Chapter 1343: 46: Power Has Increased So Much [Please Subscribe to the Official Version]

Chapter 1343: Chapter 46: Power Has Increased So Much [Please Subscribe to the Official Version]

Actually, Tai Jin felt a bit regretful deep down. He originally wanted to ask Jia Yan that if he wasn’t heading to the Central Star Area, he would invite Jia Yan to join the Tornado Force and even offer him the highest position of the strongest leader.

Though he was only the second-in-command of the Tornado Force, he understood that even the top leader would agree. Having a high-level genius like Jia Yan join their ranks would be something they’d wake up laughing about even in their dreams.

But after probing him, it was clear Jia Yan would never stay in this small, shallow region of the 132 Star Zone.

Watching Jia Yan enter the resting chamber, Tai Jin helplessly shook his head.

Jia Yan didn’t know what Tai Jin was thinking—though even if he did, he wouldn’t change his decision.

His life’s goal was to become powerful. Currently, he understood that he remained far from strong enough. He didn’t even need to mention the almost mythical Galaxy Level; even the seemingly approachable Semi-permanent Star Level posed countless challenges he couldn’t conquer yet.

“No need to rush. Right now, it’s the 132 Star Zone King Er Dragon Genius Battle. Next, it’ll be the Central Star Area. One day, my journey will sweep across this Genius Battlefield, and I’ll gain the chance to advance to the Eternal Star Rank…”

Jia Yan crouched down low.

His physical injuries were nothing serious. Thanks to the resistance of the Bluish Defense, the wounds sustained in previous bouts weren’t severe.

Using the downtime, Jia Yan not only repaired his injuries but extended one of his forelimbs into the void.

It turned out he was recharging another space stone.

The space stone’s energy attribute was subspace distortion power. Yet even though other beings were aware of this, they found it almost impossible to recharge a space stone.

Only Jia Yan possessed the techniques inherited from his senior, enabling him to barely charge a space stone. This method, discovered while he worked with black hole manipulation on the subspace stone, gave him a unique advantage.

As he recharged the stone, Jia Yan methodically repaired his injuries simultaneously.

“Including this recharging one, I now have a total of ten fully-charged space stones. Although most of them lack the capacity of that previous one, they still pack seven to eight layers of power. However, having tested their impact once, I’ll need to be careful next time—not to endanger myself again.”

Jia Yan still had lingering apprehensions about his fight with Lan Wu, particularly regarding the space stone explosion. He had been perilously close to the blast; despite his efforts to minimize the energy’s reach toward him, the explosion almost obliterated him entirely.

“Next time there’s such an explosion, I need to distance myself. Even I didn’t anticipate the sheer destructive force of a detonated space stone.”

Reflecting on the stone’s explosion effects, Jia Yan felt a chill run down his spine.

The intermission lasted a while, letting Jia Yan recover his injuries and fully recharge a new space stone. In addition, he rapidly organized the advancements in his abilities systematically, elevating both his physical strength and combat power to a new level.

The battle continued as King Er Ding once again announced the next bout.

Jia Yan emerged from the resting chamber.

“Huh?”

Tai Jin, waiting at the door of the resting chamber, nearly bulged his eyes in shock.

He had seen Jia Yan enter the room earlier with visible injuries, looking utterly dejected.

Yet now, after just a short rest, Jia Yan appeared almost fully healed—a stark departure from his previous state.

No!

The change wasn’t limited to his recovery—Jia Yan had grown even stronger.

“What kind of monster is this?”

Feeling the noticeably more powerful aura radiating from Jia Yan, Tai Jin’s heart raced uncontrollably.

Only now did he realize what true genius meant. Jia Yan was the textbook definition of genius!

Every day brought an increase in his power, and within the brief interactions he’d shared with Jia Yan, this terrifying Honored being had already ascended to unheard-of heights.

“If he fully advances to a great level of power, forget Semi-permanent Star Level—if he reaches the Secondary Powerhouse rank…”

Watching Jia Yan’s figure move toward the competitor seating area, Tai Jin couldn’t help but feel faint from imagining the implications.

Judging by Jia Yan’s current strength level, Tai Jin believed that if Jia Yan advanced to the Secondary Level, dominating the entire 132 Star Zone would be a trivial feat!

“Such a terrifying high-level genius. In the face of his talent, what even qualifies us as geniuses?” He shook his head and laughed bitterly.

Jia Yan arrived at the competitor seating area, which was still filled with Tornado Force geniuses who had already finished their rounds in the genius battle.

“Lord Jia Yan, I hope you secure victory in the upcoming match.”

One Tornado Force genius approached Jia Yan with a tone of admiration.

Though he was a Secondary Powerhouse himself, his demeanor toward Jia Yan—a Dignitary technically below his rank—was that of a junior showing respect to his superior.

“Senior, there’s no need to be so formal,” Jia Yan replied with a nod.

“Haha, your strength surpasses mine by leaps and bounds. I’d rather you not address me as ‘Senior.'” The Secondary Powerhouse hurriedly declined the title in embarrassment.

