Gao Wu: Become stronger by grinding Erlang Shen's talents

Chapter 916 The Second Test (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

After the third senior sister, Zhong He, reached the finish line, she also followed Lin Qi and sat cross-legged.

While recovering, he observed the operation of the spatial laws, hoping to enhance his understanding of them.

However, her comprehension is far inferior to Lin Qi's, so she is destined not to gain much in a short period of time.

Two days later

"call!"

Lin Qili, who was sitting cross-legged, suddenly exhaled. In his golden eyes, a large number of silver patterns appeared, and the power of the spatial laws emerged.

The power of the spatial laws within him has also increased.

[By observing the operation of the laws of space and comprehending the secret patterns of those laws, you have successfully grasped the fourth profound mystery of concealed true meaning!]

……

Lin Qi felt excited as he looked at the pop-up message.

The improvement this time is enormous.

It allowed him to directly comprehend two profound mysteries, which could be transformed into martial arts techniques.

It can significantly enhance his combat power.

So he took out several bottles of Firefly Soul Potion from the Source Core World.

This is a specialty of the Deva Clan, which is why his spiritual power was able to rapidly reach its peak.

It's all thanks to the Firefly Soul Potion.

In previous fishing operations, many geniuses of the Destroyer Clan took the bait.

If you successfully kill him, you'll find a large amount of Firefly Soul Potions among the loot.

Now it's perfect for restoring his depleted mental energy.

At the same time, several bottles were fed to the Star Devouring Beast Xiaotian, who passed the Golden Ladder test with a score of 38th.

This is not its peak performance yet.

The growth of the demon race inherently requires more time.

Lin Qi felt that if it were given another two thousand years to cultivate, it would be enough to challenge for first place.

They contend with the Void Dragons and the Celestials.

So he turned on his smart device and logged directly into the Primordial World.

"Buzz!"

Tianhai Residence, Training Ground
Lin Qi's figure appeared, and a golden spear instantly appeared in his hand.

"Xiao Chan, remember to let me know when the Golden Staircase trial is almost over."

He spoke to Xiao Chan.

The blue-clad Xiao Chan projected out and nodded, saying:

"Master, please leave it to me with confidence."

Then Lin Qi suddenly began to swing his spear, unleashing the spear technique "Great Universe Sky-Splitting Spear Scripture".

"Boom!"

Gold, purple, and silver patterns appeared on his body, drawing upon the power of laws.

Lin Qi swung the spear, mobilizing every cell in his body to exert force simultaneously.

It allows one to unleash 100% of their physical strength through special power-generating techniques.

At the same time, the power of the laws also forms a domain that empowers the body.

Lin Qi shook the Golden Thunder Spear, and layers of spear wheels appeared, with the true meaning of the laws flowing within them.

Lin Qi mobilized the power of the laws, especially the laws of space, to integrate the third and fourth mysteries of the hidden true meaning he had just comprehended into his spear technique.

"Boooooooh!!"

In an instant, he thrust out countless spears, each one creating ripples in the air.

The sky was filled with countless gun shadows, making it impossible for the naked eye or the mind to even detect when his spear was thrust out.

"Boohoo!!"

At the same time, he also activated the movement technique "Intermittent Floating".

Movement techniques and marksmanship are a unified whole, perfectly integrated to unleash astonishing combat power.

Numerous spatial patterns emerged in the air, including two mysterious ones.

The newly added mysteries are gradually being integrated into marksmanship and movement techniques.

Once fully integrated, his combat power will also be greatly enhanced.

Lin Qi planned to take advantage of the time after the Golden Staircase test ended to improve his martial arts skills.

After all, among all the geniuses, his understanding of the laws of space is at most at the lower-middle level.

They rely entirely on their physical attributes and combat talent.

The top geniuses not only possess incredibly powerful bodies, but they also master the laws of space.

To be honest, he couldn't be sure of winning or losing without a match.

Therefore, we need to improve our strength to increase our chances of winning.

……

Two months later
"Whoosh whoosh whoosh!!!!"

In the center, Tianhai stood, while Lin Qi, clad in a black robe, wielded the Golden Thunder Spear. His figure was like a ghost, capable of appearing in any corner at any time.

He used teleportation, and without any suppression from other fields, he was able to teleport to any corner of the entire manor.

"Buzz!!"

In an instant, he created tens of thousands of illusory bodies.

Each one is so lifelike, it looks real. Whether it's the aura or the power of laws surrounding it, they are all exactly the same.

It's enough to make it impossible for the opponent to clearly distinguish.

More time is needed to discern the truth, and that little bit of time is enough for Lynch to end the fight.

Combined with his three awakened abilities and the movement technique "Intermittent Floating," the effect is terrifyingly strong.

Furthermore, as his ability to conceal his true intentions improved and was integrated into his movement techniques and spear skills, his attacks became even more deceptive.

Sometimes this creates a false impression, making the other party unaware of the attack.

"Hiss!!"

Ripples spread through the space, and as the spear tip touched the spatial veins, the power of the spear technique increased significantly.

