The universe was watching.
Across a billion worlds, across every network and dimension, the news spread like wildfire: Kafu's top ten students had claimed all five thrones in the Four Elite Grounds. Ten unknowns from nowhere had defeated the established powers, the favored children, the legends.
And now, they were Absolute Geniuses of the RVC.
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THE CEREMONY
The grand arena of the RVC headquarters had been transformed into a celebration ground of unprecedented scale. Floating platforms held the elite of every civilization. Dimensional screens showed the proceedings to trillions of viewers. The very air hummed with anticipation.
Kafu stood in the shadows, watching his students take their places on the central platform. Ten young beings, radiating power and confidence, their new thrones acknowledged by all existence.
[THE ABSOLUTE GENIUSES - FINAL STATUS]
Rank Name Throne IF Soul IF
1 Makena Sword Throne 1.2 BILLION 800 MILLION
2 Nyx Shadow Throne 1.1 BILLION 900 MILLION
3 Tovin (Poison) Elemental (Poison) 1.05 BILLION 700 MILLION
4 Brutus Elemental (Earth) 1.15 BILLION 500 MILLION
5 Ragnar Elemental (Fire) 1.1 BILLION 600 MILLION
6 Darius Dimensional Throne 1.08 BILLION 650 MILLION
7 Lin Elemental Throne 1.12 BILLION 700 MILLION
8 Mira Soul Throne 950 MILLION 1.2 BILLION
9 Tovin (Necro) Soul (Death) 900 MILLION 1.1 BILLION
10 Kael Soul (Spirit) 880 MILLION 1.15 BILLION
The Head Judge's voice boomed across dimensions.
"By the authority vested in me by the Reality Virtual Company, I hereby declare these ten cultivators Absolute Geniuses of the RVC! They shall receive:
· A personal universe of their own
· Unlimited access to all RVC resources
· A permanent seat in the RVC Council (observers)
· The right to train in any of the Four Divine Cultivation Grounds"
The crowd erupted.
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THE FOUR DIVINE CULTIVATION GROUNDS
A holographic display appeared above the arena, showing four magnificent realms-each one a universe unto itself, each one designed to push cultivators to their absolute limits.
[THE FOUR DIVINE CULTIVATION GROUNDS]
Ground Name Focus Location Entry Requirement
1 Heavenly Bridge Ground Foundation & Law Comprehension Universe 1 Core Law Venerable+
2 Cosmic Sea Ground Reality & Dimension Mastery Universe 5 Border Reality Weaving+
3 Epoch Mountain Ground Time & Space Control Universe 8 Rift Epoch Forging+
4 Reality Peak Ground Ultimate Transcendence Universe 10 Summit Genesis Lord+
The Head Judge continued.
"These Four Divine Grounds are the pinnacle of RVC training. Each is designed to test and develop a different aspect of cultivation. Only Absolute Geniuses and those they sponsor may enter."
Kafu's eyes narrowed. Sponsor?
The judge smiled. "Each Absolute Genius may sponsor up to ten additional cultivators to train alongside them. This includes their teachers, their companions, and their families."
Makena's eyes found Kafu in the shadows. She smiled.
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THE TOP TWO - REALITY PEAK GROUND
The judge raised his hand for silence.
"But there is more. Among these ten, two have been selected for the highest honor-direct entry into the Reality Peak Ground, the most exclusive and dangerous of all the Divine Grounds."
The crowd gasped.
[REALITY PEAK GROUND - DETAILS]
Aspect Value
Location Universe 10 Summit
Focus Ultimate Transcendence
Time Dilation 1,000,000× external
Danger Level EXTREME (50% mortality)
Training Duration 1 year external = 1M years internal
Maximum Occupancy 12 at any time
"The two selected are: MAKENA, Sword Throne claimant, and MIRA, Soul Throne claimant!"
Makena and Mira stepped forward, their faces alight with surprise and pride.
"You will begin your training immediately after the ceremony. Prepare yourselves for the greatest challenge of your lives."
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KAFU'S REWARDS
As the ceremony continued, Kafu's system pulsed with notifications.
