Wang Yi after 3 years

In Ganwu City, atop the central sacred mountain, within a fiery red palace:

"Today marks my last day of teaching you," a beautiful woman in a red dress said with a satisfied expression, gazing at the black-haired youth standing respectfully before her. "You are one of the most talented among the geniuses of the Dry Witch Secret Realm. In fact, you could be considered the strongest among the hundreds of geniuses from the Dry Witch Universe Nation participating in the Battle of Peak Geniuses. If nothing unexpected happens, your current strength is enough to secure a top-three spot in the universe's pinnacle genius battle."

"However, the universe is vast, and there are countless other geniuses. Don't become complacent. Keep working hard. I look forward to seeing you shine in the peak genius battle," Lucy said.

At first, she had only agreed to teach Wang Yi as a favor to the Lord of Ganwu, but Wang Yi's exceptional talent and rapid progress over the past three years had greatly impressed her. That was why she had continued to guide him.

It's like how teachers favor students who excel, because their success is easier to nurture.

Lucy felt the same. She enjoyed teaching students with extraordinary talent and swift progress.

"Thank you, Teacher," Wang Yi respectfully bowed, filled with gratitude for the immortal teacher who had helped him so much over the past three years.

Without Lucy's guidance, Wang Yi knew he would have faced many more obstacles on his path.

As he left Lucy's palace, Wang Yi felt a mix of emotions.

In the blink of an eye, he had spent more than five years in the Dry Witch Secret Realm.

He had arrived in April 2060, according to China's timeline, and it was now the end of November 2065.

"During these years of cultivation, I've mastered the second level of Yan Shenbing, and I've just barely reached the second level of the 'Nine-Line Flow' body technique..." Wang Yi mused, recalling the hardship he had endured to achieve the second level of the "Ten Thousand Lines Flow."

Wang Yi possessed a superhuman talent for the Laws of Fire and Time, with incredible comprehension abilities. Coupled with the dual-body practice, assistance from the Hall of Dry Witch, and the personal teaching of an immortal master, it had still taken him five or six years to reach the second level of the "Ten Thousand Lines Flow." That alone demonstrated how challenging this cultivation path was.

However, his progress was already astounding. At least, Wang Yi knew that no other genius in the Dry Witch Secret Realm had reached his level in body techniques.

Now, Wang Yi was recognized as the top genius among the permanent members of the Dry Witch Secret Realm—a status that brought him considerable attention throughout the entire Dry Witch Universe. Even the Lord of the Dry Witch had acknowledged his potential.

Wang Yi's current status was far superior to many Domain masters, and various families and forces eagerly sought his favor.

But Wang Yi understood that geniuses remained only potential until they fully matured. To truly gain respect and recognition, he would need to display an even greater level of extraordinary talent.

"My strong comprehension of the Laws of Fire, along with the advantage of two bodies, is my biggest strength right now. Although I have potential in the Laws of Time, I simply don't have enough time to focus on that now. At this stage, I can only concentrate on mastering the Laws of Fire and Space. When I enter Chaos City, I may have more freedom to shift my focus, but for now, I must strengthen myself as much as possible to prepare for the peak genius battle," Wang Yi thought with a tinge of regret.

Although his natural talent for the Laws of Time was exceptional, it didn't align well with his current focus on the Laws of Fire. He had no choice but to prioritize.

For now, Wang Yi had chosen the path of combining the Laws of Fire and Space, using the Yan Shenbing as his main weapon. He couldn't afford to change direction halfway through—at least not yet.

By now, Wang Yi's physical strength and mental power had both reached the ninth rank of Stellar levels, and his triple genetic level had given him a much stronger foundation than his peers at the same level.

Unfortunately, these advantages could not be used in the virtual universe's peak genius battle, where everyone had their physical and mental power limited to the ninth rank of Stellar level.

However, with Wang Yi's understanding of the Laws of Fire, his mastery of the Yan Shenbing, his nine-fold domain, and the mental strength of his domain master-level Flame Star beast, as well as his progress in willpower and the second level of the "Nine-Line Flow" technique, his true strength was extraordinary.

He could easily be considered one of the most gifted geniuses across the entire human domain.

But...

"My real opponent is the peerless genius Bolan, who is said to be born once in tens of millions of years," Wang Yi thought solemnly.

The infamous "God of Death," Bolan, was the most remarkable genius to have emerged from the 1,008 universe nations in this genius war.

The secret technique "Ten Thousand Lines Flow" was divided into:

The first level: "Single Line."

The second level: "Nine-Line Flow."

The third level: "Hundred Lines Flow."

The fourth level: "Ten Thousand Lines Flow."

It was said that there was an ultimate level called "Tele-Shift," but the secret techniques available to the public didn't include it.

Wang Yi's version of the "Ten Thousand Lines Flow" had originated from Meteor Star.

Mastering the "Ten Thousand Lines Flow" required a deep understanding of the Laws of Space.

For Wang Yi to have reached the second level in just a few years, despite not having a natural talent for the Laws of Space, already made him a prodigious genius.

Yan Shenbing, a mind-power weapon, was based on the Laws of Fire and supplemented by the Laws of Space.

Meanwhile, "Ten Thousand Lines Flow" primarily relied on spatial law talent.

Initially, Wang Yi had been confident in his ability to master "Ten Thousand Lines Flow," but as soon as he began training, he realized how challenging it truly was.

Wang Yi deeply respected Bolan, who could create hundreds of phantoms at the Stellar level stage, a feat even many Domain masters couldn't achieve. When it came to the incredibly difficult-to-understand Laws of Space, only one in a million could reach the fourth level of "Ten Thousand Lines Flow."

Bolan's comprehension of the Laws of Space surpassed that of most Domain masters.

In the original timeline, even many immortals believed that Bolan would take first place in the genius battle.

"However, that makes it all the more exciting!" Wang Yi's eyes gleamed with fierce determination.

"Bolan, Rong Jun, Luo Feng... they are my real competitors in this pinnacle genius battle!" Wang Yi smiled.

"The peak genius battle is only a few months away. Once my second clone is complete, I'll be able to train faster in both 'Ten Thousand Lines Flow' and Yan Shenbing."

Wang Yi felt a surge of anticipation.

Luo Feng had recently purchased the skin of the Demon Killer Clan at the Dry Witch Auction, preparing to create his second clone. The process would take three years and nine months.

Registration for the Peak Genius Battle would begin in March 2066, with the competition starting on May 16, 2066, and lasting several years.

Those years would be precious for further cultivation.

"I can't wait…" Wang Yi thought with excitement.