Although Jia Yan’s star level was lower than his, his battle power overshadowed him countless times over. The Secondary genius had only managed to reach the top five hundred in his tier before being eliminated, while Jia Yan easily claimed the championship in the Secondary tier. Their disparity was staggeringly wide.

What’s more, Jia Yan had now shockingly advanced into the top one hundred of the Semi-permanent Star Level. How could the Secondary genius possibly act as a senior?

“By the way, Mister Jia Yan, earlier a dignitary asked me to hand over a recording device to you. Do you wish to accept it?”

The Secondary genius presented a small recording device.

“Oh, it’s for me?” Jia Yan curiously took the device.

The Secondary Powerhouse noticed Jia Yan didn’t seem inclined to continue speaking and tactfully returned to his group.

Meanwhile, high on the platform, King Er Ding was still showcasing the Semi-permanent Star Level’s top hundred contenders, pouring particular attention into their past achievements—especially those in the top twenty. It was a showcase of relentless triumphs and accolades.

Jia Yan had no interest in listening, choosing instead to activate the recording device.

“Mister Jia Yan, I’m one of the competitors who encountered you at the Respect Level. Perhaps you don’t recall me, but I have some vital intelligence regarding entry into the Central Star Area. If you’re interested, you can meet me as directed by this device after the genius battle concludes.”

Jia Yan felt intrigued, though slightly puzzled.

“A Respect Level competitor I’ve encountered before? Who could it be?” Jia Yan strained his memory but couldn’t pinpoint the individual. After all, he’d fought countless opponents.

“Oh well. Since the subject is the Central Star Area, I can spare some time to meet them afterward. At this stage, plotting against me won’t likely succeed.”

Jia Yan stored the recording device.

“Alright, let’s welcome the first battle!”

High on the platform, King Er Ding announced the commencement of the Semi-permanent Star Level’s top hundred matches.

Earlier, King Er Ding had announced Jia Yan’s name with a tone that felt like swallowing something unpleasant—clearly, he had an intense dislike for Jia Yan.

But he had no choice but to introduce him, which made Jia Yan’s mood brighter.

The battle arena was already alive with action as two masters clashed.

“As expected of the top hundred matches—the level far exceeds previous rounds.”

Just watching the opening clash made Jia Yan’s expression grow solemn.

Previously, in his final matches to qualify, he faced weaker opponents and hadn’t even encountered anyone ranked close to the top hundred. Watching now, the sudden confrontation of two formidable combatants brought traces of unease to his heart.

Match after match unfolded, each one opening Jia Yan’s eyes further.

“Next up is another battle everyone will enjoy: Jia Yan against Kong Zhe.”

As King Er Ding announced, the crowd momentarily seemed to recall Jia Yan’s presence, erupting in a wave of booing noises.

Among the jeers, Jia Yan maintained his composure and flew onto the platform.

Opposite him, a monster with two pairs of arms beneath its ribcage also leapt onto the stage.

Neither competitor spoke.

Jia Yan simply had no interest in exchanging banter, while his opponent seemed disdainful of saying anything to him.

“Alright, you two—begin!”

The referee declared the start of the match.

“Defeat!”

The four-armed monster instantly charged at Jia Yan, swinging one fist while slashing with a claw toward Jia Yan’s vital spots.

Observing the opponent’s quad-limbed attack, Jia Yan retreated with his hind leg, slipping into subspace.

The opponent’s strike swept the ground, shaking the platform as if an earthquake were raging.

“How is he so much faster than before the rest period?”

The four-armed monster stared at the void before him, his expression revealing shock.

None had expected Jia Yan to grow significantly stronger during a mere intermission, especially regarding his ability to vanish into subspace—he seemed like a completely transformed fighter.

In fact, Jia Yan had gained considerable insight into subspace combat after his fight with Lan Wu, who had been capable of battling him within subspace. That encounter sharpened his understanding profoundly, but his subsequent injuries limited him from exploiting these insights. During the rest period, however, Jia Yan both healed and refined those learnings, unleashing them now to confound his opponent.

While the four-armed monster stood frozen in thought, he suddenly noticed the sharp glint of a dangerous stroke speeding toward him from the side.

As a powerful Semi-permanent Star Level monster, he promptly dodged, narrowly avoiding the incoming attack.

It turned out to be a forelimb with a faint bluish glow.

Missing its mark, the assassin’s other forelimb swiftly shot out from a different angle.

The first dodge was doable; the second proved more challenging.

Whoosh!

The four-armed monster’s back suffered a minor strike, as its thick hide barely absorbed the damage, leaving him with only a scratch before he leapt out of the combat zone.

Turning his head, he found the attacker to be none other than Jia Yan, freshly emerged from subspace.

“Jia Yan—you… you’ve grown so much stronger?”

The four-armed monster abandoned his contempt toward Jia Yan, his eyes clouded with astonishment and unease.

“Indeed, I’ve had some revelations recently. I hope this improvement satisfies you, Senior.” Jia Yan withdrew his forelimbs to his sides, his gaze composed as he faced his opponent.

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