Luo Feng wins

"Bang!"

Rong Jun's body collapsed heavily to the ground, a large, bloody hole in his forehead, his eyes wide open in shock.

Luo Feng, holding a severed, blood-soaked arm, stood beside Rong Jun's lifeless form, his face pale. Silence blanketed the arena, where a billion spectators sat in stunned silence.

The next moment—

"Boom!"

The crowd erupted like a storm, a landslide of noise and excitement sweeping across the stands.

"Luo Feng!"

"Luo Feng!"

"Luo Feng!"

...

In that moment, the young man standing in the arena became the center of attention. Luo Feng clutched his injured arm, looking down at Rong Jun's lifeless face filled with resentment. He shook his head slightly.

Rong Jun had indeed been a terrifying opponent, but Luo Feng had remained calm, leveraging every advantage and ultimately defeating Rong Jun through sheer determination and strategy. Rong Jun lost simply because he lacked the strength to prevail.

"In real life, with my Golden Horn Beast clone to enhance my consciousness, I could challenge even a High-level human(Universe level human)," Luo Feng thought to himself. "But here, in the virtual universe, I still wouldn't lose to you."

With his fourth consecutive victory, Luo Feng secured his place in the top ranks! Rong Jun, however, was relegated to the "Defeated Group," beginning his own arduous, journey in the 'Pinnacle Genius Battle.'

This intense duel was thrilling to onlookers and awe-inspiring for those within the inner circle. When Rong Jun charged at Luo Feng with his triple phantom technique, many immortals on the floating islands watching the match were taken aback.

In the Ganwu Universe Country's competition, for a Stellar level to break through the Law of Origins was impressive enough. But for one to delve into the higher laws of spatial origin was an even rarer feat. Rong Jun was acknowledged as one of the brightest talents in the human race, yet he was defeated—his technique overshadowed by Luo Feng's impeccable control and decisive moves.

Rong Jun's skill in illusion was unparalleled, manifesting multiple phantoms. Yet, in this critical battle, Luo Feng's calculated strategy and mastery of the Yan Shenbing technique brought victory.

The immortals of the Ganwu Universe Country were astounded by both Luo Feng and Rong Jun, heralding them as peerless geniuses.

In the crowd's chaos and celebration, Wang Yi observed the black-haired, resolute figure of Luo Feng on stage. Uncertain of where Luo Feng's fate would lead, he felt his own ambitions stirring. He was determined to match Luo Feng's strength with his own.

The Genius Arena's fourth round concluded that day, securing 625 winners for the next stage. For the remaining 9,375 participants, however, the grueling cycle of the 'Final Selection' awaited after a day's rest.

July 28, 2066.

As dawn broke, Wang Yi and Luo Feng traveled to the Seven Star Tower to bid farewell to the "Thunder God" as he left Earth.

After gaining insight from observing the battle with 'Hong,' Thor decided to follow his new teacher, the lord of the Thunder Realm, and depart for training in the Ganwa Universe's advanced world.

"Haha… I'll be back!" Thor laughed, waving as he ascended into the massive, purple spaceship hovering above the tower.

Under the rising sun, Wang Yi and Luo Feng watched in silence as the ship carrying Thor vanished into the sky.

With one comrade setting off on his path, Wang Yi reflected on his own journey forward, filled with peril and obstacles yet unwavering in his resolve.

Returning home, Wang Yi saw his children running toward him, and a small, soft voice tugged at his heart.

"Dad, is Uncle Thor gone? Will you leave too?" Wang Luo, his ninth child, asked timidly.

Wang Yi patted his head. "No, Dad will be here for now, and even if I leave, I'll return."

This commitment to family and homeland anchored Wang Yi, even as the Ganwu Universe Country urged him to venture further. He cherished each moment with his family, especially his youngest children, born after he'd first left Earth.

The robed Realm Lord Andrew observed these scenes quietly, understanding Wang Yi's resolve to prioritize family, despite his responsibilities.

As time moved on, Wang Yi turned his attention to family life, balancing his time between cultivating in the virtual universe and cherishing his loved ones. Although this choice surprised the senior ranks of the Ganwu Universe Country, Wang Yi remained undeterred, valuing his time with his family above all.

Eventually, after repeated reminders from the Ganwa Universe, Wang Yi bid farewell once more to his family, returning to the Secret Realm to resume his rigorous training.

In the Dry Witch Secret Realm's massive training ground, a figure flashed and multiplied, as if a hundred "Wang Yi"s moved across the field with ghost-like agility.

"Master! Today is the final day of the WFinal Selection!" the youthful voice of Bermuda echoed in his mind.

"All right," Wang Yi replied as his shadows merged into one.

"March 2, 2069—the final day." Wang Yi smiled. "But these past three years were not wasted. I have fully mastered the third level of the 'Stream of Ten Thousand Lines.'"