Chapter 455 - 293: Grand Supervisor

Chapter 455: Chapter 293: Grand Supervisor

"Fine! I just created my first Venerable Level killing move, ’Sky-Splitting Slash,’ and was just worrying about not finding a worthy opponent to test it on. I’ll use you to christen my blade!"

The moment the countdown hit zero, the battle began!

"Sky-Splitting—Slash!"

The Extraordinary opponent didn’t bother with any probing attacks. With a low roar, the energy in his body erupted.

Man and blade seemed to merge into one, transforming into a narrow ribbon of light that tore through space.

Carrying an intent to sever all things, it struck at Li Wen’s vitals from a treacherous angle.

The speed, power, and conception of this slash were far beyond what a Sun-rank could compare to; it was his ultimate, hidden technique.

However, faced with this magnificent and powerful strike, Li Wen just shook his head slightly.

In his perception, his opponent’s prized killing move—its flow of power, application of Law, and even its coordination with his Body Technique...

...all contained several subtle yet fatal flaws and moments of sluggishness.

’Too slow. Too many... openings.’

As the thought flashed through his mind, Li Wen moved.

He drew his blade and slashed!

The motion was simple to the extreme. There was no earth-shattering display, only a flash of blade light that suddenly appeared, so fast it surpassed the limits of thought.

This blade light seemed to ignore the distance of space. In the instant his opponent’s attack had just begun to unfold...

...it had already struck first despite starting later, filling the entire dueling space and slicing with unparalleled precision into the weakest point of his opponent’s move.

"SWOOSH—!"

The blade light was like a fleeting shadow, gone in a flash.

The Extraordinary Tier One opponent only felt a chill so sharp it pierced his very soul flash past him.

Then, the world before him lost all color and plunged into darkness.

The next moment, his consciousness reformed, and he was back in the initial waiting area.

"One slash... Just one slash?!"

He looked down at his own phantom hands, his face filled with incredulous horror. "My prized Sky-Splitting Slash was so easily defeated by him?

Don’t I even have what it takes to make him get serious? What... What kind of monster is he? Could he be a core disciple secretly groomed by some cosmic powerhouse?"

In the dueling arena, Li Wen slowly sheathed his blade.

The system’s pleasant victory chime sounded as his points ticked up once again, a steady march toward the Extraordinary rank.

However, Li Wen’s face showed no joy at having defeated an Extraordinary opponent.

His gaze fell on the Martial Artist panel that only he could see—the experience bar hadn’t moved an inch.

’An Extraordinary Tier One... still not enough?’ Li Wen sighed inwardly, a hint of helplessness in his thoughts,

’If they can’t even put a shred of pressure on me, the experience points naturally won’t increase. It seems I’ll have to match with higher-ranked Extraordinary opponents, or maybe even... a Master, or a Grandmaster?’

Although his Martial Artist experience hadn’t progressed, the bonus points from defeating an Extraordinary opponent were indeed far greater than those from the Sun rank.

This meant he would be able to ascend to a higher rank much faster.

’Oh well. I’ll just focus on reaching the Extraordinary rank as quickly as possible. There should be stronger opponents there.’

Just as Li Wen was about to click ’match’ again, in another virtual space...

In the supervisor’s office of the Lain Junior Empire’s Extreme Dueling Arena branch, Karon couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow.

"Another one-slash kill! And it was an instant kill! His opponent was a bona fide Extraordinary Tier One!"

Karon stared at the light screen in front of him, which was replaying Li Wen’s world-shocking slash over and over.

A flash of excitement crossed his face, as if he had discovered a rare treasure.

"To instantly kill an Extraordinary Tier One with a single slash... his blade mastery has definitely reached the peak of the Venerable Realm.

The application of Space Law contained within that blade light was exquisite, simply a work of nature! This is a true limit Martial Artist!"

Karon no longer hesitated and immediately activated his highest-level communication clearance.

A soft white light enveloped his entire body. Instantly, his figure vanished from the Lain Empire’s virtual sector.

The next moment, he found himself in an even grander virtual space—the headquarters of the Morro Intermediate Empire’s Extreme Dueling Arena.

Before him sat a figure dressed in dark gold robes.

The man had a composed face, and his eyes were as deep as a Star River. His entire being emanated a vast, imposing aura that commanded respect without anger.

He was the highest authority in charge of all affairs for the Morro Intermediate Empire’s Extreme Dueling Arena—the Grand Supervisor, Rondo Karls, a powerful Tier Five Star Lord.

"Grand Supervisor!" Karon bowed respectfully, his posture extremely humble, his tone filled with a deep, sincere reverence.

Though both were in the Star Lord Realm, the gap between a Tier Three and a Tier Five was like a chasm between heaven and earth.

In the Star Lord Realm, the difference between each tier was comparable to the gap between entire major realms in the past.

A Tier Four Star Lord could become the ruler of a junior empire, while a Tier Five Star Lord was already part of the true upper echelon of an intermediate empire, powerful enough to dominate a region in the vast Star Domain.

Karon knew full well that before this Grand Supervisor, he was as insignificant as a speck of dust.

"Karon, what matter is so urgent that it required you to teleport here personally?" Rondo Karls’s voice was calm, yet it carried an undeniable sense of power.

"Reporting to the Grand Supervisor, your subordinate has discovered an exceptionally rare genius in the Lain branch!"

Karon suppressed his excitement and spoke rapidly, "His name is Li Wen. He follows the limit cultivation system and specializes in blade techniques! He’s currently only at the Venerable Realm, but his level of blade skill is utterly terrifying!

He’s been participating in placement matches and novice ranking matches in our Extreme Dueling Arena, and he has maintained a perfect win streak for nine hundred and forty-four matches so far!

Just now, he even instantly killed an Extraordinary Tier One opponent with a single slash!"