[DIVINE GOD SYSTEM - STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS FINALIZED]
Student CP Earned TP Earned
Makena 1,000,000 100,000
Nyx 1,150,000 115,000
Tovin (Poison) 750,000 75,000
Brutus 750,000 75,000
Ragnar 750,000 75,000
Darius 1,000,000 100,000
Lin 2,350,000 235,000
Mira 3,500,000 350,000
Tovin (Necro) 1,150,000 115,000
Kael 1,150,000 115,000
Hidden Mission 10,000,000 1,000,000
TOTALS 23,550,000 2,355,000
[FINAL TOTALS]
· [Contribution Points: 90,478,000 + 23,550,000 = 114,028,000 CP]
· [Treasure Points: 892,350 + 2,355,000 = 3,247,350 TP]
Kafu stared at the numbers. One hundred fourteen million contribution points. Enough to buy almost anything in existence.
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THE SYSTEM'S OFFER
[DIVINE GOD SYSTEM - SPECIAL REDEMPTION AVAILABLE]
"Host has accumulated sufficient points to access the Ultimate Redemption Vault. Available options:"
[SEALING TREASURES - FOR ALL 100 STUDENTS]
Treasure Effect CP Cost TP Cost
Sealing Band Seals cultivation up to Realm Lord 100,000 each 10,000 each
Sealing Bracer Seals cultivation up to Genesis Lord 500,000 each 50,000 each
Sealing Crown Seals cultivation up to Void Knight 1,000,000 each 100,000 each
Sealing Scepter Seals cultivation up to Eternity Master 5,000,000 each 500,000 each
[SUPPRESSION TREASURES - FOR ALL 100 STUDENTS]
Treasure Effect CP Cost TP Cost
Suppression Ring Suppresses enemies up to 3 realms higher 200,000 each 20,000 each
Suppression Amulet Suppresses enemies up to 5 realms higher 1,000,000 each 100,000 each
Suppression Crown Suppresses enemies up to 7 realms higher 5,000,000 each 500,000 each
Suppression Scepter Suppresses enemies up to 9 realms higher 10,000,000 each 1,000,000 each
[SUPREME ARCANA TREASURES - FOR TOP 10 ONLY]
Treasure Effect CP Cost TP Cost
Arcana of Sealing Seals targets below 18th realm permanently 50,000,000 each 5,000,000 each
Arcana of Suppression Suppresses targets up to 15 realms higher 50,000,000 each 5,000,000 each
Arcana of Binding Binds any target below 18th realm 50,000,000 each 5,000,000 each
Arcana of Annihilation Kills any target below 18th realm 100,000,000 each 10,000,000 each
Kafu's eyes widened. The Arcana of Sealing could permanently seal any target below the 18th realm-which included almost every enemy they would ever face.
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THE PURCHASE
Kafu calculated quickly.
[PURCHASE PLAN]
Item Quantity CP Cost TP Cost
Sealing Bands (Realm Lord) 100 10,000,000 1,000,000
Suppression Rings (3 realms) 100 20,000,000 2,000,000
Arcana of Sealing (Top 10) 10 500,000,000 50,000,000
Arcana of Suppression (Top 10) 10 500,000,000 50,000,000
TOTAL CP: 1,030,000,000
TOTAL TP: 103,000,000
Kafu's heart sank. He didn't have enough. His 114 million CP was a fraction of what he needed.
System, is there any way to acquire these?
[SYSTEM RESPONSE]
"Host may use the 1000:1 betting payout to supplement points. Current bet value: 3.459 QUINTILLION UC. Conversion rate: 1 QUINTILLION UC = 1,000,000 CP."
Kafu's eyes widened. His bet was worth 3.459 quintillion UC. Converted to CP, that would be...
[POTENTIAL CP FROM BET: 3,459,000 CP]
Wait, that didn't seem right. He recalculated.
3.459 quintillion UC ÷ 1,000,000 = 3.459 million CP? No, that couldn't be right. He checked the conversion rate again.
System, confirm conversion rate.
[CONVERSION RATE: 1 BILLION UC = 1 CP]
Kafu's jaw dropped. If that was the case, then his 3.459 quintillion UC was worth...
3.459 quintillion UC ÷ 1 billion = 3.459 MILLION CP
That was barely enough to buy one Arcana.
System, that can't be right. I need 1.03 billion CP.
[SYSTEM RESPONSE]
"Correction. 1 QUINTILLION UC = 1,000,000 CP. Host's bet: 3.459 QUINTILLION UC = 3,459,000,000 CP."
Kafu's eyes widened. Three point four billion CP.
[BET PAYOUT - CONFIRMED]
Source Amount
Bet wager 3.459 QUINTILLION UC
Conversion rate 1 QUINTILLION = 1,000,000 CP
CP EARNED 3,459,000,000 CP
[NEW TOTAL CP: 3,573,028,000 CP]
[NEW TOTAL TP: 3,247,350 TP]
Kafu smiled. Now he could afford everything.
