Chapter 1 Winning

"I won." Xu Jingming's heart was filled with endless joy.

A powerful opponent had brought about a hearty and exhilarating battle, and he had also obtained first place in the world. Most importantly, he had also experienced a breakthrough in enlightenment, comprehending the Spear Dao. With so many gains, how could Xu Jingming not be happy and joyful?

The ancient battlefield collapsed before his eyes, and Xu Jingming's body also turned illusory, returning to the combat space.

The first World Martial Arts Competition since the virtual world opened had officially come to an end. Xu Jingming from Xia Country had become the champion of this competition.

"Let us congratulate Xu Jingming, who has won the 31st World Martial Arts Competition, also the first global competition since the opening of the virtual world," the female host said, her voice filled with excitement, even trembling slightly.

She knew that this moment would be forever recorded in history.

"Let us also congratulate Tiano Xire. Tiano Xire's amazing performance in the final amazed us. He was even in the lead for a long time, and his terrifying pressure transformed Xu Jingming's spear techniques. A strong opponent is a great help on the road to success," Secretary-General Angus also praised.

...

"Xu Jingming won, he actually won!"

"I didn't expect that he could really defeat Envoy Tiano."

"We have to thank Envoy Tiano, because only with Envoy Tiano's pressure could Xu Jingming break through and transform."

The higher-ups of Blue Star were quite happy and excited.

"Virtual world intelligence reminder." The black minister of the Blue Star Life Evolution Department said to the people beside him, "It is determined that Xu Jingming's final display was the Hua Guang (Transformation Light) Thirty-Nine Strike combo, breaking through the limit of thirty-six strikes! It is an ultra-limit move, and Xu Jingming also belongs to the ultra-limit genius category."

"Ultra-limit?"

"Xu Jingming is an ultra-limit genius?"

These higher-ups were both surprised and delighted. They knew a lot about cosmic intelligence and were very clear about the value of ultra-limit geniuses.

"Among the many civilizations and forces in the universe, they all attach great importance to ultra-limit geniuses. We must make good use of Xu Jingming's potential. In this way, when Blue Star Civilization's protection period passes, Xu Jingming's potential can also help our entire civilization."

"We have to find a strong enough force for Xu Jingming."

"If Envoy Tiano's family can take a fancy to Xu Jingming, that would be great."

"No matter how powerful an ultra-limit genius is, he is still only at the fifth level! Envoy Tiano's family won't look at him, they won't even look at the entire Blue Star Civilization."

These higher-ups were also self-aware.

"We have to carefully consider the future for Xu Jingming, and never ruin his future."

"Yes, we have to consider it carefully. It is rare for an ultra-limit genius to be born among the billions of people on our Blue Star."

The higher-ups of Blue Star were both happy and worried. Xu Jingming's future was at stake, and they had to be cautious.

...

While the higher-ups of Blue Star were pleasantly surprised and worried, the ordinary audience was in an uproar. This battle was so exciting that it far surpassed the other battles in the competition. Countless people cheered for the names of Xu Jingming and Tiano, becoming their fervent fans.

"That was really amazing." Liu Hai's eyes were fiery. "Tiano's moves were fantastical and unbelievable, and I was quite touched by them. Jingming's final spear technique... it was like turning decay into magic."

"I have to go to the training ground and practice hard." Liu Hai couldn't help but disappear from the stands and head to the training ground.

Tiger Fosson, Tu Ling, Haru Singh, Akilov, Miyagawa Akari, Alan Emelianenko, Riven Gullit, and other experts who had reached the fifth level were able to appreciate the power of many moves in this battle. They were all touched and shocked, and they also went to the training ground to practice, to verify their guesses.

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In the stands.

"Xiao Pang, this battle was a surprise." Director Zhou sat beside him, watching the replay of the scene. "Xu Jingming actually displayed an ultra-limit move at the end, which is very remarkable. Now the higher-ups of Blue Star are thinking about how to arrange Xu Jingming's future path so that he can have a broader future."

Pang Ze nodded slightly: "An ultra-limit genius of a planetary life is very rare. One is born every one or two hundred years among hundreds of life planets, and indeed has great potential!"

"Actually, what we want most is for the family behind Envoy Tiano to be willing to cultivate Xu Jingming." Director Zhou said, "Do you think there is a good chance?"

Pang Ze thought for a moment and shook his head gently: "It's difficult. The family behind Envoy Tiano is a top family in the entire universe, with countless human civilizations. Even if they value talent, they are looking at geniuses from countless human civilizations throughout the universe. An ultra-limit genius is born every one or two hundred years among hundreds of life planets, but if you look at the entire universe... many ultra-limit geniuses are born every one or two hundred years. The family behind Envoy Tiano simply doesn't look at them."

"Alas." Director Zhou nodded, "I also understand, but our Blue Star Civilization is a newly promoted cosmic civilization, too weak, and can only help Xu Jingming to a limited extent."

"Protecting a civilization would be very troublesome, and Envoy Tiano's family would be very cautious." Pang Ze said, "But simply recruiting a person, Envoy Tiano's family wouldn't have too many concerns, and there is still a glimmer of hope."

"A glimmer of hope?" Director Zhou looked at Pang Ze.

"This glimmer of hope lies with Envoy Tiano." Pang Ze said, "Not to mention how large his family is, just Envoy Tiano's father is a big figure in the Universe Human Alliance. Envoy Tiano is also his only son! If Envoy Tiano has the intention, there is still hope."

Director Zhou nodded slightly.

"We must prepare well and not let Envoy Tiano be disgusted. It is best if Envoy Tiano takes the initiative to recruit." Pang Ze said, "Although I have contacted some big figures in the cosmic civilization over the years, they are far from Envoy Tiano's side."

"The global think tank will design and arrange it well." Director Zhou nodded.

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Yinghuo Star, the virtual room door of Tiano's spaceship opened, and Tiano flew out of the virtual room.

"Hoo."

Sitting on the streamlined body of the spaceship, Tiano looked at the space, just staring blankly.

"I have worked very hard."

"I fought very hard, and I also used forbidden techniques. The cooperation of the three secret techniques was also very good, which was my best performance." Tiano recalled that battle in his heart, "This is my limit, but, but I still lost."

"He has only practiced the evolution method for less than a year, and I have been practicing for decades." Tiano had tears in his eyes, "Is my talent really that weak?"

"My father said that if my talent is poor, I can make up for it with diligence and good guidance. According to his guidance, it is no problem to reach the seventh level, and even hope to reach the eighth level. If you are lucky, the ninth level is not impossible." Tiano frowned, "However, if I spend 80% of my time practicing every day, what is the point of living?"

"I just don't want to practice."

"But I want to become stronger."

Tiano was also very conflicted. His father had paved a road to the sky for him, but this road was too bitter! It was full of hardships, and the further he went, the more difficult it became. Even so, it was only 'hopeful' for the eighth level. As for reaching the ninth level? It still depends on luck and many other factors.

"It's too difficult, it's too difficult for me." Tiano looked at the starry sky.