Swallowing the Stars: The Supreme Being of All Heavens

Chapter 158 Aloy's Confidence

Chapter 158 Aloy's Confidence

In the virtual universe, a colossal mountain, comparable to the size of Jialan Island, floats high above the Flowing Cloud Continent.

Named Liuyun Mountain, this is where the geniuses cultivated within the Liuyun Universe gather.

At the summit of the mountain, in a plaza, many geniuses gathered, and various discussions arose.

"The once-in-a-decade ranking battle of the Flowing Cloud Secret Realm has begun."

"I lost to Amaga last time, and this time I'm going to avenge that defeat!"

"My domain has already entered the seventh level, and I've also cultivated the Snow Shadow Shuttle to its third form. I'm sure I can break into the top thousand!"

"I came here from my hometown to embark on the path of the strong. No matter what opponent I face, I will never admit defeat. The ranking battle held once every ten years is to rank the geniuses according to their battle records. It is also to encourage these geniuses to work harder in their cultivation. The higher the ranking, the more resources and benefits will be given. Moreover, some powerful figures will pay attention to the ranking battle. If I can gain the approval of one of these important figures, the benefits will be self-evident."

These young people, from all corners of the universe, of all races and with different appearances, are all celestial beings, possessing extraordinary presence.

However, these people were also subtly divided into different circles. Some geniuses kept looking at certain places in the square, as if there was something worth noting there.

Suddenly, a woman with blue hair and a white battle suit walked into the square.

"Aloy, it's so lively here," Bubble, a fist-sized virtual assistant sprite sitting on the blue-haired woman's shoulder, said.

Aloy's appearance immediately silenced the discussions in the square.

Eloi frowned, gave a cold glance, and then walked alone to a deserted corner of the square.

Pairs of eyes followed her movements.

"That must be the 'Ice Soul Sword' Eloi. It's as beautiful as the rumors say."

"This aura is so captivating."

"I heard that she had already crossed the threshold of the Origin Law before entering the Secret Realm. She is one of the most elite geniuses, with terrifying talent. She has been praised by many powerful figures in the Secret Realm and is known as a peerless genius who is only seen once every ten thousand years in the Secret Realm."

"A once-in-a-millennium event? That's an exaggeration! Where did that rumor come from?"

"She's so beautiful and so talented. I wish she were my girlfriend."

"Haha—you're not even an elite seed, so stop daydreaming. Why would anyone even look at you?"

Eloi's appearance gave the many geniuses in the square more to talk about.

The Flowing Cloud Universe Kingdom is so large that it certainly has more than just a few hundred geniuses who have crossed the threshold of the Origin Law. There are also many more geniuses who are not quite there, making the number even greater.

With careful nurturing, these geniuses can produce a large number of Domain Lords, and even some World Lords. Given their massive numbers, it's not impossible for immortals to emerge.

Of course, the probability is extremely low. Even a peerless genius who has crossed the threshold of the fundamental laws may not necessarily become immortal.

Immortality is a difficult threshold, keeping countless geniuses out.

"Aloy." A clear voice rang out, and a tall, well-proportioned man in blue battle armor walked in from outside. He was exceptionally handsome, with a heroic air between his brows, and his eyes, like a deep galaxy, shone with a resolute light. There were also some mysterious cloud-shaped patterns on his face.

"It's a meteor shower."

"He comes from the Liuyun royal family and is one of the top ten geniuses in this generation of the secret realm."

The appearance of this handsome young man sparked discussion among some people.

His noble birth and extraordinary talent easily made this young man the center of attention.

Liu Yunxing walked up to Eloi and said with a smile, "I sent you an email, why didn't you reply? By the way, are you ready for today's ranking battle? Do you want me to tell you about some tough opponents?"

Eloi frowned at the man's advances. "No need." This wasn't the first time she'd encountered someone like Liu Yunxing.

However, the other party's enthusiastic attitude made Elo feel uncomfortable.

Bubble whispered in Eloi's ear, "Troublesome guy." Everyone could see what Meteor Cloud was thinking; he just wanted to pursue Eloi.

Even though Aloy maintained a distant and cold attitude, it didn't dampen his enthusiasm.

Liu Yunxing smiled and said, "I wish you the best of luck in breaking into the top ten this time." The top ten is already a remarkable ranking among the geniuses of the secret realm, and to consistently be in the top ten is even more impressive. Liu Yunxing is widely recognized as someone who can consistently occupy the top ten.

In his opinion, although Eloi is very talented, it is already a remarkable achievement for her to be able to reach the top ten in her first ranking battle.

Aloy's eyes were calm as she said softly, "I want to be number one."

Liu Yunxing chuckled, then smiled, "Then let's work hard together. By the way, let's grab a bite to eat after the ranking battle. I know a place..."

Eloi frowned. "Don't you find yourself annoying?"

Liu Yunxing's words were abruptly interrupted, and he looked somewhat embarrassed. Although he liked Elo, it didn't mean he would "condescend" to flatter her blindly.

"Eloi, I truly love you. Being with me is the best choice for you." Liu Yunxing stared at the woman in front of him and spoke his mind directly, with a natural pride that came from the Liu Yun royal family. His true thoughts were that as a royal genius with unparalleled talent, it was Eloi's good fortune to have won his favor.

"Idiot," Eloi said softly this time.

Liu Yunxing's face immediately turned cold. He hadn't expected Eloi to be so ruthless, showing him no respect at all.

"Okay, I won't bother you again." Liu Yunxing turned and left.

"Wow, serves him right. That guy's really unlucky to run into you. He's probably seething with anger right now but can't vent it." Bubble said with a gloating expression, then looked at Eloi, whose expression remained unchanged. "He's a member of the Flowing Cloud royal family. Aren't you worried he'll make things difficult for you later?"

"He can't do anything to me in the Flowing Cloud Secret Realm," Eloi said in a cold voice. "Of course, he could use his methods to threaten me with my family outside, but if that were exposed, it would be a huge scandal, and Flowing Cloud Star wouldn't be any better off. He's a smart man; he wouldn't do that."

Eloi didn't take Liuyun Star seriously at all. As long as she showed amazing talent in the Liuyun Secret Realm and gained the attention of the higher-ups, no one could do anything to her.

"The ranking battle is about to begin." Bubble sat on Eloi's shoulders and laughed. "If you really come in first this time..."

I imagine Liu Yunxing's expression must have been priceless.

Liu Yunxing returned to his companions and saw that he looked unwell. One of the geniuses couldn't help but ask, "Did Eloi reject you?" This was a genius from a royal family in the Liu Yun Universe Kingdom, and these people naturally formed a circle.

"It's nothing, just a woman." Liu Yunxing sneered, "She said she's going to take first place in this ranking battle, ha, as expected of a nobody from a small town, she has no idea how arrogant she is."

"Number one? That's quite an arrogance. What do you take us old folks for?" A genius with long blue hair laughed and looked at Liu Yunxing. "If we meet her in the ranking battle, I'll teach her a lesson for you."

"No need, I'll do it myself." Liu Yunxing felt a surge of anger as she recalled the rejection and mockery she had suffered earlier. "I'll make her know what she missed out on."