Chapter 930
The Competition Begins
"You are all the most outstanding talents of my Snow Moon Empire. This time, there is no second or third place, only first place. The first person will be able to obtain this magic weapon, the Overlord Spear!"
The Snow Moon Genius Tournament is very straightforward, without any strange formalities; it starts by showing the rewards.
As Emperor Citroën finished speaking, a long spear radiating silver light descended from the sky and planted itself directly at the top of Snow Moon Square.
A collective gasp rippled through the crowd.
The Overlord Spear is Lin Xiaotian's treasure, a top-grade acquired spiritual treasure. Once obtained, it can greatly enhance one's strength.
Lin Xiao stared at the Overlord Spear, his knuckles cracking as he clenched his fists. His father had conquered countless territories for the Snow Moon Empire with that spear, only to end up like a cunning rabbit being killed and its hunting dog being cooked.
"I, Fu Shoujiao, am determined to have this divine weapon!"
Within the Fu family's camp, Fu Shoujiao gazed at the divine weapon with burning desire. After all, it was a top-grade acquired spiritual treasure, something that only Golden Immortals could typically possess.
"Kid, this weapon is pretty good. It's actually showing signs of breaking through the limits of innate spiritual treasures. It's quite suitable for you."
Lin Xuan's voice echoed in Lin Xiao's mind.
"This Overlord Spear was forged by my Lin family ancestor with all his heart and soul. It is said to have used many innate spiritual materials and has great potential. For hundreds of thousands of years, it has drunk the blood of countless enemies. It is the symbol of my Lin family. I must take it back no matter what!"
Lin Xiao was very determined, and had a deep obsession with that spear.
Lin Xuan didn't say anything, only feeling that this genius competition wouldn't be peaceful, but he would deal with whatever came his way.
"In the first round, all contestants who have come up to participate in the Genius Tournament, please come to the center of the square. You will be under pressure. Those who can withstand it for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn will advance to the next round."
The person presiding over the event was a Golden Immortal Realm Elder from the Snow Moon Empire.
Without hesitation, Lin Xiao followed the group onto the horizontal arena in the center of the square.
"This person must be Lin Xiaotian's son."
Emperor Citroën looked at Lin Xiao, who bore a six or seven-point resemblance to Lin Xiaotian, and asked with certainty.
"Your Majesty's guess is correct. This person is indeed Lin Xiaotian's son. It is said that he returned a few days ago. He is participating in the Genius Tournament this time, presumably for the sake of the Lin family's Overlord Spear."
The imperial advisor beside Lin Xiao explained.
Citroën sneered, "Keep an eye on this man. He will become our bargaining chip. We have received information that Lin Xiaotian has probably entered our territory and is probably watching us from there. Heh, his son may become the main culprit in killing him."
The national advisor remained silent, no longer concerned about disrespecting Citroën.
Xueye sat on the left side of the Citroën, but did not say a word. However, he looked at Lin Xiao with a mixture of doubt and fierceness in his eyes.
The main reason was that Lin Xiao's back view gave Xue Ye an extremely familiar feeling, very much like the guy who stole her storage magic treasure three years ago.
But then he thought again that it was impossible. The thief who stole his treasure three years ago had the strength to suppress Wu Feng, so how could it be that good-for-nothing from the Lin family?
Tens of thousands of people stood on the arena.
Suddenly, the arena started, and the pressure increased a hundredfold!
Lin Xiao almost fell to the ground due to a mishap, and at least half of the people present were directly pinned to the ring.
"They're playing this aggressively in the first round?" "Tsk tsk tsk, it's hard to imagine the pressure they're under."
"Hehe, it seems this battle is going to be quite exciting."
The crowd watched the situation on the arena and discussed it animatedly.
"Lin Xiao, you really surprised me. I didn't expect that you would have undergone such a complete transformation in the three years since I last saw you!"
Fu Shoujiao spotted Lin Xiao at a glance, a faint, cold smile playing on his lips.
Standing next to Fu Shoujiao was a beautiful woman, Xue Yan'er, the princess of the Snow Moon Empire, and Lin Xiao's childhood sweetheart. However, since the incident involving Lin Xiaotian and his wife, Xue Yan'er and Lin Xiao had less and less contact. Now, Lin Xiao had not seen Xue Yan'er for many years.
Xue Yan'er merely glanced at Lin Xiao coldly.
"Lin Xiao, your talent is not good enough. If you insist on pushing yourself, my personal advice is that it's best not to. In this Genius Tournament, there is no second or third place. It's meaningless for you to compete for the top 100 or even the top 10. It's better to withdraw early to avoid serious injury."
Xue Yan'er even felt quite good about herself at this moment, realizing that she was still too kind. Although the two were no longer on the same path, she still clung to their old feelings and gave her a reminder.
Lin Xiao almost burst out laughing when he heard these words.
"Kid, is this the woman you were talking about as your childhood sweetheart?" Lin Xuan looked at Xue Yan'er, who was sitting opposite him, and asked Lin Xiao with some curiosity.
Lin Xiao did not deny it, and Lin Xuan continued to tease him with a smile:
"You little rascal, your taste is terrible. Putting everything else aside, just look at her appearance. Although she can be considered a beauty, the Immortal Realm is full of beauties. I wouldn't even bother to glance at a beauty like this who has no special features."
Lin Xuan chuckled, his teasing words leaving Lin Xiao somewhat helpless.
"When you're young and ignorant, who can think that much back then?"
"That's true, but this woman's betrayal has actually helped you. Open your eyes and let them know that you're not the same person you used to be."
Lin Xiao nodded slightly, completely ignoring Xue Yan'er.
Xue Yan'er felt embarrassed by being ignored by Lin Xiao and was about to say something when the pressure on the arena suddenly increased again!
Among the remaining thousands, a large number of people fell, and even Lin Xiao felt a sense of heaviness. However, this heaviness was nothing compared to the hardships he had endured during his training.
When Lin Xuan trained Lin Xiao, he was incredibly ruthless and fierce, adhering to the principle of training him to the point of death if he didn't die from it.
"The incense stick has burned out. The rest of you may participate in the second round of the competition."
The golden immortal on the stage, having shed his pressure, calmly announced.
At this moment, there were no more than a thousand people still standing on the stage, and among these thousand people, the weakest of them were all Xuanxian realm cultivators at the fourth tribulation level or above!
"The second round of competition is even simpler. You will enter a small secret realm, and the first fifty people to emerge from the secret realm will be able to participate in the final competition."
As soon as the Golden Immortal finished speaking, he waved his sleeve, and a golden energy gate appeared in the center of the square.
"The most powerful demonic beast in this secret realm is a Ninth Tribulation Profound Immortal. Being killed here won't result in true death, but it will severely injure you. Therefore, if you feel you are outmatched, crush the token to indicate you are giving up." (End of Chapter)