Chapter 127: Spirituality? Bloodline? Hundred Marrow Spirit Wither

Chapter 127: Spirituality? Bloodline? Hundred Marrow Spirit Wither

"High Spiritual Core?" Li Yuan's face was filled with confusion as he asked, "Dean, what's the difference between this and a normal spirit awakening?"

In truth, Li Yuan's heart was already stirred with tumultuous emotions.

Initially, the Divine Palace Panel had indicated that he possessed an unawakened 'High Spiritual Core'.

However, after he killed the Fish Spirit Clan, this prompt disappeared from the panel, and instead, it showed 'Spirit Awakening Degree'.

Could Dean Hai see right through him with just a glance?

Li Yuan's heart was filled with unease. Could the other party see through his Heart Shrine?

Were Flying Sky Warriors this formidable?

"You've been cultivating for so long, you should understand the essence of advanced cultivation techniques," Dean Hai smiled.

At first glance, Dean Hai appeared to be only eighteen or nineteen years old, very young, and his appearance was exceptionally handsome.

He seemed even more dashing than Li Yuan.

But his eyes held a depth that far surpassed Li Yuan's.

"It's about the compatibility with Essence Energy," Li Yuan replied, as this was something he had known for a long time.

"Yes."

"The higher the compatibility with Essence Energy, the faster you absorb it, and naturally, the faster you grow," Dean Hai explained. "Similarly, the more psychic energy and skills you possess, the more you can tap into your body's potential, and the more Essence Energy you can absorb."

Li Yuan nodded slightly.

It was like a person with a naturally large frame who grew quickly and consumed more than an average person.

If this person continued to exercise and build muscle, they would consume even more energy and eat even more.

"All things in the universe have a connection with Essence Energy," Dean Hai continued. "It is the most fundamental and refined power of the universe. Therefore, every lifeform can connect with Essence Energy, but the degree of connection varies."

Li Yuan listened silently.

"President Li mentioned that you possess Celestial Treasures, which is why your physical attributes skyrocketed during the Practical Combat Assessment," Dean Hai said, his smile fading as he looked at Li Yuan. "But I've communicated with Provincial Hall Lord Yang, and the Starfire Martial Temple never gifted you any Celestial Treasures."

Li Yuan's heart skipped a beat.

So, this was how it worked? Cheating!

"Just now, when I sensed your entire body, I found traces of Essence Energy absorption, but no other treasures were used," Dean Hai said with a hint of admiration. "This is enough proof that your compatibility with Essence Energy is far beyond imagination."

"Your quick understanding, psychic energy, and skills... It's almost certain that there's a High Spiritual Core within you."

Li Yuan was speechless.

Hey! Boss, I haven't even said anything, and you've already filled in the blanks yourself?

"Your insight is unparalleled, Dean," Li Yuan replied vaguely.

Since the boss had already provided a reason, he naturally accepted it without hesitation.

"The so-called High Spiritual Core represents an extremely high compatibility with a certain type of Essence Energy, making your martial path smoother than that of an ordinary person," Dean Hai explained. "It can even influence the growth of your skills."

"When your skills reach the Fifth Stage, and even the future Sixth Stage..."

"The High Spiritual Core will provide immense assistance."

Li Yuan listened in awe, amazed at its power.

"The High Spiritual Core is somewhat mystical," Dean Hai smiled. "Let me put it in simpler terms—bloodline."

"For example, some lifeforms are inherently powerful."

"Take the Black Dragon outside our building; it was born as a Second-Tier lifeform and, with a little effort, becomes a Third-Tier lifeform... All because its bloodline is exceptionally strong." Dean Hai continued, "In some alien civilizations at the edge of the Star Realm, there are numerous lifeforms born at the Third Tier."

"The strongest among them even surpass the Flying Sky level upon reaching adulthood." Dean Hai sighed, "In our human civilization, martial artists strive to reach this level, but for them, it's natural."

Li Yuan was stunned by what he heard.

Born at the Flying Sky level? Or even beyond it?

This was too exaggerated! How could one compete with that?

"Of course, lifeforms born at the Flying Sky level in alien civilizations are already extremely rare and have nothing to do with us," Dean Hai smiled. "They can't cross over, either."

