Chapter 152: Returning to Jiangcheng

Chapter 152: Returning to Jiangcheng



"Yes," Li Yuan noted down the name of the secret manual.

"The second reason I called you here," Dean Hai said.

"In December, when you return to school after the holidays, which will be early January, you will be sent to the Ming Xu Star Realm for a Life and Death Expedition."

"What kind of place is that?" Li Yuan had never heard of this Star Realm.

With his current access in the Starfire Martial Palace, he had information on most Star Realms.

"It's an extremely vast and undeveloped Rank 1 Star Realm," Dean Li, who was standing nearby, added, "Currently, in the Ming Xu Star Realm, our human civilization is gradually expanding, and there have been small-scale battles with the native lifeforms of the Star Realm... But the level of combat isn't too high, making it most suitable for you."

"After all, I can't send you to guard a Star Realm, can I?" Dean Li smiled, "It wouldn't be meaningful."

"Okay," Li Yuan nodded.

With all the General Knowledge classes he had taken, along with the information he had gathered himself, Li Yuan was well aware of the differences between various Star Realms.

Some Star Realms were completely occupied by humans, making them very safe, and there might not be a single battle for several years, which was what many warriors hoped for.

Because of the safety!

As for the other Star Realms, such as those in a state of war or mortal enmity, like Robo Sea, they were extremely dangerous. Essence Warriors who entered were like cannon fodder. If he were to go on an expedition there, he would be powerless in the face of a large-scale battle.

Unless he had the strength of a Skywalker, in such large-scale battles, an individual's power was very limited.

Listening to this, Li Yuan felt that the Ming Xu Star Realm seemed more suitable for him.

"During your Life and Death Expedition, the Martial Palace in the Ming Xu Star Realm will conduct a series of evaluations on you," Dean Hai smiled, "If you perform well enough."

"When you return to school, the school will have another great gift for you!"

"It should be the most important gift the school can give you before you graduate."

"It's something that can't be measured in money," Dean Hai didn't directly say what it was, "At least, I can't provide it."

Li Yuan held his breath.

Dean Hai was a Skywalker, and even he couldn't provide it? What could this gift be?

A heavenly treasure? It didn't seem like it.

"Calculating the time, you have about a month and a half until the Life and Death Expedition. Train hard."

"The Life and Death Expedition doesn't depend on talent, but on strength," Dean Hai looked at Li Yuan and couldn't help but say, "Every bit of strength increases your chances of survival in the Star Realm."

"I hope you'll live to see me again."

"Yes," Li Yuan nodded.

...

Upon returning to the villa.

Li Yuan directly logged into the virtual network and entered the Martial Arts Knowledge Space.

Quickly.

Li Yuan searched and found the Third Stage Technique manual, 'Stellar Intent'.

Second Stage manuals were as numerous as the stars, but Third Stage manuals were much rarer, and it was uncommon to find one with the same name.

"It seems that 'Stellar Intent' is not just a spear technique manual, but a type of intent," Li Yuan quickly browsed through the introduction of this manual and confirmed it.

Purchase!

"Student Li Yuan, your free learning quota for Third Stage manuals has decreased by 1, and you have 2 remaining," the system voice sounded, "The newly purchased technique manual has been sent to your personal space."

...

In his personal space, Li Yuan listened attentively to the smart teacher's explanation.

"You are learning spear techniques."

"Therefore, it can be understood that 'Stellar Intent' is an extension of the ultimate mystery of 'Stellar Spear Technique', which is 'Stellar Intent'."

"It imitates the movement of stars in the universe."

"It can be divided into four realms: Body Like Stars, Seeking Dust Find Minute, Galaxy Convergence, and Stellar Return." The smart teacher slowly explained, "If you have already comprehended the 'Stellar Spear Technique', you should be able to quickly enter the first realm, 'Body Like Stars'."

"The key is the second realm, 'Seeking Dust Find Minute'. Once you understand this realm, it means you have reached the threshold of Heaven and Man as One."

Whoosh~

The smart teacher waved his hand, and the scene beneath him and Li Yuan instantly transformed into an endless starry sky.

In the distant void, there were countless dim stars.

