Chapter 830: Situation

Li Pin looked at the Human Cosmic Radiances with some surprise. "The next round is already over?"

He swept his gaze across the surrounding crowd

Serena, as well as the top-tier contestants from the various races, all offered him a respectful smile tinged with caution.

That caution came from the battle just now, where he crushed all opponents across the myriad races.

"Tyrant Origin, with you here, which prodigy among the races dares call themselves invincible? Who dares claim they cannot be defeated?" the Cosmic Radiance said, performing the highest courtesy of the Human Race. "In this millennium of the era, you are the undisputed strongest."

Li Pin listened quietly. After a moment, he nodded.

After all, it was just the Prodigy Competition. Even if he had raised the difficulty for himself, his opponents were still young cultivators who hadn't trained for more than a thousand years.

His strength and status had long since moved beyond the stage of being a "young cultivator." He now stood on the stage where the true prodigies and supreme elites of all races competed for dominance. So it was no surprise that a single battle was enough to establish his reputation as invincible.

Moreover, he had already eliminated most of the factions hostile to the Human Race. The ones who reached the top of the Supreme Pillar were all allied or friendly forces. There was no conflict of interest left to settle, so there was no need to continue the Prodigy Competition.

That's why the Cosmic Radiance's claim that the competition had ended wasn't unfounded.

At that moment, everyone turned their eyes toward the Chaos Clan's Divine Emperor Yuan Jie.

***

Divine Emperor Yuan Jie stood up. "This might be the cleanest and most decisive Prodigy Competition in nearly a hundred seasons?"

His words stirred a few nearby Heavenly Emperors into reflection.

"The last time someone dominated like this was that unmatched genius from the Unique Lifeform Alliance—Tyrant Lei Fa. If he hadn't died, he'd probably be known as Heavenly Emperor Lei Fa by now."

"This Li Pin... he's a monster. I wonder when our Chaos Clan will produce a talent like him, someone who can sweep through all the races."

"The Human Race... such a weak bloodline in terms of talent, yet every so often, a genius appears who breaks all common sense."

The comments from the Chaos Clan's Heavenly Emperors reflected what many emperors from other races were thinking.

Divine Emperor Yuan Jie rose above the Weeping Emperor Battlefield and asked, "Any unresolved disputes with the Human Race?"

"None."

"Nothing at all."

"The Human Race is right in everything."

The responses came quickly. No one dared to delay, fearing they'd be forced to face that invincible Human Tyrant.

"Good."

Yuan Jie went on to ask about conflicts between the other races. None showed any desire to continue fighting.

Seeing this, he nodded. "Then it's settled. If any race holds a grudge or tries to settle scores later, don't blame us for uniting against you."

He gave a serious warning, then raised his right hand. "I declare the Prodigy Competition of the Ten Thousand Tribes Dominion War officially concluded."

As soon as the Chaos Clan's Divine Emperor announced it, the surviving contestants and many Heavenly Emperors from the top-tier races breathed a collective sigh of relief.

Without any urging, the contestants quickly scattered from the Weeping Emperor Battlefield, as if something terrifying was chasing them. No one wanted to be the last to leave, fearing that falling behind would mean being caught and torn apart.

After Serena and the others cupped their hands once more to Li Pin, they quickly departed from the Supreme Pillar.

"Let's go," Li Pin said as he rose into the air, heading toward the Human warship that had already landed.

The two Cosmic Radiance Realm cultivators, who had practically coasted to victory, followed close behind.

***

On the warship's deck, the Divine Martial Emperor, White Emperor, Tai Yi, Gu You, and other Heavenly Emperors, along with Emperor Ara, Yao Ji, Yue Shu, Xuan Chengming, and others, all came forward to greet them.

When Li Pin and the two Cosmic Radiances landed, everyone, from the highest Heavenly Emperors down to the Cosmic Radiances, cupped their hands respectfully. They said in unison, "Congratulations on the triumphant return of our human hero."

"No need for formalities. It was my duty," Li Pin replied.

"You are worthy of this honor," the Divine Martial Emperor said. "In this Prodigy Competition of the Ten Thousand Tribes Dominion War, our human race achieved a complete victory. All nine major disputed goals were fulfilled.

"These goals not only strengthen our border defenses and speed up internal development, but the benefits extend to many other areas. If we quantify these gains, your efforts are equivalent to bringing us a Sovereign Divine Weapon."

"A Sovereign Divine Weapon,

huh

," Li Pin said thoughtfully.

Gains on par with a Sovereign Divine Weapon were no small matter. After all, the Ten Thousand Tribes Dominion War lasted only one era.

