Chapter 116

Wang Yi informed Luo Feng and the others about the upcoming Peak Genius Battle, so they could have a goal and prepare in advance.

Luo Feng and his companions were intrigued by the competition, which would take place six years later, and they all confirmed they would participate when the time came. Wang Yi's goal had been accomplished. Now, it was time for him to focus on his own plans.

In the vast killing arena of the virtual universe, Wang Yi sat alone in a corner, sipping a specialty drink from a distant galaxy. As the icy and fiery flavors mingled on his tongue, he tapped the screen in front of him.

"It's been a while since I entered the duel space. I think it's time to enjoy myself while executing my plans," Wang Yi thought, a faint smile playing on his lips.

Over the next six years, Wang Yi didn't intend to waste time. With the unique abilities granted by the sign-in panel, while solitary training was an option, it would be a waste of its potential. To fully utilize its advantages, he aimed to make a name for himself in the virtual universe and attract the attention of the powerful forces there.

Be it the Virtual Universe Company, the Giant Axe Fighting Arena, or the various forces within the Black Dragon Mountain Empire and other civilizations, they all valued and cultivated talented individuals. But how does one prove their talent? The best place was the duel space in the virtual universe.

Wang Yi wasn't interested in joining the Black Dragon Mountain branch of the Virtual Universe Company, but he was very interested in the Ganwu Universe Kingdom—specifically, the Dry Witch Secret Realm, which was renowned for its treasures and resources.

However, entering the Dry Witch Secret Realm wasn't easy. At the very least, one needed to comprehend a trace of the origin law while still at the Stellar level. But with Wang Yi's strength, he was confident that he could quickly climb the ranks within the virtual universe and gain access to this sacred land.

His plan was simple: make a name for himself in the duel space, catch the attention of the Ganwu Universe, and then use the opportunities in the Dry Witch Secret Realm to strengthen himself. By the time the Peak Genius Battle arrived in six years, Wang Yi would be more than ready to compete on the grandest stage of all, aiming for a place in the top 1,000 of the universe finals and earning a spot in the core of the Virtual Universe Company.

With that in mind, Wang Yi began his campaign in the duel space.

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The duel space was where true warriors tested their mettle. Wang Yi, under the alias "The Flame King," had a reputation for his fierce combat style, utilizing the law of fire. His current strength, both in mental power and physical prowess, had reached the eighth rank of the Stellar level.

However, since he hadn't fought in the duel space for a while, his rating was only three stars. As he scanned the list of potential opponents, he settled on a powerful rank 8 warrior known for his prowess—a nine-Stellar level master with a 98.5% win rate. But Wang Yi's challenge was rejected since the opponent had restricted his matches to higher-rated challengers.

Unfazed, Wang Yi moved on, selecting a five-star opponent to warm up.

His challenge was quickly accepted, and the virtual universe system transported him to the duel space—a massive metal arena on a vast prairie, spanning ten kilometers.

Wang Yi, dressed in a dark red shirt and wielding dual swords, faced off against his opponent: a tall, thin man with green hair and a long sword. The fight was over in seconds. Wang Yi's left sword parried the man's attack, and his right blade swiftly severed the opponent's head.

"Too weak," Wang Yi muttered, standing over the headless corpse. He knew that only true masters, those rated six stars and above, could offer a real challenge.

Without pausing, he continued challenging opponents, defeating each one effortlessly. His evaluation climbed rapidly, reaching the prestigious nine-star rating with a flawless win record.

Wang Yi's meteoric rise did not go unnoticed. His dominance in the duel space soon caught the attention of the head of the Killing Fields Branch of the Ganwu Universe Kingdom in the Black Dragon Mountain Virtual Universe, who began to take a keen interest in him.