Swallowing the Stars: Only in my later years did I come to the life-spending panel.

Chapter 95: The Preliminary Rounds End

"Your subordinate, Ive, greets Your Lordship!"

With a dull thud of a knee hitting the ground, the mighty Domain Lord-level powerhouse, Emperor Ive of the Silver Blue Empire who ruled over eight star systems, prostrated himself deeply at Zhou Mu's feet. His voice contained not the slightest trace of grief and humiliation at losing his empire, but rather an uncontrollable, even somewhat hysterical, ecstatic joy and fervor.

"To be lord's subordinate, serving Your Highness with utmost loyalty, is the greatest honor bestowed upon Ive and the entire Silverblue Royal Family! From this day forward, the billions of lives and boundless territories of the Silverblue Starfield will follow Your Highness's lead without question! At Your Highness's command, the Silverblue Royal Family will go through fire and water without hesitation!"

Looking at the domain lord-level emperor kneeling on one knee to show his loyalty, Zhou Mu's snow-white hair fluttered slightly.

His eyes were extremely deep, and he did not lose himself because of the sudden overwhelming power and endless territory.

He knew very well that these so-called territories and so-called royal loyalty were nothing but fleeting clouds that could be easily destroyed in the face of the true laws of the universe and the ultimate power.

His journey is to the stars and the sea, to the ultimate throne of the universe, not to be a local tyrant in this small Black Dragon Mountain star region.

"Ivey, get up."

Zhou Mu stood with his hands behind his back, looking down at him calmly. "I, Zhou Mu, accept His Majesty's reward."

Upon hearing Zhou Mu accept, Yi Wei stood up as if granted a pardon and stood respectfully to the side.

"However..." Zhou Mu changed the subject, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable authority, "My only pursuit in this life is to reach the pinnacle of cultivation. I have no interest in managing those complicated star domains or dealing with those trivial administrative affairs, and I don't want to waste my precious cultivation time."

Ivey was taken aback, then looked up with some trepidation: "Your Highness, do you mean...?"

"The Silver Blue Starfield will remain under your management."

Zhou Mu looked at Yiwei, a faint smile appearing on his handsome face: "You were the emperor before, and you will remain the supreme administrator of this star field. Apart from the fact that this star field nominally belongs to me, everything will remain the same."

His gaze pierced Ive's eyes like a physical object: "As long as you don't betray me, and don't use my name to provoke trouble you shouldn't, your Silver Blue Royal Family's position will be as solid as a mountain forever."

"As long as you don't betray me or cause trouble you shouldn't, your royal status will be secure forever."

"This..." Ive's eyes widened, somewhat stunned by this huge surprise.

Without having to relinquish real power?

And to be able to cling to the coattails of an unparalleled genius for nothing?! Such a good thing actually exists!

"Your Highness understands! Your Highness will do your utmost to manage the territory well and will never let these trivial matters disturb Your Highness's cultivation!" Ive bowed deeply again.

Seeing this, the world lord Butashka nodded secretly, stroking his beard and smiling.

Unmoved by the allure of vast territories, they decisively delegated power, focusing solely on enhancing their own strength. This unwavering belief, unburdened by material possessions, is the strongest foundation for reaching the pinnacle of the universe.

"Your Highness Zhou Mu is indeed extraordinary; I admire you greatly."

Butashka smiled and cupped his hands in greeting. "Now that the reward has been delivered, I will not disturb Your Highness's meditation any longer. There is still some time before the final battle of the Peak Genius Tournament. I will be at Black Dragon Mountain, wishing Your Highness a brilliant performance in the finals and that you will reach the pinnacle of the universe!"

"Thank you for your kind words, sir." Zhou Mu smiled slightly and watched Butashka and the profusely grateful Ive leave the manor.

The hall returned to silence.

Zhou Mu walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, looked up at the vast and brilliant starry sky in the virtual universe, his white hair gleaming with a cool luster under the light, and in his deep eyes, it seemed that the peak arena that gathered the strongest prodigies in the entire universe was already reflected.

"The qualifiers are over..."

Zhou Mu's lips curled up slightly as he murmured, "Then, it's time for the real monsters to make their appearance. Berlan, I look forward to fighting you."

......

A month is but a drop in the ocean on the vast scale of the universe, passing in the blink of an eye.

However, for the countless geniuses who had just experienced the brutal and ruthless preliminary rounds, this month was an extremely valuable period of reflection.