At one moment, Lin Qifu had a sudden inspiration, and his spear thrust out countless times.

The purple-gold energy, condensed from the three laws, was injected into the spear tip and thrust out.

However, dozens of shots disappeared, but they had definitely been fired.

"Hiss!!"

Invisible ripples spread through the space, and a terrifying gale swept around.

[You have successfully transformed your understanding of the laws of space into spear techniques through your cultivation of the "Great Universe Rift Spear Scripture." Your spear technique level has greatly improved, spear technique +1%]

[You have successfully transformed your understanding of the laws of space into a movement technique through the cultivation of the movement technique "Boundless Floating." Your movement technique level has been greatly improved, movement technique +1%]

[Gun Technique: Tier 7 03% → Tier 7 04%]

[Agility: Rank 7 02% → Rank 7 03%]

……

"Whoo~"

Lin Qi stopped and looked at the data that popped up on the panel.

After two months of training, both his marksmanship and movement skills have improved.

This progress is much faster than before.

Entering the Abyss Ruins, in less than a year, the improvement in martial arts skills is equivalent to decades, or even centuries, of cultivation.

"However, we have not fully transformed yet."

"I have successively come to understand the third and fourth profound mysteries."

"Both marksmanship and movement skills still have room for improvement."

Thinking of this, Lin Qi began cultivating again.

Three days later, the blue-clad Xiao Chan projected herself and spoke, reminding him:

"Master, the trial of the Golden Stairs is about to end."

"Hoohoo!!"

Within a domineering aura, Lin Qi's figure appeared instantly.

He withdrew his imposing aura and spoke:

"I see."

He let out a breath; it seemed he could only find opportunities to improve his martial arts skills in the upcoming battles.

However, with his current combat strength, there are basically no geniuses who can withstand him.

With that thought in mind, he decided to log off.

……

When Lin Qi opened his eyes again, he heard the sounds of discussion around him.

Looking around, a large number of human geniuses had already begun to discuss.

At the end of the golden staircase lies a vast square.

At this time, geniuses from various races have already emerged.

Unbeknownst to many, the number of geniuses who have passed the Golden Ladder test has exceeded one thousand.

Looking at the Golden Ladder again, only a dozen or so geniuses are still struggling to persevere.

It really is time to end this.

Of the dozen or so geniuses, half of them failed on the last 100 steps.

With the last genius from a minor clan successfully reaching the finish line, the test of the Golden Staircase officially came to an end.

There were no more geniuses on the 10000 steps.

“Ding ding!!”

Another resounding bell echoed through the space, and the Tree Elder, dressed in a green robe and brimming with vitality, reappeared.

He hovered in the air, looking around at everyone, his voice still deep and weathered.

He then announced:

"The first test, the Golden Ladder, has come to a complete end today."

"Congratulations to the 2680 geniuses from all races in the universe."

"You have successfully passed the first test."

"You will also receive 3 Abyss Points." "Abyss Points are a unique currency system within the Abyss Ruins."

"All the treasures in the Abyss Ruins need to be exchanged using Abyss Points."

"The prices of the treasures vary, and you can choose for yourself after the event."

Upon hearing this, all the geniuses who had passed the test were in an uproar.

"Three Abyss Points, that's worth a lot of money."

"It is said that the treasure vault of the Abyss Ruins is often replenished with treasures by supreme beings of the sixth realm of the universe from various races."

“Every abyss point is extremely precious.”

"If placed in the Abyss Realm, or even other secret realms, it would be a tremendous opportunity."

"We can still choose, which is fantastic."

Even the third senior sister, Zhong He, excitedly said to Lin Qi:
"This Abyss Point is extremely valuable because the treasure vault within the Abyss Ruins contains an abundance of treasures."

"Many of them come from other races, and are extremely rare, or even non-existent, even in our Primordial Holy Land."

"Even those at the fifth level of the universe, those with titles, those who are invincible, and even those at the sixth level of the universe are extremely envious."

"Among the teacher's disciples, only four geniuses have successfully passed the test of the Golden Ladder."

"Even a genius at the Star Domain level may not pass the test of the Golden Ladder."

"We brought in over 10,000 star-level geniuses this time, but only 138 of them made it through the Golden Ladder."

"The attrition rate is too high."

"Many star-domain level geniuses have participated several times before they successfully passed."

"Among the 138 geniuses we selected, one person went through 10 rounds of rigorous training before successfully passing the Golden Ladder test."

"We almost failed again."

Lin Qi couldn't help but sigh inwardly after hearing this; the elimination rate was indeed astonishingly high.

Even a genius at the Star Domain level cannot pass the test of the Golden Ladder without pushing themselves to the limit.

Some even tried several times without success.

Some people take 10 attempts to succeed, which is 30000 years.

This has taken far too long.

It wasn't easy for them to persevere.

However, it also shows how precious Abyss Points are.

And the more the better.

After the old tree spirit and all the geniuses quieted down, he continued:

"Next comes the second test—the Arena of Ten Thousand Races!"

