The Trial Tower assessment concluded.
When the top 7300 Geniuses based on points were selected, whether eliminated or advancing to the next stage, all Geniuses emerged from the Trial Tower.
The Immortal Leaders, who had been sitting in a corner of the plaza, rose and quickly made their way to the center of the plaza.
Accompanying these Immortal Leaders was the Hundred-Maned Wolfman Immortal in deep blue battle attire, who attracted the attention of many Geniuses.
"That's... Teacher Mullie!"
Zhiton looked at the white-maned wolfman walking among the Immortal, a look of shock on his face. "Teacher is not an Immortal Team Leader, how could he appear in the Genius Battle space?!"
A Genius nearby, seeing Zhiton's shocked expression, asked curiously, "Zhiton, what's wrong?"
"No... nothing!"
Seeing his newly acquainted friend ask, Zhiton quickly said, "I'm just a little surprised why all the Immortal Leaders from the Universe Countries came together."
"There's nothing to be surprised about. The Trial Tower pre-selection has ended, so of course they have to come and announce the rules for the upcoming competition."
That Genius explained, "Whether it's the Pinnacle Genius Battle or the Pinnacle Strongest Battle, only the top 1000 in the final rankings will be absorbed into the Core Region of the Huge Axe Dojo and the Virtual Universe Company."
"Oh, so that's how it is."
Zhiton put away the shock on his face, but he was still surprised by Teacher Mullie's appearance.
"The Trial Tower pre-selection is over, and the Venerable presiding over the Genius Battle should also show himself."
"Who is the Venerable presiding over this Genius Battle, I wonder?"
"Rumor has it that he is extremely powerful among Universe Venerables. He must be a very ancient Venerable."
As they hurried to the center of the plaza, the Immortal Leaders communicated via telepathy.
They were very curious about this Universe Venerable who was presiding over this Genius Battle but was not following the Virtual Universe Company's procedures.
...
Soon.
Whether eliminated or advancing to the next round, the Geniuses lined up under the command of the Immortals.
The eliminated Geniuses stood behind their respective Universe Country's Immortal Leaders.
The Geniuses who Advanced to the next round stood behind Mullie, who was dressed in deep blue battle attire.
Mullie respectfully bowed to the sky and loudly said, "Welcome, Venerable!"
"Welcome, Venerable!"
The Immortal Leaders also bowed respectfully.
"Welcome, Venerable."
The million Geniuses behind the Immortal bowed simultaneously, their voices echoing throughout the Genius Battle space.
Boom!
In an instant, an unparalleled, powerful oppressive aura descended.
The sky of the entire Genius Battle space shattered under this suddenly appearing powerful oppressive aura, turning into countless spatial fragments of varying sizes, solidified in the sky!
Hiss!
Suddenly, all the spatial fragments in one area of the sky were annihilated, forming a gigantic black void.
Whoosh!
The moment the black void formed, the endless spatial fragments solidified in the sky seemed to be attracted by the black void, quickly traversing and flying towards it.
Like a true black hole, the black void twisted and rotated counter-clockwise, like an incredibly huge vortex, devouring all the spatial fragments that flew into it.
In just an instant, all the spatial fragments were swallowed by the black void, and the entire sky became pitch black.
"This is..."
"It's the Space Law! I seem to have seen the Space Law!"
"Wonderful, this feeling is truly wonderful..."
"If I get another chance, I will definitely comprehend the Space Law!"
Whether it was the 1009 Immortal or the million Stellar Rank Geniuses, their hearts were incomparably shocked.
Even if they didn't Cultivate the Space Law, they could still feel the incomparably profound fluctuations, and it felt as if they could comprehend it at any moment.
Boom!
Suddenly, an even more powerful and terrifying Immortal Energy pressure descended, enveloping everyone below.
The pressure felt by the Stellar Rank Geniuses was weaker, while the pressure felt by the Immortal was stronger.
But both felt unparalleled pressure. The terrifying nature of that pressure was like a great mountain pressing down on them; even a slight increase could crush them!
"Too terrifying, this pressure..."
"This is a strong individual among Universe Venerables; his pressure is far stronger than a Universe Venerable!"
"It's truly terrifying. I wonder what this Venerable's temperament is like. Hopefully, he's not moody."
The Geniuses and Immortal had myriad thoughts in their hearts, but their bodies were suppressed by the pressure and they could not make any movements.
Buzz!
A light green glow rose, replacing the deep, pitch-black sky.
At the same time, a mysterious, profound, and difficult-to-understand Law fluctuation appeared.
"This Law fluctuation..."
"Too profound! Too mysterious! I simply cannot understand this fluctuation!"
