Chapter 246: Chapter 235 Abandonment
"Haha..." Ba Donghe and Su Long stepped forward and gave Wang Xu a fierce bear hug, their expressions excited, "Brother Wang, you’ve created a miracle, a miracle!"
Wang Xu smiled faintly.
"Thinking back to more than a hundred years ago, the three of us crossed a long distance to participate in the qualification battle. At that time, we were all just going through the motions, but only you truly wanted to participate in the qualification battle," Su Long sighed, "When we found out you hadn’t left Thousandfold Divine Country with us, I even complained that you were acting recklessly. Now I can see how wrong I was."
"Yes, extremely wrong," the Tai Long Sovereign laughed, his gaze falling on Wang Xu full of joy and admiration, "If it weren’t for your stubborn determination, I might never have known about your strength and talent."
"Father, I’ve always said that Wang Xu is the strongest!" Princess Bing Qing declared confidently, tears still in her eyes, but her expression was filled with pride.
The Tai Long Sovereign laughed heartily, then said to Wang Xu, "Wang Xu, your contribution to my Tai Long Cosmic Country this time is unprecedented, but since you don’t want to enter the National Hall, I won’t force you. So, I hereby declare you to be a ’State Minister’, holding command over three thousand star domains, having a status second only to mine in Tai Long."
The conditions set forth by the Tai Long Sovereign left Su Long and Ba Donghe, and even Princess Bing Qing, in shock.
It must be known that within the Tai Long Cosmic Country, only eight individuals are honored as State Ministers, each undeniably a Celestial God Realm figure in Tai Long.
And Wang Xu, currently just an invincible White Hole Level, has many Cosmic Martial Artists stronger than him in the Tai Long Cosmic Country... This shows the Tai Long Sovereign’s high regard for Wang Xu, determined to firmly win him over for Tai Long.
Upon hearing these words, even if Wang Xu didn’t know what the title of State Minister meant, he understood that it signified "second to none". Clearly, the position given to him by the Tai Long Sovereign was extremely high within Tai Long.
"Sovereign, this..."
The Tai Long Sovereign knew exactly what Wang Xu wanted to say, and interrupted him with a wave, "No need to worry, your strength matches that of a State Minister. Even the ministers of the National Hall will have no doubts, and you won’t have to manage too many affairs—only to lend a hand when Tai Long is in peril."
The Tai Long Sovereign gave a bitter smile, "Though Tai Long is a part of the Great Cosmic Countries, among the tens of thousands of great countries, it hardly ranks at all. But your strength surpasses thirty million talents from the other countries. You are the true number one, and I was worried you might not even look up to Tai Long."
Indeed, amidst the vast number of great countries, the Tai Long Cosmic Country is often considered to be mid to lower tier in national power.
And now Wang Xu’s fame has spread far and wide, with countless great countries offering him olive branches, potentially with conditions more generous than what the Tai Long Sovereign promised.
"Sovereign, my hometown is in Tai Long. No matter how great my future achievements are, I will never abandon Tai Long," Wang Xu said sincerely, smiling.
"Haha... With those words, I can rest easy," the Tai Long Sovereign laughed heartily.
Wang Xu had barely exchanged a few words with those around him when the Sovereigns from the Cosmic Countries began to gather, first greeting the Tai Long Sovereign, then all their gazes turning to Wang Xu, the first-place winner of this qualification battle, their eyes blazing with intent to draw him in.
"Now announcing the rankings of the qualification battle," a loud voice came from the sky, silencing the crowd as all eyes turned upward to the three figures above.
Qing Zhang stepped forward lightly, his gaze like lightning sweeping over everyone below. When his eyes met Wang Xu’s, there was a slight change in his expression, but it quickly returned to calm as he slowly spoke, "The qualification battle has concluded. According to the original rules, only the first place receives a reward and the Super Cosmic Country quota, but after the elders deliberated, we’ve decided to reward the top three."
Qing Zhang’s words stirred some commotion among those below.
However, considering that even Ancient Inheritance was brought out for this qualification battle, it was not surprising to reward the top three.
"Third place, An Gu, from Xingze Cosmic Country, awarded a Perfect Secret Technique." The loud voice rang out, drawing everyone’s eyes to the three black-robed figures nearby, their bodies shrouded in robes, hiding their true appearance.
Qing Zhang waved his hand, and a piece of transparent crystal jade fell into the hand of one of the black-robed figures.
"Second place, Moluo Yue, from Mohe Cosmic Country, awarded the Divine Medicine ’River of Life Herb’."
"Thank you, senior," Moluo Yue respectfully accepted a green glow.
"First place, Wang Xu, from Tai Long Cosmic Country. Your personal reward has already been given. This reward is for your Cosmic Country—a Super Cosmic Country quota," Qing Zhang said, "Sovereign of Tai Long Cosmic Country, come up to receive the Heirloom Seal of the Realm."
The Heirloom Seal of the Realm represents the symbol of a Cosmic Country.
Tai Long’s current Heirloom Seal of the Realm is the Seal of the Great Country, and what they are about to receive is the Invincible Country Seal, symbolizing a Super Cosmic Country.
Everyone held their breath, for a Super Cosmic Country was about to be born.
"Tai Long greets the senior." The Tai Long Sovereign stepped forward respectfully, "However, this Heirloom Seal of the Realm is too heavy. Tai Long is just a small Cosmic Country, unworthy of it. Please, senior, take it back."
Wow!
The scene erupted instantly, everyone staring at the Tai Long Sovereign, unable to believe that he had handed back the chance to soar instantly placed before him.
