79: This kid wants to raid the house.

“Second, and the main reason I came to find you.”

Xia Zhou sat up slightly straighter.

“We want to know what happened during the hidden stage of the Intermediate kings road.”

“Of course.”

“This is your own secret to begin with; we aren't forcing you to tell us.”

“But, this is indeed very important to us.”

“So...”

“After hearing what I say next, you can consider whether to tell us or not.”

Lin Yan was stunned by the expression.

The Intermediate kings road hidden stage?

These two couldn't see it, given their status?

Did the notice about clearing the venue during that time not just apply to the arena?

Amidst a jumble of thoughts, Xia Zhou’s voice continued.

“You should know.”

“The Virtual Battle Network appeared over four hundred years into the New Calendar.”

“Its operation is entirely controlled by the Core Superintelligence.”

“What I want to tell you...”

“...is that this so-called Superintelligence was not jointly built by all the nations on Blue Star.”

Lin Yan looked up sharply.

Xia Zhou met his gaze calmly.

“It was a Beam of Light from the Starry Sky near the end of the third century of the New Calendar.”

“All of us King Rank Martial Artists discovered it at that time.”

“And after years of research, we finally managed to activate it.”

“And in the instant it was activated...”

“...the Virtual Battle Network was formed.”

Having said this,

he paused, quietly watching Lin Yan.

Lin Yan pondered.

“So, what you’re saying is...”

“...the Virtual Battle Network isn't actually controlled by us on Blue Star at all.”

A hint of admiration flashed in Xia Zhou’s eyes.

“Correct.”

“You can also understand it as: it only gives us the control it wants to give.”

“Furthermore, after long-term observation, we found that the Battle Network truly plays a beneficial role in the development of Blue Star’s martial arts, so we weren't particularly eager to break through its defenses.”

Lin Yan smiled.

“I’m afraid you can’t break through it anyway.”

“Cough... cough cough...”

Jiang Mobai, who had just taken a sip of tea, choked violently.

This kid.

He wasn't giving any Face at all.

Xia Zhou was also slightly speechless.

This kid... “You are correct.”

“Now you can consider whether to share the situation back then with us.”

The atmosphere eased.

Lin Yan pondered slightly.

No wonder he felt the Superintelligence seemed a bit too intelligent when he first entered the Virtual Battle Network.

So, as the first person to trigger the hidden stage, the entire Blue Star was shielded, and only he knew what happened at that time.

Then, the reason for this situation...

He immediately thought of that half token from back then.

“Actually, I didn’t fully understand the hidden stage myself.”

“It had three options...”

After listening to Lin Yan recount the entire situation, Xia Zhou immediately spoke.

“Star, Galaxy, Realm?”

“Half a token?”

“Advanced kings road hidden stage?”

Lin Yan nodded.

“Yes.”

“Exactly like that.”

Xia Zhou’s eyes flickered as his mind raced.

After an unknown amount of time,

he slowly uttered two words.

“A trial!”

Jiang Mobai’s eyes widened.

“A trial?”

“What kind of trial?”

“What trial?”

Xia Zhou glanced at him, said nothing, and shifted his gaze to Lin Yan.

A trial?

Lin Yan pondered slightly.

“The Chairman means...”

“...that the Virtual Network kings road, formed by this thing that suddenly arrived on Blue Star, is very likely a trial for a Genius.”

“Those three options are less about difficulty and more about the level of Genius.”

“And that token is the symbol of Genius status after passing.”

Huh?

Jiang Mobai turned his head in confusion.

Is there this much information?

Why don't I know?

The admiration on Xia Zhou’s Face became even more pronounced.

“Yes.”

“This is my judgment based on this information.”

“Whether it's true or not, you will only know after you complete the Advanced kings road.”

Lin Yan nodded gently.

He had a feeling that Xia Zhou’s guess was highly likely to be correct.

So, without realizing it, he had entered a trial from the Starry Sky?

Starry Sky... “Chairman.”

