Chapter 130: October, Finally Grasping the Five Stars Technique

Chapter 130: October, Finally Grasping the Five Stars Technique



Deep within the large villa area of Kunlun Martial University, which is affiliated with the six colleges.

It was very quiet, with only a few super-large villas, and lakes beside the villas.

This area was already on the outskirts of Kunlun Martial University. It was early September, and the sun was setting, casting shimmering light on the not-so-large lake, creating a beautiful scene like a stunning painting.

"You said Li Yuan managed to take the Hundred Marrow Spirit Drought for the second time, relying entirely on his own strength?" President Hai, dressed in blue, was leisurely sitting on the grass beside the villa, wearing sunglasses and fishing.

A sunshade umbrella protected him from the sun.

Beside him, someone was constantly cutting fresh fruits and replacing the gradually warming drinks on the table.

"Yes," Li Yang stood in the sunlight, speaking with great respect, "His willpower seems to have improved significantly compared to last month."

"Good," President Hai took a sip of the cold drink and said calmly, "What level is his physical strength now?"

"About 13.4 levels," Li Yang replied.

"The improvement speed is a bit slower than I expected, but it's still acceptable," President Hai said calmly, "At this rate of progress, he probably won't be able to participate in the practical combat assessment next time."

"Understood, Lord President," Li Yang nodded, "The next practical assessment is scheduled for early next year, by February. By then, his physical strength should reach about 15 levels. Participating in the practical assessment at that level... would have no real training value."

The purpose of a practical assessment is to temper the students, giving them a sense of life and death pressure.

However, with Fourth Stage High Rank skills and 15+ physical strength levels, he could wreak havoc in the Fifth Combat Assessment Base.

That would defeat the original purpose of a practical assessment.

As for higher-level practical assessments?

With the overall strength of human civilization, it's very difficult to capture so many high-level aliens, as they are hard to control, and even a slight mistake could cause major trouble.

Furthermore, once a Warrior surpasses 15 levels, they can already play significant role in many places.

So, once physical strength exceeds 155 levels, it's usually real combat, not an assessment.

"Alright,"

"If he progresses fast enough to reach 15 levels, he should send him to the 'Bright Ruin Star Realm' in January next year for his first life-and-death challenge," President Hai said calmly, "If his progress is a bit slower, he'll send him in March."

"January or March? That's so soon for a life-and-death challenge?" Li Yang was surprised and couldn't resist, "President Hai, he hasn't even finished his first year yet, should we wait"Theright Li to the preliminary assessment, he should have a sense of external strength, and not just breakthrough, "The Bright Ruin Star Realm is just a Level-level assessment."

"Initial results are widespread in the 'Bright Ruin Star Realm'," President Hai said calmly, "Preliminary survey results show that second-stage native life forms are very rare, and the danger level is moderate." Indeed, there are dangers, but precisely because of these dangers, he can truly be tempered."

"If he's always kept in a greenhouse, when will he grow up?" President Hai looked at Li Yang, "Li Yuan is different from other students." Most students... become stagnant in their progress, leading to..."

"There's no difference," President Hai glanced at Li Yang, "I understand your point, Li Yuan can continue to cultivate step by step and could potentially reach 20 levels, or even higher."

Li Yang subconsciously nodded.

Why do most students go for a life-and-death challenge after reaching 15 levels? They hit a bottleneck, their progress slowed down.

At this point, if they don't undergo life-and-death stimulation, reaching Four Stage higher skills is almost impossible.

"But my perspective is different from yours," President Hai looked at Li Yang, "For an Origin Martial Artist, my goal isn't just to cultivate him."

"I want him to become a Flying Sky Martial Artist."

"The higher his skills and the younger he is, the greater his chances of success."

"Moreover, he is very special, to become a Flying Sky Martial Artist, he must master sixth-stage skills," President Hai explained with unusual patience, "If he continues to cultivate step by step, he's likely to achieve 'Full Body Psychic Induction' next year."

"Then what?"

"From Fourth Stage to Fifth Stage, without external stimulation, can you confirm when he will break through?" President Hai asked.

Li Yang shook his head, speechless.

The higher the skills, the harder the breakthrough.

From Third Stage to Fourth Stage, most Martial Artists get stuck.

