Devouring the Stars: Blood Sea Demon Lord

Chapter 134 Apprenticeship
Although Rong Jun was highly motivated, the battle itself was rather lackluster.

With a single sword strike, Minghai killed Rong Jun and walked off the stage with a sense of relief, returning to Luo Feng, Hong, and Lei Shen's side.

Not far away, Rong Jun, who had been reassembled, glanced helplessly at Ming Hai, shook his head, and obediently returned to his seat.

The difference between understanding the laws and mastering secret techniques is like heaven and earth. How can I fight against that?
Next up, Luo Feng will face off against Long Yun.

It is almost exactly the same as the original timeline.

Long Yun's self-created domain layering technique is extremely strong, and no one except Ming Hai and Bo Lan can break through it, not even Luo Feng.

Although he had the upper hand in the battle, as time went on, the arena became smaller and smaller, forcing the controller to engage in close combat with the martial artist. In the end, Luo Feng was eliminated and failed to make it into the top five.

Soon after, the battles on the other arenas also ended, and the list of the top ten to top five was released.

The five-player round-robin tournament begins.

Dark Sea, Bolan, Longyun, Uka, Thousand Waters
Minghai won all four matches, making them the undisputed number one!

Even Bolan couldn't withstand one of his sword strikes, so what else is there to say?

Bolan's understanding of spatial laws was comparable to Minghai's, but his secret techniques were far inferior.

Moreover, the lower-level law this guy mainly cultivates is wind, which is completely opposite to the law of space and doesn't form a system.

In that case, how could he possibly be a match for Minghai, who specializes in the Law of Water and has cultivated his secret techniques to the peak of the Realm Lord realm?

Facing the Dark Sea, Bolan couldn't even block a single sword strike!
If he had simply focused on cultivating the lower-level spatial laws, even if he was no match for them, he wouldn't have suffered such a crushing defeat.

After being cleaved to death by Minghai's sword, Bolan, whose body had been reassembled, clenched his fists, his face was deathly pale, and he was covered in cold sweat.

For him, this was a great humiliation!
A defeat was barely acceptable, but such a devastating defeat completely changed Berlan's beliefs and convictions that he had upheld for many years.

"You're too arrogant. When people become overly arrogant, they tend to become stubborn and self-righteous, losing their respect for the universe and the powerful. This is your greatest weakness!"

After the national selection competition ended, his teacher's words echoed in his ears.

Thinking of his teacher's words, Berlan fell into deep thought.

In essence, he was not an arrogant person.

Once outward pride is shattered, the mind gradually returns to normal, enabling one to view others and oneself rationally and objectively.

Of course, this takes time and cannot be done in a short period of time.

Although he was no match for Minghai, Bolan was invincible against the other three.

Whether it was Uka, Qianshui, or Longyun, whose defense was comparable to a tortoise shell, all were killed by a single sword strike from Bolan, who appeared calm on the outside but was actually extremely agitated inside.

Without exception!

Ultimately, Berlan finished second with three wins and one loss, thus gaining entry to the Primal Secret Realm.

Longyun finished third with two losses, one win, and one draw, and also entered the Primal Secret Realm.

Uka finished fourth with two losses and two draws, missing out on the Primal Secret Realm.
Qian Shui lost three times and drew one, ranking fifth. He also missed the chance to enter the Primordial Secret Realm, and like the other top ten geniuses, he entered the Primordial Secret Realm.

The battle of geniuses is over!
……

The meeting room on the second floor of Restaurant No. 2 in the Central Plaza.

The thousand geniuses who participated in this battle of geniuses gathered here and sat in peace.

"Let me introduce myself, my name is Mana!"

At the front of the conference room, a smiling man, about 2.67 meters tall, with markings on his neck, said:

"Please write down the exact planet address on the paper in front of you. My Virtual Universe Company will arrange for spaceships to pick you up!"

"Don't write about Earth, Hong will write about Qionglong Star, Lei Shen will write about Biyan Star, Luo Feng will write about Bailan Star, and I will write about Jinling Star!"

Through the four-person virtual network, Minghai quickly sent a message to Hong, Leishen, and Luofeng.

