Chapter 112: The Astonishing Treatment of an S-Class Contract

Chapter 112: The Astonishing Treatment of an S-Class Contract



Li Yuan listened to Li Yang's words and looked towards the Pillar of Spirit.

This method of cultivating spirit power was indeed unique.

Previously, when Li Yuan was in Jiangcheng City, he had never heard of it.

After all, spirit power, unlike physical strength, was not something one could see or touch, and improving it was no easy feat.

"Spirit power is extremely important."

"You should know this very well," Li Yang said, "The stronger the spirit power, the greater the control over one's body, and the easier it is to cultivate techniques."

Li Yuan nodded slightly, thinking of how his techniques had improved so rapidly.

Aside from innate talent and comprehension, the rapid enhancement of spirit power was the most crucial factor, without a doubt.

With powerful spirit power, one's perception, calculation, and comprehension abilities would continuously improve.

In a sense, it was a way to enhance comprehension.

"But it's also difficult to improve spirit power," Li Yang explained to Li Yuan, "The first method is corporeal nurturing, where the body nourishes the spirit. The stronger the body, the stronger the spirit it can nurture."

"For example, a 19th-level martial artist would have spirit power at least at the 17th or 18th level."

"The second method is to nurture with treasures, ranging from ordinary spirit-nourishing medicines to precious spirit-enriching springs, and even celestial treasures like the Soul-Enriching Nine-Leaf Grass and Sweet Soul Marrow Crystal," Li Yang explained, "However, low-grade medicines have mediocre effects and are costly. The truly effective celestial treasures are not only expensive but also scarce."

Li Yuan contemplated this.

Sweet Soul Marrow Crystal? It seemed to share the same 'marrow crystal' name as the Stellar Essence Crystal.

As for spirit-nourishing medicines, Li Yuan recalled his uncle, Li Changzhou mentioning them.

The ordinary ones cost 30,000 Blue Star Coins each.

A first-tier spirit-nourishing medicine was even more expensive, at 100,000 Blue Star Coins per bottle, requiring at least three bottles per month, amounting to millions of Blue Star Coins annually. Only long-term use for several years would provide some assistance in advancing to the Origin Martial Artist level.

"The third method is the Mind Discipline," Li Yang continued, "Spirit power is difficult to cultivate because it is intangible, making it challenging to exploit the spirit's consciousness."

"If there were a peerless powerhouse beyond the Skysoaring level or someone adept in this path, willing to leave a faint spiritual imprint in the mind, constantly pressuring the spirit, it could also have a tempering effect," Li Yang smiled, "However, it's extremely difficult to leave a spiritual imprint without harming weaker martial artists, and it takes half a day to do so."

"As time passes, the imprint gradually fades, lasting at most two to three months."

"One must persist in leaving imprints over the long term."

"Unless they are close relatives or favored personal disciples, who would let those top-tier powerhouses exert themselves in this way?" Li Yang shook his head.

Li Yuan nodded involuntarily.

So, in human civilization, there was such a method of spiritual cultivation, the Mind Discipline? Unfortunately, the requirements were too high, making it impossible to popularize.

"Of course."

"In legends, there is a method even more powerful than the Mind Discipline, known as the Visualization Method," Li Yang smiled, "It's said to have originated from certain extremely advanced foreign civilizations, but it has never been verified. I've only heard of its existence, but I don't know the specifics."

Li Yuan's expression remained calm, but his heart was stirred by a tremendous wave.

The Visualization Method?

The 'Great Sunstar Scripture' he cultivated seemed to be the Visualization Method.

However, the cultivation requirements were extremely strict.

Li Yuan had attempted to cultivate solely through incantations, but it was ineffective.

Only when his spirit was concentrated in the 'Great Sun Jade Platform' within the Spirit Palace could he enter the visualization state, which also dashed his hopes of teaching it to his family.

"Our Kunlun Martial University's Pillar of Spirit."

"You can think of it as a weakened, large-scale version of the Mind Discipline. Although its effects are not as specialized as the Mind Discipline, as long as you are within the range of the Pillar of Spirit's waves, you will experience the tempering."

"It can continuously supply all students within the university, saving a lot of manpower and resources." Li Yang spoke with pride, "On the entire Blue Planet, only Starfire University and Kunlun Martial University possess the Pillar of Spirit."

"Even Starry Sky Martial University and Blackstone Martial University don't have it." Li Yang added.

"Impressive," Li Yuan said sincerely.

Cultivation resources would eventually be depleted.

But treasures like the Pillar of Spirit could be passed down through generations, no wonder it was known as the number one treasure of Kunlun Martial University and the true cornerstone of its heritage.

"Good, after this long, you should have basically adapted," Li Yang said, "Continue forward and see how far you can go now."

"It's divided into nine regions, with the ninth region having the strongest pressure and the first region being the weakest."

"Yes," Li Yuan nodded.

Bearing the mental pressure, he began to walk step by step towards the Pillar of Spirit.

According to the warning lines on the ground, it was only a short fifty meters, but it was divided into nine regions.