"What kind of Law is this? Why have I never seen it before!"
The million Stellar Rank Geniuses and the Immortals below were incomparably shocked.
They were all enveloped by the special Law fluctuation that covered the sky, the earth, and seemingly the entire Genius Battle space, yet they could not understand what it was.
Because this Law fluctuation did not belong to any of the Space, Time, Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth, Wind, Light, or Lightning Laws; it seemed to be a more Advanced Law.
Whoosh!
In just a moment, the light green glow suddenly condensed, forming an incomparably brilliant ball of light in the sky.
An ancient throne with incomparably complex secret patterns appeared within that brilliant ball of light.
The light dispersed, and a figure perfectly integrated with the throne appeared.
That figure wore crimson armor, emanating an incomprehensible and mysterious Law fluctuation, and its face was blurred and difficult to discern. A pair of black vertical pupils were like the pitch-black starry sky—profound!
"Greetings, Venerable!"
Mullie bowed respectfully again.
"Greetings, Venerable!"
The Geniuses and the million Geniuses felt the pressure on them suddenly decrease, and they hurriedly bowed respectfully.
Ender sat on the throne in the sky, his elbows resting on the armrests of the throne, his left hand clenched into a fist supporting his cheek, looking down at the respectfully bowing Geniuses and Immortal.
...
Thunder Island Central Mountains, palace on the mountainside.
"Junior Brother seems to be in a good mood."
Venerable Ling Tu, using his Venerable authority, watched the Genius Battle live broadcast. "It seems my suggestion was fine. I hope it can be of some help to Junior Brother."
Not only Venerable Ling Tu, but most of the Human Race's Universe Venerables were also paying attention to the Genius Battle, watching the live broadcast of the Genius Battle.
"That Wood-Space Fusion Laws fluctuation just now is already not weaker than a Universe Overlord who Cultivates the Wood-Space Beast God Path whom I encountered."
"The Wood-Space Fusion Laws fluctuation just revealed was too profound. It seems that the first person in our Human Race to Cultivate the Wood-Space Beast God Path is undoubtedly Venerable Void River."
"No wonder Venerable Void River could become a Universe Overlord so quickly. His attainment in the Space Law is so high that he actually disassembled and displayed the complete Space Law."
"The Space Law display is very wondrous. It seems dispersed yet can form three major profundities, and it can subtly merge into the complete Space Law."
When they saw Ender's appearance, they either fell into deep thought or felt incomparably shocked.
Clearly, in the application of Laws, Venerable Void River, who had only recently become a Universe Venerable, had already surpassed the vast majority of them.
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Thunder Island, Central Mountain Range summit.
Venerable You Hou, as a Universe Overlord and one of the stronger existences among Universe Overlords, also built his palace on the mountain summit.
Within his palace complex, in the most magnificent palace.
Venerable You Hou, sitting on his throne, stared intently at the light screen in the air, as if his entire mind was captivated.
He had also been watching the Genius Battle live broadcast just now, and he had also seen the scene of Ender's appearance and the wondrous application of the Space Law he displayed.
It was precisely because of that Space Law application that he, a Universe Overlord who became a Venerable through the Time Law, had already comprehended three major profundities of the Space Law, and was only one step away from fully comprehending the complete Space Law, fell into an Epiphany!
Not long after, Venerable You Hou, who had been staring intently at the light screen, suddenly burst into hearty laughter.
"Hahaha!"
Venerable You Hou laughed with incomparable joy, "I didn't expect it! My final insight didn't come from the Extraterritorial Battlefield's Great Battle; instead, I gained it from Void River."
"If I take this final step, I will have to thank Void River properly."
With that, Venerable You Hou disappeared from the palace, even disconnecting his consciousness from the Virtual Universe.
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Virtual Universe, Genius Battle space.
Ender sat on the throne, looking down at the incomparably respectful Immortal Geniuses below, a slight ripple in his heart.
In his ninety thousand and one hundred plus years of life, he had participated in or observed three Pinnacle Genius Battles.
The first time, he participated in the Pinnacle Genius Battle organized by the Virtual Universe Company. To revive his eldest brother, he gave his all, and this was the beginning of his rise.
The second time, he, as an observer, watched his Second Uncle, eldest brother, Thirteen, and Nineteen participate in the Pinnacle Genius Battle organized by the Huge Axe Dojo.
At that time, he was already a World Master. Watching those who joined the Genius Battle, he felt worry, surprise, and also joy.
The third time, which was now, he was presiding as a Universe Overlord strong individual.
His status was so high that even those ancient Universe Venerables in the highest echelons of the Virtual Universe Company had to diligently cooperate and assist him.
"Three Genius Battles, each time I participated in or observed, my status changed greatly..."
