145: Chapter 145 Wang Ping'an's Strange Instructions

"Law Baptism?!"

"Am I hearing this right? It's actually the legendary 'Law Baptism'!"

"Heavens! That is the highest honor, reserved only for Ninth Rank Grandmasters who have made monumental contributions to the Human Federation!"

"It is said that receiving one 'Law Baptism' allows one to directly comprehend a trace of the laws of the universe's origin, which has immeasurable benefits for breaking through to higher realms in the future!"

"They're crazy! They're crazy! The upper echelons of the Human Federation are really going all out this time!"

Tens of thousands of heaven's pride experts from various star systems on the white plaza went completely wild upon hearing the four words "Law Baptism"!

Their breathing became incredibly heavy.

Their gazes became incredibly scorching.

Powerful energy fluctuations, filled with greed and murderous intent, began to rise and collide uncontrollably in every corner of the plaza!

If they had previously held a mindset of "competing for honor" or "showing themselves" for this tournament.

Then now, in the face of the two heaven-defying temptations of the "source of creation" and "Law Baptism".

Only one thought remained in all of their minds.

At all costs!

Get it!

The atmosphere within the team from Xuanyuan University also became incredibly heavy.

Shi Lei, Lei Qian, and the others all clenched their fists, their faces flushed with excitement and filled with longing.

Even Lin Zhan, who had always been like an iceberg, now had an unprecedented, scorching flame burning in his pitch-black eyes.

Only Wang Pingan remained in his usual lazy state.

He looked at the "classmates" around him who were acting like they had been injected with adrenaline, and couldn't help but curl his lip in his heart.

Law Baptism?

It sounds pretty awesome.

But compared to his system, which can add points infinitely and even create talents, it seems... just so-so?

If he had that time, it would be more practical to go "scavenge" some trash and earn some pay-to-win points.

However, when his gaze fell upon the holographic projection of the "source of creation".

He still couldn't help but feel a ripple in his heart.

Because in the field of vision of his 【Eye of Truth】.

He could clearly "see" that the energy contained within that so-called "source of creation" was so immense that it made even him feel a shiver of fear!

【Ding!】

【Detected simulated data of a high-tier energy item, 'source of creation'!】

【This item is the origin core of a primordial life planet, containing the purest and most primitive life force!】

【Can be absorbed, can be converted!】

【After absorption, it can significantly increase the host's life level, and there is a high probability of awakening 'life-type' related talents!】

【Convertible pay-to-win points: ???】

Another "???"!

Wang Pingan's heart thumped wildly, unable to control itself.

His breathing also became somewhat rapid.

He remembered.

The last time he saw "???" was that legendary "core of spacetime"!

Although it was a pity that it couldn't be converted into pay-to-win points in the end.

But this "source of creation" right in front of him was a genuine, energy-filled, perfect "core material"!

If he could get his hands on this and use it to "create talents"...

Wouldn't he take off on the spot?

Wang Pingan's eyes turned red instantly.

He looked at the "source of creation" with a gaze like a lecher who had been starving for three days and three nights seeing a beautiful woman who had shed all her clothes.

"Ahem."

He cleared his throat, forcefully suppressing the urge to rush up right now and snatch that thing away.

Then, he spoke in a tone filled with "righteousness" and "unrivaled determination" to the forty-nine team members behind him, who were also getting too excited to contain themselves.

"You all heard it, right?"

"For the glory of Xuanyuan University!"

"For the future of the Human Federation!"

"This championship, this 'source of creation'!"

"We are going to secure it!"

His voice was full of power, confidence, and an unquestionable dominance!

"Roar!"

"We'll secure it!"

The team members of Xuanyuan University had all their passion and hot blood instantly ignited by his words!

One by one, they raised their fists high, letting out a roar like a landslide and tsunami!

Just then, "The first stage of the competition officially begins in one hour."

The voice of the Galaxy Emperor resounded in the depths of everyone's souls.

On the white plaza, the near-crazy, feverish atmosphere ignited by the "source of creation" and "Law Baptism" reached its peak at this moment!

"For glory!"

"For the future!"

"The championship is ours!"

Roars like landslides and tsunamis erupted from the formations of the representative teams from various academies!

Every heaven's pride expert's face was filled with fanaticism and determination.

One hour later.

As the distant and sacred bell tolled once more above the Central Sacred Hall.

Beams of brilliant, teleportation light filled with the aura of Space Law descended from the sky!

They accurately enveloped every representative team on the plaza.

"The competition, begins!"

The Galaxy Emperor's majestic voice was like the final horn.

"I wish you all, good luck."

The moment the words fell.

Hum—

Space twisted violently!

Wang Pingan only felt a blur before his eyes, and an irresistible, dizzying sensation of spinning like a top rushed over him!

When he regained consciousness and his feet touched the ground again.

A wave of humid air filled with primitive, wild, and intensely rich life energy rushed towards him!

What came into view was an endless, sky-covering primordial jungle!

Every tree was unimaginably huge!

The thinnest tree trunks were several times thicker than those thousand-year-old ancient trees on Earth!

