Chapter 845: Chapter 845

Aboard the Human Race's warship, Zi Zaitian, one of the disputed category commanders, watched as countless Heavenly Emperors from various races frantically sent messages to the Divine Martial Emperor.

He murmured, "Why do I get the feeling... that the Ten Thousand Tribes Dominion War's Overlord Competition is about to end?"

Standing before him was Zhan Tianxiu, who had sworn to surpass Li Pin no matter what. His gaze shifted to Shimo and Tyrant Wu Jin. Both were visibly shaken, yet even as a group, they didn't dare make a move against Li Pin.

He then looked at what remained of You Xu and the so-called "Ultimate Final Boss," the Scorching Flame Divine Lord. Both had been reduced to dust.

"It's not just a feeling... it really is ending," Zi Zaitian said again. "Just like in the Prodigy Competition, Origin has once again crushed all his enemies during the preliminaries."

He turned to Zhan Tianxiu. "So... this means we've won? We don't even have to go on stage?"

"Maybe. Possibly. Probably... we might not even get the chance to," Zhan Tianxiu replied, his tone a mix of certainty and hesitation.

He felt sure because, judging by the current situation, no one dared draw their sword in front of Li Pin. Many of the races that had unresolved disputes with the Human Race had already failed to qualify. In essence, there were no opponents left.

At the same time, he was also unsure. After all, this was still only the preliminary stage. Could it really be over already?

Many of the Human Race's prodigies, those who had steeled themselves to risk their lives, were left feeling like their presence didn't matter at all.

Speaking of presence...

Zhan Tianxiu's gaze shifted toward Emperor Ara and Yao Ji. He wasn't the only one. Zi Zaitian, along with Wu Meng, Luo Wuji, and a few others, all quietly shot glances at the pair. Clearly, the same thought had crossed their minds.

Right now, the two ace-level prodigies wore stiff expressions.

As top seeds and direct disciples of the Supreme, both had thrown everything they had into the fight to become the lead commander. Yet now, they stood in silence, lips tightly pressed.

If anyone truly seemed irrelevant, it was them. At least Yue Shu and Xuan Chengming had stepped onto the battlefield. But they, especially Yao Ji, the lead commander... had secured victory without even lifting a finger.

She had coasted straight through to victory.

This... Zi Zaitian sent out a faint ripple of spiritual thought. "Well, if you think about it carefully, it's not necessarily a bad thing, is it?"

Zhan Tianxiu was taken aback. "Not a bad thing?"

Zi Zaitian replied, "Don't be fooled by how easily Tyrant, or rather, Sacred Monarch Origin, won. If you look closely, both You Xu and the Scorching Flame Divine Lord were far stronger than typical ace-level contenders.

"Sacred Monarch Scorching Flame, in particular. Not only did he master the power of space and ascend to the Sacred Monarch Realm, but his combat ability far exceeded that of You Xu, Shimo, and Tyrant Wu Jin. Compared to him, Emperor Ara and Yao Ji were at a clear disadvantage, just like how Yue Shu and Xuan Chengming outclassed us."

Everyone quickly caught on to what he meant.

Scorching Flame was terrifyingly strong. If any of them had faced him, they likely would've been taken out in a single strike. Emperor Ara and Yao Ji might've stood a chance, but it wouldn't have been more than ten percent.

If it weren't for Li Pin... the Human Race would've been completely overwhelmed by the Divine Race in the match for the disputed Three Calamities and Nine Tribulations category.

They might have even been knocked out during the preliminaries, losing the chance to advance into the elimination rounds.

At that moment, everyone came to the same realization. They turned to Li Pin, their eyes filled with admiration and a profound sense of relief.

"Looks really is the end."

"The Divine Race had Scorching Flame Divine Lord, but we had Li Pin."

"In the end, it was Li Pin who carried us all the way."

It wasn't just the participants who felt at ease. On the command platform, Divine Martial Emperor, Ji Shun, Heavenly Emperor Dong Xu, Heng He, and Bi You all wore broad smiles. The Divine Martial Emperor, in particular, hadn't stopped grinning the entire time.

Among them, though, Tai Yi and Gu You's smiles looked a bit forced. They had placed high hopes on Yao Ji and Emperor Ara, assigning them key roles in the competition. Yet neither had even set foot on the battlefield.

Still, a victory was a victory, and that was what truly mattered. Besides, every race had gone all out for this year's tournament, fielding their strongest lineups. Judging from how things played out, if not for Li Pin, Yao Ji and Emperor Ara might not have made it to the final round at all. Even with a tag-team strategy, they might have only been able to deal with Shimo or Tyrant Wu Jin.

As for You Xu, his spatial abilities gave him the freedom to strike or retreat at will. Even if the two had taken turns facing him, they likely wouldn't have been able to stop him.

And Sacred Monarch Scorching Flame? There was no need to even discuss that.

Now, Li Pin had not only led the Human Race to become the biggest winner of the Ten Thousand Tribes Dominion War's Overlord Competition, but had also swept the field twice, fully restoring the race's former glory.

The look of awe in the eyes of the once-hesitant alien races, as they gazed at the Human Race's warship, said everything.

From here on out, whatever decisions the Human Race made, they wouldn't be short on supporters.

With the prestige they had earned, no alien race would dare treat them lightly again.

Several hours later, the same scene that had played out during the Prodigy Competition reappeared in the Overlord Competition.