All the surviving geniuses are frantically digesting the insights gained from the qualifiers, trying to take their skills to the next level in this final month.

Virtual universe, above the continent of Qianwu.

Here, an incredibly large floating continent, resembling a small planet, has appeared out of nowhere.

In the center of the continent stands a colossal conference hall, entirely constructed of an unknown, dark black metal, large enough to accommodate hundreds of millions of people at once.

"boom--"

The conference hall was packed with people.

"boom--"

The conference hall was packed with people.

The 100,100 genius martial artists are divided according to their respective world zones. Those who can stand here are all the darlings of their respective star systems or even star fields, appearing only once in ten thousand years.

"Buzz!"

An invisible mental pressure descended upon the conference hall without warning. Faced with this pressure, the once noisy hall instantly fell into a deathly silence, and everyone involuntarily quieted down.

In mid-air, the space rippled like water as a man in a silver robe stepped out. His gaze swept across the area below, and he announced directly:

Congratulations!

The silver-robed man's calm voice rang out, "You 100,100 are the cream of the crop, selected from over 800 billion geniuses of the Qianwu Universe Kingdom. The upcoming arena battles will determine who is qualified to represent the Qianwu Universe Kingdom in the ultimate final battle among all 1,008 universe kingdoms! Our Qianwu Universe Kingdom only has 1,000 slots!"

"In the preliminary rounds, the top one hundred geniuses ranked number one in their respective regions will automatically qualify for one hundred of the one thousand spots, skipping the arena battles!"

Upon hearing this, many people in the crowd cast envious, jealous, and even resentful glances at the hundred peerless geniuses who stood alone in formation.

Zhou Mu, dressed in a dark gold battle suit, his white hair casually tied back, stood calmly among the hundred people. His handsome face was calm and composed, without the slightest arrogance arising from his direct advancement, his deep eyes simply gazing quietly at the void in front of him.

"As for the remaining 100,000 people..."

The silver-robed man continued, "You will compete for the remaining mere nine hundred spots! The arena battles will consist of a brutal free-for-all and one-on-one duels. Whether you are dragons or worms depends on your performance!"

"Everyone, prepare to face your fate."

"Meeting adjourned!"

"Buzz!"

In mid-air, the space rippled like water as a man in a silver robe stepped out. His gaze swept across the area below, and he announced directly:

Congratulations!

Upon hearing this, many people in the crowd cast envious, jealous, and even resentful glances at the hundred peerless geniuses who stood alone in formation.

"As for the remaining 100,000 people..."

"Everyone, prepare to face your fate."

"Meeting adjourned!"

"Buzz!"

In mid-air, the space rippled like water as a man in a silver robe stepped out. His gaze swept across the area below, and he announced directly:

Congratulations!

Upon hearing this, many people in the crowd cast envious, jealous, and even resentful glances at the hundred peerless geniuses who stood alone in formation.

"As for the remaining 100,000 people..."

"Everyone, prepare to face your fate."

"Meeting adjourned!"

"Buzz!"

In mid-air, the space rippled like water as a man in a silver robe stepped out. His gaze swept across the area below, and he announced directly:

Congratulations!

Upon hearing this, many people in the crowd cast envious, jealous, and even resentful glances at the hundred peerless geniuses who stood alone in formation.

"As for the remaining 100,000 people..."

"Everyone, prepare to face your fate."

"Meeting adjourned!"

This isn't a no-go, it's a recommendation for the treasure book "Swallowing the Stars: Paying for Life Panels in Late Autumn":

"boom--"

The conference hall was packed with people.

"Buzz!"

In mid-air, the space rippled like water as a man in a silver robe stepped out. His gaze swept across the area below, and he announced directly:

Congratulations!

Upon hearing this, many people in the crowd cast envious, jealous, and even resentful glances at the hundred peerless geniuses who stood alone in formation.

"As for the remaining 100,000 people..."

"Everyone, prepare to face your fate."

"Meeting adjourned!"

"Buzz!"

In mid-air, the space rippled like water as a man in a silver robe stepped out. His gaze swept across the area below, and he announced directly:

Congratulations!

Upon hearing this, many people in the crowd cast envious, jealous, and even resentful glances at the hundred peerless geniuses who stood alone in formation.

"As for the remaining 100,000 people..."

"Everyone, prepare to face your fate."

"Meeting adjourned!"

"Buzz!"

