It took less than a year.
The Genius Battle Ground preliminary round concluded.
Except for the top 6100 contestants in the points ranking, all other contestants were eliminated and entered a long period of rest.
Contestants who advanced to the Reincarnation Battle stage would, after a brief one-day rest, enter the official competition phase of this Pinnacle Genius Battle.
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Ganwu Continent, Molten Rock Island.
The streets were bustling with people, and the citizens of Molten Rock Star Field wore smiles on their faces.
When they saw the Pinnacle Genius Battle billboards or promotional videos on the tall buildings, they all showed a sense of pride.
"Haha, our Molten Rock Star Field has Geniuses entering the Pinnacle Genius Battle main event again, and this time there are two!"
"I heard that these two Geniuses are both Royce Family members, and they are also the older and younger brothers of Ender Royce, who was second in the Pinnacle Genius Battle 5000 years ago."
"The Royce Family, truly worthy of being the number one Family in our Molten Rock Empire! The Geniuses they cultivate are truly extraordinary."
"You wouldn't know this, but although the Royce Family is the top Family in the Molten Rock Empire, their actual rise only began 5000 years ago, and it was due to the legendary Lord Ender achieving second place in the Genius Battle."
On the street, two citizens of the Molten Rock Empire walked and chatted, bragging to each other, with proud smiles on their faces.
This was their Molten Rock Empire, with Geniuses entering the main event for two consecutive Pinnacle Genius Battles.
Furthermore, this year, one entered the top 1,000 in the Universe overall ranking, and the other was ranked 228th in points, still having a chance to break into the Universe's top 1,000.
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Genius Battle Space, Building 0002.
Big Brother Eric, Thirteen, and Nineteen sat in a corner of the first-floor lobby.
"Big Brother, Nineteen," Thirteen said in a low voice, "I've been eliminated. It's up to you two now."
Looking at Nineteen, Thirteen continued, "Nineteen, with your strength, you should be able to enter the top 1,000 overall. Don't mess up at the critical moment."
"Don't worry, I will enter the top 1,000 overall," Nineteen nodded slightly, not ridiculing the eliminated Thirteen.
"Thirteen, I'm sorry," Big Brother Eric said apologetically, "I..."
Looking at his apologetic Big Brother, Thirteen shook his head slightly, "It's fine, I was too useless."
At this moment, Thirteen felt very guilty. He had Possessed the Flame Star Beast without informing Brother Eleven , intending to compensate Brother Eleven after gaining a large amount of resources by entering the Universe's top 1,000.
But he never expected that he wouldn't even make it into the top 6100 in the preliminary round's points ranking!
On the other hand, Big Brother and Nineteen, one ranked in the top 100 of the points list, could directly enter the Universe's top 1,000 and obtain a spot in the Huge Axe Dojo Core Region.
The other was ranked 228th in the points list, qualified to participate in the main event of the finals, to contend for a spot in the Universe's top 1,000.
"Don't be too discouraged," Nineteen softly advised, "Although you've been eliminated, you can still enter the Dry Witch Secret Realm for cultivation, and in the future, you'll still have a chance to become an Immortal."
"I know, I will definitely become an Immortal," Thirteen nodded, with no hint of dejection in his eyes.
"It's good that you're confident in becoming an Immortal," Nineteen first showed a slight smile, then his smile faded as he said, "When you and I Breakthrough to World Master Level, we'll fight again in the Virtual Universe. I'll definitely return that slap!"
"Okay, World Master Level," Thirteen said in a low voice, "I'll wait for you!"
Eric exhorted, "Thirteen, while you are cultivating in the Dry Witch Secret Realm, you must be cautious and never recklessly take risks just because you have life-saving abilities."
"Understood, Big Brother," Thirteen nodded, his will firm, "I will try my best to control myself."
Being eliminated in the preliminary round of the Genius Battle finals gave Thirteen more clarity. He knew that he was eliminated because his movement technique was too weak.
If he had spent some time honing his movement technique, perhaps he would have had a chance to break into the top 6100 in the points ranking, and thus a chance to contend for a spot in the Huge Axe Dojo Core Region.
Thirteen understood that the reason his movement technique was weak was because he was influenced by the inherent nature of the Flame Star Beast, needing to constantly vent the negative emotions of brutality and slaughter in his heart, putting too much energy into attack secret techniques.
He planned that once he entered the Dry Witch Secret Realm, he would spend more time honing his will, reducing the influence of the Flame Star Beast's brutal and murderous nature on him to a minimum.
"It's time to go," Thirteen glanced at the sky outside the window, which was gradually darkening, then turned and said, "Nineteen, I look forward to hearing the news of your entry into the Huge Axe Dojo Core Region."
"You will hear that news," Nineteen nodded, "I will let Brother Eleven , who is watching, see me enter the Huge Axe Dojo Core Region."