"Oh? Instantly killing an Extraordinary Tier One?" A flicker of interest finally appeared in Rondo Karls’s eyes.

"The limit cultivation system... It’s been quite a few years since I’ve seen such an outstanding seedling. Pull up his combat records, especially the last match."

"Yes!" Karon quickly replied.

The light screen before Rondo Karls instantly expanded, perfectly recreating Li Wen’s battle against the Extraordinary opponent in a four-dimensional hologram.

The Grand Supervisor felt as if he had personally descended into that dueling arena, clearly "sensing" every moment of Li Wen drawing, slashing, and sheathing his blade.

The impossibly sharp Blade Intent and the exquisite trajectories of Space Law integrated into the blade light were all revealed in minute detail to his powerful perception.

After just a few seconds, Rondo Karls nodded slightly, a trace of appreciation flashing in his eyes:

"Mm... Truly extraordinary. His blade technique has reached the theoretical peak of the Venerable Realm—perfect and flawless.

Furthermore, he has begun to incorporate the ’severing’ and ’speed’ aspects of the Space Law, doing so with complete ease, leaving no trace of artificial effort.

This is a realm that can’t be reached simply by piling up ordinary resources; it requires supreme comprehension and relentless refinement.

Karon, you’ve done well. I will remember this merit of discovery."

Hearing the Grand Supervisor’s personal praise and promise, Karon felt a rush of blood to his head. A look of being overwhelmed by favor appeared on his face, and he hurriedly bowed deeply again:

"Thank you, Grand Supervisor! This is merely my duty. To be able to discover such a genius with limitless potential for our Source Net is my honor!"

"Mm." Rondo Karls stood up, his tall figure exuding an invisible pressure. "Come, accompany me to the Lain branch. I want to meet this Li Wen personally."

"Yes!" Karon respectfully complied.

White light once again enveloped the two, and in an instant, they teleported from the Morro headquarters back to the Lain branch.

...

Meanwhile, inside the dueling arena.

Li Wen had just finished another battle. His opponent was an Extraordinary Tier Three, but the result was the same: one slash, an instant kill!

Karon immediately located the ID of Li Wen’s dueling arena and teleported there directly, leading Rondo Karls.

The light and shadow of the dueling space dissipated, and Li Wen’s figure had just materialized in the preparation area.

Karon immediately took a step forward, his face wreathed in an enthusiastic smile, completely devoid of his supervisor’s airs: "Mr. Li Wen, please wait!"

Li Wen’s gaze swept past Karon and finally landed on the man in dark gold robes behind him, the one with an aura as deep as the ocean and a naturally imposing presence.

Although everyone’s physical body was the same in the Virtual Cosmos...

...he still felt a slight chill. The powerful aura emanating from the man far surpassed anyone he had ever met.

"Mr. Li Wen, my apologies for the intrusion." Karon introduced them with a modest attitude. "This is the Grand Supervisor of the Morro Intermediate Empire’s Extreme Dueling Arena, Lord Rondo Karls.

The Grand Supervisor learned of your astonishing combat record and potential, so he has come personally in the hopes of meeting with you."

Li Wen understood. He calmly cupped his fist in a salute: "Greetings, Grand Supervisor." His demeanor was neither servile nor overbearing, just composed.

Rondo Karls’s sharp gaze swept over Li Wen as if to see right through him, and a smile of appreciation appeared on his face:

"Li Wen, no need for formalities. I just watched your fight. Defeating an Extraordinary in a single, clean slash... the younger generation is truly formidable.

Especially your level of blade mastery... peak of the Venerable Realm, and you’ve even begun to grasp the Space Law, all while walking the most difficult path of a limit Martial Artist. Impressive, truly impressive!"

When the title "limit Martial Artist" came from the Grand Supervisor’s mouth...

’Limit Martial Artist?’ Li Wen’s eyes flashed with an extremely subtle, almost imperceptible hint of confusion.

However, this incredibly subtle change in expression did not escape the eyes of Rondo Karls, who had lived for over ten thousand years.

The seasoned Grand Supervisor understood instantly, becoming even more certain of his judgment.

This young man before him was definitely not from one of those great cosmic clans or core factions with long-standing legacies and abundant resources.

He most likely came from a remote, resource-poor corner of the universe, and had carved out this limit path for himself through sheer talent and perseverance.

Such a genius often had a more solid foundation and even more immeasurable potential. Once given top-tier resources and legacies, their explosive growth would be terrifying.

This discovery made Rondo Karls’s heart burn even hotter.

"Young friend Li Wen," the Grand Supervisor’s smile grew even warmer, carrying a convincing and approachable charm,

"On behalf of the Source Net, I am formally extending you an invitation. The Source Net is the great organization that built and maintains this Virtual Cosmos network that covers the entire universe. It is also one of the undisputed superpowers in all of the Human Race’s territory."

His voice carried a power that made one’s heart surge with excitement: "We possess the universe’s most cutting-edge technology, the most boundless repositories of knowledge, the most top-tier cultivation legacies, the most massive resource systems, and the most expansive training platforms!

For a genius like you, one who has risen by your own efforts in a difficult environment, the Source Net has the most complete and top-tier development programs!

We can provide you with a tailor-made, perfect advancement path for the Venerable Realm and even the future Star Lord Realm. We will provide you with the most generous allocation of resources, allowing you to walk the path of the strong faster, more steadily, and farther than ever before!"

"Join the Source Net, and you will no longer be fumbling your way through the universe alone. You will have the most solid backing,

the most elite mentors, and the opportunity to compete on the same stage as the universe’s greatest geniuses and grow alongside them!

Your future will no longer be limited to a small junior empire, or even an intermediate empire.

Your stage will be the very core of the entire Human Race’s domain in the universe!"