Yuan's Ascension

Chapter 866: The Opening of the Megaverse Crossroads (2)

Time flowed on.

In the temple where Wu Yuan, Xuan Rong, and Cang Yu resided, super-geniuses would occasionally appear out of thin air, indicating the arrival of a new branch Saintdom group.

The number of people in the temple grew steadily. Other geniuses would come to converse with Wu Yuan, Xuan Rong and others, allowing them to grow somewhat familiar with each other.

As time passed, the frequency of appearances of newcomers gradually slowed.

"It seems we're almost at full attendance," Xuan Rong said quietly. "According to the Overlord's intelligence, there are fourteen Supreme Geniuses in the entire Eldritch Court, and fifty-seven who have mastered Sovereign-level techniques. Currently, there are fifteen seated on jade platforms, and sixty-six standing.”

"Some must have been hiding their strength until now," Wu Yuan said.

Any intelligent lifeform had the instinct to conceal their trump cards. Some geniuses might rarely reveal their true capabilities, flying under the radar.

After all, the megaverse was vast, and the territory under the Eldritch Court's rule was endless. How could one gather intelligence on every single genius?

"We're not at full attendance yet, at least one person hasn't arrived," High Immortal Cang Yu said softly.

"At least one more?" Xuan Rong was taken aback.

Just then, a magnificent aura suddenly appeared in the temple, its powerful pressure enveloping the entire space.

Swish! Swish! Swish! Those Supreme Geniuses sitting at the front of the temple on jade platforms all stood up, looking toward the source of the erupting aura.

Xuan Rong and High Immortal Cang Yu likewise involuntarily turned to look.

It was a youth in black armor. He was neither tall nor short, his battle armor seemingly ordinary at first glance, and his face was the most common square-shaped type, with a somewhat dark complexion.

From top to bottom, he could only be described as - ordinary!

The only slightly special thing about him was the pair of black gloves he wore, clearly artifacts specifically crafted for him.

Yet beneath this ordinary exterior, he gave off the impression of a mountain - a towering, endless, insurmountable peak. Vast, heavy, matchless!

"Zhu Shan!"

"He comprehends the Great Dao of Five Elements, and it's said he has fully mastered three Greater Laws - Water, Fire, and Earth. An absolute monstrous prodigy."

"The Great Dao of Five Elements, the mightiest of all Great Daos!"

"Finally, we get to see him."

"Number one! The Eldritch Court headquarters' greatest genius, who swept aside all other geniuses in the headquarters' exchange battles."

Complete silence fell.

At this moment, whether it was Xuan Rong, Cang Yu, and other geniuses who had mastered Sovereign-level techniques, or the renowned geniuses like Qin Shan shrouded in blood robes, the snow-lotus-like Bai Lian of immaculate purity, Hou Xiao, Wan Bao, and other famous figures, everyone stared at the youth in black armor.

Vaguely, it was as if various independent warlords were paying audience to the one true emperor who ruled all under heaven.

Whoosh! The black-armored Zhu Shan's gaze swept across the various geniuses, his expression remaining consistently calm.

Suddenly, when his gaze fell upon Wu Yuan, it stopped, and he immediately stepped forward, appearing directly before Wu Yuan.

Still staring at Wu Yuan, his eyes seemed to hold a hint of curiosity.

"What is Zhu Shan doing?"

"He's staring at Wu Yuan?"

"What does this mean?" The many geniuses in the temple grew puzzled, and those Supreme Geniuses particularly furrowed their brows.

Nearby, Xuan Rong and Cang Yu dared not speak.

Yes! Zhu Shan was ridiculously powerful - so much so that many super geniuses of the Eldritch Court had already abandoned any thoughts of competing with him.

But Wu Yuan had never thought of giving up.

Even today, meeting Zhu Shan and sensing that he was even stronger than rumored, Wu Yuan felt no discouragement; instead, his fighting spirit burned even brighter.

This was the confidence that came from his own power and talent!

It was also the belief born from repeatedly surpassing his past self and creating miracles.

Moreover, Wu Yuan refused to admit defeat.

...

"Zhu Shan actually initiated conversation with Wu Yuan, seeming to regard him very highly."

"Wu Yuan's talent is indeed exceptional, but he can't possibly defeat Zhu Shan in this Megaverse Crossroads."

"Zhu Shan is too powerful - to be born in the same era as such a monstrous prodigy..." the geniuses in the temple whispered among themselves.

They all felt a subtle sense of powerlessness take root in their hearts. Those who could enter this temple were all top-tier geniuses from their respective universes, yet facing Zhu Shan, they couldn't help but feel helpless, the gap seemingly impossible to bridge.

"Wu Yuan!"

"Both the Eldritch Progenitor and Zhu Shan mentioned Wu Yuan in their conversation?"

"Is Wu Yuan the only one who has hope of catching up to Zhu Shan?" Qin Shan, Hou Xiao, Bai Lian, and other Supreme Geniuses couldn't help but take another look at Wu Yuan.

They had long known of Wu Yuan's profile, but most hadn't truly taken him seriously. After all, Wu Yuan's strength was still weaker than theirs.

But it turned out even a supreme Eldritch Progenitor had praised Wu Yuan. Naturally they paid more attention to him.

Having cultivated to this level, Qin Shan, Bai Lian, Wan Bao and other geniuses wouldn't easily give up either.

In the early stages of the Megaverse Crossroads, the Eldritch Court powerhouses would mostly stay united, but competition would intensify later on, and encountering strong opponents from the same faction would be a normal occurrence.

Moreover, each time the Megaverse Crossroads opened, there would only be three Saintcrests at most, and it was common for those from the same faction to become opponents in the final round.

Time passed.

Nearly a day went by, and three more geniuses arrived, bringing the total number in the hall to an astounding eighty-eight people.

Finally, a barbaric giant wearing earthy-yellow battle armor, appearing quite rugged, materialized at the end of the temple.

He smiled as he looked down at the geniuses in the hall. At the same time, an invisible force seemed to compel all the geniuses to look up.

He easily suppressed all the geniuses with his presence alone.

"Eighty-eight people, not bad," the barbaric giant smiled. "Compared to the last time, six more qualified to enter the Genius Temple. You may call me Great Eldritch Kua Fu."

"Great Eldritch Kua Fu."

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"It's actually Great Eldritch Kua Fu."

"The legendary Kua Fu." The expressions of these geniuses instantly grew fervent.

Wu Yuan also looked at the barbaric giant with considerable surprise - it was actually Great Eldritch Kua Fu?

He couldn't help but recall the ‘Celestial Body Law Codex’ he had obtained in his early years, which had been spread far and wide by Great Eldritch Kua Fu.

He never imagined that he would meet the creator in person today.