More than twenty races allied with the Human Race easily ascended the Supreme Pillars, securing their places in the next round.

There were only about twenty of them because some opposing factions had sent Tyrant-level experts skilled in movement techniques, who had gone all out early on to claim spots atop the pillars.

This outcome was already the best possible, thanks to the combined efforts of the Human Race's Xuan Chengming and the Intelligent Lifeform's You Lan, who did everything they could to block the factions hostile to the Humans. Without their efforts, the Human camp might not have been able to occupy over three-quarters of the Supreme Pillars.

After all, in the preliminary round, unless one held an overwhelming advantage in strength, agility and speed often counted more than sheer combat ability.

The final qualifiers were determined atop the Supreme Pillars.

Back on the Weeping Emperor Battlefield, the neutral factions failed to qualify. But they at least managed to keep their young prodigies alive, albeit not without a cost.

As for those alien races that had thrown their lot in with the Divine Race and Sky Clan, even taking part in the ambush against Li Pin, nearly all of their participants were wiped out. Naturally, they not only lost their qualification for the next round but also their right to contend for the fortune of the races. They no longer had any say in decisions regarding the Three Calamities and Nine Tribulations.

Once all thirty-three Supreme Pillars had a chosen representative, Divine Emperor Yuan Jie put an end to the slaughter raging across the continent.

"That's enough," he declared.

With a simple wave of his hand and a gentle downward press, an overwhelming pressure settled over everyone on the battlefield. "I hereby announce that the preliminary round of the Overlord Competition has concluded. Thirty-three races have advanced.

"The Chaos Clan, the Human Race, the Intelligent Lifeform Race, the Unique Lifeform Alliance, and the Astral Beast Ruler Race. These races will now stand atop the Supreme Pillars and settle the disputes and conflicts that have accumulated over this era through battle."

With another wave, Divine Emperor Yuan Jie instantly transported all surviving participants away from the battlefield.

As they returned to their clans, each competitor let out a long breath of relief, grateful to have escaped with their lives.

One by one, they turned to their clan's Heavenly Emperors, eyes heavy with guilt. But what could those emperors say?

"Today's defeat isn't your fault. Blame it on bad luck for being born in the same era as someone like Li Pin, a peerless overlord."

"The Human Race has a vast population and deep roots. It was only a matter of time before a mutant of this caliber appeared. This wasn't a fight you could have won."

"To sweep through countless races like that... In the entire history of this tournament, only three or four have ever done it. Losing to someone like him is no shame."

They spoke gently, understanding their younger generations bore no blame.

After all, anyone who reached Tyrant, or at least the Cosmic Radiance level, in a single era was an extraordinary talent. Decades or centuries from now, they would surely become pillars of their race, with some even rising to become Sacred Monarch or Heavenly Emperor.

If this one defeat shattered their potential to reach such heights, that would be the real tragedy.

Li Pin had already returned to the human race's warship.

The moment he landed, Divine Martial Emperor Ji Shun and the others stepped forward to greet him.

The Heavenly Emperors all spoke at once, their eyes shining with smiles and genuine warmth as they looked at Li Pin. Tai Yi and Gu You were no exceptions.

"Well done! Sacred Monarch Origin, that was incredible! You crushed those alien races in the preliminaries and, in doing so, saved countless human prodigies. Everyone owes you their gratitude."

"Our Human Tace isn't naturally gifted compared to others. You can see this from the fact that we only have three Divine Emperors. Without our large number of Supremes, we wouldn't even hold a place among the top four races.

"To sweep through so many races ... It's an honor we've never achieved before! Li Pin, thanks to this battle, your name will be forever etched in our history!"

"Hahaha, Origin! What a spectacle! I can't wait to send this news back to the clan so everyone can celebrate and share in this glory!"

Li Pin nodded in response. He had enjoyed the battle, made a breakthrough in his cultivation, and claimed a wealth of spoils, including a Supreme Divine Weapon.

The Human Race had earned great honor and left a powerful mark. It was a complete victory. For more chapters visıt novel~fire~net

At that moment, Divine Emperor Yuan Jie, still hovering above the Weeping Emperor Battlefield, spoke up. "Next up is the elimination round of the Overlord Competition, where disputes between the various races will be settled..."

He unfolded a list and began announcing, "The first dispute: territorial rights over Battlefield No. 682. The parties involved are the Human Race, Sky Clan, Hundred Trials Clan, Profound Water Clan, and Crimson Blood Clan..."

He paused briefly, then continued, "Since the Sky, Hundred Trials, Profound Water, and Crimson Blood Clans have no participants advancing to the next round, they are considered to have forfeited. The Human Race wins by default."

The expressions of the Heavenly Emperors from the Sky Clan and its subordinate clans darkened slightly. They had brought shame to their people, and now the valuable territory would pass to the humans.

"Next dispute: a newly discovered Abyssal Rift near the Tornado Star Stream. The disputing parties: Human Race, Divine Race, Skyfeather Clan, and Shining Glory Clan..."

Divine Emperor Yuan Jie continued reading down the list, concluding quickly, "As the Divine Race, Skyfeather, and Shining Glory Clans have no participants in the next round, they too have forfeited. The Human Race wins by default... Moving on to the third dispute..."

He took a moment, glanced over the list again, and said, "Once again, the Human Race's opponent has forfeited. On to the fourth dispute..."