Chapter 209: The Seventh Star Realm Battlefield

Chapter 209: The Seventh Star Realm Battlefield



When Dantai Feng's score was revealed, the entire battle arena erupted in excitement, with over a hundred thousand spectators still present.

"Which university in Xiaoguo is this Dantai Feng from? I've never heard of him before."

"He's incredibly strong."

"He's from Starfire University. I heard he's the top genius in Xiaoguo's first year, and he's only a freshman! Impressive!"

"In the preliminaries, the runner-up only scored over ninety thousand points, but he soared to over three hundred thousand points. That's a difference of over two hundred thousand points!" The students exclaimed in awe.

"A freshman? The top score in the preliminaries was taken by a first-year student from Xiaoguo? No wonder Xiaoguo is the strongest on Blue Star."

"During the Ten Schools Newbie Battle, Dantai Feng was the undisputed champion, and now, in the Global University Martial Arts Tournament, he remains at the top."

"He's truly powerful." Many students from Xiaoguo quickly recognized Dantai Feng.

After the Ten Schools Newbie Battle, Dantai Feng's name had spread throughout Xiaoguo's martial arts universities. Numerous people knew that Starfire University had produced an unparalleled genius.

"What about Li Yuan?"

"In the final battle of the Ten Schools Newbie Battle, Li Yuan from Kunlun Martial University was only slightly weaker than Dantai Feng."

"I don't see his name, probably hiding his strength."

"Hiding what strength? Does he think he can challenge for the top spot? He should learn from Dantai Feng and make a name for himself in the preliminaries." Many martial arts university students from Xiaoguo discussed.

The debates were endless.

Regardless of the discussions, Dantai Feng's name had already spread across the globe, and within a short time, he would be remembered by millions of martial arts university students worldwide.

...

In a corner of the spectator platform, Dantai Feng appeared out of thin air.

There were few Starfire University students, and even fewer who would stay to watch the commotion, so not many noticed him.

"Awesome!" Dantai Feng listened to the surrounding crowd's discussions.

Words like amazing, badass, and incredibly strong constantly reached his ears.

Unconsciously, a hint of a proud smile appeared on Dantai Feng's lips.

"Li Yuan, Yin Man... Hmm, my preliminary score is higher than all of yours, and I've virtually defeated each of you once." Dantai Feng muttered to himself.

This was his true nature.

If Li Yuan was focused on strengthening himself, unconcerned with winning or losing and outside criticism, then Dantai Feng enjoyed showing off and relished in others praising his strength.

"Living a life where others don't know how amazing I am is truly pitiful." Dantai Feng thought to himself, feeling immensely satisfied: "Today was great, time to go back and cultivate."

For martial artists, cultivation seeks a clear and unburdened mind.

Undoubtedly, Dantai Feng had always strived to keep his mind free from dust, which was also the reason for his ever-increasing strength.

Huff! Dantai Feng disappeared from the spectator platform.

...

In a more elevated spectator area, a grand circular viewing hall, millions of students were unaware of this place.

Over ten thousand seats were densely packed, divided into three sections.

The furthest section had the most ordinary seats, only slightly larger than those in the student spectator area, but with the highest number of seats. This area was designated for regular teachers from various martial arts universities on Blue Star and those of the same strength level.

The middle section had slightly larger seats but fewer in number, only over a thousand. This area was reserved for top-tier Essence Warriors from various countries and universities who were qualified to spectate.

Closest to the viewing screen were only a hundred seats, undoubtedly designated for the Skysoar Warriors who had come to watch.

Of course, today was just the preliminaries, and not many regular teachers were present.

As for the Skysoar Warriors? Not a single one had shown up, but Dantai Feng's performance still shocked the over a thousand Essence Warriors present.

"This kid, isn't he from Starfire University?"

"Yes, he's from our Starfire University. I even taught him a class once, and I had no idea he had secretly reached the Fifth Level."

"A Fifth Level in his first year? That's incredible; he must be the top in his class."

"I suppose so." These teachers from various martial arts universities around the world discussed among themselves.