"Big Brother, strive for a better ranking," Thirteen turned to Eric and said, "I believe that with your strength, you can do it."
"I will," Eric nodded.
"Goodbye, I hope the next time we meet in reality, we will both have become Immortals."
Thirteen's voice faded, and he transformed into a white light, disappearing and leaving the Genius Battle Space.
Looking at the spot where Thirteen had just been sitting, Nineteen remained silent for a while, then turned and asked, "Big Brother, when did you comprehend the Law? With your strength, it doesn't seem like you comprehended the Law later than us."
"When... that was a long time ago."
Upon hearing this, Eric's eyes narrowed slightly, as if a sea of fire appeared before him, and beast roars seemed to echo in his ears.
"A long time ago?"
Nineteen looked puzzled, but seeing Big Brother's reminiscent expression, he did not press further.
Sitting in a corner of the first-floor lobby, the two looked at the gradually darkening sky outside the window, and the flickering faint white lights, falling into silence.
They both knew that once they entered the Huge Axe Dojo Core Region, it would be a very long time before they would see Thirteen in reality again.
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The next morning.
Led by 1004 Immortals, the top 6100 Geniuses in the preliminary points ranking gathered in the Central Square.
Boom!
An invisible pressure that even space succumbed to enveloped the 6100 Geniuses and 1004 Immortals present.
Then, Venerable Jin Mu, wearing dazzling golden armor and over six meters tall, instantly appeared in the sky.
The 1004 Immortals bowed respectfully, "Venerable."
"The Battle Ground preliminary round has concluded," Venerable Jin Mu's furry face was expressionless, and his voice was extremely indifferent, "Geniuses ranked 1st to 100th on the points list, you will directly become members of the Huge Axe Dojo Core Region, and you will receive preferential treatment in the main event phase."
"If any of you are unwilling to enter the Huge Axe Dojo, you can speak up now. the Huge Axe Dojo will never force anyone."
Venerable Jin Mu's voice was not loud, but it clearly reached everyone's ears.
The scene was silent, no one spoke.
Everyone participated in the Pinnacle Genius Battle, fighting desperately, precisely to enter the Huge Axe Dojo Core Region. How could they say they were unwilling now!
Venerable Jin Mu said indifferently, "Since none of you are unwilling, then I announce the rules for the main event."
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"Geniuses ranked 101st to 6100th on the points list, a total of 6000 Geniuses, will be divided into 200 groups for the Reincarnation Battle. The top 4 Geniuses in terms of wins in each group of 30 will receive a spot in the Huge Axe Dojo Core Region, totaling 800 people."
Ender sat on the study sofa, looking at the rule introduction on the light screen before him, "Then, the Virtual Universe System will select the 200 most outstanding individuals from among the Reincarnation Battle losers for one-on-one duels. The 100 winners will receive a spot in the Huge Axe Dojo Core Region."
"Adding the top 100 Geniuses from the preliminary points ranking, this makes a total of 1,000 people who will receive a spot in the Huge Axe Dojo Core Region."
Upon seeing this, Ender shook his head slightly, "Compared to the Genius Battle hosted by the Virtual Universe Company in the previous session, this Genius Battle's competition format is more complex."
"Although the format is complex, it is relatively fairer and can satisfy everyone, preventing any questioning or trouble."
He understood that this Genius Battle gave every Genius a chance, everyone had the opportunity to decide their own fate, but if they couldn't win, they wouldn't be able to grasp their destiny.
"This first stage of the main event is to select the 1,000 people who will enter the Huge Axe Dojo Core Region. I hope Nineteen can seize this opportunity."
During the Genius Battle preliminary stage, live broadcasts could be watched with Immortal authority, but in the main event stage, King-level Immortal authority was required to watch the live broadcast.
Although Ender was not an Immortal, he possessed authority comparable to a Pinnacle Stage King-Level Immortal, thus he was qualified to watch the live broadcast of the Genius Battle main event stage.
Then, under his gaze, the light screen changed, and 200 groups of 30 people had been assigned.
"Nineteen was assigned to Group 081."
By searching Nineteen's name, Ender quickly pinpointed his group.
Soon, 3000 duels began simultaneously.
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On the light screen.
Nineteen, holding twin swords, flew swiftly like a ghost, tracing a Z-shaped flight path in the air, leaving a phantom afterimage at regular intervals.
His opponent was also a Warrior, who had comprehended the Law of Water Origin, surrounded by a blue, wave-like Domain, cautiously watching Nineteen rapidly approaching.
Swish!
Nineteen reached his opponent, but after leaving a phantom in his original spot, he suddenly flashed to his opponent's side.
Clang!
The opponent reacted extremely quickly, swinging his shield to block, and although he managed to block the sword in time with his reaction.
However, the power of this sword was too great, directly cutting through the blue, wave-like Domain, causing the opponent's body to lean back uncontrollably, with no time to block the attack from the other sword.
Pfft!
