Swallowing the Stars: Starting with Panlong

Chapter 150 Arena Battle

The fifth day arrived quickly, and Thor faced his own battle.

Thor's group is group 621, and he is on the fifth day.

Thor entered the preparation hall and looked around. Among the hundred geniuses in this group, there were no other Law Realm experts—this was his luck. But even so, there were quite a few experts at the ninth level of the Domain Realm, so the competition was still fierce.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the upcoming event is Group 621 of the arena battle..." The commentator's voice echoed through the arena.

When Thor was introduced, the audience from the Black Dragon Mountain Starfield erupted in cheers once again. Although Thor's ranking wasn't top-tier, as one of the Black Dragon Mountain Empire's last three hopes, they still gave him their utmost support.

The countdown ended, and a hundred figures appeared in the center of the arena.

"Battle begins!"

Thor instantly unleashed the power of the Law of Thunder. Purple lightning crackled around him, and his battle blade crackled with lightning. He had already stepped into the threshold of the fundamental Law of Thunder, and had gained considerable insight into the speed and explosive power of lightning.

Unlike Hong, he didn't choose to fight in the crowd, but instead charged directly at a lone opponent.

Thor's movements were incredibly fast; the laws of thunder granted him speed far exceeding that of others of the same level. Lightning condensed on his battle blade, and with a single slash, he unleashed a devastating force.

"boom!"

The opponent hastily parried, only to be forced back several steps by the impact. Thor's second strike followed immediately, severing his head.

One blow kills.

Without pausing, he swiftly moved on to his next target. Empowered by the Law of Lightning, his speed was lightning-fast, each strike carrying a surge of violent lightning power. Few opponents who hadn't reached the threshold of this law could withstand even two of his attacks.

However, this group included several experts at the ninth level of their respective domains, whose strength should not be underestimated. A burly, blond man noticed Thor and charged towards him.

"The Law of Thunder?" A hint of shock flashed in the blond man's eyes. "You've stepped into the threshold of the Laws?"

Thor did not answer, but swung his sword to meet the attack.

The blade and fist clashed, unleashing a deafening roar. The blond man was forced back several steps, his hands numb. Although he was at the ninth level of the Domain Realm, the gap between him and a true Law Realm expert was still obvious.

Thor gave him no chance to breathe, unleashing a second and third strike in quick succession. Lightning flashed, each strike carrying the explosive power of lightning, shattering the blond man's defenses layer by layer.

In less than ten moves, the blond man was struck in the chest by Thor's sword and vanished into specks of light.

Thor continued to weave through the crowd. His speed and ferocity were overwhelming; those who hadn't even reached the threshold of the Laws were no match for him. In just a few minutes, he had killed eight people.

As the battle space shrank, the clashes between the powerful became increasingly frequent. However, there were no other Law-level experts in this group; Thor was the strongest among them.

The battle lasted less than ten minutes, and the death toll reached 90.

Thor was covered in blood, but he still stood. He had killed twelve people and was almost unharmed.

"The 621nd round of the arena battles has ended. The 90 who died have been eliminated, and the remaining 10 are qualified to compete for 900 spots."

Thor grinned and sheathed his sword.

In the audience, Lin Yun, Luo Feng, Hong, and their families erupted in cheers once again.

"Second Uncle passed too!" Xiao Hai shouted excitedly.

"Okay!" Luo Feng clenched his fist.

Lin Yun stood up, clapping and smiling. His three brothers—Hong, Lei Shen, and Luo Feng—had all made it through the arena battles and advanced into the top ten thousand. This was unprecedented in the history of the Black Dragon Mountain Empire.

"Next up is the one-on-one arena duel," Lin Yun said softly. "The real challenge has only just begun."

After the chaotic arena battles ended, the Genius Battle of the Qianwu Universe Kingdom entered the even more brutal one-on-one arena finals.

Ten thousand geniuses, who emerged victorious from the fierce competition, will vie for 900 spots to represent the Qianwu Universe Kingdom in the finals.

This means that more than 90% of the people will be eliminated.

Only three members of the Black Dragon Mountain Empire made it to this round—Luo Feng, Hong, and Lei Shen. Lin Yun, as the world's number one, has already advanced directly and does not need to participate in the arena final.

On July 22, the one-on-one ring showdown officially began.

In a specially created dimensional space within the virtual universe, dozens of arenas are simultaneously hosting matches. Every seat in each arena is packed, with the eyes of a billion viewers focused on those geniuses.

Lin Yun sat in the audience, with He Lingruo and Lin An beside him. It was the first time the little guy had seen such a big scene; his eyes were wide open and his mouth was agape.

"Dad, will Uncle Luo Feng win?" Lin An asked.

"Yes, he will." Lin Yun patted his son's head. "Uncle Luo Feng is very strong."

In the first round, Hong was the first to appear.

His opponent was a mentalist from the Boa Empire, ranked 89th in the 72nd World Region preliminary round, possessing considerable strength. However, Hong's Law of Light had already stepped into the threshold of the Origin Law, giving him an absolute advantage in speed.

As the match began, Hong's figure transformed into a streak of white light, instantly closing in on his opponent. The psychic cultivator hurriedly manipulated his psychic weapon to attack, but Hong's spear, like a streak of light, easily deflected the opponent's weapon and pierced through his chest with a single thrust.

One move to defeat the enemy.

"Hong wins!" The referee's voice echoed in the arena.

In the stands, the audience from the Black Dragon Mountain Starfield erupted in enthusiastic cheers.

Lin Yun nodded slightly. Hong's fighting style was concise and sharp, without a single superfluous movement, which was a reflection of his many years of combat experience.

In the second round, Thor made his appearance.