Perhaps the spectators didn't fully understand, but as teachers, they were well aware.

In the preliminaries, a score of ninety thousand points represented a technique reaching the Insightful Mind level.

A score of one hundred thousand points represented a technique reaching the Fifth Level.

A score of one million points represented a technique reaching the middle stage of the Fifth Level.

Dantai Feng, a freshman, achieving three hundred thousand points in the preliminaries, undoubtedly possessed astonishing strength.

"I didn't pay much attention to Dantai Feng's intelligence before, as he had only reached the Insightful Mind level."

"Send it back."

"We must alert those young ones about him." Many school teachers immediately sent the news of 'Dantai Feng reaching the Fifth Level technique' to their respective schools' elite students.

This was crucial.

Because in the upcoming mixed combat round, the 'Star Realm Battlefield,' unless one's strength rivaled that of Li Yuan, Yin Man, or Harmon, where they could ask themselves if they were nearly invincible, everyone else needed to be cautious.

Otherwise, it would be a pity to have the strength of the Insightful Mind level and a chance to enter the top hundred, only to encounter a Heaven-Earth Unity expert in the Star Realm Battlefield, not recognize them, initiate a battle, and then get defeated.

Not having enough points to qualify directly would be a shame.

When one's strength is insufficient, intelligence becomes vital.

This was why so many teachers gathered here, eager to obtain information first-hand.

As night fell upon the land, within a villa at Starfire University, a young man with a determined expression wielded a massive mountain-splitting blade in an underground martial arts chamber, engaging in a fierce battle with an Essence Warrior sparring partner.

The youth's blade techniques were swift and ferocious, his movements unpredictable. Meanwhile, the Essence Warrior restrained his power and speed, blocking the youth's relentless attacks.

Suddenly, the robust youth unleashed his full strength, and the power of his blade surged, slamming into the Essence Warrior's longsword with tremendous force.

The terrifying energy contained within the battle sword erupted, causing the Essence Warrior to retreat several steps, his face filled with shock as he stared at the burly youth.

"Oda, have you broken through?" The sparring partner's face lit up with delight.

"Haha, thank you, Teacher," Tian Da Zhuang responded with excitement. "Without your continuous guidance these past days, I wouldn't have been able to break through so quickly."

"I've finally achieved Psychic Precision," Tian Da Zhuang's eyes gleamed.

"It's not because of my sparring partner."

"I've had many sparring students, but few can match your talent."

"It's your inner strength," the black-clad Essence Warrior teacher smiled. "Your inner strength is formidable, unaffected by external distractions, allowing you to progress faster and faster."

"They say Dantai Feng is very strong, but in my opinion, your talent is no less than his. It's just that your early cultivation fell short of his." The black-clad teacher smiled.

"My strength is still far from his," Tian Da Zhuang shook his head.

"There's no need to rush," the black-clad teacher smiled. "When you entered university, your technique barely made it into the top twenty of your grade, but you gradually climbed to the top ten."

"Now, except for Dantai Feng, you're likely the second freshman in our school to achieve Psychic Precision. Even Yu Ming and Guan Ying are still stuck at the advanced fourth stage."

"Your progress is accelerating."

"Given time, surpassing Dantai Feng is not impossible," the black-clad elder smiled.

"Mhm," Tian Da Zhuang nodded firmly.

He had risen from the mountains, enduring countless trials, and his mental fortitude during his youth was no less impressive than Li Yuan's.

Moreover, his comprehension was extraordinary. After entering Starfire University, he received the best cultivation, showcasing his brilliance and surpassing one opponent after another.

In just over half a year of university, he achieved Psychic Precision, a rare feat.

Looking across the globe, he was a top contender among his peers, vying for a spot in the top ten, even the top five.

The key was Tian Da Zhuang's accelerating progress.

Suddenly, Tian Da Zhuang sensed something and glanced at his smart ring.

He couldn't help but curse, "Damn! That show-off Dantai Feng is at it again!"

...

"Dantai Feng, indeed a Fifth Stage expert," Yin Man, the purple-clad woman, glanced at the message. "310,000 points, but if this is his full strength, it's not a major concern."

