"I wonder if this person can pass the peerless exam. If he can, he will be the first peerless genius to pass the exam in thirty years." The cyan-robed deacon stood outside the peerless level test and waited. He thought to himself, "However, there are differences in strength between peerless geniuses. Some peerless geniuses take a shorter time to pass the test. Naturally, they are stronger than those who take a longer time to pass the test …"
… …
The darkness in the surroundings faded away in an instant.
This room was also empty, but compared to the first and second rooms, they were many times larger.
Opposite Chu Mu, there was a figure sitting on the ground, motionless. There was no aura at all, as if he was a statue.
"You are very good. You were able to see through the complex diagram and the illusion in such a short amount of time to arrive before me." A deep voice sounded, "You are the first to do it in such a short amount of time. If you can kill me in such a short amount of time, you will become the first peerless genius in the history of the Genius Garden."
"Let's begin," Chu Mu said indifferently.
The person opposite him stood up. It was a middle-aged man with a very ordinary appearance. He wore light armor and carried a sword on his back. His eyes shone brightly, and his aura gradually increased.
"Cultivation at the initial stage of the eighth level of the Nirvana Realm, cultivating both body and qi refinement …" At the same time his aura changed, this person spoke once more. His thick and low voice reverberated within the room. "I will maintain my cultivation at the middle stage of the ninth level of the Nirvana Realm. Kill me and pass this test."
Chu Mu didn't reply.
Strictly speaking, this was the first time he faced an opponent who cultivated both body and Qi cultivation at the same time. Moreover, the opponent's cultivation was one major stage and one minor stage higher than his.
Although his previous opponents all surpassed him in cultivation, they usually only cultivated Qi cultivation. Chu Mu had a deep understanding of the strength of cultivating both body and Qi cultivation at the same time.
This opponent also piqued his interest.
The middle-aged man pulled out the sword on his back. It was a sword as wide as a palm. The blade was pitch black and emitted a cold aura.
"Kill!" A low shout echoed in the room. The middle-aged man took a step forward and appeared in front of Chu Mu like an afterimage. His broadsword slashed down at Chu Mu's face.
This sword slash had a shocking aura. It was like a raging thunderstorm. From the aura alone, it could be seen that although it was just a simple slash, it showed the middle-aged man's solid foundation in sword arts. It was just as Xia Zhenkong had said, the opponents in the Genius Garden were not ordinary opponents. They were all opponents with solid foundations.
This sword cut through the wind and thunder. Its momentum was vigorous, combining the strength of the middle-aged man's physique with the strength of his Qi cultivation. If one was not a true genius, they would be defeated by this sword.
Silently, a dazzling Sword Light bloomed, and then quickly faded away.
The Heaven Beheading Sword had already been unsheathed. With a slash, it instantly broke the momentum of his opponent's heavy slash and forced him to retreat.
The middle-aged man was not a sword cultivator. After being forced back by Chu Mu's slash, he quickly formed a seal with his left hand. A bolt of lightning struck down on Chu Mu's head. It was a purple bolt of lightning with shocking power.
After being forced back, he formed a seal to use a lightning art. The entire process was very smooth. He had grasped the timing perfectly, showing the middle-aged man's solid foundation.
However, that bolt of lightning missed. While the middle-aged man was struggling, a ray of sword light rapidly approached him, causing him to squint his eyes. He felt a piercing pain and his forehead twitched.
He retreated, formed a seal, and shot out a ball of lightning. Countless arcs of lightning covered the sky. Shortly after, he slashed down with his sword. The Sword Light shattered the sky.
The timing of his dodge and counterattack was also very good. If his opponent was just an ordinary genius, he might have been hit if he was not careful.
However, his opponent was not an ordinary genius, but a monstrous genius.
The sword slashed out diagonally, shattering the ball of lightning and breaking the heavy slash. It turned into a sharp stab that pierced through the void. The sword returned to its sheath, and the Sword Light dissipated.
"You won …" The middle-aged man's face was filled with shock. A sword mark had appeared between his eyebrows. Chu Mu's sword had pierced through his forehead and through the back of his head. His soul had been shattered. However, this person couldn't be considered a real person. From the moment he entered, Chu Mu could tell.
The sword mark on his forehead healed, but the middle-aged man did not fall. Instead, he looked like nothing had happened. The back of his sword was behind his back.
"You're the first person to kill me in such a short period of time." The middle-aged man stared at Chu Mu. His tone was grave. "In the past tens of thousands of years, countless geniuses have passed the Genius Garden's test. There were also many peerless geniuses. However, none of them were as fast as you, not even the founder of the Genius Garden."
