As Ling Wu obtained a hundred zhang of Dragon Energy, Ling Chen did not continue to act.
Because the remaining Dragon Energy was only a few dozen zhang.
There was no need to waste time at all.
The main purpose of Ling Chen’s technique of Wandering Beyond was to help Ling Wu find Dragon Energy.
Luckily, the first cultivator they encountered yielded great rewards.
Directly accomplishing the goal.
"Alright, let’s cultivate here!"
Ling Chen said with a smile.
This place, where the eight-star king had hidden for so long without being discovered.
Should be a pretty good location.
Moreover, in this valley, the Spiritual Energy is richer than outside.
Quite suitable for cultivation.
At the moment, the two began to cultivate.
The one hundred battle zones, with eleven people remaining.
These two had the most Dragon Energy, almost guaranteeing their advance.
Of course, if anyone provoked them, Ling Chen would naturally not hesitate to take their Dragon Energy.
Quickly, a month passed.
The genius contest of the one hundredth battle zone ended.
Ten geniuses advanced to the third round.
Another two months passed.
All battle zones’ genius contests concluded.
Ultimately, one thousand geniuses advanced to the third round’s ultimate showdown.
In the hundredth battle zone.
Mu Qing’s voice rang out.
"Congratulations to all, for advancing to the third round. This round is the last for the Qing Province Genius Ranking, determining the final one hundred geniuses to ascend the ranking!"
As this voice sounded, the successfully advancing geniuses showed excited expressions.
Only one step away from ascending the Genius Ranking.
Ling Chen was also somewhat excited.
He wasn’t too concerned about the ranking.
What he cared about was the Dragon Energy.
A hundred zhang of Dragon Energy can elevate the ’Dao’ by one tier.
Then what about a thousand, ten thousand zhang of Dragon Energy?
"Before the ultimate showdown begins, I will send you all to a Secret Realm within the Void Realm. There, treasures left by the Void Emperor await, and whether you can obtain them depends on your fate. This is considered your reward!"
"After the Secret Realm training ends, the ultimate showdown will truly commence! The Void Secret Realm is your destination this time, and also your last opportunity to enhance your strength!"
"So, enjoy to the fullest!"
With the voice falling, a swirling black hole appeared before everyone.
Ling Chen did not step forward.
Instead, he looked towards Ling Wu.
Ling Chen asked with a smile.
Though Ling Wu had now advanced to the fourth level of the World Realm, she was only a six-star king.
Even if she grasped the rudimentary Sword Dao.
She was among the lowest tier of all the geniuses.
Currently, among the thousand advancing geniuses, only she held the Genius Token.
There were some with the Human Token as well.
But most were holders of the Pride Token.
The rest were geniuses!
Even if eliminated, she hoped to be eliminated by Ling Chen.
At least her Dragon Energy could help Ling Chen.
That’s why she planned to go with Ling Chen.
Ling Chen brought Ling Wu into his inner world, then stepped into the vortex before him.
In the outside world.
The Qing Province Genius Ranking still hung in the sky.
With the conclusion of the second round, the Qing Province Genius Ranking updated once again.
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Basically, at least nine-star royal level.
Ling Wu was ranked precisely at one hundred.
And Ling Chen was ranked eighty-fourth.
"Where did this Ling Wu come from?"
Gazing at the light rankings, many cultivators voiced their doubts.
Exactly who Ling Wu was, most people were unaware.
Because the name had never been heard before.
As for Ling Chen’s ranking, people could barely accept it.
After all, in the first round slaughter battlefield, Ling Chen had already earned a place on the Genius Ranking.
In the State Governor Mansion.
The name Ling Wu was well-known to everyone.
Because they had seen Ling Chen give his Dragon Energy to this six-star king.
And they gradually accepted Ling Chen’s strength.
After all, Ling Chen had once defeated a nine-star king.
Though it was shortly after advancement.
But it was a nine-star king, nonetheless!
"Ah, wonder who will have good luck this time, able to obtain the treasures left by the Void Emperor!"
The high-ranking officials of Qing Province were envious.
The treasures left by ancient emperors were coveted even by them!
The Void Secret Realm is the only place in the Void Realm not controlled by Mu Qing.
Mu Qing can only send cultivators inside.
But when to leave, and what kind of fate one can obtain is completely uncontrollable.
Even Mu Qing doesn’t know what happens inside.
In the Void Secret Realm, somewhere, in the high sky.
A vortex suddenly appeared, and a young man in a green robe was spat out by it.
"So this is the Void Secret Realm?"
Ling Chen surveyed the bizarre world.
Very similar to the Void Realm, and to the outside world.
Of course, the Spiritual Energy was ten times more than that of the Void Realm.
The most peculiar feature was the streamers that occasionally streak across the limit of the sky, like meteors.
These streamers were not just anything else.
It’s said they were treasures left by the Void Emperor.
Of course, the speed of these streamers was such that even a king like Ling Chen couldn’t catch them.
Moreover, these streamers were very strange.
Even if they stay beside you, you can’t grab them.
Yes, it depends on luck, which is such an obscure concept.
It is said that for those with good fortune, the treasures might even fly directly into your hands.
As for what constitutes good fortune.
No one can clearly explain.
Ling Chen released Ling Wu.
Seeing the streamers flashing across the sky, Ling Wu was quite excited as well.
Meanwhile, geniuses were appearing in the Void Secret Realm one after another.
Everyone had similar expressions, excitement filling them.
"Well then, let’s first take a walk around the Void Realm!"
Ling Chen said with a smile.
According to the Token’s description, the treasures obtainable in the Void Secret Realm are typically found on the ground.
The ones visible in the sky are practically impossible to obtain.
The two immediately chose a direction and began to fly slowly.
It’s said that the treasures here include Emperor Spirit Weapons, Emperor-grade Elixirs, Emperor Spirit Arts, and Emperor Spirit Techniques, among others.
After flying for an hour, Ling Chen began to see other cultivators.
However, both sides were extremely cautious and did not engage.
Before the appearance of treasures, there’s no need to fight.
Besides, who knows if the other party’s inner world doesn’t contain a stronger genius.
After all, having gone through the second round battle, everyone has become extremely cautious.
Furthermore, in the ultimate showdown, there will be plenty of opportunities to fight.
In the Void Secret Realm, seeking treasures is what matters most.
Now, Ling Chen had advanced to the late stage of the eight-star king.
His aura was fearsome.
Among the advanced kings, most were seven-star and eight-star kings.
Being in the late stage of eight-star certainly places him among the leading contenders.
He is likely to rank on the Genius Ranking.
Ling Chen and Ling Wu flew slowly, while Ling Chen occasionally scanned below with Divine Soul Telekinesis, in case some treasure could be encountered.
As they passed a mountain peak, suddenly a sword chant echoed from a longsword in Ling Chen’s inner world.