I have an all-knowing mirror

Chapter 124 Is this the first time entering the Upper Three Ranks?
"A friendly spar?" Su Yuan's gaze was calm. "Sure."

He had never truly fought against a master of the upper three ranks before. It should be noted that reaching the upper three ranks in the Shattered Void World is a rare feat.

In reality, 99% of life forms are cosmic beings.

It's extremely rare for someone who isn't a celestial being to have reached the upper three ranks.

Currently, in the entire Shattered Void World, including Su Yuan, there are only four such individuals. The other three have only barely reached the threshold of the Upper Three Ranks and are far from being a match for Su Yuan.

Of course, this is the initial release of the Shattered Void World, and there aren't many citizens playing it yet. It will only be when time has passed, a large number of imperial citizens have poured in, and numerous interstellar life forms have settled in, that's when powerful figures will emerge in great numbers.

"You agreed so readily? Are you confident, or are you just taking advantage of the situation?"

Fu Qingcheng couldn't figure out Su Yuan's thoughts for a moment. Just as he had watched Su Yuan's combat video and concluded that the opponent had just entered the third rank and possessed the combat strength of the mid-third rank.

As fellow experts of the upper three ranks, Su Yuan should have seen his combat videos and knew that he was a peak third-rank expert.

Under these circumstances, would you still dare to agree to a sparring session?

However, since he had already said it, Fu Qingcheng naturally wouldn't take it back, and he was also very confident in himself.

"Let's go to the training ground."

Su Yuan got up and went to the training ground of the Money Gang.

The fact that the gang leader was sparring with a top-tier expert from the capital quickly attracted many members of the Money Gang to watch.

"Does the sect leader want to spar with a master of the highest rank?"

"My goodness, this is the first time I've ever seen two top-tier experts fight each other."

"The leader will surely win!"

The members of the Money Gang were discussing excitedly, full of confidence in their leader.

These members were natives of the shattered void world and were not clear about the power division between the upper three ranks. They supported Su Yuan without reservation.

However, some members of the Imperial Citizen Player Guild looked serious.

“That’s Fu Qingcheng from the Canglan Pavilion in the capital. I’ve seen videos of him in action; he’s a peak third-grade expert.”

"This old guy, a peak third-grade cultivator, comes to spar with our gang leader? Isn't this bullying?"

"Why did the gang leader agree?"

The imperial citizen players whispered among themselves. As players, they were knowledgeable and well aware of the difference between the initial stage of the third rank and the peak of the third rank.

Therefore, they all cursed Fu Qingcheng in their hearts for being shameless and bullying the weak.

"Boss."

Mad Blade Qin Mo looked slightly puzzled.

Compared to other Imperial Citizen players, what chance does Su Yuan have of winning?

Mad Blade Qin Mo knew his gang leader quite well. Since he came into contact with Su Yuan, Qin Mo had never seen Su Yuan fail in anything he tried to do.

Nothing, unless Su Yuan chooses not to do it.

Otherwise, as long as you do it, you're bound to succeed.

For example, not long ago, the Lu family in Gongyang City, a family with a master of the third rank, wanted to force them to hand over the superior martial arts manual "Nine Yang True Skill".
This is incredibly difficult.

However, under Su Yuan's planning and instigation, Lu Heng, a third-rank official from the Lu family, ultimately chose to compromise, exchanging six thousand taels of gold for the "Nine Yang True Skill".

"Since the gang leader has chosen to spar, he must be confident."

Mad Blade Qin Mo thought to himself.

On the martial arts field.

Su Yuan and Fu Qingcheng stood facing each other.

Since it was a friendly sparring match, the weapons chosen were naturally the standard weapons provided by the training ground.

Su Yuan naturally chose the long spear.

He comprehended the power of Yin and Yang through marksmanship.

Even at this level, one can still feel the vast and overwhelming Yin and Yang without using gun techniques.

But the spear is where he can unleash his full combat potential.

Fu Qingcheng chose a black iron rod as his weapon. Compared to the spear's unstoppable advance, the iron rod focused more on crushing.

With a single sweep of the staff, ten thousand enemies retreated.

"Chief Wu, you should make the first move."

Fu Qingcheng gripped the iron rod and said in a calm tone.

As a peak third-rank expert, Fu Qingcheng already had an advantage in sparring with a newly entered third-rank master, so he was too embarrassed to make the first move.

After all, it was just a friendly exchange.

It wasn't a life-or-death struggle.

"it is good."

Su Yuan did not refuse, and with his spear in hand, he gently thrust it towards Fu Qingcheng.

This stab looks ordinary and unremarkable, but it is constantly drawing in the extreme yin and yang energies of the surrounding world, accompanied by a large amount of extreme yin and yang energies constantly gathering together.

The power of this thrust had become incredibly terrifying; as it approached Fu Qingcheng, the air itself seemed to distort beneath its force.

"this?"

Faced with Su Yuan's thrust, Fu Qingcheng, who had been quite calm, suddenly changed his expression.