"You flatter me." Chu Mu smiled faintly. Although it was only a short exchange, he had seen through the middle-aged man's strength. That was why he did not waste any time and killed him directly.
"This is your Genius Token. Drip your blood on it to recognize it as its master. You must keep it well." The middle-aged man waved his hand. A ray of light broke through the air and stopped in front of Chu Mu. It was a diamond-shaped token. It was dark gold in color, and its luster was restrained. It looked very profound and had a trace of vicissitudes.
Chu Mu took it. The token was a bit heavy, and the material was extraordinary. This was the Genius Token of the Genius Garden.
He cut his finger and squeezed out a drop of blood, which merged into the token. Immediately, the feeling of a bloodline connection gradually became clear.
"You can leave now," the middle-aged man said. The wall behind him cracked open, and Chu Mu walked in.
…
"You're out? Why is it so short? Did you not pass the test? "The moment Chu Mu appeared, the deacon in green was startled. He quickly asked.
Chu Mu raised the token in his hand and showed it to the deacon. Immediately, the deacon in green stared blankly at the dark gold token in Chu Mu's hand.
"Genius … Genius … Token …"
After a while, the deacon in green stammered out the five words with difficulty. His heart was in turmoil, and his face was full of shock.
How long had it been? How long had it been since he had entered the trial? In total, it had been less than half a quarter of an hour. No, it was not even half a quarter of an hour, yet he had already passed the trial and obtained the Exceptional Genius Badge.
Was this a dream?
The deacon in green felt that it was unreal.
After a while, the deacon in green regained his senses. However, the shock in his heart did not subside. His eyes were still wide open as he stared at the dark gold token in Chu Mu's hand.
"Unbelievable … This is unbelievable … How did you do it?" The deacon in green stammered. "How did you pass the test in such a short time?"
"Don't you know the three stages of the test?" Chu Mu asked.
"You're right, but … but to pass the test in such a short time … This is unbelievable." The deacon in green sighed. "The speed at which you passed the test is unprecedented. Perhaps, no one will be able to do it in the future."
"Perhaps." Chu Mu replied indifferently. There was no one before or after him. Nothing was absolute.
The deacon in green took a few deep breaths to calm himself down. However, he was still in shock and joy. His voice was filled with excitement.
"Sir, please. I'll bring you to the Exceptional Residence. That's where the exceptional geniuses live," the deacon in green said.
If it was any other genius, he would have sent someone to bring him there. However, this was an exceptional genius. Naturally, he had to take care of him personally.
The Exceptional Residence was located in the innermost part of the Genius Garden. It was a large garden with pavilions and swaying bamboos. The scenery was beautiful. The density of the Yuan Qi of Heaven and Earth here was much higher than other places.
"Brother Chu, this is the Genius Exchange Tower." The deacon in green introduced as they passed by a huge six-story pavilion. After calming down, he began to use his social skills to get closer to Chu Mu. Chu Mu took a few more glances.
The six-story pavilion was not very tall. The first floor was the largest, and the sixth floor was the smallest. It took up a large area and could easily accommodate tens of thousands of people.
"When does the Exchange Tower open?" Chu Mu asked.
"The first floor is always open. You can trade at any time. However, there aren't many precious items. The true Genius Trade Fair is only held once every ten years. It lasts for about a month." The deacon in green robes said.
"How much longer until this time's genius trade fair starts?" asked Chu Mu.
"There's still half a year. They're already preparing to advertise it," said the deacon.
"Half a year …" Chu Mu nodded. If it was too long, there was no way he could stay here forever. Half a year wasn't long. If he went into seclusion, it would pass in an instant. Even if he didn't go into seclusion, it wouldn't be too long.
"Brother Chu, do you want to go in and take a look?" The cyan robed attendant realized that Chu Mu probably came for the genius trade fair. Otherwise, he probably wouldn't have come here, so he suggested.
"Not for now. Bring me to the Exceptional Residence first," said Chu Mu. Since he had decided to stay here for half a year, there was no need to rush.
"Alright." The deacon in green nodded.
"Tell me about the Exceptional Residence. Also, which peerless geniuses are currently staying here?"
"Alright. There are a total of five thousand pavilions in the Exceptional Residence. They can accommodate five thousand peerless geniuses. Once a pavilion recognizes a master, it will open its seal. If the seal disappears one day, it usually means that the peerless genius has died."
"Currently, there are a total of three thousand eight hundred and thirty pavilions that have recognized a master. Each pavilion has a different name. These names are given to them after they recognize a master."
The deacon in green led the way as he explained. The two of them walked quickly and soon arrived at the entrance of the Exceptional Residence.
A huge arched stone door stood there. It was majestic and majestic, and its aura was ancient.
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