Chapter 72

In the anticipation of the entire populace, the third round of the competition is about to begin. Half an hour before the competition, the audience in the Xia country official live stream room was already very numerous.

On the stands, the six members of the Nashi team sat together.

"Captain," Wang Yi said with a smile, "Now in various programs, you and Fang Yu are called the two most talented geniuses in Xia country. Because among the few top experts in Xia country, you and Fang Yu are the youngest. You are twenty-nine years old, and he is twenty."

Heng Fang also said, "Various programs say that the winner of this match can be called the number one genius in Xia country."

"He is younger than me," Xu Jingming shook his head. "I have many years of experience as a professional martial artist, while he is a civilian martial artist. Even if I win... it can only prove that my current strength is greater than his, and I don't have the qualifications to be called the number one genius."

"Fang Yu has also practiced martial arts since childhood, with a solid foundation," Yang Qingshuo said. "The virtual world has been open for more than a month, which is equivalent to several years of professional martial arts training. You can't say he lacks experience."

"There's no need to talk about potential or geniuses."

Xu Jingming said, "Those are all superficial. I only believe in demonstrated strength. Like my master Liu Hai, he is currently the best in the world! Maybe in half a year, he will still be the best in the world."

"In terms of strength, I still have some distance from my master and Senior Lei Yunfang," Xu Jingming said calmly.

...

On another part of the stands, the six members of the Fang Yu team were also present.

"Our team's weakness is the lack of a master archer," a middle-aged man said. "The other side has Wang Yi, a master archer. We need to find a way to avoid their strengths; otherwise, Yu'er won't have a fair chance to face Xu Jingming."

"Being constantly targeted by Wang Yi's arrows, Fang Yu and Xu Jingming can only perform at seventy percent of their full strength," Liu Jianfeng nodded. "We need to find a way to eliminate Wang Yi, even if it means fighting to the death. The remaining warriors won't be a threat to Fang Yu."

"Dad, Uncle, Master, Grandmaster," Fang Yu said, "Don't worry. I have broken through my evolution method. Even in heavy armor, I can run faster than Wang Yi! Killing Wang Yi won't be difficult."

"Listen to your grandmaster," Fang Yu's father glared.

"I'll directly challenge Xu Jingming and see if he has the courage to accept," Fang Yu said directly.

"This kid..." Liu Jianfeng laughed, feeling a deep affection for Fang Yu.

Fang Yu's father said, "Yu'er, our branch is considered the strongest in the country in Xingyi martial arts. Many people in the circle are watching us, so we need to create conditions for you to have at least a fair fight with Xu Jingming and show the spirit of Xingyi."

"What era is this? Now it's all about embracing various styles! Don't always think about Xingyi," Fang Yu countered his father. "Xu Jingming also practices Bajiquan, Chuo Jiao, and even learned Tai Chi from Senior Liu Hai."

"You..." Fang Yu's father glared but didn't know how to counter.

"Alright, alright, Fang Yu is right. Don't be too concerned about Xingyi or not," Liu Jianfeng laughed. "Liu Hai is great; he absorbs whatever is useful to him. Fang Yu, just go all out and perform to the best of your ability."

"Yes," Fang Yu responded.

He respects his grandmaster the most!

******

Fluorescent Mars.

This is the planet where humans on Earth have discovered a large number of alien relics. Currently, in the sky above Fluorescent Mars, numerous spaceships are floating, forming a space fleet. Each spaceship bears the flag of the Earth Alliance.

One of the spaceships also bears the flag of Xia country.

Inside the ship.

A middle-aged man was walking down a corridor.

"Professor."

"Professor."

The other researchers in the corridor all showed great respect for the middle-aged man.

The middle-aged man glanced at the display screen on the corridor, which was showing a program from Earth.

"Xiao Wu," the middle-aged man said.

"Professor," the young researcher immediately stepped forward, listening obediently.

"Xu Jingming and Fang Yu, I've heard their names several times today. Are they the two most famous geniuses in the country now?" the middle-aged man asked.

The young researcher nodded, "Yes, both of them are very strong, and they are the youngest among the strongest, one is twenty-nine years old, and the other is only twenty. Their potential is limitless."

"Limitless potential?" The middle-aged man nodded slightly and continued walking.

Following the corridor, he passed through one area after another.

He soon arrived at his private area.

A large spherical structure appeared before him. The middle-aged man walked up to the floating sphere, and a door opened. He stepped inside, and the door closed behind him.

Inside the sphere.

About ten meters in diameter, the middle-aged man stood in the center. Light beams appeared inside the spherical structure.

"Connect," the middle-aged man ordered.

Hum!

The middle-aged man's consciousness quickly sank.

He arrived at a vast network structure.

"Enter the Earth virtual world," the middle-aged man issued the command.

Hum

His consciousness rapidly descended into the virtual world representing Earth.

"Welcome home, Professor Wang," the virtual world greeted without any obstruction.

After entering the virtual world, Professor Wang easily found the viewing platform and arrived at the Xia country official live stream room.

