Chapter 829: Chapter 829

"Well said," another Heavenly Emperor cut in, "Let these humans enjoy their moment of pride. The more arrogant they get now, the harder they'll fall in the Overlord Competition."

Emperor Ashura nodded. "I trust Scorching Flame on this."

He glanced down again, watching the human move through the battlefield like a ghost in an empty hall, cutting down opponent after opponent as easily as slicing melons and chopping vegetables. Ashura's expression grew colder with each kill.

After a long while, he turned away, uninterested in watching the younger Divine Race get slaughtered. He entered his warship, preferring not to see any more.

"This human prodigy... is incredibly strong!"

"The reports we received were true. A human with less than a thousand years of cultivation, who has grown powerful enough to serve as a lead commander in the Overlord Competition. Tyrant Origin, Li Pin!"

"The Human Race's population is huge. With such a vast base, gene mutations producing extraordinary talents will inevitably appear from time to time. It's a pity our Unique Lifeform Alliance has so few members, or else competing in the Prodigy Competition wouldn't be so hard."

"To think such a supreme prodigy didn't appear in our Sky Clan but among humans instead! How infuriating! Truly hateful!"

Several Emperors of the Divine Race had already foreseen the fate of their three great Cosmic Radiance. Other races also mourned deeply.

Especially the Sky Clan's Heavenly Emperors, whose eyes toward Li Pin were icy and unhidden. If rules allowed, they would strike him down on the spot, devour him alive, and crush his bones to dust.

In contrast, Heavenly Emperors from the Demon Race, Unique Lifeform Alliance, and some top-tier races who also bore hostility toward humans wore smiles.

"This Prodigy Competition has completely become a stage for the humans."

"Tyrant Origin Li Pin? I've noted your name. I want to see how far you'll rise, and if you truly can fulfill the Supreme Seed's potential to become Supreme... Of course, that depends on whether you survive the tournament."

"Haha, thanks to the Divine Martial Emperor's favor, we've ridden on the humans' glory. Our rivals, the Blood, Beast, and Darkness Clans, will surely bleed this time." Fresh chapters posted on novel⚑fire.net

These Emperors etched Li Pin's name deeply into their memories. Some even sent their distant thanks to the Divine Martial Emperor. After all, those rivals Li Pin defeated lost even the chance to enter the Supreme Pillar, which equalled forfeiting. The victors then face weaker competition.

On the battlefield, Li Pin's near-dominant power crushed the courage of other races' prodigies who dared to oppose him.

The Divine Race alone had twenty-one Cosmic Radiances and nearly a hundred Solar Flares, making it one of the largest groups. The remaining factions surrounding other Sovereign Races were even smaller.

Realizing that stubbornly fighting Li Pin meant certain death, many Sovereign Races gave up on resistance and rushed straight upward toward the Supreme Pillar.

"Charge! Charge! Charge to the Supreme Pillar! Whoever reaches the top earns a spot in the next round and escapes danger!"

"Full speed! At all costs! There are too many of us! He can't possibly stop everyone! Even if he tries to wipe us all out and gives chase at full speed, he'll inevitably draw in the Eternal Oblivion Force and pay the price!"

"Flying up the Supreme Pillar is our only chance to survive!"

In that instant, countless figures soared skyward.

Many rushed so quickly that their energy leaked, attracting the Eternal Oblivion Force. To resist it, they had to rapidly boost their power. But the more power they unleashed, the harder it became to control, attracting even more Eternal Oblivion Force. It became a vicious cycle.

Some miscalculated their power and were pulled into Eternal Oblivion before Li Pin even got close.

As for those Solar Flares and Cosmic Radiances being chased by Li Pin, some spilled too much energy in their panic and were devoured by the Eternal Oblivion Force. Others were caught and slain on the spot.

The surging Eternal Oblivion Force echoed across the Weeping Emperor Battlefield, and everyone watching wore grim, unsightly expressions.

Some factions had been approached yesterday by the Divine Martial Emperor and others but refused the humans' "goodwill." Now, they were rushing to him, willing to pay a price just to have Li Pin show mercy to their participants.

Yes, just mercy, not a guaranteed spot in the next round.

Solar Flares were one thing. But anyone who could become a Cosmic Radiance in just a thousand years had the potential to become at least a Tyrant. Some might even comprehend space to become a Sacred Monarch or master time to rise as a cornerstone of their race.

Losing even one of them was a painful blow.

For these groups coming to plead now, the Divine Martial Emperor no longer bothered with gentle persuasion. He bluntly laid out harsh terms.

Despite their grudging resentment, these races had no choice but to accept.

The Supreme Pillar soared thirty thousand li high. Li Pin chased upward, reaching the twenty-thousand-li mark. No other figure appeared anywhere in sight.