Most students stayed in the first three regions, and even then, they all looked to be in pain.

"Clack~"

"Clack~" Li Yuan slowly walked deeper, clearly feeling the invisible spiritual pressure emanating from the Pillar of Spirit.

It was as if a heavy hammer was striking down, its power increasing with each blow.

"Li Yuan's physical qualities are weak, but he should be able to reach the third level," Dean Li thought to himself.

He was a 29th-level Origin Martial Artist and could vaguely sense the strength of Li Yuan's spirit power.

Soon enough, Li Yuan stepped into the second level with ease, and before Li Yang could react much, Li Yuan swiftly entered the third level.

His expression remained unchanged!

He continued to advance towards the fourth level.

"The fourth level?" Li Yang's eyes flickered with a hint of surprise, "Normally, one would need a 19th-level spirit power to step into this level."

"Can Li Yuan do it?"

After more than ten seconds, Li Yuan, enduring immense spiritual pressure, stepped into the fourth level.

And then!

He continued towards the fifth level, a scene that not only surprised Li Yang but also caught the attention of many students who were tempering their spirit power at the Pillar of Spirit.

"The fifth level? Who is he?"

"The fifth level is already the requirement for an Origin Martial Artist!"

"I sense his vital energy, and it seems weak. How can his spirit power be so abnormal?" an upperclassman wondered.

They did not have access to Li Yuan's Spirit Palace, so they couldn't accurately judge another's Life Level.

However, as martial artists, their senses sharpened with the improvement of their bodies and spirits, allowing them to make vague judgments.

"Him? I saw him in the messaging group yesterday. He's a freshman, I think his name is Li Yuan," one student recalled.

"I remember now, he broke Senior Jin's admission record," another added.

"Li Yuan?"

"It should be him; Dean Li Yang accompanied him here," many students whispered among themselves.

Some even activated their smart rings to record the scene.

They were secretly shocked.

While exceptional skill could be attributed to one's aptitude, it was usually difficult for spirit power to improve rapidly without a corresponding enhancement in physical qualities.

Not far away, Li Yuan was struggling as he reached the fifth level, his expression revealing a hint of pain.

Indeed!

If it were solely about the strength of spirit power, Li Yuan would have struggled to remain in the fourth level.

However, just as with physical skills, the stronger one's techniques, the more formidable their displayed strength.

Spirit power was similar; even with the same spirit power level, the manifestation could vary greatly depending on the strength of one's willpower.

It was like two people with the same physical qualities and 19th-level spirit power. One obtained it by consuming various celestial treasures, while the other achieved it through arduous cultivation.

On paper, they might look the same, but could they endure the same amount of time under terrible torture?

Willpower was akin to the 'skill' of spirit power.

Li Yuan, day and night, tirelessly cultivated the Great Sunstar Scripture, enduring hellish tempering again and again, which had long since honed his willpower to an extremely high level.

Naturally, he could concentrate his spirit power to an incredible degree.

Step by step,

He finally stood firmly at the end of the fifth level, his face and expression slightly distorted.

The intense spiritual pressure caused unbearable pain, making Li Yuan's entire head buzz.

"A freshman?"

"He managed to reach the fifth level and is still standing steadily, indicating that he has some strength left."

"So abnormal? His skills are strong, and his spirit power is this terrifying?"

"The fifth level implies that his spirit power can rival that of an Origin Martial Artist?" This scene left the other students in awe.

"The level of an Origin Martial Artist?" Dean Li Yang's eyes also flashed with light, "Is it his willpower?"

"No wonder he can endure the Purifying Spirit Marrow three times a month."

"This level of willpower is truly one of a kind," Dean Li Yang thought to himself, "Many advanced Origin Martial Artists have willpower no better than this."

Among Origin Martial Artists, the 20th to 22nd levels were often referred to as the beginner stage.

The 23rd to 25th levels were considered the intermediate stage.

The 26th to 28th levels were the advanced stage.

A 29th-level Origin Martial Artist was considered top-tier.

... Five minutes later.

Step by step, Li Yuan retreated from the fifth level back to the first level.

His breath and expression returned to calmness as he rejoined Dean Li Yang.

"Teacher, I'm incapable; I can only reach the fifth level," Li Yuan said, appearing honest. "I can't break through to the ninth level."

Incapable?

The ninth level? Dean Li Yang's mouth twitched, and he couldn't help but say, "Alright, stop boasting. I only managed to reach the ninth level when I became a 29th-level Origin Martial Artist... You're already very impressive for your age."

"Only a teacher can reach the ninth level?" Li Yuan was surprised.

"This Pillar of Spirit is usually only attempted by 13th-level martial artists and above; otherwise, it's easy to suffer severe spiritual damage and harm the spirit," Dean Li Yang explained. "But it's most suitable for advanced Origin Martial Artists to temper their spirits."

"For top-tier Origin Martial Artists like me, its effectiveness is minimal."

"As for Skysoaring Martial Artists, it's completely useless," Dean Li Yang added.

Li Yuan nodded in agreement, now understanding.

That made sense.

