Chapter 192: Chapter 186: Battle for Qualification
"Qualification war?" Wang Xu was puzzled.
"The qualification war is jointly initiated by three major forces, allowing all the Great Cosmic Countries to send three geniuses to participate. It is for the purpose of competing for that one and only slot of a Super Cosmic Country," Yin Gu explained.
"The slot for a Super Cosmic Country!" Wang Xu was slightly moved.
"That’s right, it’s the only opportunity for a Cosmic Country to ascend, and it’s been Tai Long’s wish for many years," the Sovereign said with deep eyes. "Tai Long has participated in dozens of qualification wars... but not to mention obtaining that singular slot, it’s uncertain whether even the participants can return safely."
"The qualification war is so dangerous!" Waves surged in Wang Xu’s heart.
"Rest assured, the qualification war is extremely perilous. I won’t let you take risks. After all, this is a struggle among all the Great Cosmic Countries, a war among geniuses from millions of Cosmic Countries coming together. It’s no less than the genius war held by the Cosmic Alliance," the Sovereign said. "You just need to go, and return safely."
"Sovereign, just to go through the motions?" Wang Xu couldn’t help but feel puzzled. The qualification war was a competition among many geniuses, an opportunity to compete with the legendary geniuses of the universe, yet the Sovereign merely wanted him to go through the motions, seeming not to take this seriously at all.
"I know what you’re thinking, striving hard and traveling across billions of light-years, yet unable to truly showcase your strength, tainting the title of genius... but you don’t know, the qualification war is too dangerous, beyond your imagination," the Sovereign said.
"In the qualification war, any cosmic martial artist sent must be a genius under the Mixed Universe Realm, born within a thousand years. Each Cosmic Country only has three slots... it can be imagined that these geniuses represent the top power of the Great Cosmic Countries, with extraordinary strength," the Sovereign looked at Wang Xu.
Wang Xu nodded, a Great Cosmic Country with billions of beings, but only three could be appointed to participate in the qualification war. The strength of these three can be seen as how formidable they are.
"But among so many geniuses, only one person can reach the top. The killing, the bloodshed will be heavy," the Sovereign sighed, "Of the three people Tai Long has sent over the years, almost none have returned, and even if they do, it’s by a slim chance."
The qualification war is extremely perilous, to say it’s more difficult than the trials of the Heaven-Reaching Pavilion and the genius war of the Cosmic Alliance is no exaggeration!
In the former, lives can still be left, but in the latter, after death, even the corpse may be hard to find.
Therefore, whether it is Tai Long or Yan Yue, both Cosmic Countries are simply betting on which one’s geniuses can return the most, not betting on who can win this sole slot.
"That’s why I want you to just go through the motions. If you go too deep and insist on continuing, the opponents you’ll face in the end will be so powerful that it’s beyond your imagination," the Sovereign said.
Wang Xu’s face was solemn; this time’s qualification war required realm under the Mixed Universe Realm, those participating must mostly be White Hole Level figures, but their true strength must have long surpassed the White Hole Level.
It must be known that back then, Wang Xu specifically invited his senior brother Lu Chen to lay down the Ninefold Celestial God Array for Earth; he was a White Hole Level figure, but his true strength could rival the Celestial God Realm, even able to kill a Celestial God Realm!
If encountered such an extraordinary genius in the qualification war... one can imagine the danger!
With Wang Xu’s current strength, indeed, he can only go through the motions.
"Wang Xu, if you agree, I can open the Treasure Pavilion of the National Hall, letting you freely choose an item," the Sovereign said. "Moreover, you can also make a request, and I will try my best to satisfy it within my capability. How about it?"
The reward offered by the Sovereign was already generous enough. The Treasure Pavilion of the Tai Long Palace is rich and varied, holding the treasures of the entire Cosmic Country, the rarity can be imagined.
Of course, the most significant thing was the wish promise made by the Sovereign, with it, Wang Xu could almost obtain anything.
The Sovereign stated both the pros and cons, staring at Wang Xu with bright eyes, waiting for Wang Xu to make a decision.
"Wang Xu, this time’s qualification war is unlike previous years. To win this time, the Sovereign has taken out the Great Dragon Golden Scroll; you must think carefully," Yin Gu said.
Princess Bing Qing and Princess Bing Xun were also looking at Wang Xu, their eyes filled with anticipation.
They were very clear about Wang Xu’s strength, if Wang Xu goes, then among the three, one would have a 100% chance to return, gaining a much better grasp over the bet with Yan Yue.
Within the National Hall, it fell silent for a moment, Wang Xu bowed his head in thought, everyone else was watching Wang Xu, awaiting his answer.
After a while.
"Sorry, Sovereign." Wang Xu shook his head, "I’m afraid I cannot participate in this qualification war."
"Why?!" The first to question was none other than Princess Bing Qing.
In her heart, Wang Xu was never a coward. How could he lack the courage to even participate in the qualification war?
The question of Princess Bing Qing was also what the Sovereign and others wanted to know.
It’s merely going through the motions, the degree of danger is not too high, with Wang Xu’s strength, there would absolutely be no problem, why did he refuse?
"Everyone, my refusal to participate in the qualification war is not because I am cowardly, but because I have already promised a senior to help him accomplish something." Wang Xu took a deep breath.