The sword in Nineteen's left hand pierced through the opponent's head, directly killing him.
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Looking at Nineteen, who had won on the light screen, Ender nodded slightly, "He won beautifully. The opponent's strength was too weak to block Nineteen's attack."
Even with only a trace of comprehension, the gap between a higher Law and a lower Law is immense, not to mention that Nineteen's comprehension of the Time Law was not just a trace.
Ender said softly, "Unless the comprehension of a lower Law is extremely deep, facing a higher Law that is roughly classified as equivalent, or even slightly weaker, the difference in power will be obvious."
The rough Law classification is different from the detailed Tongtian Bridge Law comprehension classification.
Because higher Laws have a higher upper limit, under the same rough classification, a higher Law is much stronger than a lower Law.
It's like the difference between one-tenth of 1,0000 and one-tenth of 100, that great a disparity.
"Nineteen won the first match of his group's Reincarnation Battle, but this is just the beginning; there are still 28 duels to go."
At this point, Ender projected the other Fourteen duels in Nineteen's group simultaneously.
From then on, he multitasked, watching fifteen duels at once.
After two more rounds of duels, Ender, watching multiple duels simultaneously, concluded, "Nineteen has stably entered the Huge Axe Dojo Core Region. In his group, there's only one opponent who can truly challenge him; the other 28 contestants are much weaker."
With the top 4 in the group all able to enter the Huge Axe Dojo Core Region, it didn't matter if Nineteen lost one match.
As long as he maintained a perfect win record against the other contestants, he could still enter the Huge Axe Dojo Core Region as the group's second-place finisher.
Two hours later.
Under Ender's observation, Nineteen achieved a perfect win record in the group stage Reincarnation Battle, successfully entering the Huge Axe Dojo Core Region.
Subsequently, 200 losers were also selected by the Virtual Universe System, and after one-on-one duels, the winners also entered the Huge Axe Dojo Core Region.
At this point, all 1,000 individuals who would enter the Huge Axe Dojo Core Region had been determined.
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Genius Battle Space, Central Square.
"Now, the top 1,000 of the Genius Battle have been determined."
Venerable Jin Mu stood in the air, looking down at the 1,000 Geniuses below, and said, "First, congratulations on becoming a member of the Huge Axe Dojo Core Region. You will receive meticulous cultivation from the Huge Axe Dojo."
"But competition always exists in the Universe. You cannot receive the same resources and treatment. the Huge Axe Dojo will only spend the best resources to cultivate the most outstanding Geniuses!"
"If you want to obtain better resources and treatment, then you must compete!"
Venerable Jin Mu announced, "Among you 1,000 people, those ranked 101st to 1,000th will receive a bonus of 10 Mixed units, can enter the Primal Universe for comprehension, and can join the Huge Axe Dojo's core 'Dojo Secret Realm'."
"11th to 100th place... 'God Origin Secret Realm'."
"2nd to 10th place... 'Primal Ruins Secret Realm'."
"1st place... 'Huge Axe Secret Realm'."
"First, is the competition for the 'God Origin Secret Realm' qualification for the top 100..."
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"The 900 Geniuses who entered the top 1,000 through the Reincarnation Battle will be divided into 50 groups of 18 for a Reincarnation Battle. The top 2 in each group will advance to the next round."
Ender read the competition format information on the light screen, "The 100 winning Geniuses from the Reincarnation Battle will be assigned by the Virtual Universe System to duel against the top 100 Geniuses from the preliminary points ranking. The winners will receive the qualification to enter the 'God Origin Secret Realm'."
"Nineteen needs to participate in a Reincarnation Battle and one duel. Only after winning both can he enter the 'God Origin Secret Realm'. As for Big Brother, because he received preferential treatment as one of the top 100 in the preliminary points ranking, he only needs to participate in one duel."
After reading the competition format information on the light screen, Ender understood that whether it was the Huge Axe Dojo or the Virtual Universe Company, the number of Geniuses selected in the Genius Battle was the same, only the 'Huge Axe Secret Realm' or 'Primal Secret Realm' spots occasionally varied.
Evidently, the two Great Giants qualified to host the Pinnacle Genius Battle or the Strongest Battle had reached an agreement on hosting the Pinnacle competition, and the selected Geniuses and Secret Realm spots were identical.
"Wait, I remember seeing a team of 1,000 Geniuses in Primal Chaos City once..."
Ender murmured, "At that time, there were still over 10,000 years until the 25,000-year cycle of the Pinnacle Strongest Battle was due to be held."
"That is to say, that team of 1,000 Geniuses came from one of the three Great Giants: the Universe Mercenary Alliance, the Universe Star River Bank, or the Universe First Bank?"
"In that case, the five Leviathans of Humanity' Geniuses have a consistent number of spots for entering Primal Chaos City."
As Ender pondered, the second round of the Pinnacle Genius Battle main event had already been grouped and officially began...
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