In the live stream room, Professor Wang appeared, looking at the host on the stage and the countless audience members, all of whom were from his hometown.

"Quite lively," Professor Wang smiled.

"Hmm?"

In another part of the stands, Director Zhou was sitting with Pang Yun's father. Director Zhou had very high authority and immediately noticed Professor Wang, who was surrounded by purple light.

"Pang, come, I'll introduce you to someone," Director Zhou stood up.

"Oh?" Pang Ze curiously stood up as well.

The two of them directly approached Professor Wang.

Seeing the newcomers, Professor Wang immediately stood up, "Director Zhou."

"Let me introduce you. This is Pang Ze," Director Zhou smiled, "a hero of our Xia country. Pang, this is Professor Wang Qi, the overall leader of our Xia country on Fluorescent Mars."

"Professor Wang, I've heard of you. You live on Fluorescent Mars all year round, and you must be very hardworking," Pang Ze said immediately, "I have always admired scientists like you."

"Now it's much better. The living and experimental environments are much better, and through the virtual world, we can occasionally contact our families," Professor Wang looked at Pang Ze curiously, "I've heard of your name, Pang Ze, you are truly remarkable. Although we are on different fronts, we are both contributing to the country."

Pang Ze nodded.

"It's rare for you to come to Earth to watch the Fire Seed Cup competition," Director Zhou smiled.

"After all, this is about life evolution, the future of humanity," Professor Wang looked at the commentary stand, "And I heard that two extremely talented young people are facing off today?"

"Yes, according to the virtual world's calculations, they are the top two in terms of talent and potential in Xia country right now," Director Zhou nodded, "Fang Yu practices the Violent Tiger Evolution Method, with a compatibility rate of 103%, the only one in the country to exceed 100%!"

"Over 100%?" Professor Wang was surprised, "The compatibility rate for evolution methods usually reaches 100% as the limit. Over 100% means exceeding the evolution method itself."

"Xu Jingming, on the other hand, has rapidly improved in combat skills," Director Zhou said, "He broke through to the third level a few days ago, and his gun skills have already reached 30% of the third level."

"One has extremely high physical talent, and the other has extremely high combat skill talent?" Professor Wang smiled, "This match will be interesting."

Pang Ze added, "I watched Xu Jingming's real-world competition a few years ago and found his gun skills to be very intuitive. I even had my son learn gun skills from him for three years."

"Pang's insight is indeed remarkable," Professor Wang asked, "How is your son's current strength?"

"Haha..." Pang Ze laughed, "In the Fire Seed Cup preliminary round, the captain of the Happy Team, who came in last, is my son."

"The Happy Team?" Professor Wang nodded with a smile, "To participate in the Fire Seed Cup, one must already be at the divine level, making them among the early divine-level experts in our Xia country. That's quite good. If he continues to grow, I believe he has a chance to break through to the next level."

"I hope so, but this path is very difficult," Pang Ze sighed, "I believe Xu Jingming and Fang Yu, being the top, will have no problem breaking through. But for my son, if he can break through within fifty years, I will be grateful."

"Don't underestimate your son," Director Zhou said.

The three of them chatted and watched the live stream.

The competition began!

...

Now, countless people are watching the competition, whether they are high-ranking officials, ordinary people, or experts like Xu Jingming. Everyone is carefully watching the match, which is the peak of the current teams in Xia country.

The first match, Liu Hai's Elder Team vs. Tianyin Team.

Although the Tianyin Team has a master archer, Zhuang Ziyu, and experts like Yu Cheng, Wu Sai, and Zhang Qian, when Liu Hai, the captain of Liu Hai's Elder Team, joined the battle, the fight was one-sided.

Liu Hai's Elder Team won, becoming the first team to advance to the semi-finals.

The second match, Lei Yunfang's Team vs. Yunshan Team.

Although the Yunshan Team is very excellent, with excellent cooperation between Huo Qingshan and Chang Qingpeng, they lack experts who have broken through to the third level. Facing Lei Yunfang's Team... they were swept away by Senior Lei Yunfang's sword.

Lei Yunfang's Team became the second team to advance to the semi-finals.

"There really were no surprises. Both teams led by the seniors won easily," Yang Qingshuo marveled.

"Their opponents haven't broken through to the third level," Xu Jingming watched the match and said, "So naturally, they pose no threat to the seniors' teams."

The third match, Xianzi Team vs. Shield Axe Team.

Although Xiong Tian Shan of the Shield Axe Team has broken through to the third level, the time since his breakthrough is too short, and his evolution method hasn't yet reached a high level. Facing the Xianzi Team, it was also one-sided, with the Shield Axe Team being swept away by Zhang Qing's dual swords.

"The third round of the competition has one final match left," Li Miaomiao was somewhat nervous, "Our team vs. Fang Yu's team."

"Let's give it our all," Yang Qingshuo gritted his teeth.

"Eliminate them," Liu Chongyuan also said. Wang Yi remained silent, her state already at its peak, ready to unleash a fierce attack at any moment.

"Prepare to enter the arena," Xu Jingming glanced at the system prompt and immediately stood up.