"Watch me," the smart teacher said softly, and in his palm, a long spear appeared at some point.

Whoosh!

As he thrust the spear, his entire aura changed in an instant. Li Yuan felt as if a magnificent star was rolling... It was a very mystical feeling.

However, Li Yuan also sensed a slight sense of disharmony and unreality.

"The virtual network, after all, is not real, and for Fifth Stage techniques, it can only simulate 50% of the actual effect."

"For this Third Stage spear technique, it's best if you can find a true Fifth Stage expert to spar with, as actual combat experience is the fastest way to improve."

...

On the afternoon of November 19th, in Li Yuan's villa.

In the underground martial arts training room.

"How do you feel about practicing 'Stellar Intent' in the virtual network these past few days?" Li Yang asked with a smile.

"It's not bad," Li Yuan shook his head, "I haven't truly entered the realm yet."

"That's for sure."

"The smart teacher's guidance for techniques below the Fourth Stage is more effective for those who are good at learning," Li Yang explained, "But once you reach the Fourth Stage, the smart teacher's guidance becomes less effective."

"For Fifth Stage techniques, the virtual network can only simulate 50% of the effect."

"As for Sixth Stage techniques, it's impossible to simulate."

"Therefore, in the virtual network, whether it's various assessments or the Starlight Fighting Net, the highest level that can appear is a Fifth Stage Perfect technique." Li Yang smiled, "Like you, who have already reached the Sun Eclipsing Rank."

"The Martial Sage Rank is generally achieved by those with Fifth Stage Perfect techniques."

Li Yuan suddenly understood; this was something he hadn't known before.

But Li Yuan had already realized that the usefulness of the virtual network was diminishing for him.

For example, in the Starlight Fighting Net, he had already reached the Sun Eclipsing Rank, but each time he matched with someone of the same rank... it took a long time.

There were very few experts at this rank globally.

In martial arts training, the virtual network was ultimately just an auxiliary tool. The stronger one became, the more one needed to return to reality.

"I've also pondered over 'Stellar Intent', but my approach is slightly different," Li Yang said, "I'll try to simulate it and spar with you."

"During the fight, I'll help you feel it as much as possible, but ultimately, you'll have to comprehend it yourself."

"To reach Heaven and Man as One, to sense the natural world, you must rely on your own mental breakthrough to cross this crucial threshold," Li Yang said solemnly, "Many high-level Essence Warriors are often stuck at this realm for decades."

"Yes, sir."

"Yes, sir."

...

And so it went.

From mid-November onwards, after Li Yuan's technique reached the Fourth Stage limit, his cultivation plan changed once again.

Aside from his daily cultivation, he basically stopped attending the public 'Technique Classes' and even changed his combat training.

Instead, two formal teachers, along with Dean Li, took turns to train him in combat.

Because ordinary Source Warriors had weak techniques, and combat training didn't provide much help to Li Yuan.

Only when the techniques were strong enough could they exert pressure on him and give him some inspiration.

Occasionally, Dean Xu would also come to instruct Li Yuan.

In this way, Li Yuan was fully immersed in his martial arts cultivation, and time flew by as his overall strength rapidly improved.

In the blink of an eye, it was mid-December.

During this period.

A small team from Starfire Martial Palace arrived, keeping a low profile, and not many people knew about it.

This team came specifically to deliver the 'Source Energy Battle Armor' and the custom-made spear and sword tailored to Li Yuan's height and build, along with auxiliary equipment for his journey into the Star Realm.

...

On the afternoon of December 14th, in the underground martial arts room of the villa.

"Pfft!"

"Hua!" Li Yuan suddenly thrust forward, and a series of gunshots rang out, as fast as lightning, demonstrating the 'Twelve Strikes' from the Starlight Gun Technique.

Each burst was explosive, creating afterimages in mid-air.

This was not just twelve strikes, but twenty-four, forty-eight... seemingly endless.

If there were other experts who had also cultivated the Starlight Gun Technique, they would be astonished to discover this.

As Li Yuan performed this move, his gun seemed to have no end, wave after wave, and when over a hundred shots were fired in succession, the might had accumulated to an incredible degree.

