The Martial Emperor with Dragon Blood-Chapter 1077 - 1078: On the Eve of the Great Battle
"Mo’er, do you know how many people participated in the last Spirit Martial Genius Battle?"
Although Zi Ning had never participated in the Spirit Martial Genius Battle, she had watched it once and was somewhat familiar with the rules of the competition.
"Ten thousand?"
In Ye Mo’s estimation, having ten thousand talents participate would already be quite impressive.
Being worthy of the name "genius" is naturally very rare, so Ye Mo guessed that even this ten thousand was more than enough.
Zi Ning shook her head and said with a smile, "Ten thousand? I’m afraid just the talents from the Zone of Seals exceed one hundred thousand. Adding up all the forces big and small in the Lingwu Continent, there are easily several hundred thousand people. According to conservative estimates, every Spirit Martial Genius Battle sees at least eight hundred to nine hundred thousand talents participate."
"Eight hundred to nine hundred thousand?"
Upon hearing this number, Ye Mo was utterly stunned. What kind of concept is this? It seems they would have to count for days just to number them all. Could Lingwu Continent really have so many geniuses?
"Isn’t there any limitation on strength?"
Ye Mo asked again.
"Generally speaking, only those who have reached the power level of the Cosmos Realm can participate in the Spirit Martial Genius Battle. However, to pass the first round of tests, one at least needs the strength of the Qiankun Fourth Rotation."
Zi Ning said with a faint smile, "The Spirit Martial Genius Battle comprises three rounds, with the first round essentially being a selection process. After all, with so many participants, if they didn’t eliminate a batch, who knows when they would finish. Moreover, the Spirit Martial Genius Battle is a competition on a continental level, with very high prestige. Some martial artists who know they can’t achieve a ranking still come to witness the demeanor of the top talents on the continent."
Picking out ten spots among eight to nine hundred thousand is certainly the most brutal competition Ye Mo had ever heard of, but it’s also the most thrilling one.
"Even if I didn’t have the strength to compete for the ten spots, I would probably rack my brains to participate in this competition,"
Ye Mo chuckled.
This competition is not simply a selection contest but also one that increases one’s own value. Engaging with the strong allows one to gain insights into one’s martial arts. For some martial artists, winning or losing is not important; what matters is the process of this grand battle, a process full of infinite possibilities that every martial artist aspires to experience.
"The Spirit Martial Genius Battle has three rounds, and for the first two rounds, you should have no problem advancing,"
Zi Ning said calmly.
"Why is that?"
Ye Mo asked.
"Because the Spirit Martial Genius Battle is co-hosted by the Seven Great Super-First-Rate Powers. Therefore, the talents representing the Seven Great Super-First-Rate Powers don’t have to participate in the first and second rounds of selection and directly enter the most thrilling third round."
"Although the competition rules say to select the top ten to gain the qualification to sit under the Bodhi Tree in the Bodhi Cave for enlightenment, what you are actually vying for are just three spots."
Ye Mo clearly understood this point. The talents from the Seven Great Super-First-Rate Powers would each take a spot, leaving only three spots among the ten.
In other words, eight to nine hundred thousand talents are competing for three spots.
It’s safe to say that every spot will be fiercely contested, with earth-shattering battles. Those who can successfully emerge to enter the third round are all talents with significant strength and skill.
Ye Mo couldn’t help but lament the brutality of the competition, but without such brutal competition, how could one be called a genius?
More importantly, rewards from this competition are enticing: the top ten gain entrance to the Bodhi Cave for enlightenment, and more so, achieving fame. Launching one’s reputation as the top genius of Lingwu Continent is a title everyone dreams of.
With less than a month left, the Spirit Martial Genius Battle will officially commence.
Currently, whether it’s the Seven Great Super-First-Rate Powers or other first-rate, second-rate, and even unranked forces, they are all giving their final attempts.
Everyone’s aim is very clear: to elevate themselves in the contest, observe the geniuses, and achieve a standing.
Everyone knows that this war is the highest-level war rarely seen in Lingwu Continent, and all forces will pay attention. Some who perform outstandingly and achieve rankings may even be directly recruited by the super-first-rate power academies.
Atop Longwen Peak.
Ye Mo had already retrieved the Solitary Darkness Cloak. Its artifact spirit has been completely restored, but its true power will only be revealed in the battle.
At this moment, his mind was immersed in the space of the Butu Tower, beginning training once more.
Currently, he has reached the Qiankun Ninth Rotation, unable to break through the realm, so he began heart cultivation to enhance his Heart Force. A month’s training has increased Ye Mo’s Heart Force to 93 times.
The explosive power increased by a factor of two, making even this small enhancement significant.
In addition to Heart Force training, Ye Mo also revisited the Zone of Desolation within the month. Now, returning to the Zone of Desolation is merely a thought away, as it is his own small world.
Returning is naturally effortless.
Of course, Ye Mo also visited Zi Xuan a few times. Zi Xuan’s strength has increased tremendously, shockingly more than Ye Mo imagined, reaching the Second Transformation of Wheel of Reincarnation—such terrifying ascension can only be described as genius.
"Whew!"
Releasing a long breath, Ye Mo stood, hands clasped behind his back, gazing far ahead.
In cultivation, time is unpredictable, and in the blink of an eye, a month had passed, with just one day remaining before the much-anticipated Spirit Martial Genius Battle across the continent begins.
"Ang Tianxiao, Hsiao Wufa, Jiang Xiao Bai, wait for me. I will overpower each of you with my strength."
In the next moment, Ye Mo vanished from where he stood, appearing in the Zone of Desolation.
This time, as a representative of the Five Element League, he naturally couldn’t travel with the Ancient Azure Dragon Clan members. He planned to bring two people with him, one being Xiang Tianxing, one of the Five Warlords of the Five Element League and a protégé of Ye Mo, and the other being Yao Yue, the Vice Alliance Hierarch of the Five Element League.
Ye Mo’s group of three first met up with Xiao Yue, who also brought two people: Ye Mo and Little Cao.
The six boarded a Flying Palace, headed toward the Genius Gorge. One after another, Ye Mo saw many flying treasures whizzing through the air, all heading towards a common destination, creating a vibrant scene.
"I really wonder what the scene will be like once we reach the Genius Gorge; it truly is something to look forward to."
Wearing the Solitary Darkness Cloak, Ye Mo’s facial features were completely hidden, with only a voice, clearly that of a young man.
"I’m quite looking forward to it too,"
Xiao Yue said with a smile.
"Young Master, Miss, you two must do your best, okay? Little Cao will be cheering for you from the sidelines,"
Little Cao said.
"Haha, Little Cao, just wait for the Young Master’s performance,"
Ye Mo laughed heartily, slowly walking out of the palace, where a vast gorge appeared at the end of his gaze, teeming with countless figures like swarming bees heading towards the gorge.
"The Genius Gorge is finally here!"
With a strong fighting spirit, Ye Mo gazed upon the gorge!