Li Yuan nodded slightly.

With different levels of strength, perspectives differed. Communicating with Dean Hai greatly broadened Li Yuan's horizons.

"Dean, does this mean my body contains an exceptionally powerful bloodline?" Li Yuan asked, deep in thought.

"Yes," Dean Hai nodded. "Because of this bloodline (High Spiritual Core), as you grow, your psychic energy becomes stronger. Now, you've reached the level of an Origin Warrior, making it easier to absorb large amounts of Essence Energy. Your physical attributes are also rapidly improving, even without advanced cultivation techniques."

Li Yuan listened attentively, but his mind was elsewhere.

Analyzing this.

The 'High Spiritual Core' that Dean Hai mentioned might not be the same as the 'High Spiritual Core' on the Divine Palace Panel.

After all, his psychic energy and physical attributes had been painstakingly cultivated step by step.

It was related to his body's natural potential but not directly.

"Dean, does this mean there are many people like me in our human civilization?" Li Yuan asked.

"Yes and no," Dean Hai replied. "Technically, some secrets are beyond your current clearance level."

"But since you're one of them, I don't mind sharing. Just remember to keep it confidential." Dean Hai said calmly. "Mainly, several major families continuously produce High Spiritual Core possessors."

"Or, to put it another way, Bloodline Awakeners."

"Major families?" Li Yuan was taken aback. "Can High Spiritual Cores be inherited?"

He had never heard of such a thing before.

"Yes."

"Just as genes can be inherited, so can spiritual talent."

"For example, the 'Blazing Flame Clan' has produced numerous Bloodline Awakeners with exceptional strength. Over generations, they accumulated their power and eventually created a unique cultivation technique, the 'Nirvana Divine Canon', which is more efficient than advanced cultivation techniques." Dean Hai explained. "To date, the entire clan has produced dozens of Flying Sky Warriors."

"Dozens?" Li Yuan was dumbfounded. This was too exaggerated.

"If these families keep reproducing, won't our human civilization produce a large number of Flying Sky Warriors?" Li Yuan couldn't help but ask.

This bloodline inheritance provided a significant advantage.

"It's not that simple," Dean Hai replied.

"First, most descendants are ordinary people. Only a few can awaken, but the chances are much higher than average."

"Dean Hai smiled and said, "Second, they have created special cultivation techniques suitable for this type of high-level spiritual core, which is why their success rate is so high."

"Third, the more powerful the individual, the more difficult it is for them to reproduce."

"Even some extremely powerful beings, such as those beyond the Flying Sky rank, do you think an ordinary person could become their partner? It's like..." Dean Hai suddenly changed his words, "Like an elephant and an ant, can they procreate?"

Li Yuan felt like laughing, but he understood what Dean Hai meant.

From the first rank to the second rank, and from the second rank to the third rank, although they are still humans, it is essentially a qualitative leap in the life layer."

"Of course."

"High-level spiritual cores cannot be detected, at least not by me. I can only guess from the outside that you have one as well." Dean Hai said, "The biggest challenge you face right now is the cultivation technique."

Li Yuan listened intently.

"Without a cultivation technique, even if your compatibility with Essence Energy is extremely high, and by the time you reach the 20th rank, your body can naturally absorb a large amount of external Essence Energy, which is more than ten times that of an ordinary Origin Martial Artist. If you want to reach the 29th rank, it will take at least twenty years." Dean Hai explained.

Li Yuan's heart stirred.

So, without a cultivation technique, an ordinary Origin Martial Artist could still reach the 29th rank after two hundred years of automatic absorption by their body? Of course, the first priority is to break through in technique.

"What is the essence of cultivation techniques?"

"It's about sensing the life stars within the body, forming a microcosmic orbit, and allowing Essence Energy to circulate endlessly." Dean Hai slowly explained, "Our human body is like a vast universe, containing 480 million tiny stars."

"480 million stars within the body?" Li Yuan was astonished.

Is the human body a miniature universe? The number is so precise.

"This is a hypothetical number; no one knows the exact count of stars within the human body." Dean Hai smiled, "Just like the stars in the universe, can you count them all?"