...

In a villa at Starfield University, a white-clad youth holding dual swords stared at the message he had just received, his eyes narrowing slightly. "Just a first-year and already a Fifth Stage expert?"

"I thought achieving Fifth Stage in my second year would be impressive."

"Does this mean my Cherry Blossom Nation will never surpass Xia Country?" The white-clad youth's eyes turned cold. "No, this time, I must break into the top ten, even the top three."

Bai Chuan Ming, recognized as the top genius of his generation in the Cherry Blossom Nation, carried the hopes of his entire nation.

...

In the snowy lands of Ross Country, a robust youth resembling a grizzly bear, stood naked, practicing shield techniques. "Xia Country, indeed the world's strongest nation, breeding countless geniuses."

"In the last ten virtual battles, Xia Country has won seven times."

Nevesky, the acknowledged strongest third-year student in Ross Country, was the only acknowledged Fifth Stage expert among the virtual battle participants from Ross Country.

...

At Kunlun Martial University, in Li Yuan's villa, the underground martial chamber.

"Interesting, very interesting," Li Yuan set down his long spear, reading the three messages on his hand, a smile spreading across his face.

One message was from Li Yang, warning him about Dantai Feng. Another was from Dantai Feng himself: "Call me the Preliminary Round King... Next time I'm at Starfire, Oda and I will treat you to a meal."

The last message was from Tian Da Zhuang: "Li Yuan, you must kill that show-off."

Closing the message, Li Yuan smiled. "I must strive harder. I'm improving, but countless geniuses worldwide are also advancing."

Li Yuan never felt anxious about strong opponents.

The stronger the opponent, the more it indicated the abundance of geniuses born into human civilization, a positive sign.

Moreover,

"Solitude of the strong, loneliness of the genius," Li Yuan muttered to himself. "The more super geniuses, the more we can clash and forge our potential."

Li Yuan calmed his mind, patiently continuing his cultivation.

...

Dantai Feng's sudden breakthrough left the world's top geniuses in awe.

The top-tier geniuses of the three major martial arts academies, especially those in their senior year who were still struggling with the 'Psychic Precision' stage, felt a sense of embarrassment. They began to train even more intensely, hoping to make further progress before the real confrontation.

The gap between the Psychic Precision stage and the Fifth Level of the Celestial Realm was astonishing.

In a sense, the Seven Stars Human Civilization's continuous hosting of similar grand tournaments was a way to urge the civilization's geniuses to be reminded not to be overly proud.

Are you the top genius of your academy?

Are you the top genius of your batch? Then open your eyes wide, for there are always people greater than you, both in the world and beyond.

If you don't strive, you will be surpassed.

...

On the morning of February 9th, Li Yuan and countless participants who had advanced through the preliminaries received official communications.

Finally, it was confirmed.

Approximately 420,000 contestants had passed the preliminary round, which meant that each Starfield Battlefield would have around 42,000 participants.

"Which Starfield Battlefield am I in?" Li Yuan scanned the second-round information, this was the battlefield he had been assigned to.

"42,000 people."

"Over 6 million signed up, but only 420,000 made it through the preliminaries. The elimination rate is incredibly high." Li Yuan thought to himself, "And with over 40,000 people in each battlefield, only the top 100 can advance to the 'Elimination Round'. It's truly crazy."

In the battlefield, there would be a large number of Starfield creatures, and Li Yuan could imagine the madness of the impending slaughter.

However...

"Hua!" Li Yuan gripped his long spear and suddenly turned, "I want to see who can stop me from claiming the top spot in this battlefield."

...

On February 10th, at 7 PM Xiaoguo time, the highly anticipated Virtual Battle 'Mixed Combat Round' was about to commence.

At 6:40 PM, Li Yuan didn't intentionally delay and instead entered the battle space early.

Whoosh! A sea of people.

"Li Yuan."

"Senior Brother." Many people turned to look at Li Yuan, their enthusiasm palpable.

"There are quite a few people today," Li Yuan smiled.

Looking around, this vast observation space seemed even larger than yesterday's.

