respective arenas.