Chapter 98: A New Journey, Terrifying Resource Consumption!
King Yan Prison and King Zhong Po were both seasoned warriors. Seeing the two self-created spear techniques by Jiang Zhe, they couldn't help but feel a spark of excitement.
"That move… called 'Black Hole Style'? Not bad at all. Its concept is spot on and aligns with the imagery in the later diagrams of the Chaos Monument. I didn't expect this kid to have such talent for martial cultivation."
King Yan Prison grinned broadly, visibly impressed.
"And that finishing move he used, the 'Dripping Water Style,' is also excellent. No flashy tricks—just pushing time-based speed to its absolute limit."
King Zhong Po was equally satisfied.
Then the two invincible King-level beings exchanged a look, shook their heads, and sighed softly.
Why isn't this kid our disciple?
Sigh… truth be told, those rare treasures are still incredibly tempting.
Even knowing the outcome, if they could go back thirty years, they would probably still exchange a disciple-acceptance opportunity for the compensation of Saint Spirit King's family treasures.
This kind of genius simply wasn't something small factions like theirs could nurture. Even the artifact under Jiang Zhe's feet, the Void Core, was so precious that giving it away would hurt them for a long time.
Even some Venerables as teachers would limit the boy's growth.
Only beings like the Chaos City Lord, or great families like the Saint Spirit Kings behind them, could truly bring out the potential of such a genius.
The Saint Spirit King gained a prodigy, they gained rare treasures, and Jiang Zhe got the best cultivation possible…
Everyone had a bright future ahead.
Challenge on the Tongtian Bridge
On the screen, Jiang Zhe charged up to the 13th level before decisively failing.
His figure disappeared, marking the end of his Tongtian Bridge challenge.
Many immortal gods left with mixed feelings. Among those who hadn't reached Marquis-level yet, their comprehension of the laws wasn't that different from Jiang Zhe.
As for those who were already Marquis Immortals, they felt almost embarrassed—someone like Jiang Zhe, just 30 years into Chaos City and still a mere Universe-level being, was close to catching up with their insights.
If he stays in Chaos City another 100 years, who knows? He might directly comprehend the intricacies of higher laws and gain recognition by the source laws!
For 30 years they had all heard about how monstrous Jiang Zhe was. Seeing it firsthand now, he was indeed the real deal—unbelievably powerful.
Ripple Effects
After leaving the Tongtian Bridge, the immortal gods—who all had endless lifespans—felt a bit of urgency. They poured themselves into comprehending the source laws for a while before returning to normal.
Meanwhile, Guardian Buffin began mass-emailing news about Jiang Zhe breaking through the 12th level, spreading it far and wide to motivate other participants of this generation's genius battle.
Though whether it was motivation or pure demoralization… was hard to say.
The gap was simply too enormous.
Even Berran, whose talent was only slightly below Jiang Zhe's, had just reached the 5th level—not even matching Jiang Zhe's achievements when he first entered Chaos City. Now there was a seven-level chasm between them, an almost hopeless gulf.
How Others Reacted
Rong Jun, Berran, and others clenched their fists, minds reeling.
"Is the gap between us really that huge? Did I choose the wrong path?"
Even the proud Berran couldn't help but reflect.
"I've been in Chaos City 30 years, with a Universe Nation Lord as my teacher, yet I haven't even caught up to Berran. Now I'm overtaken by Luo Feng, let alone that freak who cleared the 12th level."
In the training grounds of the Primeval District, Rong Jun's tiger-like eyes filled with tears.
"Father, am I truly dull?
How long?
How much longer…
before I have Jiang Zhe's strength and can become an immortal god to slay that bastard?"
Rong Jun roared, wielding his Earth-splitting Blade, venting his frustration in a simulated city.
"Monster!
12 levels? What a monster! How could someone like this exist in my generation?"
Some felt a strange relief.
"12 levels, huh? I strangely feel unburdened hearing this.
He's simply not of our world. There's no point trying to chase his footsteps. I just need to stay ahead of Qianshui, Aichen, and Jiang Mo."
Others sneered.
"Hmph, 12 levels? Foolish! The tallest trees catch the wind. Jiang Zhe, you still don't get it. I admit your talent is extraordinary, but you're destined to be hunted endlessly by aliens. One slip and you'll lose your life. Just wait and see—only those who survive to the end are truly the most gifted!"
Over 800 fellow geniuses each harbored their own thoughts.
Luo Feng, however, seemed perfectly content, genuinely happy for his senior brother. Yet he also steeled himself to work harder—to first close the gap with Berran, and then inch closer to Jiang Zhe's level.
With his Earthling mindset, Luo Feng could clearly see himself, accept others' excellence, and strive upward.
Shifting Under the Surface
Meanwhile, countless high-level officials in the Virtual Universe Company received Jiang Zhe's results and battle recordings, each reacting differently:
Some were pleased.
Some were jealous.
Many were outright hostile.
Even Luo Feng, during his Domain Lord trials, faced petty harassment by twisted examiners.
In the Original Secret Realm, things were most chaotic.
The emperor had yet to arrive, but Jiang Zhe's reputation already had the rebellious "sons" there trembling.
For context:
The strongest Universe-level member there had only passed the 8th level,
The strongest Domain Lord-level had only reached the 11th level.
Jiang Zhe, upon entering, would firmly secure a spot, pushing out someone else from the Primeval Secret Realm.
No wonder panic spread among those heirs.
(Continues through Jiang Zhe's strategic plans, final sessions with the Chaos Monument, farewell to his teacher Saint Spirit King, departure with Nine Sword Venerable, and arrival at his new territory in the Original Secret Realm. Ends with him reviewing his treasure trove of resources, preparing for terrifying levels of resource consumption to push his cultivation further.)
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