On the eve of the Pinnacle Genius Battle's Trial Tower preliminary round conclusion.
In the splendid palace on Molten Rock Island, Ganwu Continent, within the Virtual Universe.
World Master Molten Rock and World Master Azure Wood sat across from each other, drinking and celebrating Ender's impending achievement of securing second place in the Trial Tower preliminary round points ranking.
"Hmm."
Suddenly, a light screen popped up in front of World Master Molten Rock, displaying a video call request from his sworn brother, Marquis Rong Dian, and it was an extremely urgent one.
He guessed there was likely an urgent matter, so he quickly clicked the accept button, and instantly, Marquis Rong Dian's image appeared on the screen.
"Fifth Brother!" Marquis Rong Dian didn't mince words and immediately asked, "Ender's special ability is the Source of Life, right? Also, has he ever focused on cultivating the Space Law?"
World Master Molten Rock asked, somewhat puzzled, "Second Brother, have you forgotten? I was the one who asked you to investigate Ender's special ability back then."
"This isn't me asking you!" Marquis Rong Dian's expression was serious. "It's the great Lord of Ganwu!"
"Lord of Ganwu!" World Master Molten Rock's heart jolted, and he quickly asked, "Great Lord of Ganwu, why would he inquire about Ender's special ability and cultivation status?"
Marquis Rong Dian frowned slightly, gave a meaningful look, and then said, "You just need to answer."
Seeing this, World Master Molten Rock immediately understood that Marquis Rong Dian was not alone at the moment, so he replied, "Ender's special ability is the Source of Life, and he has not focused on cultivating the Space Law. World Master Azure Wood can attest to this."
Then the light screen shifted, focusing on World Master Azure Wood sitting opposite, who also subconsciously nodded, confirming that World Master Molten Rock had not lied.
"I understand." Marquis Rong Dian nodded, then closed the light screen and turned to the powerful Immortal beside him, saying, "King Rongye, was the footage just now recorded? These two World Masters are the ones who understand Ender the most."
"It was recorded." King Rongye nodded slightly, then turned and respectfully addressed the Lord of Ganwu, who was seated on a high throne, "Thank you, Lord of Ganwu."
The Lord of Ganwu's majestic voice resounded, "Ender is a Genius born in my Ganwu Universe Country. Cooperating with you to collect information can be considered a small support for him."
"I need to return to the Corporation to report, so I will take my leave now." King Rongye bowed again, then left the palace.
After King Rongye left, the Lord of Ganwu spoke, "Rong Dian."
"Country Lord!" Marquis Rong Dian respectfully saluted.
"Tell your sworn brother that he has completed the second trial mission." The Lord of Ganwu said, "Once this Pinnacle Genius Battle concludes, I will accept him as an Official Disciple."
Upon hearing this, Marquis Rong Dian bowed and said, "Thank you, Country Lord."
His heart was filled with joy, as if he himself had been accepted as a Disciple by the Lord of Ganwu.
Looking at the overjoyed Marquis Rong Dian, the Lord of Ganwu said with some melancholy, "Go."
"Yes." Marquis Rong Dian bowed and retreated, then teleported out of the palace.
After a long while, the Lord of Ganwu's somewhat surprised voice echoed in the palace, "Ender Royce, he actually managed to attract the attention of Venerable Ancestral Tree."
...
Virtual Universe, Thunder Island.
In a spacious conference room, nine high-ranking officials of the Virtual Universe Company sat around a giant circular table hundreds of meters in diameter.
These nine high-ranking officials of the Virtual Universe Company were all great beings; some were surrounded by black flame space, others had lightning flashing around them, or were submerged in darkness...
"It's time to make a decision." A great being emanating a rich aura of life said, "The Trial Tower preliminary round is almost over."
"I don't think that little guy is qualified for a Primal Secret Realm spot." The great being surrounded by black flame space said, "If he had comprehended the Space Law, I would have no objection, but he hasn't. If he truly has talent, he might still have a chance to enter the Primal Secret Realm in the subsequent Secret Realm competition."
"I also think one Primal Secret Realm spot is enough." Another great being expressed his opinion.
"One Primal Secret Realm spot." The great being submerged in darkness spoke concisely.
"Agreed, one spot."
"One..."
One by one, the great beings expressed their opinions, most agreeing on one Primal Secret Realm spot. Finally, they turned their gaze to the two who had not yet spoken.
Suddenly, a light screen appeared in front of the great being emanating a rich aura of life. After quickly reading the information on the screen, he said, "I just received some data. I suggest everyone take a look."
With that, he forwarded the data to the other eight great beings.
"This is?" A great being opened the data and read it carefully, "Special ability Source of Life... has not focused on cultivating the Space Law... Venerable Ancestral Tree!"
Upon seeing the end, the field around this great being was affected, and the lightning flashes became even more rapid and violent!
Bang!
"It's not like the Huge Axe Dojo doesn't have the qualifications to host a Pinnacle Genius Battle!" The great being surrounded by black flame space stood up abruptly, black flames burning fiercely!
The great being submerged in darkness spoke, "Even if Venerable Ancestral Tree is a Top-tier Universe Overlord, isn't it too much to want to take away a core member from my Virtual Universe Company?"
"Is there a problem with this data? Just because his growth experience is somewhat similar, Venerable Ancestral Tree wants to take that little guy away?" A great being expressed doubt about the authenticity of the data.
"Better safe than sorry." A great being who had never expressed an opinion before said, "In short, we cannot let the Huge Axe Dojo take him."
The great being emanating a rich aura of life suggested, "My suggestion is to give that little guy a Primal Secret Realm spot to show the importance my Virtual Universe Company places on him."
"Agreed!" The great being with lightning flashing around him said, "A Primal Secret Realm member of my Virtual Universe Company absolutely cannot be taken away by someone from the Huge Axe Dojo."
"No objection."
"Agreed!"
"Concur..."
Because of the attention from Venerable Ancestral Tree of the Huge Axe Dojo, these nine high-ranking officials of the Virtual Universe Company quickly reached an agreement, increasing the number of Primal Secret Realm spots for this Pinnacle Genius Battle from one to two.
...
Soon after.
Virtual Universe, Pinnacle Genius Battle competition space.
"Hmm?" Upon receiving the message from the high-ranking officials of the Virtual Universe Company, Venerable Gu Lun was immediately surprised, "They increased the Primal Secret Realm spots for this Pinnacle Genius Battle from one to two?"
After much thought, Venerable Gu Lun still couldn't figure it out, and couldn't help but think, "What are the Corporation's high-ranking officials thinking? Although that little guy from the Ganwu Universe Country has deep comprehension of the Wood Law, he hasn't comprehended a higher Law, so he shouldn't be worth an additional Primal Secret Realm spot."
The Pinnacle Genius Battle focuses on the present, not the future. He was well aware that no one could predict what would happen in the future.
However, Venerable Gu Lun's opinion was that Ender could obtain a Primal Secret Realm spot, but if he wanted it, he should compete with Kedi for it; there was no need to give an extra one!