The huge tree crowns were like giant umbrellas that blocked the sky completely, and only dappled sunlight could struggle to spill down through the gaps in the layered leaves.

The ground was covered with thick, decaying fallen leaves that had piled up for who knows how many tens of thousands of years.

Stepping on it felt soft, and it emitted a damp, peculiar smell with a hint of fishy sweetness.

"Is this... the 'Star of Creation'?"

Shi Lei, the hot-tempered earth-attribute esper on the team, couldn't help but exclaim as he looked at the oppressive, primitive scene around them.

He could clearly feel that the gravity here was at least three times that of Pegasus Star!

The air was permeated with a peculiar energy that was extremely active and full of vitality.

Just breathing here made him feel his blood and qi surging happily, out of control!

"What a great place! This is simply a sacred ground for cultivation!"

Lei Qian's eyes, flashing with electric light, were also filled with excitement.

The rest of the team members were also curiously sizing up this brand-new world full of unknowns and opportunities.

Their faces were full of excitement and anticipation.

However, as the captain, Wang Pingan made a move that caught everyone by surprise at the very first moment.

He did not, like the captains of other teams, immediately order his team members to start exploring or establish a temporary defensive position.

He just lazily yawned.

Then he activated his 【Eye of Truth】.

Hum—

The world before him was instantly covered by data streams.

He could clearly "see" that beneath this seemingly calm primordial jungle, countless life energy sources of varying strengths, filled with dangerous auras, were lurking.

Some were like burning torches, emitting violent and scorching auras.

Others were like deep, cold pools, cold and full of deadly poison.

They were like hunting beasts lurking in the dark, quietly waiting for prey to arrive.

"Troublesome."

Wang Pingan muttered to himself in his heart.

Then he turned around and issued his first order as captain to the forty-nine "elite team members" behind him, who were waiting eagerly for his command.

"Attention, everyone."

His voice was still in that lazy, sleepy manner.

"Find a comfortable place."

"Lie down."

"Sleep."

...

As soon as these words were spoken.

The whole place instantly fell into a deathly silence.

Everyone stared at Wang Pingan, dumbfounded.

They all widened their eyes, their faces full of absurdity and disbelief.

They suspected something was wrong with their ears.

Sleep?

What kind of international joke is this?!

This is the "Human Federation New Generation Genius Invitational Tournament"!

It is the most important competition that determines their future destiny!

Everyone was pumped up like they had been injected with adrenaline, dying to rush out, kill everything, and snatch the "source of creation"!

And you, the captain, are telling us to... sleep?

"Cap... Captain... You... You aren't joking, are you?"

Shi Lei squeezed a smile that was uglier than crying onto his dark face and asked in a dry voice.

"Do I look like I'm joking?"

Wang Pingan spread his hands, looking innocent.

"But... but the other teams must have already started moving! If we don't hurry up, we're going to be left far behind!"

Lei Qian also couldn't help it and said anxiously.

"What's the rush?"

Wang Pingan picked his ear, looking unconcerned.

"Meals should be eaten one bite at a time, and the road should be walked one step at a time."

"Haste makes waste."

"What we need to do now is to conserve our energy and wait for the right moment."

"When they fight until both sides are injured, we'll go out and reap the benefits."

His theory of "farming safely, don't be reckless" was spoken with such logic and justification.

But falling into the ears of these proud heaven's pride experts, it made them feel a wave of frustration and anger.

They came to participate in the competition! They came to fight for the championship!

They didn't come here to be cowards!

"Captain! I disagree!"

Shi Lei was the first to stand out, his burly body trembling slightly with excitement.

"We are representatives of Xuanyuan University! We represent the face of the school! How can we do such a cowardly thing of retreating without a fight!"

"That's right! I don't agree either!"

Lei Qian also followed closely, electric light flashing in his eyes, "What we want is to defeat all opponents upright and properly! Not to hide in the back like a thief, waiting to pick up cheap gains!"

"Please, Captain, withdraw your order!"

For a moment, the team was in an uproar.

More than half of the team members stood up and expressed their opposition.

Although they respected Wang Pingan's strength.

This did not mean that they could accept this tactical arrangement, which they considered a "great humiliation".

Lin Zhan did not speak.

He just stood quietly to the side, his eyes as calm as an ancient well, watching Wang Pingan.

He wanted to see what kind of choice this man, who could always create miracles, would make this time.

And Qin Wushuang stood at the very back of the crowd, a gloating sneer curling the corner of his mouth.

He wished Wang Pingan would fall out with everyone.

That way, he would have a chance to reclaim the glory that belonged to him.

Facing this scene that was almost out of control.

Wang Pingan's face still held that calm expression, as if everything had nothing to do with him.

He looked at those "passionate youths" who were all indignant and itching to fight him right now, and sighed softly again.

"Sigh."

"I originally wanted to make it easier for you all."

"You have to force me."

He shook his head, then his gaze slowly fell on Shi Lei, who was shouting the loudest.

"You, come here."

His voice was still flat.

But this time, it carried an unquestionable, cold majesty.

Shi Lei's heart skipped a beat, without any warning.