"Back then, I was just an insignificant little figure on Earth, lowly in stature and weak in strength, but by chance, I entered a cosmic battleship, it was the Bailan," Wang Xu waved his hand, and the Bailan floated out.
"This is the Bailan, a thing left by that senior; it made me realize how small and insignificant I was in the cosmos, but also gave me a new destiny..." Wang Xu said, "One might say, if not for him, I wouldn’t have achieved what I have today, so I must accomplish the thing he entrusted me with before he left, which I also promised to do."
In those years, Xian Qu asked Wang Xu to inform his father at the Thousandfold Cosmic Country after he became Black Hole Level, so his father would know of his death and avenge him.
At that time, Wang Xu had no aspirations of reaching such a realm, but later, after he became Black Hole Level, he first encountered a border war, then Earth was invaded by three races. To protect Earth, he delayed for several years, inviting Lu Chen to set up the Ninefold Celestial God Array... At this moment, Yin Gu personally came to invite Wang Xu to the National Hall.
Everything left Wang Xu with no leisure to consider matters of Xian Qu.
Now, having further delayed within Tai Long Peak for seven hundred years, he unexpectedly just emerged, and the Sovereign wanted him to participate in the Qualification Battle.
This journey, who knows how many years it will take again.
After much thought, Wang Xu still decided to refuse the Qualification Battle to fulfill his promise to Xian Qu from those years ago.
Wang Xu explained the reasons and circumstances to everyone once, and everyone fell silent, knowing that Wang Xu was repaying his debt of gratitude. They exchanged helpless glances, having no choice but to give up.
"Wait." Suddenly, Su Long spoke up.
"Brother Wang, you just said you were heading to the Thousandfold Cosmic Country?" Su Long asked.
"That’s right." Wang Xu nodded.
"Haha..." Su Long burst into laughter, and everyone looked at him in confusion.
"Brother Wang, it seems you can’t escape this Qualification Battle," Su Long laughed and said, "because the Thousandfold Cosmic Country you are heading to is precisely where this Qualification Battle is hosted!"
Everyone’s eyes lit up; Su Long, being one of the three genius figures representing Tai Long, naturally had the deepest understanding of the Qualification Battle. Upon hearing this, Wang Xu was astonished for a moment, but soon he smiled.
"I didn’t expect such a coincidence. Since both matters are at the same location, I shall accept it," Wang Xu agreed without hesitation. It was all about going to the Thousandfold Cosmic Country. As long as he first resolved the matter with Xian Qu, then participated in the Qualification Battle, everything would fall into place naturally.
"Haha..." The Sovereign laughed. "Good, with you participating, I believe this time Tai Long will have a greater chance to win against Yan Yue in the bet."
Everyone laughed, delighted that in this Qualification Battle, Tai Long and Yan Yue’s wager might finally break the usual stalemate and they might win dignifiedly for once.
But they did not know.
Their hope was merely that Wang Xu could return safely.
While Wang Xu hoped to defeat all the talents and reach the summit!
......
The Qualification Battle would be held in thirty years.
After leaving the National Hall, Wang Xu bid farewell to everyone, preparing to return to Earth.
"Celestial Spirit!" Wang Xu called out, and the main control room of the warship lit up, illuminating the entire broad hall.
"Master!" The figure of Celestial Spirit floated over, revealing a sweet smile, circling around Wang Xu with giggles.
"How is it? How do you feel about this warship?" Wang Xu smiled.
"It’s amazing, the Palace Level warship is indeed great." Celestial Spirit smiled, but the smile slowly turned to a sorrowful expression, looking like she was about to cry, "But Celestial Spirit is only an Advanced Level intelligent system, not as impressive as the Palace Level warship’s intelligent system."
This Palace Level warship was precisely the one Wang Xu requested from the Sovereign. He temporarily sealed the Bailan and also had the mechanician transport the Bailan’s intelligent system onto this warship.
The mechanician was puzzled; one must know, whether from the shell, system core, power system, intelligent system, or other aspects, a Palace Level warship is superior to an Advanced Level warship by countless tiers. It’s like comparing heaven to earth; they are totally incomparable.
Yet this guest wanted to transfer an Advanced Level intelligent system to a Palace Level warship. To the warship mechanician, it was like sticking a flower in dung, you can imagine their feelings.
"What of it, no matter how advanced the intelligent system is, it’s not as lovely as our Celestial Spirit!" Wang Xu laughed.
"Thank you, Master, you are the best!" Celestial Spirit broke into a smile, cheerfully circling around Wang Xu.
"Celestial Spirit, let’s go, we are returning to Earth." Wang Xu commanded.
"Yes, Master!" Celestial Spirit had just finished speaking when her expression suddenly changed, "Master, there’s an intruder on the warship!"
Wang Xu was shocked. Could someone have sneaked onto the warship without him noticing? Clearly, this person was up to no good!
"Hmph! Daring to invade my warship, seeking death!" Wang Xu’s face darkened, as the White Jade Long Saber appeared.
At this moment, an originally empty spot in front of Wang Xu suddenly unveiled a corner of a cloak, revealing a cute girl in a fiery red dress, with long hair draping over her shoulders, and exquisite features.
"Wang, you big idiot, who are you saying is seeking death!" (To be continued. If you like this work, feel free to vote for it on Qidian (). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on .)