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THE PURCHASE - COMPLETE
[PURCHASE CONFIRMED]
Item Quantity CP Cost TP Cost
Sealing Bands 100 10,000,000 1,000,000
Suppression Rings 100 20,000,000 2,000,000
Arcana of Sealing (Top 10) 10 500,000,000 50,000,000
Arcana of Suppression (Top 10) 10 500,000,000 50,000,000
TOTAL 1,030,000,000 CP 103,000,000 TP
[REMAINING CP: 2,543,028,000 CP]
[REMAINING TP: (negative - TP insufficient)]
System, I don't have enough TP for the Arcana.
[SYSTEM RESPONSE]
"TP deficiency detected. Convert CP to TP at rate 100 CP = 1 TP. 100,000,000 CP converted to 1,000,000 TP."
[CONVERSION COMPLETE]
· [CP: -100,000,000]
· [TP: +1,000,000]
· [New TP total: 1,000,000 TP (after purchase)]
· [New CP total: 2,443,028,000 CP]
All purchases complete. Kafu now had sealing and suppression treasures for all 100 students, and supreme arcana for his top 10.
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THE GIFTS
After the ceremony, Kafu gathered his students in a private chamber.
"I have gifts for you," he said simply. "Things that will keep you safe in the battles to come."
He distributed the Sealing Bands and Suppression Rings to all 100 students.
[SEALING BAND - EFFECT]
· [Seals cultivation up to Realm Lord]
· [Can be activated at will]
· [Perfect for infiltration and disguise]
[SUPPRESSION RING - EFFECT]
· [Suppresses enemies up to 3 realms higher]
· [30-minute duration]
· [1-hour cooldown]
Then he called his top ten forward.
"For you, something special."
He presented each of them with two Arcana-one of Sealing, one of Suppression.
[ARCANA OF SEALING - EFFECT]
· [Seals any target below 18th realm PERMANENTLY]
· [Cannot be broken by any means]
· [One use only - choose wisely]
[ARCANA OF SUPPRESSION - EFFECT]
· [Suppresses any target up to 15 realms higher]
· [1-hour duration]
· [No cooldown - always active when worn]
Makena stared at her Arcana in awe. "Master... these are... they could seal gods."
"Yes." Kafu nodded. "And one day, they might need to. Keep them safe. Use them wisely."
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THE FOUR DIVINE GROUNDS - ASSIGNMENTS
The Head Judge's voice echoed through the chamber once more.
"The Four Divine Cultivation Grounds are now open. Absolute Geniuses may choose their path."
[DIVINE GROUND ASSIGNMENTS]
Ground Assigned Students
Heavenly Bridge Ground All 100 (foundation training)
Cosmic Sea Ground Tovin (Poison), Brutus, Ragnar, Darius, Lin, Tovin (Necro), Kael
Epoch Mountain Ground Nyx, Darius (secondary)
Reality Peak Ground MAKENA, MIRA
Makena looked at Mira. "Together?"
"Together."
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THE BENEFITS
[TRAINING BENEFITS - BY GROUND]
Ground Training Benefit Time Dilation
Heavenly Bridge +500% law comprehension 100×
Cosmic Sea +500% reality mastery 1,000×
Epoch Mountain +500% time-space control 10,000×
Reality Peak +1000% all attributes 1,000,000×
[STUDENT BENEFITS - BY ASSIGNMENT]
Student Ground Expected Growth
Makena Reality Peak +5 realms
Mira Reality Peak +5 realms
Nyx Epoch Mountain +3 realms
Darius Epoch Mountain +3 realms
Others Cosmic Sea +2 realms
All Heavenly Bridge +1 realm
Kafu smiled. When his students emerged from these grounds, they would be unstoppable.
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THE FAREWELL
As his students prepared to depart for their respective grounds, Makena approached Kafu.
"Master... thank you. For everything."
Kafu shook his head. "I just showed you the path. You walked it."
She embraced him-a rare gesture of affection from the usually reserved sword saint.
"When I come back... I'll be ready. For whatever comes."
Kafu's eyes softened. "I know you will."
One by one, his students departed through dimensional portals to their assigned grounds. Soon, only Kafu remained.
Clone 1 appeared beside him. "They're gone."
Clone 2 materialized on his other side. "But they'll be back. Stronger than ever."
Kafu nodded slowly. "And when they do, the universe will never be the same."