Ender looked down at everyone. The past experiences of the three Genius Battles flashed through his mind like a revolving lantern, and his slightly rippled heart gradually calmed.
His state of mind improved significantly at this moment, followed by an elevation of his Soul will, infinitely approaching a Universe Master!
"Hmm."
After a brief silence, Ender softly said, "You may all raise your heads."
As Ender's words fell, the slight pressure that still lingered on the Geniuses and Immortal below instantly vanished.
Whoosh!
Feeling the disappearance of the pressure on them, the Geniuses and Immortal couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief, their heavy burden finally gone.
When they raised their heads and bravely looked at the Venerable sitting on the throne in the sky, each of them felt as if they were seeing a profound, mysterious, and incomprehensible Higher Law.
However, those vertical pupils, as vast as the pitch-black starry sky, were deeply imprinted in their minds.
"I am Venerable Void River."
Ender's voice was not loud, but it clearly reached everyone present.
As Ender's words fell, many Immortal present showed shocked or surprised expressions.
"Venerable Void River... Could it be!"
"Is this Venerable Void River perhaps Ender, the former super Genius of the Virtual Universe Company? Has he already become a Venerable?"
"When I saw that Wolfman Immortal, I had a faint guess that this Genius Battle might be presided over by Venerable Void River. I didn't expect it to be true!"
Among the Immortal Leaders, some who were less informed only now learned that Ender had become a Universe Venerable.
There were also Immortal who had already known about this but were unaware of Ender's strength or that he would be presiding over this Genius Battle.
In fact, for these Immortal who had not joined the Hong Alliance, very few of them could distinguish the difference between an ordinary Universe Venerable and a Universe Overlord, and many even did not know that strong individuals like Universe Overlords existed.
"Eleventh... Eleventh Ancestor!"
Zhiton, among the 7300 Geniuses, was incomparably shocked!
He finally understood why Teacher Mullie had told him that even if he entered the Core Region of the Virtual Universe Company, he would still find it difficult to see the Eleventh Ancestor's back.
It turned out that the greatest person in the history of the Royce Family had now become a great existence like a Universe Venerable!
Ender softly said, "First, on behalf of the Virtual Universe Company, I thank all Universe Countries for their full support of the Pinnacle Genius Battle."
"Venerable, you are too kind."
The Immortal Leaders of the Universe Countries respectfully said.
"Next, my subordinate Immortal will explain the rules of the competition."
Ender softly called out, "Mullie."
"Yes, Venerable."
Mullie respectfully responded, then turned to face the 7300 Geniuses and explained, "Currently, the Trial Tower pre-selection has ended. The top 7300 Geniuses based on points have entered the main competition."
"Our Virtual Universe Company will only absorb true Geniuses, and the number of people absorbed is limited, so you will next undergo arena battles until 1000 Geniuses are selected."
"The top 100 in the Trial Tower ranking do not need to participate in arena battles and will directly enter the Core Region of our Virtual Universe Company."
"Those ranked 101 to 7300 in the trial will undergo multiple rounds of arena battles to determine 900 spots. The match list will be arranged by the Virtual Universe System in the most reasonable way."
Finally, Mullie said, "The competition will take place in one day. Participants who did not enter the main competition can leave this space on their own. If they do not leave, they will be automatically teleported out when night falls."
After Mullie finished speaking, he turned and bowed to Ender on the throne in the sky.
"You've heard the rules."
Ender softly said, "Now, you may move freely."
"Yes, Venerable."
The Geniuses and Immortal bowed respectfully.
Whoosh!
The throne in the sky suddenly disappeared, and Ender naturally vanished with the throne.
After Ender left, the Immortal Leaders immediately began to discuss.
"That Venerable Void River, he should be the former King Void River of the Virtual Universe Company, right?"
"That's right, that Venerable Void River is the former King Void River."
"He participated in the Pinnacle Genius Battle ninety thousand years ago, and now he's already a Universe Venerable. His growth speed is too fast!"
"He's one of the few super Geniuses in Human Race history, so his fast growth speed is somewhat expected, I suppose..."
"He is indeed one of the few Geniuses, but the last time I heard news of him, he was still a World Master!"
"It's normal. For us Immortal who have eternal lifespans, Cultivating Secret Techniques or comprehending Laws, tens of thousands of years can pass in a blink of an eye. It's just that Venerable Void River's growth speed is too fast."
Because Ender, Venerable Void River, had already departed, the Immortal Leaders, whether intentionally or unintentionally, discussed Ender's identity in front of the Geniuses.
And upon hearing the discussions of the Immortal, those Geniuses who had pricked up their ears to listen all showed shocked expressions!