Like any student at Kunlun Martial University, they were all prodigies in their youth.

But if we expand the time scale to 20 or 30 years after graduation, those who ultimately become Origin Martial Artists are barely over 40%.

Let alone those who can break through Fourth Stage 'Full Body Psychic Induction' to Fifth Stage, this is a major bottleneck.

If he can break through Fifth Stage and have high-stage cultivation techniques, he can smoothly cultivate to 29th Rank Origin Martial Artist.

A 29th Rank Origin Martial Artists, already command a significant figure in the external world.

Currently at Kunlun Martial University, some students have achieved 'Full Body Psychic Induction'.

But Fifth Stage students? None.

"From 29th Rank Origin Martial Artist to 30th Rank Flying Sky Martial Artist, it will be a huge leap," President Hai said calmly, "To become a Flying Sky Martial Artist, his skills must at least reach Fifth Stage."

"The greater the potential, the stronger the body, the harder the breakthrough."

"Like Wan Qinghe, he has already surpassed the 'Heaven-Human Unity' realm, and entered the Sixth Stage, truly beginning to comprehend the Dao."

"And what of it? He's still a 29th Rank Origin Warrior." Haiyuanzhang spoke calmly, "You're a Fifth Stage Martial Artist yourself, don't you understand?"

Liyang was speechless.

Didn't he understand? Of course, he did! Liyang himself was also stuck at the Fifth Stage of Martial Arts.

"Constant protection and a safe environment for cultivation seem good, and Li Yuan can cultivate securely up to the 20th level or even the 25th level."

"However, without the stimulation of life-and-death situations, his mind will struggle to truly grow, and his understanding and temperament will find it hard to undergo a qualitative change." Haiyuanzhang said, "Just like Fang Hai, who was once a monster? Because he was too monstrous, the Starfire Martial Temple couldn't bear to let him go through tempering, fearing his death. In the end?"

"Achieving the Flying Sky Realm is indeed commendable, but does it do justice to Fang Hai's initial display of talent?"

"A jade that isn't polished can't become a fine vessel."

"I have high hopes for Li Yuan."

"I just hope that while his heart still retains its sharpness and vitality, he will bravely and diligently progress." Haiyuanzhang looked at Liyang, "Do you have any other ideas?"

Liyang shook his head repeatedly, like a rattle drum.

Boss! You've spoken so clearly, how dare I have any opinions?

But.

Liyang understood in his heart that Haiyuanzhang's words made sense.

"Rest assured, life-and-death adventures are also periodic." Haiyuanzhang's voice became gentle again, "After he ventures for a period, he can return to the school to calmly cultivate for a while, combining both for the best effect."

"Yes." Liyang nodded.

Plop~

Not far away, the float on the lake suddenly jerked.

"The fish has bitten." Haiyuanzhang suddenly smiled and quickly lifted the fishing rod.

A fish was pulled up.

...

Liyang and Haiyuanzhang's discussion about Li Yuan's next stage of cultivation plans was unknown to Li Yuan.

He remained fully immersed in his cultivation, occasionally...

"Oh?"

"Xixi and Mu Hua have been transferred to the Middle School directly under the Starfire Martial Temple? Did they agree to it?" Li Yuan contacted his uncle, Li Changzhou, via video communication, "Oh? If they're willing, then okay, Uncle, you decide."

Every three to five days.

Li Yuan would contact his family once, which was one of his few 'mental relaxations'.

Then.

He would plunge back into his cultivation.

"With the help of Hundred Marrow Spirit Drought, my absorption speed of High Source Spring is too fast." Li Yuan couldn't help but sigh, "For the entire August, I used up nine portions."

Nine portions, that's 9 million Blue Star Coins!

Excluding the four portions gifted by the school, Li Yuan had to pay for the other five portions himself.

"In September, I might need to use up ten portions." Li Yuan thought to himself.

This rate of resource consumption was terrifying.

The high consumption resulted in astonishing effects.

Ordinary martial artists typically experienced slower progress as they advanced, especially in terms of life stages.

However, Li Yuan was the opposite; since entering the next stage, his life stage level had been increasing at an increasingly rapid pace.

...

"Li Yuan, your physical quality improvement is too fast." Jiang Lun, as the practical combat teacher, was the most surprised.