“As King Rank experts, can you go to the Starry Sky?”

The youth asked curiously.

Xia Zhou and Jiang Mobai were both stunned.

The two exchanged a look and smiled.

“No.”

They couldn't?

Lin Yan nodded.

So King Rank was that weak.

The four figures standing proudly in the Starry Sky when the System was activated flashed in his mind.

In comparison, it seemed they were quite lacking.

The two famous Chairmen of Blue Star had no idea what the young man before them was thinking.

If they knew, they would surely be left speechless again.

They were being looked down upon by an eighteen-year-old youth.

Xia Zhou continued speaking.

“You will understand when you reach that stage.”

He paused.

“Thank you very much for being willing to share this information with us.”

“We guarantee that until you obtain the other half of the token, we will not let a third person know.”

Lin Yan nodded again.

“Understood.”

He understood what Xia Zhou meant.

If it was a trial, for the time being, no one knew if it was unique.

So, as the first person to encounter it, he was naturally the one most deserving of the benefits.

Xia Zhou leaned back on the sofa.

“Alright.”

“We’ve finished discussing the matter.”

“Tell us about yourself now.”

“The first semester of the first year of university has just begun, and you already possess Fifth Rank Seventh Layer cultivation and Sixth Rank combat strength.”

“The Spirit Pool opens tomorrow, and with your talent, you are highly likely to improve again.”

“So, what are your plans going forward, or is there anything we need to do on our end?”

Speaking of this, Jiang Mobai, who had been dozing off, immediately perked up.

“Right.”

“Just ask for anything.”

He had been stifled because he couldn't keep up with the conversation earlier and couldn't interject.

Brother Zhou was one thing.

This kid was only eighteen, how could he have such insight?

Making requests?

Lin Yan was momentarily stunned.

To be honest, it seemed that apart from Spirit Medicine and temporary protection, he didn't have any requests to make.

Spirit Medicine?

Without charge value, he could only rely on grinding it out manually.

Who knew how long it would take to grind to Ninth Rank, Heavenly Extreme, or even King Rank!

So,

Lin Yan, who was about to say “No need for now,” suddenly thought of something and his expression turned serious.

Xia Zhou and Jiang Mobai, who had been observing and waiting, immediately focused their attention.

The youth’s voice sounded.

“As a university student deeply harmed by the Dark Cultists,”

“I hope all Dark Cultists in our nation are completely purged, so that all Prodigies can have a stable and excellent environment for growth.”

After those two sentences were spoken,

Xia Zhou raised an eyebrow.

Jiang Mobai scratched his head and said,

“Aren’t you a member of Black Ice?”

“Just go do it.”

“Are there any difficulties?”

Lin Yan blinked but did not speak.

“Heh heh...”

Xia Zhou chuckled softly.

“You kid.”

“I get it.”

“I’ll have Shi Yuan come over in a bit to arrange a position for you at the Black Ice headquarters.”

“Then, you can go wherever you want.”

He paused and raised a hand.

“However.”

“Don’t go too far.”

Lin Yan shot up instantly, his expression serious.

“Understood.”

Xia Zhou shook his head and smiled wryly.

“Have General Xu An send you back.”

“Adjust your state, the Spirit Pool opens tomorrow.”

Lin Yan turned around immediately, a smile appearing on his Face.

“Got it!”

“Chairman, bye-bye.”

Watching him leave, Jiang Mobai immediately spoke up.

“What does that mean?”

Xia Zhou glanced at him.

“This kid wants a position that will give him the convenience to confiscate property and gain benefits.”

“There won't be any opportunities in the Modu area for the time being.”

Jiang Mobai was instantly stunned.

“Huh?”

“If he needs Spirit Medicine, he just needs to say so.”

Xia Zhou replied irritably.

“You ask me, who do I ask?”

“Maybe this kid just has this particular hobby?”

“Anyway, he’s only confiscating from Dark Cultist members, so let him be.”