"2680 geniuses from all races of the universe will be matched and battle against each other."

"Win and advance to the next round, and gain an Abyss Point."

"Losing and being eliminated is no loss."

"However, during the battle, all the geniuses will be teleported to a special space where they can fight to their heart's content."

"As long as you don't admit defeat, the battle isn't over. Even if you die, it's still within the rules."

"To admit defeat, all you need to do is shout it out loud or send it to me telepathically."

"Once you concede, the match is over, and you can no longer make a move."

"At the same time, there are no other restrictions during the battle. Apart from not being able to use firearms, there are no restrictions on other treasures."

"Any means are acceptable as long as we can defeat our opponent."

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the more than 2000 geniuses present all changed.

A somber atmosphere began to permeate the air.

The eyes of some races turned bloodthirsty.

The Demon Overseer of the Prison Clan revealed a ferocious smile and said:
"Just kill them before they admit defeat."

"These are rules made specifically for our Hell Clan."

"We can kill to our hearts' content now."

On the human side, Third Senior Sister Zhong He's expression also turned solemn as she said:
"Junior brother, although with your strength, there are not many geniuses who can rival you."

"But we must be extremely careful."

"However, one must be extremely careful when encountering geniuses from the five races of Celestials, Demons, Insects, Prisoners, and Destroyers."

"They are an enemy race of our human race. Given the chance to kill our human geniuses, they will not hold back."

"They will definitely find a way to kill us."

"If you really can't resist, don't be stubborn, just admit defeat."

"The second test, the Myriad Races Arena, is not a competition, nor is it held in a virtual world; you really can die there!"

After hearing this, Lin Qi's expression turned serious, and he said, "I understand!"

"I won't act recklessly."

"However, Third Senior Sister, this is also an opportunity for our human race."

"Perhaps there's a chance to eliminate the geniuses of these five races and stifle their talent."

"We have many geniuses among our human race this time, so we don't need to be afraid of them."

Golden Armor Levin, who was nearby, also smiled and said:
"Lin Qi, you're right."

"If geniuses of other races can kill geniuses of our human race, then we can certainly kill them as well."

“Every time the Abyss Ruins open, many geniuses perish in the second trial.”

"Each time, a large number of geniuses perish."

"The fighting was exceptionally fierce."

Lin Qi nodded, "Most geniuses probably have the goal of killing their opponents."

In particular, the human race is hostile to several top-tier races.

Apart from the Dragon Clan and the Crystal Clan, the relationships between other races are very poor.

In addition, there are some powerful races.

Subservient to the five top races, they will show no mercy to the human race.

He needs to change his fighting style when facing these geniuses.

Things can't be the same as before.

Some opponents are better off dead.

Sensing the intense, murderous atmosphere emanating from among the more than two thousand geniuses, the old tree elder spoke:

"Next, I hereby announce that the second test, the Myriad Races Arena, has officially begun."

"boom!!"

The moment he finished speaking, he waved his hand, and green light emanated from his body.

A green vortex appeared above the heads of all 2680 geniuses, enveloping them.

"Boooooooh!!"

One by one, all the geniuses were teleported away.

The old tree smiled:

"The real excitement is about to begin!"

……

Beyond the Abyss Ruins, in the sight of over a million geniuses.

The two large green screens merged together and eventually split into 1340 large screens.

1340 matches.

The various races watching were also in an uproar and tense.

Because the second test that follows will be extremely dangerous.

If things go wrong, there is a risk of collapse.

Every genius is a top genius of their respective race.

Losing even one is a huge loss.

Many of them are capable of transcending boundaries and killing beings at the fifth level of the universe.

If he were to perish, countless powerful individuals would feel heartbroken.

Only the geniuses of the Prison Clan were unusually excited, and some of them burst into laughter:

"Finally, we can start killing."

"They're all geniuses, that's what makes a real fight!"

Within the human camp, everyone also wore solemn expressions.

The burly Aaron frowned and said:

"Each second trial is extremely disadvantageous to the geniuses of our human race."

"Although it's possible to admit defeat."

"But many times, they are killed before they can even shout it out."

"Especially when you're matched with some top geniuses, if the gap is too big, you'll lose if you don't admit defeat in time."

"They are very likely to be killed."

"Every time, our human race loses several geniuses, which is a huge loss."

Jiang Tao and Jiang Miaoyin nodded solemnly.

This isn't a competition; you could really die.

Those who can pass through the Golden Ladder are all top geniuses.

Each one could potentially become a future title-level expert, or even an invincible one.

Even if one of them died, he would feel incredibly sad.

Jiang Miaoyin smiled and said, "However, Lin Qi is very strong, he definitely won't die."

Jiang Tao said with great confidence:
"With Qi Ge's strength, killing him would be extremely difficult."

"He might lose, but he definitely won't die."

He nodded and looked at one of the large screens, saying:
"The first round of the Myriad Races Arena is about to begin."

The other geniuses also looked over, and each large screen was showing a different scene.

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