He conducted practical combat training every three days and could clearly sense the changes.

Each time he saw Li Yuan, Li Yuan's speed and strength showed noticeable improvements.

This transformation speed was simply shocking.

"Teacher, so I'm a genius." Li Yuan laughed, "Come on, Teacher, you can't leave today without letting me have my fill of combat."

"You little rascal." Jiang Lun smiled.

...

"Teacher Jiang." Liyang privately sought out Jiang Lun.

"President Li." Jiang Lun was very polite.

He appeared gentle and refined on the outside, but he was very clear about who he could provoke and who he couldn't.

"The extent of Li Yuan's physical quality improvement must not be leaked." Liyang said solemnly, "The school's top leadership has made arrangements, and Haiyuanzhang has personally issued the order."

"Understood." Jiang Lun had already started imagining the consequences.

Aside from Jiang Lun.

The other two ordinary Origin Martial Artists who often trained with Li Yuan had also received Liyang's instructions not to leak the secret.

...

Aside from Li Yuan's diligent cultivation.

The entire Kunlun Martial University's freshmen had gradually adapted to the university's cultivation rhythm and were fully immersed in their training.

People like Gu Qianghan and An Nong were also making rapid progress as time passed.

During a general education class, before the class started.

"Brother Yuan, I've reached the middle of the third stage of Martial Arts." Gu Qianghan was quite excited, "My physical quality also reached 10.0 level yesterday."

"Congratulations." Li Yuan smiled.

Gu Qianghan's progress speed... was considered good among the freshmen of Kunlun Martial University.

In terms of physical quality, he was already in the top tier.

However, compared to his family's financial situation, his progress was somewhat slow.

"By the way."

"Your sister asked about you a few days ago." Gu Qianghan suddenly said.

"Your sister?" Li Yuan was taken aback, Lin Lan Yue?

The two hadn't contacted each other for several months.

"How is she doing at Starlight University?" Li Yuan smiled.

Starlight University was located on the Lantisi Continent, in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.

Far away from Xia Nation.

"Her older brother is a teacher there, so she'll be fine." Gu Qianghan shrugged.

Li Yuan realized that the 'older brother' Gu Qianghan mentioned was probably Lin Dage.

"Her physical quality is almost at 13th level, and her Martial Arts has reached the middle stage of the Fourth Stage. Her progress is incredibly fast, and even Wu Dong may not be her match now." Gu Qianghan sighed, then smiled, "But she still can't catch up to you, Brother Yuan."

Wu Dong had also been admitted to Starlight University.

"Lin Lan Yue is almost at the 13th level?

"Fourth Stage Intermediate?" Li Yuan was surprised.

What an astonishing rate of progress.

If it was just physical quality, Lin Lan Yue had already reached the Fourth Stage back in April. With her talent and resources, it was understandable that she could improve by two stages in less than half a year.

But her skills? Li Yuan clearly remembered that around the time of the college entrance exam, Lin Lan Yue had just broken through to the Fourth Stage in skills.

After all, her exam score in skills was a perfect score.

But in just a few months, she had advanced to the Fourth Stage Intermediate?

"Indeed, one must not underestimate anyone," Li Yuan thought to himself, feeling happy for his friend's progress.

...

Time flew by, and before they knew it, September had passed, and October had arrived.

The weather was no longer scorching.

Cultural universities had a four-day holiday in October, but martial arts universities only had a two-day break.

Li Yuan, along with Gu Qianghan and the others, took a flight to the provincial capital of Longxi Province, 'Fengjing'.

They took a day off to relax.

"I should listen to Uncle's advice."

"After three months of hard cultivation, taking a day off occasionally isn't a bad thing," Li Yuan thought. "Cultivation also requires a balance of tension and relaxation."

On October 2nd, Li Yuan returned to Kunlun Martial University ahead of schedule.

In the villa, they entered the Underground Martial Hall.

"Starry Awakening."

Li Yuan immersed himself in spear technique cultivation, engaging in a frenzied battle with a 21st-level combat instructor in front of him.

Li Yuan took the offensive, while the instructor defended.

Dawn Piercing Clouds, Star River Falling Waterfall, Meteor Skyfall... Each move of the Starlight Gun Technique, after countless rehearsals, was deeply ingrained in Li Yuan's bones, and he continuously unleashed them.