The Cosmic Radiances from the Divine Race, Sky Clan, Demon Race, and Unique Lifeform Alliance had all been slain by him alone.

Some, like the Divine Race, knowing a human prodigy existed in the tournament, chose to avoid directly confronting him and did not send their ace players to the preliminaries. But the main reason was still the gap in strength.

Li Pin had reached the ninety-fourth step of the Supreme Ladder. His opponents had barely reached the seventieth step at best. It was a complete crushing advantage.

This gap was not like the difference between a Divine Being and a Demigod in the Material World. It was more like the difference between a Divine Being and a Legendary Astral Cultivator.

With a sweep of his sword, Li Pin's gaze fell on the continent below.

Contestants from various races gathered together, looking up at his figure in the sky, silent with fear.

Some of these prodigies even had their spirits broken. They had once been the center of attention within their own races, admired and praised wherever they went. But now, on this battlefield of the Prodigy Competition, they appeared weak and insignificant, like minnows with no right to be considered rivals to this supreme human prodigy.

Watching stronger talents ascend only to be cut down like weeds, their corpses falling one after another, the terror of life and death crushed their spirits completely.

Some even knelt down, weeping and crying out to the heavens in disbelief.

However, Li Pin did not step forward to comfort them or play the role of a caring sister.

He glanced over the crowd... a hint of regret stirring in his heart.

At that moment, a figure appeared beside him. It was an Intelligent Lifeform appearing as a seventeen- or eighteen-year-old girl. She was dressed like Sasha and possessed Cosmic Radiance cultivation.

She was Serena, the lead commander of the Intelligent Lifeform Race in the Prodigy Competition.

Serena smiled as she spoke, "Last night, my clan's Heavenly Emperor Guang Wei said that you intended to single-handedly sweep through all the clans in the Prodigy Competition.

"At the time, I found it hard to believe. After all, even in the Prodigy Competition of all clans, there are countless strong warriors. But now, I must admit. There are always greater forces beyond our reach... In the Prodigy Competition, you, Tyrant Origin, truly deserve the title of Invincible."

Li Pin listened to her praise and looked down at the countless beings below.

These were his opponents. And as opponents, they deserved respect.

"I really wish I could say that a temporary defeat means nothing. In this world, no one stays undefeated forever, and no one remains invincible for all time. As long as they move forward with determination and hard work, one day they will surpass me. But..."

He swept his gaze across the crowd once more.

This time, it lingered on certain individuals. These people... they were all Starshine cultivators.

He couldn't bear to look. They were simply too weak.

Even if they trained for another hundred years, even if they tore themselves down and rebuilt from scratch, they would still fall far short.

The idea that they might one day surpass him... Li Pin couldn't lie to himself. So, he gave a slight nod.

He accepted what You Xian had said: In the Prodigy Competition, he was invincible.

"It turns out sweeping through the Prodigy Competition is easier than I expected," Li Pin said.

Serena replied with a smile, "That's because many clans received the news ahead of time. To avoid pointless losses, they didn't send their strongest fighters.

"The ones they did send were Cosmic Radiance cultivators skilled in movement techniques. But those so-called techniques meant nothing in front of you, Tyrant Origin."

"Call up the other thirty-one major clans. The preliminaries are over," Li Pin said.

"As you wish," Serena replied, then quickly relayed the order.

In moments, contestants from each of the top-tier clans allied with the humans rose into the air and followed Li Pin toward the thirty-three Supreme Pillars.

The journey spanned ten thousand miles, but with no more fighting required, Li Pin flew at a steady pace.

Still, among the thirty-two clans, including the Intelligent Lifeform Race, not a single Cosmic Radiance cultivator could overtake him.

Everyone followed in silence, keeping behind him without needing to be told.

Who would dare to pass him? The field of corpses scattered across the battlefield was warning enough.

A field left behind... by a lone group of Starshine Astral Gods.

Before long, they crossed the vast distance.

Li Pin was the first to step onto one of the Supreme Pillars, followed by the Intelligent Lifeform Race, then the other top-tier races.

Throughout the process, Li Pin's overwhelming presence, capable of sweeping through all clans, kept everything orderly.

Soon after, two Cosmic Radiance cultivators from the human race also stepped onto the Supreme Pillars. "Tyrant Origin."

At this moment, none of them had even a flicker of thought about competing with Li Pin.

What filled their hearts was boundless respect and deep admiration, as solid as mountains.

"The preliminaries are over. Prepare for the next round," Li Pin said.

One of the Cosmic Radiance cultivators glanced at the contestants on the other thirty-two Supreme Pillars. Every face showed a mix of awe and friendliness.

He replied respectfully, "The next round is already over."