Ba Donghe, Su Long, and the others were momentarily unable to respond, hurriedly saying, "Sovereign, what are you..."
A Super Cosmic Country quota is something countless Great Cosmic Countries dream of and cannot attain.
It symbolizes status, represents power, and signifies receiving significant support from the three great forces.
Instantly ascending to great heights is no mere saying.
It is precisely because of this that they send their ministers to participate in the qualification battle, competing for that sole spot in the Super Cosmic Country.
Yet, such a coveted spot by millions of Cosmic Countries, the Sovereign of Tai Long so easily gives up.
"The Sovereign of Tai Long sees it far too clearly," Wang Xu shook his head with a bitter smile.
Upon hearing the rejection from the Sovereign of Tai Long, Wang Xu was slightly stunned, but he quickly realized that the Sovereign of Tai Long was attempting to preserve the Cosmic Country, choosing to abandon it for the greater good.
Wang Xu knew very well that although the spot in the Super Cosmic Country would bring about earth-shattering changes to Tai Long, potentially propelling it to great heights and making its national power immensely strong.
But don’t forget, while there is happiness, danger also lurks in the shadows.
The national power of Tai Long Cosmic Country is extremely weak, not even making a name for itself among the millions of great countries, and can easily be provoked by a neighboring country, igniting border wars, almost leading to defeat... When Tai Long becomes a Super Cosmic Country, perhaps the surrounding Cosmic Countries will fear and dare not provoke Tai Long Cosmic Country, but there are always greater mountains and stronger individuals, too many Cosmic Countries stronger than Tai Long, any one of the Ten Extremes Great Country could easily wipe out Tai Long.
Once Tai Long is destroyed, the qualification battle would reopen, and the spot for the Super Cosmic Country would be reselected.
Therefore, without corresponding strength, this spot for the Super Cosmic Country is tantamount to an extinction decree, with Tai Long facing potential annihilation at any moment.
The Cosmos is this cruel.
"Are you sure you want to give it up?" Qing Zhang asked.
"I am sure." The Sovereign of Tai Long replied with firm resolution.
"With Tai Long Cosmic Country choosing to forgo the spot of Super Cosmic Country, according to the rules, the position is passed on to the second place, the Sovereign of Mohe Cosmic Country, come forward to receive the Heirloom Seal of the Realm."
Upon Qing Zhang’s words, the Sovereign of Mohe Cosmic Country was immediately elated.
Their national power had long reached the level of a Super Cosmic Country, their strength beyond question, only hindered by limited slots preventing them from becoming a true Super Cosmic Country.
This time, they thought with Moluo Yue participating, first place was guaranteed, yet unexpectedly, Wang Xu would emerge mid-way and crush all Cosmic Martial Artists with overwhelming power, seizing first place.
At this point, there seemed no hope for the Super Cosmic Country slot, yet fate is so peculiar, the Sovereign of Tai Long Cosmic Country chose to forgo the slot, passing it to Mohe...
Great!
"Many thanks for your generosity, senior!" The Sovereign of Mohe, with unconcealed delight on his face, said respectfully.
A crystalline and translucent square seal slowly descended, resting in the hand of the Sovereign of Mohe, emanating a majestic aura.
"The qualification battle is concluded."
...
With the conclusion of the qualification battle, the main city of Thousandfold remained bustling.
In the streets and alleys, people were discussing, some curious about how Wang Xu obtained his strength, while others were puzzled over the Sovereign of Tai Long’s rejection of the Super Cosmic Country slot... sparking a wave of debate.
Amid this wave, the Mohe Cosmic Country was not spared from criticism.
Everyone understood that the slot for Mohe Cosmic Country was available only because Tai Long didn’t want it, thus many Cosmic Martial Artists mocked and ridiculed, saying Mohe Cosmic Country had no real strength, only capitalizing on others’ relinquishment, prompting a myriad of discussions, leading to Mohe Cosmic Country being pushed into the spotlight, while the buzz about Wang Xu gradually subsided.
Having stayed in the main city of Thousandfold for several days, the Cosmic Martial Artists who flocked there almost broke the thresholds of hotels under the weight of their numbers. As the first prize winner of the qualification battle, everyone wanted to establish a connection with Wang Xu, even if only to leave a slight impression, which forced Wang Xu to switch hotels multiple times, ultimately retreating into his space treasure.
Simultaneously, Wang Xu received numerous invitations, even envoys from Super Cosmic Countries came, offering generous terms, promising the best protection and development if Wang Xu joined their Cosmic Country and became their citizen.
To this, the Sovereign of Tai Long secretly broke a sweat.
But when Wang Xu politely declined each offer with a smile, the Sovereign of Tai Long heaved a sigh of relief, and Princess Bing Qing beamed with a sunny smile.
"Let’s go, it’s time to leave," the Sovereign of Tai Long said; with the qualification battle concluded, they needed to return to their Cosmic Country swiftly.
They rose into the sky, and with a wave of the Sovereign’s hand, a Dream Level Cosmic Battleship as massive as a star abruptly appeared.
The group boarded the Warship, and upon looking back, found Wang Xu still floating in mid-air, his deep gaze fixed on the distant view.
"Master..." Wang Xu murmured.
On the horizon, a Dream Level Cosmic Battleship was about to depart, an emblem of the Heaven-Reaching Pavilion graced its hull.
Wang Xu then withdrew his gaze and boarded the Warship.
Meanwhile, on the other side, Qing Zhang’s eyes opened, laden with emotions, and after a long while, he let out a deep sigh, seeming to age several decades in an instant. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit to vote with recommendation and monthly tickets, your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit to read.)