"Clang!"

"Clang!" "Clang!" The combat instructor, holding two shields, blocked Li Yuan's attacks with lightning speed.

His skill level was still not up to Li Yuan's.

But with his exceptionally high physical quality, he could easily block Li Yuan's attacks.

"Twelve consecutive strikes!" Li Yuan unleashed his full power, his entire body's energy seemed to be boiling.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! The spear light rippled endlessly, like a tide, each strike higher than the last, and the shadows of the spears were slightly blurred.

It was too fast.

If he encountered the former '14.1-level Desert Tribe Chief' again, he would be killed in an instant.

In the blink of an eye.

The twelve consecutive strikes reached their limit, and Li Yuan's spirit, energy, and soul reached their peak.

At this moment, his entire being became extremely excited.

"Kill!" Li Yuan unleashed his final attack, feeling incredibly exhilarated, without a moment's hesitation, his long spear danced, creating countless spear shadows.

Each one seemed real.

Yet, each one also seemed illusory.

In an instant, the spear shadows exceeded forty, causing the 21st-level Origin Martial Artist combat instructor to blink in surprise."

The fifth movement of the Starlight Gun Technique—Battle in the Wilderness!

"【Your spear technique level has increased from 73% of the Fourth Stage to 78% of the Fourth Stage】"

"【Your fist technique level has increased from 75% of the Fourth Stage to 79% of the Fourth Stage】" Two consecutive Divine Palace prompts flashed.

After two days, Li Yuan finally fully demonstrated the fifth movement of the Starlight Gun Technique today!

"Clang!"

The only real terrifying spear shadow pierced through the sky, like a bolt of lightning, piercing through the blockade of the two shields and directly striking the combat instructor's chest.

The terrifying impact force of over ten thousand kilograms caused the combat instructor to subconsciously take a step back, only then dissipating the force.

Both sides instinctively stopped.

"Impressive."

Instructor Peng sincerely exclaimed, "Li Yuan, the power of this strike far surpasses your previous ones. I couldn't stop it."

"Brother Peng is joking," Li Yuan smiled, "That's because you didn't fully unleash your strength and speed. Otherwise, no matter how fast my spear is, could it be faster than you?"

A 21st-level Origin Martial Artist's fist power could exceed 120,000 kilograms.

With the circulation of Essence Energy, their bodies were tougher than steel.

A First-Stage Martial Artist and a Second-Stage Origin Martial Artist were not even on the same level.

"Physical quality isn't everything. With time, I'll improve. Skills are the foundation." Instructor Peng sighed, "Li Yuan, your spear technique is probably not far from the Mind's Eye."

Li Yuan smiled slightly, glancing at his Divine Palace panel with his peripheral vision.

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【Life Level: 13.8-level (First Stage)】

Fist Power: 7,329 kilograms

Speed: 40 meters/second

Psychic Energy: 22.9-level

Spirit Awakening Level: 25% (current limit 25%, physical quality is not strong enough to withstand spiritual guidance)



Skill Level: Spear Technique (78% of Fourth Stage), Body Technique (69% of Fourth Stage), Fist Technique (79% of Fourth Stage)



【Note: When the spirit awakening level reaches 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%, 125%, you will gradually receive spiritual guidance.】

...

"Having mastered all five movements of the Starlight Gun Technique, as long as I continue to cultivate, I will gradually reach 90% of the Fourth Stage." Li Yuan had a sudden realization.

Although his spear technique was only at 78% of the Fourth Stage, Li Yuan knew that he was getting closer and closer to the Mind's Eye.

"With a physical quality of 13.8-level, it will take at most half a month to reach 14-level." Li Yuan was full of anticipation.

... At 10 p.m., Li Yuan had already sent the combat instructor away, but he was still cultivating in the Martial Hall.

Suddenly.

Li Yuan's smart ring vibrated, and he looked down.

"Hmm? A school notification?" Li Yuan clicked, and a light screen appeared, displaying the specific content of the notification.

"Ten Schools Freshman Battle (Virtual Battle), Invitation." Li Yuan muttered, "I will be the 'seed player' for Kunlun Martial University?"

"Directly entering the second round?"

(End of Chapter)

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