After reading the message, the three exchanged glances and, following Ming Hai's instructions, picked up the paper and pen in front of them and began to write:
'Qianwu Universe Kingdom, Black Dragon Mountain Star Region, Milky Way Galaxy, Qionglong Star'

'Qianwu Universe Kingdom, Black Dragon Mountain Star Region, Milky Way Galaxy, Biyan Star'

'Qianwu Universe Kingdom, Black Dragon Mountain Star Region, Milky Way Galaxy, White Orchid Star'

'Qianwu Universe Kingdom, Black Dragon Mountain Star Region, Milky Way Galaxy, Jinling Star'

...The man named Mana continued to explain the next steps to the crowd.

The explanation ended shortly afterward, and the meeting was dismissed.

The 1000 geniuses dispersed.

The next time we meet will be at the headquarters of the virtual universe company in the real world.

"Minghai, come here for a moment!"

Just as Minghai was about to exit the virtual universe, a gentle and familiar voice suddenly rang in his ears.

"The Nine Swords Master who is presiding over this year's Genius Battle?"

Minghai was taken aback. Then, the virtual assistant reminded him that he had obtained the right to teleport to a certain independent virtual dimension.

"Why would the Nine Swords Venerable seek out someone like me, a mere Stellar-level being? He's a Cosmic Venerable!"

Minghai blinked, a guess forming in his mind. He used the teleportation power he had just obtained to travel to that virtual dimension.

In a flash, Minghai appeared in a magnificent and grand hall.

Looking up, he saw the Nine Swords Venerable sitting on a huge chair in the main hall, looking at him with a kind expression and a smile.

"Greetings to His Holiness!"

Minghai said respectfully.

"Minghai, as the host of this year's Genius Battle, I have witnessed your performance!"

The Nine Swords Venerable looked at the Underworld Sea with satisfaction and nodded, saying:
"I am the Cosmic Venerable. You may not know what the Cosmic Venerable is. Let me put it this way: the ruler of your Qianwu Cosmic Kingdom is the Cosmic Venerable, and he and I are good friends!"

"I intend to take you as my personal disciple, Minghai. Are you willing?"

Finally, the Nine Swords Venerable asked directly.

"Disciple is willing to pay respects to Master!"

Upon hearing this, Minghai spoke without hesitation, bowing deeply to the Nine Swords Venerable who was sitting in the huge chair.

The Supreme Being of the Universe personally accepts disciples; only a fool would refuse!

Perhaps entering Chaos City might arouse the cosmic overlords' interest in taking him as a disciple, but for Minghai, there is no difference between taking a cosmic venerable as a disciple and taking a cosmic overlord as a disciple, unless it is one of the three top cosmic overlords of the human race.

But top-tier cosmic overlords are beings almost on par with cosmic masters; how could they so easily take on disciples?

With such a low probability, Minghai didn't want to gamble; seizing the present moment was the most important thing.

Besides, it's not like I can't find another master later.

If a future cosmic ruler wishes to take him as a disciple, he can simply become a disciple again. The Nine Swords Venerable will not only not stop him, but will also do his best to fulfill his wish.

This is a tacit understanding and unspoken rule among the human race's high-ranking members; Minghai, who has read "Swallowed Star," is naturally aware of it.

"hehe!"

Seeing that Minghai had decisively become his disciple, the Nine Swords Venerable was in a good mood.

This is the advantage of hosting the Genius Battle: if there are any promising talents, and the Lord of the Universe doesn't interfere, he has the first choice and a huge advantage.

Qianwu, Venerable Jingyue, and all that, get out of here!

"Disciple, according to the Virtual Universe Company's arrangements, you will come to the Virtual Universe Company headquarters in three years. Only then will we be able to meet in reality!"

Looking at the Nether Sea, the Nine Swords Venerable smiled and said:

"During these three years, I hope you will focus on comprehending the laws of space, and not study the laws of water, nor spend too much time practicing secret techniques!"

"We can discuss the specifics of your cultivation once you arrive at the Virtual Universe Company headquarters!"

After a pause, the Nine Swords Venerable continued:
"I'll transfer one million points to you first. Buy a book called 'Mysterious Void Manual' on the Virtual Universe Company's network. On your way to the Virtual Universe Company's headquarters, focus your cultivation on this book!"

"This classic text, especially the first level, the 'Mysterious Void Sword Technique,' uses the way of the sword to explain the essence of the laws of space, pointing directly to the Great Dao of Space. It is most suitable for you right now!"

"Disciple, cultivate diligently. I hope that in three years, you will be able to grasp even a trace of the essence of the laws of space!"

(End of this chapter)