Wow!
With a swing of the iron rod in his hand, Fu Qingcheng perfectly mobilized every bit of his physical strength with his powerful mental will.

In addition, he used an iron rod to connect with the metal element of the five elements between heaven and earth, forming a triple defense to block Su Yuan's thrusting spear.

bang——

The moment the spear tip made contact with the iron rod, two completely different forces of heaven and earth collided violently. Extreme Yin and Yang forces surged forth, forcing Fu Qingcheng to retreat several steps before he could stop.

"You?" Fu Qingcheng was somewhat incredulous. The power of Su Yuan's spear strike definitely surpassed that of a mid-stage third-rank cultivator; otherwise, he would never have been in such a sorry state.

"Brother Fu's skills are truly extraordinary; he actually managed to block my shot," Su Yuan said.

Fu Qingcheng's lips twitched involuntarily.

If I don't block this shot, am I supposed to be seriously injured and die from it?

After the convulsions, Fu Qingcheng was shocked. The power of Su Yuan's spear was at least at the late stage of the third rank, or even the peak.

Not long ago, Su Yuan had just entered the third rank, and was in the early stages of entering the upper third rank.
How long has it been? And yet he can unleash an attack approaching the peak of the third rank?

"The strength of Chief Wu."

Fu Qingcheng's expression turned serious. He gripped the iron rod in his hand and said earnestly, "It's worth my full effort."

Wow!
Before he finished speaking, Fu Qingcheng's figure became blurry, and the black iron rods, like black mountains, kept crashing down on Su Yuan.

Each iron rod possessed enough power to easily kill a peak fourth-rank cultivator. Dozens or even hundreds of blows landed with astonishing force.

"Truly worthy of being a cosmic being!" Su Yuan was quite astonished. In terms of understanding the power of the universe, Fu Qingcheng was far inferior to Su Yuan; the latter's understanding of the element of metal was less than 60%.
Su Yuan's comprehension of the power of extreme yang has reached 92%.

Under these circumstances, Fu Qingcheng's constantly swung iron rod, relying on his powerful mental will, gathered all its power together, and actually posed a slight, insignificant threat to Su Yuan.
With a whoosh, Su Yuan, wielding a long spear, engaged in a fierce battle with Fu Qingcheng.

The constant clash between the spear and the iron rod was essentially a contest between two forces of heaven and earth.

Su Yuan swung his spear, drawing upon the surging power of extreme Yin and Yang.

Fu Qingcheng's iron rod opened and closed, its sharp aura of the metal element permeating the air.

As a second-rank expert who had comprehended 92% of the power of extreme yang and whose combat effectiveness was enhanced by more than thirty times, Su Yuan did not use his full strength. Instead, he fought Fu Qingcheng at close range while comprehending the opponent's combat techniques.

This is also one of the techniques provided by Gray Mirror to enhance combat effectiveness.

boom!
Seeing that he had not been able to subdue Su Yuan for a long time, Fu Qingcheng swung his stick with all his might.

This staff, imbued with the sharpness of the metal element of the Five Elements, slammed towards Su Yuan.

However, Su Yuan simply swept his spear across the area, effortlessly neutralizing Fu Qingcheng's blow.

This scene made Fu Qingcheng's heart shine. Although he still had even more powerful killing moves he hadn't used yet.

But it should be noted that Su Yuan is only sparring with him now, and it is far from the point where he will use his killing moves.

And he has a killer move he hasn't used, does that mean Su Yuan doesn't have a killer move either?
"This Chief Wu's understanding of cosmic power is unfathomable; his strength is estimated to have already crossed the threshold of a second-grade expert."

Fu Qingcheng thought to himself: "With my strength, if I continue to fight, I might not even be able to protect myself, let alone defeat him."

Fu Qingcheng was very self-aware; apart from his few killer moves, he had used every trick in the book.

As for Su Yuan? He remained nonchalant.

Which one is strong and which one is weak is clear at a glance.

“There’s no need for further sparring.” Fu Qingcheng retreated rapidly, cupping his hands slightly towards Su Yuan and saying, “Chief Wu’s strength is astonishing, far beyond my reach. Let’s go inside and discuss this further.”

Before rushing to Qingxiang City to win over Su Yuan, Fu Qingcheng came with the intention of winning over someone who had just entered the third rank and whose strength might have reached the middle stage of the third rank.

Now that Su Yuan has demonstrated his strength, which has reached the second rank, it is natural that we need to discuss this in more detail.

"please."

Su Yuan also felt extremely happy. Since he started cultivating, he had never fought with anyone like this before.

Looking at the gang leader and Fu Qingcheng who had returned to the house.

The large crowd of onlookers, including members of the Money Gang, immediately erupted in excitement.

"The gang leader won?"

"Isn't that obvious? Didn't you see that top-tier expert just admit defeat?"

"The gang leader is amazing."

"I knew the boss would win."

The indigenous members of the Money Gang were in high spirits.