"Indeed," Gu Qianghan smiled, "The number of observers has already surpassed 4 million... Over half of the global martial arts university students have come to watch."

"Brother Yuan, which battlefield are you in?" Gu Qianghan asked curiously.

Many students around also couldn't help but look towards Li Yuan.

"The seventh," Li Yuan smiled.

"I'm in the sixth."

"I'm in the third."

"Haha, I'm in the same battlefield as Senior Brother, the seventh Starfield Battlefield." Someone grinned.

However, in reality, everyone present understood that being in the same battlefield wasn't that important.

With over 40,000 people in each battlefield, the chances of encountering each other were extremely low.

It mainly depended on one's own abilities.

"Li Yuan." A voice suddenly sounded, followed by a figure who quickly appeared beside Li Yuan.

"Senior Brother Jin," Li Yuan smiled at the newcomer.

Instantly, the others made way for them.

Almost all Kunlun Martial University students knew that for this virtual battle, the two people with the highest hopes from the entire university were the two standing before them.

One was the former top genius of Kunlun Martial University, with a longer cultivation period.

The other had a shorter cultivation time but an astonishingly rapid rise.

"Do you have the confidence to surpass me?" Jin Huguo smiled.

"I won't disappoint you, Senior Brother," Li Yuan smiled, and he didn't exchange many words with Jin Huguo.

But for people with truly compatible personalities, many words weren't necessary; just being together made them feel comfortable.

"Haha, good, then I'll wait and see." Jin Huguo laughed, "Let's both aim for the top spot in the battlefield, and directly advance to the finals to bring glory to our school."

"To bring glory to the school." Li Yuan emphasized.

The students from the Six Institutes around them heard this and were surprised in their hearts. Were the two aiming for the top spot in the battlefield? Were they already this formidable?

...

Time passed, second by second, until it reached 7:55.

Boom! A tall, black-clad figure appeared in the center of the battle space, standing in mid-air.

"Dear viewers... Over 4 million viewers are watching, and this Virtual Battle of the Global University Martial Arts Tournament has once again set a new record for viewer numbers." The black-clad host's voice was impassioned, "The 'Mixed Combat Round' is about to begin!"

"In a sense, it's a super-sized version of a 'Cage Match'."

"In each battlefield, over 40,000 participants will fight each other for four hours, until only one remains."

"Only the strong will survive to the end."

"Only the top 100 martial geniuses in terms of points will advance to the next round, the 'Elimination Round'."

"I now declare, the Mixed Combat Round—the Starfield Battlefields, are about to commence!"

"Over 420,000 participants will now begin transmission."

"Above the battle space, the top 100 point rankings of each battlefield will be displayed, along with a total of 100 live broadcast screens, showing the highlights of various battlefields... Each viewer can also freely choose any participant to follow on the light screen in front of them, and they can follow up to 10 participants simultaneously!"

"Countdown begins, 10, 9, 8... The Starfield Battlefields, a battle of life and death, officially begins!!!" The black-clad host's voice was filled with passion.

Boom! The entire battle space erupted with thundering, and the host's passionate words, the space was filled with the excited cheers of millions of viewers, reaching a boiling point.

Almost simultaneously.

Whoosh! Whoosh! whoosh! Over 4 million spectators on the viewing platform vanished in large numbers, about one-tenth of them.

All the contestants who passed the preliminary round had been collectively teleported.

The mixed combat round officially began.

"Quick, follow the battle."

"I want to watch Dantai Feng."

"I want to watch Yin Man."

"Quick, follow the battle of Senior Brother." Immediately, the millions of spectators on the viewing platform began choosing their targets on their screens.

Without a doubt, among all the spectators from around the world, one of their targets would be Dantai Feng.

In terms of fame, Dantai Feng was the biggest.

Second were Yin Man and Harmon, both of whom had performed exceptionally well last year and were among the top contenders for the championship this year.

As for Li Yuan? Many spectators from Xia Country would choose to watch him, followed by students from the Cherry Blossom Nation, Tianzhu Nation, and the South Asia Alliance... Li Yuan had a certain level of fame in the martial arts universities of these regions.