In mid-air, the space rippled like water as a man in a silver robe stepped out. His gaze swept across the area below, and he announced directly:

Congratulations!

Upon hearing this, many people in the crowd cast envious, jealous, and even resentful glances at the hundred peerless geniuses who stood alone in formation.

"As for the remaining 100,000 people..."

"Everyone, prepare to face your fate."

"Meeting adjourned!"

You have received a new chapter update: Chapter 95 The Preliminaries End, read here.

"Buzz!"

In mid-air, the space rippled like water as a man in a silver robe stepped out. His gaze swept across the area below, and he announced directly:

Congratulations!

Upon hearing this, many people in the crowd cast envious, jealous, and even resentful glances at the hundred peerless geniuses who stood alone in formation.

"As for the remaining 100,000 people..."

"Everyone, prepare to face your fate."

"Meeting adjourned!"

"boom--"

The conference hall was packed with people.

"Buzz!"

In mid-air, the space rippled like water as a man in a silver robe stepped out. His gaze swept across the area below, and he announced directly:

Congratulations!

Upon hearing this, many people in the crowd cast envious, jealous, and even resentful glances at the hundred peerless geniuses who stood alone in formation.

"As for the remaining 100,000 people..."

"Everyone, prepare to face your fate."

"Meeting adjourned!"

"Buzz!"

In mid-air, the space rippled like water as a man in a silver robe stepped out. His gaze swept across the area below, and he announced directly:

Congratulations!

Upon hearing this, many people in the crowd cast envious, jealous, and even resentful glances at the hundred peerless geniuses who stood alone in formation.

"As for the remaining 100,000 people..."

"Everyone, prepare to face your fate."

"Meeting adjourned!"

"Buzz!"

In mid-air, the space rippled like water as a man in a silver robe stepped out. His gaze swept across the area below, and he announced directly:

Congratulations!

Upon hearing this, many people in the crowd cast envious, jealous, and even resentful glances at the hundred peerless geniuses who stood alone in formation.

"As for the remaining 100,000 people..."

"Everyone, prepare to face your fate."

"Meeting adjourned!"

Your one-stop haven for novel reading.

"Buzz!"

In mid-air, the space rippled like water as a man in a silver robe stepped out. His gaze swept across the area below, and he announced directly:

Congratulations!

Upon hearing this, many people in the crowd cast envious, jealous, and even resentful glances at the hundred peerless geniuses who stood alone in formation.

"As for the remaining 100,000 people..."

"Everyone, prepare to face your fate."

"Meeting adjourned!"

Highly recommend "Swallowing the Stars: The Life-Saving Panel Comes in Late Autumn"! Click to enter the story world.

"Buzz!"

In mid-air, the space rippled like water as a man in a silver robe stepped out. His gaze swept across the area below, and he announced directly:

Congratulations!

Upon hearing this, many people in the crowd cast envious, jealous, and even resentful glances at the hundred peerless geniuses who stood alone in formation.

"As for the remaining 100,000 people..."

"Everyone, prepare to face your fate."

"Meeting adjourned!"

"boom--"

The conference hall was packed with people.

"Buzz!"

In mid-air, the space rippled like water as a man in a silver robe stepped out. His gaze swept across the area below, and he announced directly:

Congratulations!

Upon hearing this, many people in the crowd cast envious, jealous, and even resentful glances at the hundred peerless geniuses who stood alone in formation.

"As for the remaining 100,000 people..."

"Everyone, prepare to face your fate."

"Meeting adjourned!"

"Buzz!"

In mid-air, the space rippled like water as a man in a silver robe stepped out. His gaze swept across the area below, and he announced directly:

Congratulations!

Upon hearing this, many people in the crowd cast envious, jealous, and even resentful glances at the hundred peerless geniuses who stood alone in formation.

"As for the remaining 100,000 people..."

"Everyone, prepare to face your fate."

"Meeting adjourned!"

Set it as your homepage to get the latest updates on works like "Swallowing the Stars: Only in My Later Years Did I Start Paying for My Life" and other works every day.

"Buzz!"

In mid-air, the space rippled like water as a man in a silver robe stepped out. His gaze swept across the area below, and he announced directly:

Congratulations!

Upon hearing this, many people in the crowd cast envious, jealous, and even resentful glances at the hundred peerless geniuses who stood alone in formation.

"As for the remaining 100,000 people..."

"Everyone, prepare to face your fate."

"Meeting adjourned!"

"Buzz!"