The Martial Arts University was essentially a base for cultivating martial artists, and the Pillar of Spirit was indeed very suitable for that purpose.

If it is of great benefit to Skysoaring Martial Artists, it may easily invite trouble.

"Come with me first." Li Yang said, turning and walking outside.

The two of them walked out of the Phoenix Tower and arrived at the empty square outside. Not a soul was in sight.

"Do you sense the flaws of the Spirit Pillar?" Li Yang asked as he walked.

"Too exhausting for the spirit?" Li Yuan seemed to ponder.

During that brief moment, he felt a slight fatigue in his spirit.

"Yes," Li Yang nodded, "It's like physical training. If you push too hard, your body will be sore for several days."

"For a first-level martial artist, if they stay for two hours, it will take at least three to five days to recover. During this time, their spirit will be listless, affecting their normal cultivation." Li Yang explained, "Therefore, it must be combined with spirit-nourishing medicine."

"To accelerate spirit power recovery."

"Even so, most students will only go to the Spirit Pillar for cultivation once a week." Li Yang said.

Li Yuan suddenly realized why there were so few students at the Spirit Pillar earlier.

"However..."

"As an S-Class Training Contract member, the school will provide you with a Spirit Nourishing Spring every month." Li Yang said, "Each one, if sold outside, would be worth at least a million Blue Star Coins."

"Its effect is far superior to a first-level spirit-nourishing pill, and its side effects are much smaller."

"A Spirit Nourishing Spring?" Li Yuan was secretly surprised, as he had only heard of it online.

Calculating, this single cultivation resource was worth over a thousand Blue Star Coins per year.

How extravagant!

After hesitating for only three seconds, Li Yuan directly asked, "Teacher, can I exchange this for other cultivation resources? I don't really need it."

"For example, something to assist in physical cultivation."

"Not needed?" Li Yang was taken aback for a moment.

"Teacher, my spirit power talent is already high enough, and the Spirit Pillar is of little help to me." Li Yuan said, "What's most important for me right now is to enhance my physical quality."

A Spirit Nourishing Spring?

In terms of effect, it couldn't compare to the Visualization Method for recovering the spirit and body's state.

It would be a waste.

"The school has already prepared a 'High Source Spring' for your physical cultivation every month."

"Its effect is equivalent to five or six Essence Energy Pills, and its value is on par with the Spirit Nourishing Spring, but it's less burdensome on the body." Li Yang frowned and said, "However, if you exchange it for two High Source Springs, can you really consume one every half a month? I'm afraid your body won't be able to withstand it."

He knew that Li Yuan's words made sense.

With Li Yuan's demonstrated spirit power talent and willpower, he didn't need too many external objects, unless they were celestial treasures.

"A High Source Spring?" Li Yuan thought to himself, he had seen it before in the 'Mall' of the Starfire Combat Palace.

But he couldn't bear to buy it.

Too expensive!

After careful consideration, Kunlun Martial University had indeed prepared a lot of cultivation resources for him.

Seeing Li Yuan lost in thought, Li Yang suddenly spoke up.

"There's one method you can try."

"Please tell me, Teacher." Li Yuan raised his head and said.

"Use the Purifying Spirit Marrow more frequently, four times, or even five times." Li Yang stared at Li Yuan and said slowly, "But you've used the Purifying Spirit Marrow before, so you should understand."

"It's essentially a bone-cleansing detox, a thorough cleansing of the body, removing all kinds of impurities."

"The pain will become more exaggerated with continuous use in a short period of time." Li Yang sighed, "If you can persist through three times a month, at your age, it would be truly astonishing."

Li Yuan was stunned, four times of Purifying Spirit Marrow in a month?

Five times?

After a long silence, just as Li Yang thought Li Yuan was about to give up...

Suddenly, Li Yuan said, "Teacher, I want to try it!"

For some unknown reason.

After saying these words, Li Yuan felt an unconscious fiery reaction in his lower body...

...

After discussing with Li Yang for half a day, Li Yuan finally understood the truth about the 'Extreme Cultivation Method' that Teacher Fan Jin had sent him.

In the end, Li Yuan managed to convince Li Yang.

Every month, two High Source Springs.

For a trial period of one month.

If, after one month, Li Yuan couldn't persist, they would switch to a cultivation plan of one Spirit Nourishing Spring and one High Source Spring per month.

...

At night, Li Yuan returned to his own villa area.

Entering the virtual network, the Kunlun Space.

"Following Teacher Li's instructions."

"In addition to normal physical cultivation and spirit power tempering, if I want to quickly improve my skills, I need to learn more second-level techniques." Li Yuan clicked on the light screen, "Reference more from the predecessors."

Martial Knowledge Network.

This was a network connecting all global martial arts universities, allowing every college student to log in and learn a certain number of martial arts secrets.

Soon, Li Yuan saw his privileges as an S-Class student.

"Can learn 50 second-level secret manuals for free, including skill manuals, essence power manuals, and spirit application manuals..."

"Can learn 3 third-level secret manuals for free."

(End of Chapter)

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