...

"It has begun."

"I wonder how many Fifth Rank Experts will appear in this year."

In the higher-level viewing space, tens of thousands of Essence Warriors from around the world had gathered here.

This major tournament was the time to test the teaching standards of the various martial arts universities.

Every school would take it incredibly seriously.

"Headmaster Hai is here?" Xu Yuan looked at the figure sitting in the front row, somewhat surprised.

She and Li Yang were top Essence Warriors, sitting in the middle area.

"Of course," Li yang said in a low voice, "this year, our Kunlun Martial arts university has two Fifth Rank experts, both with a good chance of making it into the global top twenty. Naturally, we must pay attention."

"Right." Xu Yuan nodded.

In fact, Kunlun martial arts university had sent three Flying Warriors.

To date, there were only over twenty Flying Warriors from around the world who had come to spectate.

A Flying Warrior, in Xia Country, is a stabilizing pillar, and there are very few of them.

But from a global perspective, there is still a batch of them.

Suddenly.

Buzz~ silently, a black-robed figure appeared in a seat in the front row.

Immediately.

Whoosh! whoosh! whoosh! The dozens of Flying Warriors who were still discussing, including Headmaster Hai, all stood up and respectfully greeted, "Star Sovereign."

The voices of the dozens of Flying Warriors weren’t loud, but they echoed throughout the viewing hall, making the entire hall fall silent.

The tens of thousands of Essence Warriors in the middle and back rows all looked on in shock.

Star Sovereign?

The one who could make dozens of Flying Warriors bow in unison? Who was this Star Sovereign?

Many top Essence Warriors, including the presidents of Starfire University, Starlight University, and Black Stone University, clearly saw and stood up to bow respectfully.

Unfortunately!

No one could see the face of the black-robed figure, as if he was shrouded in a layer of mist. Only the Flying warriors in the front row could see his face.

"Everyone, sit down. I am just here to spectate," the Black-robed Star Sovereign said in a hoarse voice, "you don’t need to be restrained."

His voice seemed to have an invisible magic, instantly dispelling the tense and oppressive atmosphere in the viewing hall.

The more than twenty Flying Warriors all sat down.

"Wu Lin." The Black-robed Star Sovereign suddenly said softly.

"Palace Lord." The blue-robed middle-aged man, sitting beside him, immediately leaned slightly forward.

Many top Essence Warriors in the middle area, upon hearing this title, were filled with shock in their hearts.

Wu Lin, a powerful Flying Warrior, was also the ‘president’ of Starfire University.

Looking at the entire blue star, he was absolutely one of the highest-ranking figures.

To be called ‘Palace Lord’ by him.

The identity of the Black-robed figure was now clear — the ‘Palace Lord’ of the Starfire Martial Hall, Blue Star Headquarters.

"Adjust the spectation target to the Seventh Star Realm Battlefield, Kunlun Martial University student, Li Yuan." The Black-robed figure said indifferently.

"Yes." Wu Lin, the president, nodded. He had control over this viewing hall.

Immediately.

Whoosh! The huge ‘screen projection’ in the distance, which had previously shown ten random spectation targets, immediately changed to one large screen projection with nine smaller ones.

In the largest projection.

On the vast, desolate plain, a mountain range stretched, and a young man with a long spear appeared.

The screen marked his name and origin: ‘xia Country, Li Yuan.’

"Li Yuan."

"Who is Li Yuan?"

"Why adjust to spectate him?"

"Don’t know." Immediately, the entire viewing hall buzzed with discussions.

The tens of thousands of Essence Warriors from around the world, the majority did not know Li Yuan.

In fact, the dozens of Flying Warriors in the front row mostly did not recognize Li Yuan either.

But now they did, and they all looked at the screen intently.

Given the Star Sovereign’s attention, these Flying Warriors believed that this Li Yuan must have something special.

...

In the Seventh Star Realm Battlefield.

"Desolate star realm, huh?" Li Yuan looked at the desolate plain before him, with distant forests and mountain ranges blocking the view, but he could still see many figures flashing around.

(End of Chapter)

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