Universal Arena – Soul Domain Combat Round
The vast arena glowed with translucent silver as the Soul Domain Combat Round began. Unlike raw power duels, this was where willpower, soul technique, and mental mastery were tested.
Dozens of contenders from elite civilizations meditated mid-air—some surrounded by floating artifacts, others protected by soul barriers. But all eyes turned when two names appeared on the display:
Participant: Jia Yi – EarthVersus: Kivar Nox – Shadowline Empire
The crowd murmured.
"Earth again?""Didn't they already have Mad Blade and Lightning God?""Who's this Jia Yi?"
A flash of golden light burst across the field.
🌸 Jia Yi – Weapon Array Dancer
Draped in Earth-forged robes embroidered with the four celestial beasts, Jia Yi walked with regal calm. Her long hair was tied in silver cords, and behind her floated twelve mirrored weapon arrays—swords, halberds, chains, chakrams—each pulsing with Elemental Intent.
"Earth isn't sending warriors anymore…""They're sending artists."
The enemy, Kivar Nox, smirked. A twisted master of illusions and poison intent, his soul will was ranked among the top 50 in this round.
"I'll enjoy breaking your mental cage."
But Jia Yi simply bowed.
"You're free to try. But I don't cage my soul…I dance with it."
🧠 Soul Duel Begins!
The battlefield shifted to a dreamlike realm—shimmering trees, shifting skies, reversed gravity.
Kivar struck first—projecting massive serpents of darkness that coiled around Jia's will, seeking fear, doubt, weakness.
But she spun—arms gracefully moving as her mirrored weapon arrays formed a Sacred Lotus Formation.
Whirl – Whirl – WHIRL!
Each orbiting weapon sliced through the serpent illusions like light cutting shadows.
Then her Divine Physique glowed. She activated her Earth-taught resonance:
"Astral Bloom Technique – Soul Petal Descent!"
Thousands of radiant petals exploded outward—burning Kivar's illusions at their root.
"Aghhhh!!"
He collapsed, unconscious. The field dissolved.
🏆 Victory: Jia Yi of Earth – Clean Soul Kill!
"That was mental precision.""Did you see her soul pressure rise just before impact?""She's a true balance of will and art."
The audience roared.
In the Earth camp, Hong watched silently. His eyes glowed with pride—but more than that, with vision.
"She passed the second layer of the Guardian Pact.She will be one of Earth's future pillars."
🧊 Bolan Watches…
From the observation deck, Bolan leaned against a railing, gaze calculating.
"A third genius… all from the same origin world.""This Earth has accelerated beyond prediction."
He turned to Hong, who stood unshaken, arms folded behind his back.
"Your people are intriguing. But your laws… are absolute. Even tyrants hesitate to enforce death so freely."
Hong's voice was quiet—but sharp as law.
"Tyrants rule for ego. I rule for survival.""And Earth's survival depends on zero tolerance. Abuse of power equals death—no matter the status."
Bolan paused.
"And if I challenge that law?"
Hong turned his gaze, eyes glowing with a slow-burning storm.
"Then even you… will fall."
The moment hung like a sword between them. Then Bolan smiled.
"Understood. Earth isn't just rising. It's already in orbit."
🌀 System Notification – Mission Triggered
New Sub-Mission: Galactic Alliance – Path of Peace & Order
Convince or defeat five top-50 ranked genius contenders to join Earth's Vision, through diplomacy, combat, or demonstration of law.
First target: Bolan – Cold Strategist.
Reward: Access to Level 3 Formation Blueprint – Celestial Tetraguard Realm.
Note: System will assist if Bolan turns hostile.
🛸 Meanwhile… In the Outer Arena Sectors
Earth's recent victories inspired a ripple effect.
Over 20 native Earth citizens stationed in outer planetary belts signed up for open qualifiers of the Genius Battle. Among them:
Wu Fan – Martial poet wielding vibrating spear rhythm.
Ishika Rao – Beast-tamer with Guardian Phoenix contract.
Dr. Lin Qi – Techno-spirit dual cultivator, half-scientist, half-soul mage.
The universe was watching.
👑 Earth's Reputation Across the Galaxy
Earth Rank: Upgraded to Tier-6 Civilization PotentialDelegation Titles:– Hong – King of Earth– Lie Shen – Lightning God– Luo Feng – Mad Blade– Jia Yi – Petal Dancer
Current Standing: 3 contenders in Top 500 of the Universe BattleEarth Favorability among neutral races: +35%Favorability among warlike empires: -40%(System prepared for defensive formations and weapon support if hostility rises.