"So, you truly deserve this honor," the Divine Martial Emperor said.

Li Pin let out a soft sigh. "With both honor and reward at stake, it's no wonder people keep rushing to compete, despite the risks."

Though the two human Cosmic Radiances had coasted through the competition thanks to him, they weren't completely idle. At the very least, they worked diligently cleaning the battlefield.

After the cleanup, they collected three Pinnacle, sixteen Top-Tier, and over a hundred High-Grade and Standard Cosmic Radiance Divine Weapons.

It was like striking a sudden fortune overnight.

This was because most participants mainly used Solar Flare Divine Weapons.

Given the special nature of this season's Ten Thousand Tribes Dominion War, if Li Pin could sweep through the Overlord Competition as he did here... the quality of their rewards could jump by two full tiers.

They might not just get Pinnacle Cosmic Radiance Divine Weapons, but even Supreme ones; Top-Tier weapons could be replaced by Sovereign-grade, and High-Grade or Standard ones could be upgraded to Top-Tier or Pinnacle gear, and so on.

His fortune would soar beyond that of any Heavenly Emperor, reaching a level comparable to the Supreme, even surpassing it in wealth.

The Divine Martial Emperor smiled. "Only the victor claims everything. Those lacking strength merely send themselves to death and aid the enemy."

Then he looked at Li Pin. "How are you feeling for the Overlord Competition? Ready?"

"Absolutely," replied Li Pin confidently, smiling. "I've been waiting for this moment for a long time."

"The Overlord Competition differs from the Prodigy Competition, and..." Ji Shun stepped forward cautiously. "From what we know, the Divine Race and the Sky Clan should still have aces at the Tyrant Realm or possess Tyrant-level techniques. But because they fear your strength, and since some interests aren't worth fighting over, they've stepped back.

"However, the Overlord Competition, especially the disputed Three Calamities and Nine Tribulations category, leaves them no way to back down. For their races, they've got no choice but to fight to the bitter end."

He paused. "The Overlord Competition starts exactly one day after the Prodigy Competition ends. Take this day to get some rest."

Li Pin nodded.

Whether out of respect for his opponents or other reasons, he knew he had to give his all in the battles ahead.

Heavenly Emperor Dong Xu sighed beside him. "It's a shame it's only one day. A year would have been perfect."

He looked at Li Pin. "You should already feel some changes within yourself by now, right?"

Li Pin's mind stirred. "Changes?"

He quickly activated the Primordial Qi-Seeking Technique.

With a glance, he clearly saw countless fortunes flowing from the surrounding cultivators of various races toward himself.

Even in the territories farther from the Weeping Emperor Battlefield, fortunes surged.

Some races had treasures that suppressed fortune. But among those without them, small amounts of fortune were already breaking away, drifting toward him.

Li Pin smiled. "Fortune gathers around me."

He had experienced this before in the Heavenly Prison World. Back then, during cultivation, inspiration struck endlessly, doubts were effortlessly cleared, and progress felt like traveling a thousand miles in a single day.

He felt a touch of nostalgia. "I'm starting to feel it."

"We've recorded your sweeping victory in the Ten Thousand Tribes Dominion War and transmitted the footage through the Material World to the Supreme Council's propaganda agency. Soon, your triumph will spread throughout the entire territory—and beyond."

The Divine Martial Emperor stepped forward. "But such news takes time to spread. This could delay the full effect of the fortune blessing. For some, it might take a year or two before their fortune reaches its peak..."

He sounded a bit regretful and cast a cautious glance at Li Pin. "How about this: when the Overlord Competition starts, don't be the first to strike. Let Emperor Ara or Yao Ji buy you some time. Aim for a battle lasting two to three years so you can use the accelerated fortune state to cultivate and see if you can break through."

"No need." Li Pin waved his hand. "First, the enemy won't give us that much time. Second..."

He looked at Yao Ji and Emperor Ara. "That wouldn't be fair to them."

Yao Ji raised her head.

In truth, she didn't think it was unfair at all. After all, Li Pin was the true lead commander. She held the title only because he never actively claimed it, probably held back by some reluctance.

"Stick to the original plan," Li Pin said.

The Divine Martial Emperor warned, "But that means you'll become a thorn in the side of those races. You'll be a target for all-out attacks."

"Gains come with losses." Li Pin remained composed. "I swept the races in the Prodigy Competition, gaining both fame and fortune. So it's only natural to be targeted."

He smiled. "Let them come. If they want to gang up, so be it."