Li Yuan shook his head.

"The countless stars within the body are too minuscule to detect, and most of them are dormant, known as dead stars, where Essence Energy cannot be retained."

"Only a very small number of them awaken, and they are called 'Life Stars.' Just like the vast universe, Life Stars are a tiny minority, and most stars are not suitable for life." Dean Hai continued.

"But these few Life Stars are the key to the evolution of life. They are the nodes where Essence Energy circulates within the body."

"Just as a small number of life-bearing planets are the most extraordinary in this vast universe."

These words gave Li Yuan a sudden realization.

It was as if a veil had been lifted, revealing the essence of life evolution.

"Even though Life Stars only account for a tiny fraction of the total number of stars within the body, their overall quantity is still enormous." Dean Hai said, "So-called advanced cultivation techniques involve our spirit gradually sensing the Life Stars located in various parts of the body, imprinting spiritual marks, and eventually linking hundreds or even thousands of Life Stars together."

"Forming a grand cycle, the circulating Essence Energy nourishes the body, causing these Life Stars to become more vibrant."

Li Yuan listened attentively.

The essence of advanced cultivation techniques was something he had not known before.

"For the same species, with a genetic similarity of 99.9% or higher, Life Stars are also similar." Dean Hai explained, "The seven advanced cultivation techniques are derived from the Life Stars of millions of people, finding the seven most common and shared paths based on our human bodies."

"These techniques allow a large number of humans to cultivate relatively safely."

"However, for the remaining 1% of the Life Stars, it's up to the individual to sense the stars within their body and find a path of circulation." Dean Hai looked at Li Yuan, "This is very dangerous."

"It's like sending a spaceship to an unknown planet. If that planet is a dead star, what will happen?"

"Death." Li Yuan hesitated and replied.

"Correct."

"With countless stars within the body, it's difficult to know if they are dead stars without the guidance of the spirit to direct the Essence Energy." Dean Hai said gravely, "Each failure will cause damage to the body."

"Two failures, three failures... eventually, the body will completely collapse."

"However."

"As a high-level spiritual core possessor, the number of 'Life Stars' awakened within your body is definitely far beyond that of a normal person." Dean Hai continued, "Plus, your psychic energy is extremely strong, and your technique is exceptional, which will enhance your full-body psychic connection and help you avoid many minor mistakes."

"And this is not a situation from hundreds of years ago."

"Nowadays, you can refer to the seven advanced cultivation techniques and search for the trajectory of Life Stars within the human body... Overall, I estimate that your chances of success in creating a technique are over 80%." Dean Hai made his assessment.

"80%?"

Li Yuan couldn't help but ask, "I remember President Li mentioned that my chances of success were around 40% to 50%."

"Foolish!"

"When we signed the contract with you, were your psychic energy and technique as strong as they are now?" Dean Hai calmly asked, "Predictions can only be made based on the current stage."

"If your progress in technique is not fast enough, it's normal for your chances of success to drop to 50% or even lower."

"Similarly, if your technique can quickly reach the sixth stage, your chances of success will approach 100%."

Li Yuan was speechless.

The sixth stage of technique? He was still far from even completing the fourth stage.

...

"Creating a cultivation technique is something you'll do after becoming an Origin Warrior."

"Right now, the most important thing for you is to improve your physical qualities and technique." Dean Hai stated calmly.

"Your technique training has been sufficient, it's all about your understanding now."

"But your physical qualities..."

"The earlier you become an Origin Warrior, the stronger your vitality, and the more failures you can withstand in the process of creating a cultivation technique. The more chances you'll have."

"I've prepared a Celestial Treasure for you called 'Hundred Marrow Spirit Withering.' It's a total of 20 units, and using one unit should allow you to withstand the uninterrupted absorption of 10 units of High-Origin Spring energy."

"Within two years, it will further increase your cultivation speed by more than tenfold."

Li Yuan's eyes lit up. The effect seemed almost miraculous.

His growth rate was already fast, and now it would increase by more than tenfold?

"However, the pain of using it will be several times more intense than Purifying Spirit Marrow."

(End of Chapter)

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