Hyperdimensional Universe: I have Three Thousand Ultimate Talents

Chapter 180 - 180: One Hundred and Twenty: Master of the Soul, Ten Thousand Years in a Glance

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At the dining table.

Though they had only been together for a few days, they were already used to having breakfast and dinner together.

Chatting and laughing, they seemed content.

“Brother Jiang, Yan Jiu, who ranked tenth in the semi-finals, is quite terrifying.” Qiang Jiu said gravely, “His Qi seems to have undergone a bizarre transformation, the quality of which is unprecedented, and it also possesses an extremely frightening cutting ability. My Gang Qi of protection was easily shattered by him. His Qi is as if it has some sort of spirit, effortlessly defending against my attacks, even when I push my Art of Spear to the ultimate point, it’s still difficult to break through his defense in one go. That’s the fundamental reason for my defeat.”

His lethal strike could not break through the defense, and the opponent seized the opportunity to counterattack.

“Even Brother Jiang may not be able to defend against your strike, but he could.” Lan Xin said, “When I faced him, I felt completely crushed. His Qi is truly not ordinary, it’s unimaginable.”

“Every strand of his Qi is like a sawtooth, easily cutting through the protective Gang Qi and through muscles and bones.” Long Aotian frowned, “The feeling he gave me was that his Qi is almost like a living thing.”

“Yes, I had the same feeling!” Qiang Jiu nodded.

“I’ve noticed!” Jiang Ming nodded.

He had been watching the battles all along, and naturally knew some details about the top ten in the semi-finals.

As for this Yan Jiu?

He was his first opponent.

When he saw the battle, he thought it was very strange. It seemed ordinary, but the Qi was very peculiar. The quality was high, the destructive power was strong, and it seemed almost spiritual in nature.

“It’s as if it’s made up of individual nanorobots!” Jiang Ming gave an appropriate analogy.

“Exactly like nanorobots, but even more terrifying.” Lan Xin nodded, “Elder Tang, Coach Yu, what’s the story with him? It’s just too incomprehensible.”

“He must have consumed some sort of heaven-sent treasure or merged with a treasure, which caused his Qi to mutate and possess special abilities.” Coach Yu speculated.

Elder Tang nodded and also sighed, “There are all sorts of wonders in this vast world. When encountering strange abilities, don’t panic, and more importantly, don’t be afraid. Focus on staying steady, and once you grasp the situation and understand the opponent, it’ll be easier to deal with them. For example, if Qiang Jiu fought him again, there’s a 60% chance of victory. Of course, if possible, try your best to kill him quickly. Whether his Qi mutated or not, if he’s dead, he’s nothing.”

These words made a lot of sense.

Afterward, Long Aotian and the others discussed the situation of the top ten in the finals.

Each one was unique.

Ran Xin, ranked ninth, was the most bizarre.

“One look and I became lost.” Long Aotian said with a wry smile, “It seems like an illusion, yet not quite, real yet not quite. In just one glance, I had been transported to the Dinosaur Empire and trampled to death.”

He died miserably and pathetically.

“I knew her condition, and her first move was a lethal kill. At that moment, I felt very clearly that I had pierced her, but she just vanished like a bubble. Then, I fell into a fantasy world. Although it was an illusion, it was extremely clear. It didn’t cover up my past memories, nor replay my regrets, but instead completely evolved a fascinating world that made me sink, struggle, feel helpless and desperate.” Qiang Jiu spoke and his mouth twitched.

Lan Xin also gave a bitter smile.

Obviously, she had experienced a similar situation.

One glance to fall, another to kill.

“That’s the Spirit Path in the Path of Souls, the most elusive and unpredictable.” Elder Tang said, “It’s a fundamental contest of willpower. If you can’t resist, you’ll be dragged into a spiritual world she created. In that place, she rules, and it’s almost impossible to resist or fight back. You must have also noticed that anyone who can resist her is quickly killed.”

“The Spirit Path, huh? I never thought I’d see one, it’s considered one of the strongest aids.” Coach Yu sighed, “And then there’s Liu Ruyan, ranked seventh, who is skilled in the Illusion Skill, with her illusion territory affecting reality, making her even more difficult to deal with.”

“I think the most difficult one is Yi Tianyan, ranked sixth, even more terrifying than the first-ranked Ji Yunning. He gives me a very strange feeling.” Qiang Jiu’s face contorted, “Every time I thrust my spear, it seems like he had already anticipated it and could easily dodge from the weakest point. When I pushed harder and made it impossible to dodge, he activated a strange ability that caused my spear tip to deflect. It’s as if, as if he has an extraordinary fortune, his Qi Luck is against heaven, and he has fate’s protection. He is very difficult to kill.”

“Yi Tianyan…” Elder Tang’s brows furrowed deeply, “This child, his future achievements are immeasurable, the power he controls…”

He hesitated for a moment, finally shook his head, and looked at Jiang Ming, “Although his methods are peculiar, his cultivation level is not that strong, and his attacks are average. When the time comes, carefully perceive him, and you might gain something from it.”

Jiang Ming nodded gravely.

Yi Tianyan?

He was the one he paid special attention to.

Although Yang Jian, Ji Yunning, Bai Bing, and others had high rankings, in terms of strangeness, Yi Tianyan was definitely number one.

After breakfast, everyone entered the Virtual Combat Network.

Jiang Ming appeared in his original seat, where, in his row, there were people ranked in the top ten of the Heavenly Ladder.

Across from him, in the audience seats, appeared the top ten in the semi-finals, facing them head-on.

“Everyone, make sure not to fall behind; that would be too embarrassing.” Fang Qinghan joked, “For the next nineteen days, fight with all your might, using your opponents as blades to hone yourselves. This is the best opportunity for cultivation, comparable to a fortuitous encounter..”