His opponent was a genius who cultivated the laws of fire, having already reached the threshold of mastery in the art, and possessed formidable strength. Thor didn't underestimate him and unleashed his full power from the outset.

The Law of Thunder was activated at full power, and purple lightning condensed on the battle blade. The two exchanged dozens of blows, with the Thunder God gradually gaining the upper hand thanks to his speed advantage from lightning. Finally, with a single strike, he shattered his opponent's fiery shield, defeating him.

"Thor wins!"

Thor grinned and sheathed his sword.

In the third round, Luo Feng took the stage.

His opponent was a genius trained by the royal family of the Qianwu Universe Kingdom, ranked 13th in the preliminary rounds and 18th in the world region, possessing extremely strong abilities. But Luo Feng showed no fear.

The divine weapon was drawn, the golden illusory sword drawing a sharp arc in the air. Although the opponent fought desperately, he was defeated in less than ten moves under the violent attack of the fundamental law of metal.

"Luo Feng wins!"

With three wins out of three, all three members of the Black Dragon Mountain Empire advanced to the next round.

Lin Yun sat in the audience, a slight smile playing on his lips. He knew this was just the beginning. The opponents would grow stronger, but with Luo Feng, Hong, and Lei Shen's current strength, they all had a chance to break into the top 1000.

Over the next few days, the matches continued one after another.

In the second round, Hong encountered a formidable opponent—a genius who had also entered the realm of the Laws of Light, but whose depth of understanding even surpassed his own. The two engaged in a speed duel in the arena, their white light flashing and dazzling.

Thanks to his extensive combat experience and unwavering will, Hong ultimately won by a narrow margin. However, he suffered a serious injury in the battle, but fortunately, he had enough time to recover.

In the second round, Thor encountered an opponent who had entered the realm of lightning. Their lightning collided in the arena, unleashing a deafening roar. Thor's understanding of the lightning explosion was deeper, and he ultimately defeated his opponent by a single move.

Luo Feng, on the other hand, made rapid progress. He had mastered the first level of his Divine Weapon, and his understanding of the fundamental laws of metal was deepening. In every match, he was able to defeat his opponent within ten moves, demonstrating overwhelming strength.

Lin Yun attended almost every game, sitting in the audience cheering for his brothers. He Lingruo also brought Lin An to a few games, and the little guy was very excited, waving his little fists and shouting "Go, Uncle Luo Feng!" "Go, Uncle Hong!" "Go, Uncle Thor!"

On the fifth day of the competition, Luo Feng, Hong, and Lei Shen all made it into the top 2000.

This means they are just one step away from being in the top 1000.

On the sixth day, the crucial round of the competition began.

Hong's opponent was a genius who cultivated the wind element, possessing incredible speed and unpredictable attacks. The two fought for nearly a hundred moves in the arena. Hong's light element was not inferior in speed, but his opponent's attacks were more varied.

In the end, Hong found an opening in the gap between his opponent's clones with a skillful spear thrust, and won the battle in one strike.

"Hong, you've won! You've successfully advanced to the top 1000!"

The audience in the stands erupted in cheers. Hong had become the first contestant from the Black Dragon Mountain Empire to advance to the finals.

Thor's match followed immediately. His opponent was a genius who cultivated the laws of fire, and whose fire skills were nearing completion, making his attack power extremely terrifying.

The two clashed fiercely in the arena, lightning and fire clashing. Thor was burned by his opponent's flames multiple times, but he never retreated. Although his understanding of the laws of lightning was not as deep as his opponent's, his fighting spirit was stronger.

At the last moment, Thor risked being burned by the flames to strike his opponent's shoulder with his sword, defeating him.

"Thor wins! He's made it into the top 1000!"

Thor stood in the arena, his body charred black, grinning to reveal his white teeth.

In the audience, Lin Yun stood up and clapped enthusiastically.

Finally, there was Luo Feng. His opponent was a genius who cultivated the laws of alchemy, also wielding a divine weapon, and whose comprehension was no less profound than Luo Feng's.

This was Luo Feng's strongest opponent in the arena finals. Their golden phantom swords clashed in mid-air, producing a piercing metallic sound. Divine weapons against divine weapons, the laws of metal against the laws of metal—this was a true clash of titans.

Luo Feng's eyes burned with fighting spirit. He did not back down, but instead fought with increasing ferocity. He had mastered the first level of his Divine Weapon, and every attack carried an indomitable momentum.

After exchanging fifty blows, Luo Feng seized upon a tiny opening in his opponent's defenses, and his golden phantom sword broke through the defenses, striking his opponent in the chest.

"Luo Feng wins! He has successfully advanced to the top 1000!"

In the audience, Lin Yun, Hong, and Lei Shen stood up at the same time. Their eyes met in the air, and they all saw pride and joy in each other's eyes.

All three members of the Black Dragon Mountain Empire have advanced to the finals!

When the news reached the Black Dragon Mountain Empire, the entire empire was in an uproar. The emperor personally sent a congratulatory telegram, and various powerful forces sent congratulatory gifts. The head of the Qianwu branch of the Virtual Universe Company also personally received them to express his congratulations.

Lin Yun sat in the tea room of the virtual universe, looking at his three brothers in front of him, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart.

"Congratulations." Lin Yun raised his teacup. "See you in the finals."

"See you in the finals!" the three replied in unison.

The battle of geniuses in the Qianwu Universe Kingdom has come to an end. Luo Feng, Hong, and Lei Shen have successfully advanced and will represent the Qianwu Universe Kingdom in the grand finals across the entire universe.

Lin Yun, as the world's number one, had already secured his place.

Four young people from Earth will stand together on the stage of the All-Universe Battle of Geniuses.