In mid-air, the space rippled like water as a man in a silver robe stepped out. His gaze swept across the area below, and he announced directly:

Congratulations!

Upon hearing this, many people in the crowd cast envious, jealous, and even resentful glances at the hundred peerless geniuses who stood alone in formation.

"As for the remaining 100,000 people..."

"Everyone, prepare to face your fate."

"Meeting adjourned!"

Swallowing the Stars: Only in My Later Years Did I Start Paying for My Life Panel is available from the "Renren Bookstore" free reading app. Search "Renren Bookstore" on Baidu to download and install the Android app, and read the latest chapters of Swallowing the Stars: Only in My Later Years Did I Start Paying for My Life Panel anytime!

"Buzz!"

In mid-air, the space rippled like water as a man in a silver robe stepped out. His gaze swept across the area below, and he announced directly:

Congratulations!

Upon hearing this, many people in the crowd cast envious, jealous, and even resentful glances at the hundred peerless geniuses who stood alone in formation.

"As for the remaining 100,000 people..."

"Everyone, prepare to face your fate."

"Meeting adjourned!"

The game "Swallowing the Stars: Only in My Later Years Can I Pay for My Life" is full of classic quotes, so come and find resonance.

"Buzz!"

In mid-air, the space rippled like water as a man in a silver robe stepped out. His gaze swept across the area below, and he announced directly:

Congratulations!

Upon hearing this, many people in the crowd cast envious, jealous, and even resentful glances at the hundred peerless geniuses who stood alone in formation.

"As for the remaining 100,000 people..."

"Everyone, prepare to face your fate."

"Meeting adjourned!"

"Buzz!"

In mid-air, the space rippled like water as a man in a silver robe stepped out. His gaze swept across the area below, and he announced directly:

Congratulations!

Upon hearing this, many people in the crowd cast envious, jealous, and even resentful glances at the hundred peerless geniuses who stood alone in formation.

"As for the remaining 100,000 people..."

"Everyone, prepare to face your fate."

"Meeting adjourned!"

Read the full text for free, Chapter 95: The preliminary rounds have ended. Link: [link missing].

"Buzz!"

In mid-air, the space rippled like water as a man in a silver robe stepped out. His gaze swept across the area below, and he announced directly:

Congratulations!

Upon hearing this, many people in the crowd cast envious, jealous, and even resentful glances at the hundred peerless geniuses who stood alone in formation.

"As for the remaining 100,000 people..."

"Everyone, prepare to face your fate."

"Meeting adjourned!"

"Buzz!"

In mid-air, the space rippled like water as a man in a silver robe stepped out. His gaze swept across the area below, and he announced directly:

Congratulations!

Upon hearing this, many people in the crowd cast envious, jealous, and even resentful glances at the hundred peerless geniuses who stood alone in formation.

"As for the remaining 100,000 people..."

"Everyone, prepare to face your fate."

"Meeting adjourned!"

Enjoy reading thousands of great books, including "Swallowing the Stars: Only in My Later Years Did I Start Paying for My Life Panel".

"boom--"

The conference hall was packed with people.

"Buzz!"

In mid-air, the space rippled like water as a man in a silver robe stepped out. His gaze swept across the area below, and he announced directly:

Congratulations!

Upon hearing this, many people in the crowd cast envious, jealous, and even resentful glances at the hundred peerless geniuses who stood alone in formation.

"As for the remaining 100,000 people..."

"Everyone, prepare to face your fate."

"Meeting adjourned!"

"Buzz!"

In mid-air, the space rippled like water as a man in a silver robe stepped out. His gaze swept across the area below, and he announced directly:

Congratulations!

Upon hearing this, many people in the crowd cast envious, jealous, and even resentful glances at the hundred peerless geniuses who stood alone in formation.

"As for the remaining 100,000 people..."

"Everyone, prepare to face your fate."

"Meeting adjourned!"

"boom--"

The conference hall was packed with people.

"Buzz!"

In mid-air, the space rippled like water as a man in a silver robe stepped out. His gaze swept across the area below, and he announced directly:

Congratulations!

Upon hearing this, many people in the crowd cast envious, jealous, and even resentful glances at the hundred peerless geniuses who stood alone in formation.

"As for the remaining 100,000 people..."

"Everyone, prepare to face your fate."

"Meeting adjourned!"

Prev Index Next

Tap the screen to use advanced tools Tip: You can use left and right keyboard keys to browse between chapters.