Chapter 714 - 228: Promotion to Stellar Rank! The 999-Story Immortal Tower! Clash of Titans! Target: Champion

Chapter 714: Chapter 228: Promotion to Stellar Rank! The 999-Story Immortal Tower! Clash of Titans! Target: Champion

’Time is incredibly tight.’

Qin Feng’s expression instantly turned incredibly solemn.

’Caesar’s Immortal Holy Feather is already at a terrifying 80% completion, with only the last 20% remaining until Perfection.

The quality of his Nourishing Technique is definitely not poor, either. With his comprehension and resources, he’s probably close to reaching the entry level, or maybe... he’s already there.’

’And my Immortal Tower is only at 40% completion. The gap between us is massive, just massive.’

This was a race against time, and even more so, a high-stakes gamble that would decide the fate of countless Martial Artists across five star systems.

’No matter what, I have to give it my all.’

Qin Feng took a deep breath, channeling all the pressure into forward momentum.

No longer hesitating in the slightest, he rose to his feet and took a step.

VMMM—

Ripples of Subspace Teleportation spread out, and his figure instantly vanished from beneath the Bodhi Ancient Tree.

He reappeared on the frozen planet where he had once spent decades in seclusion, its surface covered in a thick layer of ice.

He made his way down a familiar path into the deepest part of the ice cavern, activated the highest-level defensive formations, and severed all connection between the inside and the outside.

Qin Feng, too, began his seclusion.

...

Meanwhile, in another part of the cosmos, on a desolate, rocky planet.

The imposing figure of Caesar sat quietly atop a mountain peak.

Before him, a light screen from the Subspace Forum hovered in the air.

The light screen displayed a battle report: Qin Feng had slain Yu Hai and Yan Hu, and had ultimately completed the Rebirth Compass mission.

’Hunting down Yan Hu and Yu Hai...’

A mocking expression appeared on Caesar’s face.

...

’What’s the point of hunting down those two wastes? All he got were a few stolen Savage Beast fragments.’

’Taking the Bodhi Ancient Tree to improve his Nourishing Technique? Heh, the Extreme Warband’s Ten-Complete Hand is certainly powerful... but so what?’

His eyes were filled with absolute confidence and arrogance.

’I am already far, far too ahead. I’ve gathered all the resources I need to advance to the Stellar Rank.’

’As for Qin Feng... even if he slaughtered eight hundred thousand people and took the fragments that Yu Hai and Yan Hu stole, it would still take him a very, very long time to gather everything he needs.’

’Heh heh. My apologies, Qin Feng.’

’To secure an absolute lead in the brand-new arena of the Stellar Rank, I had no choice but to issue the Betting Order. All the resources you’ve worked so hard to gather will just end up repaying that massive one-billion-Contribution-Point debt.’

Caesar casually dismissed the light screen, slowly closed his eyes, and also entered a state of deep seclusion.

...

As the two most prominent prodigies in the Battle Zone simultaneously chose to enter seclusion to make their push for the Stellar Rank, all eyes in the Empire’s various viewing agencies and official live-stream channels instantly focused on them.

Countless spectators, commentators, and data analysts began to engage in heated discussions about this upcoming ultimate showdown.

"I wonder which of them will be the first to advance to the Stellar Rank."

"Probably Caesar. He only has 20% left to go."

"But Qin Feng is from the Extreme Warband and has the Ten-Complete Hand, which is widely recognized as the strongest auxiliary Nourishing Technique. It looks like he took the Bodhi Ancient Tree specifically to get his Nourishing Technique to the entry level."

"Reaching the entry level with the Ten-Complete Hand brings a quantum leap in cultivation speed."

"It’s hard to say. I’d call it a fifty-fifty shot."

"The fates of all the Martial Artists in six star systems really do rest on Qin Feng and Caesar."

"Tsk, tsk. One billion Contribution Points... that’s certainly not a small number."

"..."

The live chat scrolled by in a blur, everyone on the edge of their seats, captivated by this race that would determine the fate of six star systems.

As the discussion deepened, some veteran viewers began to analyze the long-term situation.

"Once a Stellar Rank emerges, the barriers between star systems will gradually be removed, or so I remember."

"That’s right. Once Stellar Ranks appear, interstellar battles will become more frequent, and team coordination will become increasingly important.

After all, Stellar Ranks are immortal and indestructible. It’s basically impossible for one to completely kill another. They can only rely on team coordination to fight for resources..."

"Yep, that’s how it is."

"That’s why Caesar has already laid such a solid foundation.

If Caesar succeeds, he has a great chance of becoming the first powerhouse in the Battle Zone to advance to the Galactic Rank, maybe even seizing the top spot on the overall Combat Power leaderboard."

"Exactly. Out of the ten thousand star systems, only Caesar has completed the preliminary consolidation of his home system. Even though it’s just preliminary, he’s already miles ahead of everyone else..."

"Mhm, I’m betting on Caesar, too.

Think about it. Every star system has a hidden item. By completing his preliminary consolidation, Caesar not only got the hidden item from Star System 99, but he also got the one from Star System 118 when he conquered it.

So, even if Caesar loses this Betting Order, he still has a powerful ace up his sleeve."

"Right. Qin Feng only has one hidden item, the Rebirth Compass, and it was practically a gift from Yu Hai and Yan Hu."

"In that case, there are still three hidden items yet to be discovered in these six star systems. Anything could still happen."

"..."

The live chat buzzed with fierce debate as everyone quietly awaited the final outcome of the Betting Order.

However, from a long-term, strategic perspective, the vast majority of spectators and analysts clearly favored Caesar.

Thanks to the astonishing consolidation ability and strategic planning he had demonstrated, he had even become one of the top contenders to win the entire Cosmic Genius Battle.