The Imperial Citizens were dumbfounded.

"That Fu Qingcheng is at the peak of the third rank, and he just admitted defeat?"

"Didn't our gang leader just reach the third rank?"

"Is this the initial stage of the upper three ranks?"

"Fu Qingcheng is at the peak of the third rank. Does Fu Qingcheng's surrender mean that the gang leader has already become a second-rank expert?"

The citizens and players of the Empire were abuzz with discussion, utterly astonished by the strength Su Yuan had displayed.

"really."

Mad Blade Qin Mo thought to himself silently.

Before Su Yuan and Fu Qingcheng sparred, almost all the players in the Imperial City were pessimistic about Su Yuan's chances.

But only Kuangdao Qin Mo sensed something was wrong. With Su Yuan's methods, he would only do things that were guaranteed to succeed.

Since I've chosen to spar with Fu Qingcheng, I'm sure I'll win.

As for losing?
Then they wouldn't be able to see the scene of Su Yuan and Fu Qingcheng sparring at all.

inside the house.

Su Yuan and Fu Qingcheng sat facing each other.

However, at this moment, Fu Qingcheng's mindset was completely different.

Before the sparring match, he didn't really care about Su Yuan, after all, it was neither the shattered void world nor reality.

In both cases, strength is paramount.

Fu Qingcheng is at the peak of the third rank, while Su Yuan is only at the beginning of the third rank. Even if he has a slightly higher combat power, so what?
Now, however, Fu Qingcheng was noticeably more respectful.

"Has Chief Wu reached the second rank?"

Fu Qingcheng asked cautiously.

"More or less," Su Yuan nodded casually.

The definition of a second-grade master in the Shattered Void World is a combat bonus of more than thirty times.

In this respect, Su Yuan has clearly already achieved it.

"A second-rank master." Fu Qingcheng said with great emotion, "In that case, the three superior martial arts manuals are naturally up to Chief Wu to choose from."

Upon hearing this, Su Yuan nodded slightly.

Three superior martial arts manuals to choose from at will represent the limit of what one can obtain based on their own strength.

Any more than that would be beyond Fu Qingcheng's control and would require the personal review of the Pavilion Master of 'Canglan Pavilion'.

"With Chief Wu joining us, Canglan Pavilion will surely be even more powerful."

After Fu Qingcheng finished speaking, he sighed and continued, "In this shattered void world, we star life forms are being targeted far too much."

"really."

Su Yuan nodded.

Although he was not a celestial being, he was fully aware of many of the hidden mechanisms of the shattered void world through the gray mirror.

This includes the suppression of Imperial Citizen players with the strength of the top three ranks.

Imperial citizen players with the strength of the top three ranks are targeted by beings far exceeding planetary life in the Shattered Void World.

For example, if a player with the strength of a third-rank imperial citizen wants to plunder a money exchange, it will definitely alert all the local government experts.

Even if they succeed in plundering, they will be placed on the dynasty's wanted list.

While under the wanted status, Imperial Citizen players are unable to put any items into their inventory.

As for the looted goods? They also cannot be put into the backpack.

If you don't put it in your backpack, you can't exchange it for Canglan Coins. In addition, while you're under the wanted status, you'll be constantly hunted down by native experts.

Even citizen players of the Empire will secretly take action to kill the criminals on the wanted list, and will be richly rewarded by the Dayong Dynasty.

Among the citizens and players of the Empire, there is no truly monolithic group. Even a force like the 'Canglan Pavilion' cannot truly restrain all its members.

For example, if the Dayong Dynasty were to issue an arrest warrant for Fu Qingcheng, killing him would be rewarded with 100,000 taels of gold.

Then Su Yuan would consider taking action to kill the opponent.

Conversely, Fu Qingcheng would do the same.

"By the way, when does Chief Wu plan to go to the capital? Those three superior martial arts manuals can only be obtained by Chief Wu going to the capital."

Fu Qingcheng spoke.

"Let's wait two months."

Su Yuan replied.

The capital of Dayong is teeming with experts. Even though Su Yuan now possesses the combat strength of a second-rank expert, he still has to be extremely careful when he goes there.

Furthermore, Su Yuan knew through the gray mirror that no suitable opportunities or treasures had appeared in the capital recently, so there was not much difference between going or not.

Under these circumstances, Su Yuan naturally chose to stay in Qingxiang City for two months.

Two months later, Su Yuan entered the level 9 life form stage, and his strength increased greatly again, making it easier for him to go to the capital.

"Two months, okay."

Upon hearing this, Fu Qingcheng showed no dissatisfaction, after all, two months was too short for a life form in the starry sky.

"Then I will wait for Chief Wu's arrival in the capital."

After Fu Qingcheng finished speaking, he got up to say goodbye and left.

Su Yuan watched the other person disappear, his thoughts drifting to the capital of Dayong.

That is the core of the shattered void world, and Su Yuan's greatest opportunity in this world lies there.

(End of this chapter)