Central Plaza — Player Rest Area.
Jiang Yan sat calmly while Ai Chen, Luo Feng, Hong, Thor, Rong Jun, and Uka gathered nearby.
Uka slumped back in his silver battle suit, clicking his tongue in frustration.
"Tch… unlucky. Truly unlucky."
"I never thought my genius battle would end like this."
Though entering the Primordial Secret Realm was already an incredible achievement, the Manka Star Prince still felt bitter.
He wanted that final Primordial Secret Realm slot.
Rong Jun snorted coldly.
"Unlucky?"
"You couldn't even beat a girl and still think you're qualified to fight for that slot?"
"If anyone here is unlucky, it's me."
He clenched his fist.
"Other than Jiang Yan and Bolan—those two monsters—I'm confident I could defeat anyone else!"
Uka's eyes widened.
"You think Qian Shui is weak?"
"If you fought her, you might not even win!"
Rong Jun sneered.
"She's a Spirit Controller, yes—but her attack power is nowhere near the madman's second-layer Divine Weapon."
"I already defeated Luo Feng once when he had just entered the second layer."
"You really think I couldn't beat Qian Shui?"
"What a joke."
Luo Feng smiled faintly.
It was true—during the early stages, Rong Jun had beaten him.
But that was then.
Now?
If they fought again, Luo Feng was confident he would win.
The difference between half a move and absolute mastery was enormous.
Thor leaned toward Luo Feng.
"Fourth, it's all on you now."
"Among the top five, Jiang Yan and Bolan have already locked in two slots."
"The last place comes down to you, Ai Chen, and Qian Shui."
Hong nodded.
"That's right."
"The real battle is between those three."
Luo Feng spoke calmly.
"I'm confident I can beat Qian Shui."
"Her telekinetic weapon control is inferior to mine."
"But Ai Chen…"
He glanced toward her.
"I can't fully see through her yet."
"Whether I win or lose… I'll only know once we fight."
Ai Chen sat beside Jiang Yan, pink twin ponytails swaying slightly.
She turned and smiled brightly.
"Luo Feng."
"If you don't have another trump card…"
"You're probably going to lose."
Her tone was light—but confident.
She hadn't revealed everything yet.
Uka immediately looked at Jiang Yan.
"Great Demon King, what do you think?"
"Between them, who has the better chance?"
All eyes turned to Jiang Yan.
Jiang Yan smiled.
"In reality?"
"Luo Feng would win without question."
"But in this Genius Battle…"
He paused.
"It depends on whose trump card is stronger."
Everyone understood what he meant.
In reality, Luo Feng possessed two terrifying clones—the Golden-Horned Beast and the Mosla Clan body.
Especially the Golden-Horned Beast.
Ai Chen wouldn't stand a chance.
But here?
None of those advantages could be used.
Rong Jun glanced at Luo Feng.
"Madman, do you still have a trump card?"
Luo Feng smiled faintly.
"If I tell you… would it still be a trump card?"
Not answering was sometimes the best answer.
Soon after—
The Final Reincarnation Battle began.
With only five contestants remaining, a single colossal arena rose above the central plaza.
This ensured that while one pair fought, the remaining three could recover completely.
"The first match,"
Nine Swords Venerable announced calmly.
"Jiang Yan vs. Ai Chen."
Light flashed.
Jiang Yan and Ai Chen appeared on the arena.
Before anyone could even react—
"I admit defeat."
Ai Chen's voice rang out clearly.
Silence.
Then—
A wave of realization.
No one mocked her.
No one questioned her choice.
Facing Jiang Yan, admitting defeat was not shameful—it was rational.
"Invincibility really is lonely."
Jiang Yan sighed helplessly.
Nine Swords Venerable looked at Ai Chen.
"Are you certain?"
Ai Chen smiled and nodded.
"The gap between me and Jiang Yan is too great."
"The outcome is obvious."
"Rather than waste time and energy, I'd rather concede."
The Nine Swords Venerable nodded.
"Jiang Yan wins."
"One point."
Ai Chen vanished from the arena.
Next—
Luo Feng appeared.
"I also admit defeat."
Then—
Qian Shui.
"I admit defeat."
Finally—
Bolan.
"I concede."
One after another, concessions were declared.
No one wanted to be publicly crushed and disrupt their rhythm for the next match.
Against Jiang Yan—
Resistance was meaningless.
Thus, without fighting a single round—
Jiang Yan earned four points, securing his Primordial Secret Realm slot.
Uncontested.
Absolute.
Afterward—
Bolan defeated Ai Chen, Luo Feng, and Qian Shui in succession.
With three wins and one loss, he claimed the second Primordial Secret Realm slot.
The remaining battles followed.
Luo Feng vs. Qian Shui — Luo Feng wins.
Ai Chen vs. Qian Shui — Ai Chen wins.
Qian Shui finished last.
Four losses.
Fifth place.
Final standings so far:
Jiang Yan — 4 wins, 0 lossesBolan — 3 wins, 1 loss
Two slots claimed.
"Only one Primordial Secret Realm slot remains."
All eyes shifted.
Between—
Luo Feng
and
Ai Chen.
"Who will take it?"
"The madman… or the lightsaber princess?"
The plaza buzzed with anticipation.
A few minutes later, the Nine Swords Venerable spoke calmly:
"Prepare."
"The final battle begins after the break."
The decisive moment—
Was about to arrive.