The population of the Standard Gate in the Spark-Heritage Zone has always remained high. According to those who keep track, the number likely exceeds three hundred thousand, yet those with special physiques occupy the lowest, most disadvantaged positions.
Their strength is relatively weak, and their status is low.
Moreover, their numbers are limited, and they have never had the chance to unite. Otherwise, if all special physiques gathered, they might just carve out a place for themselves in the Standard Gate.
"My goodness."
"This is the first time we've witnessed Primeval-tier Geniuses with our own eyes. The Primeval Gate's people are all extraordinary. Especially that Serena Huang—her cultivation journey is truly inspiring. From the Standard Gate to the Primordial Gate, and finally ascending to the Primeval Gate, she advanced step by step, each move solid and fearless. She’s a terrifying prodigy."
Four or five special physiques obediently retreated to the side of the restaurant entrance, not daring to speak loudly but quietly transmitting their thoughts to each other.
They glanced at Serena Huang from the Primeval Gate.
There are rumors in the Reserve-tier Cultivation City that this Primeval-tier Genius is a close friend of Andrew Han, the current Heaven-King.
"That Lyra Qin is also remarkable."
"Although she's from the Standard Gate like us, she's a member of the Ancient Kingdom’s royal family. As a highly regarded princess, her status nearly matches that of a Primordial-tier Genius." The eyes of these special physiques flickered with shock and envy, their admiration deeply hidden.
A princess of the Ancient Kingdom, her family background is simply too illustrious.
Even if the Ancient Kingdom has declined, it's only relative; their prestige remains.
At the side of the restaurant entrance, the crowd quietly observed. Sometimes people came and went, sometimes streaks of light flashed across the sky, or voices of heated discussion drifted over, but none of it distracted the special physiques from their focus.
"Look!"
"Look, hurry, you all..." One red-haired elder stared wide-eyed: "Both Serena Huang from the Primeval Gate and Princess Lyra Qin are sitting at Lucy Han's table. What's going on? They look so respectful and reserved."
The young brother and sister were also surprised: "Who is that white-robed person sitting next to Lucy Han? Could he be a powerful Primeval-tier Genius?"
"That's right, that's right."
"No doubt about it."
"He must be an important figure from the Primeval Gate."
The four or five special physiques exchanged glances, their resolve to pledge allegiance to Lucy Han growing even stronger.
Inside the restaurant.
Andrew Han smiled and raised his glass: "From now on, I'll be relying on you two to look after our Lucy."
Princess Lyra Qin appeared especially reserved: "Not at all, it's no trouble."
Serena Huang’s lips curled slightly, as if amused by something: "Andrew, you have no idea—Sean Nan never mentions your name, afraid it’ll upset his peace of mind."
Andrew Han laughed, "He must be close to Void Rift Tier by now."
"Not for a while yet," Serena waved her hand, her eyes sparkling.
Serena waved her hand, her gaze shimmering with light.
Strictly speaking, Andrew Han, Serena Huang, and Sean Nan were all peers as Primordial-tier Geniuses. But ever since they entered the Primeval Gate, their differences have gradually widened, and the gap in strength has become increasingly clear.
Up to now, Andrew Han is the strongest. Next is Serena Huang, who has passed the seventh layer of the Flame-Heritage Mountains. At the bottom is Sean Nan, who barely made it through the sixth layer.
The sixth to eighth layers of the Flame-Heritage Mountains correspond to the Primeval Gate standard.
Perhaps everyone believes the Flame-Heritage Mountains are a precise ruler for measuring Genius potential. But Andrew Han knows deep down that their true purpose isn’t just to divide Genius tiers.
After all...
That was when the true Wheel Heaven-Venerable descended in person...
Separated by endless epochs, transcending cosmic space-time, the Heaven-Venerable descended across generations. What secret histories did this involve? How dazzling was the ancient era? These are scenes Andrew Han cannot even begin to imagine.
"Spark-Heritage Zone."
Andrew Han took a sip of fruit juice, gazing out at the city streets beyond the restaurant, then further out to the shallow-red void beyond the vast city.
In this place where countless Geniuses gather, after more than ten star-years, he now stands at the very summit.
——
For higher lifeforms, time and years almost lose their original meaning.
Over long lifespans and endless worlds, many higher lifeforms slowly contemplate the meaning of existence and rarely appear in the world again.