After returning to his West Lake Manor, Bai Yue immediately acted.
Using the replicated Mo Sha Clan skin, he initiated the transformation of this body into a genuine Mo Sha Clan lifeform, intending to exploit the clan's natural affinity with Space Law to further elevate his comprehension.
Within the Dao Fruit Space, Bai Yue's true body disintegrated into pure universe energy. Countless streams of law-infused light intertwined, condensing into an incomparably strange crystalline core.
The crystal possessed 10,081 facets.
Each facet was etched with infinitely complex golden secret patterns, layered upon one another like living scripture. This was the Mo Sha Clan Life Crystal Core, the true foundation of an energy-based lifeform.
With a single thought, dark energy surged outward. Bai Yue's humanoid form reassembled, outwardly unchanged—but his essence had completely transformed. From this moment on, this body was no longer flesh and blood, but a Mo Sha Clan energy lifeform, its very existence resonating faintly with the fabric of space itself.
A few days later.
Night fell across the Virtual Universe.
Whether on continents or floating islands, whether under artificial daylight or simulated starlight—at the exact same moment, an astonishing phenomenon unfolded.
Above Black Dragon Mountain Island, an enormous black announcement board materialized out of thin air.
Its edges glowed faintly, outlining a colossal rectangle that stretched over a million kilometers across the sky. Upon the pitch-black surface, lines of dazzling white text blazed into existence, impossible to ignore.
"Universe Human Race — Peak Genius Battle"
"Once Every Ten Thousand Years!"
"About to Begin!"
"Hosted by the Virtual Universe Corporation"
"Jointly Organized by All Universe Countries!"
"Are you a genius?"
"Unable to find rivals of the same rank and realm?"
"Then step onto the stage of the 'Universe Peak Genius Battle'!"
"Billions of geniuses from countless Universe Countries will clash!"
"For details, access the official Virtual Universe Network portal."
On Black Dragon Mountain Island alone—home to billions—every inhabitant who looked up could see the announcement clearly.
The reaction was instantaneous.
"The Peak Genius Battle is starting? Damn, it's finally here!"
"Billions of geniuses across the Universe… that's insane."
"This is a grand event for the entire Human Race."
"I heard the top thousand receive rewards that can change one's fate."
"This one is hosted by the Virtual Universe Corporation—there's no way the rewards are ordinary."
"It's held twice every ten thousand years. Once by the Virtual Universe Corporation, once by the Giant Axe Fighting Arena!"
"Quick, check the official site!"
In a single night, the news swept through all Human Universe Countries, spreading at a speed that fully demonstrated the terrifying reach of the Virtual Universe Network.
Bai Yue had anticipated this.
He had already instructed Long Kui to monitor all related developments, so the moment the announcement appeared, he was notified.
He immediately sent messages to Luo Feng, Hong, and Thunder God.
Virtual Universe — Black Dragon Mountain Island, Nine Star Bay Residential Area.
This was their shared base. Each of them owned property here, a quiet and secure zone amid the bustling island.
Moments later, Luo Feng, Hong, and Thunder God appeared on the lawn.
"You're finally here," Bai Yue said, pointing upward. "Look at the sky."
The three instinctively raised their heads.
The colossal announcement board loomed overhead like a celestial curtain.
"Peak Genius Battle…" Hong's pupils contracted slightly, a sharp light flickering within them.
"Billions of geniuses from all Universe Countries?" Luo Feng inhaled sharply. "That scale… it's terrifying."
The Universe was vast beyond imagination. Even Ganwu Universe Country alone contained hundreds of millions of galaxies.
If only one genius were taken from each galaxy, the number would already be incomprehensible.
"This is interesting," Luo Feng murmured, his eyes narrowing as fighting intent quietly ignited.
"This is our opportunity," Bai Yue said calmly. "All of you should register. Aim as high as you can."
Thunder God had already opened the detailed explanation page.
The Universe Peak Genius Battle was divided into two phases:
Universe Country Selection BattlesPeak Final Battle for the entire Human Race
Each Universe Country would conduct internal screening, selecting elites to advance to the final stage. The final ranking would then be determined among all Human participants.
"The top one thousand in the overall Universe ranking receive three major rewards," Thunder God read aloud.
"First, cash rewards ranging from 10 Hun Yuan units to 10,000 Hun Yuan units, based on ranking."
"Second, a guaranteed quota to enter the Initial Universe for comprehension."
"Third, eligibility to become Core Members of the Virtual Universe Corporation."
"These conditions are no joke," Babata commented. "Bonuses, Initial Universe access, core membership… worthy of the top thousand."
"Luo Feng, you should definitely try."
"What do you mean 'try'?" Luo Feng shot back. "You're making it sound like entering the top thousand is impossible for me."
Babata snorted. "You're underestimating the Universe."
"Billions of geniuses. Top thousand across the entire Human Race? That's absurdly difficult."
"Even within Ganwu Universe Country, breaking into the top thousand would already be impressive."
He paused, then added bluntly, "Among you, the only one I think has a real chance is Bai Yue. Even now, I still can't see through him."
Luo Feng didn't refute that. During recent sparring, Bai Yue had casually crushed him more than once, leaving him deeply unsettled.
Bai Yue, however, poured cold water on everyone's enthusiasm.
"Don't underestimate the competition," he said seriously.
"Across all Universe Countries, there are billions of Astral Rank cultivators who are disciples of Undying powerhouses."
"In bloodlines, in talent, in comprehension, in perseverance—there is no shortage of monsters."
He paused briefly.
"However, we do have an advantage."
"First, our cultivation time is short. We still have enormous room to grow."
"Second…" His expression turned solemn. "Earth's greatest secret."
The three fell silent.
"Earth Humans possess a unique advantage in soul and will cultivation," Bai Yue continued. "Our spiritual will improves far faster than that of other races."
"I've confirmed this in the Virtual Universe. This trait is extremely rare."
He looked at each of them in turn.
"Until we are strong enough, never reveal spiritual will cultivation that exceeds your realm."
The implications were chilling.
Babata reacted first. "So that's it… Planetary-level Domain comprehension, one after another—it wasn't coincidence at all."
Hong nodded slowly. "I've noticed it too. Many Astral Rank fighters I've met lack the mental resilience of Earth's God of War-level experts."
"A common man carrying jade invites disaster," Bai Yue said quietly. "This secret cannot be exposed."
"Relax," he added after a moment. "As long as you don't act too outrageously, no one will notice."
Thunder God laughed. "Little Yao, you really are the sharpest."
Hong smiled faintly. "Alright. Let's register."
Four light screens opened before them simultaneously.
They entered the official registration page.
At the top of the page, a massive number was displayed:
1,948,593,889
Seconds later, it jumped again.
2,008,299,173
Next to it was a line of text in the universal language:
'Number of Registered Participants in Ganwu Universe Country.'
"…Over two billion," Thunder God muttered.
"Yes," Luo Feng said softly. "And it's still climbing."
The storm of geniuses had officially begun.
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