"The gun moves like rolling stars! Control!" Li Yuan, with his Mind's Eye, controlled the burst of his physical strength.

"Weaken."

"Hua! Hua!" The originally ferocious gun shadow gradually weakened and quickly stabilized.

This was astonishing.

It was like a boxer throwing a heavy punch; if they didn't fully commit to the strike and stopped midway, their body would feel extremely uncomfortable.

The same was true for the Twelve Strikes of Starfall Cascade; once the gun technique reached its peak, it was best to complete the final strike to make the body and mind feel satisfied.

"Be firm, be gentle."

"Today, I can say that I have thoroughly understood the first realm of Stellar Intent, 'Body as One with the Stars.'" Li Yuan smiled slightly.

This wasn't considered a major breakthrough.

Understanding the first realm, his technique was still considered perfect at the Fourth Stage.

From Mind's Eye to Martial Dao Heaven Person, it wasn't easy to break through.

Even with Li Yuan's rapid progress.

At present, he could only say that he was continuously accumulating, laying a solid foundation for understanding the second realm, 'Seek Dust Find Minute'.

So-called enlightenment requires a deep accumulation first.

If you've never seriously pondered or thought about it, there's no accumulation, so what can you enlighten?

"Tomorrow, I can go back to Jiang City." Li Yuan smiled at the thought.

It had been almost half a year since he last saw his uncle, aunt, younger brother, and sister, although they did video call occasionally.

But at this moment, Li Yuan felt homesick.

Home is always a place that evokes nostalgia.

"After a half-month vacation, I'll be heading to the Ming Xu Star Realm," Li Yuan thought to himself.

This was an arrangement made in advance.

"With my current strength, I should have enough confidence to venture into a Level 1 Star Realm," Li Yuan said as he looked at the Divine Palace Panel.

---

[Life Level: 15.8 Rank (First Rank)]



Punching Power: 16,545 kilograms

Speed: 57.2 meters/second

Mental Power: 24.6 Rank

Willpower: 29 Rank

Spiritual Awakening Level: 25% (Current Limit 25%)



Star Vein: 10 Rank

Technique Realm: Gun Technique (Fourth Stage 99%), Evasion Technique (Fourth Stage 99%), Fist Technique (Fourth Stage 99%)



...

"After I go home, I'll relax a bit and spend more time with my uncle, aunt, and the others," Li Yuan thought, "But as long as I cultivate the Multiverse Stars daily, circulate the Star Vein, and break through to a 16 Rank physical quality, it won't be a problem."

With a physical quality of over 16 Rank, combined with the Fourth Stage limit technique and the Source Energy Battle Armor... Li Yuan dared to engage in life-and-death combat with 18 Rank or even 19 Rank warriors.

"In terms of strength alone."

"I should be catching up with Instructor Xing soon." Li Yuan smiled, "But compared to Teacher Xu, I'm still far behind. After all, Teacher Xu has Fourth Stage techniques."

...

Late at night, Li Yuan was packing his things to go home.

Dean Li had specially sent one unit of 'Starlight Earth Core Crystal' and one unit of 'Hundred Marrow Spirit Wither', which were prepared for his cultivation in the Ming Xu Star Realm in January.

This way, he wouldn't have to make a special trip back to school.

With Li Yuan's current strength, as long as he was careful, he could protect such treasures.

As for the High Primordial Spirit Spring and other items, he could wait until he returned to Jiang City to purchase them.

"Hmm."

"There are also special gifts for my uncle, aunt, and siblings." Li Yuan smiled.

He had bought many special gifts, but the gifts for his family were the most thoughtful, all packed into a bag.

He had also prepared gifts for Teacher Xu, Wan Qinghe, and others.

Even for Lin Lan Yue, Li Yuan had bought a gift, although he wasn't sure if she would return to Jiang City during her vacation.

He had sent these gifts to Jiang City a day in advance.

"It's already 4 am."

"I'll practice the gun technique until 7 am, then have breakfast and take the aircraft to the airport," Li Yuan thought to himself.

Cultivation had become an integral part of his life.

...

Under the night sky, as Li Yuan quietly practiced his gun technique in the villa.

Far away, in the underground depths of Jiangbei Province, a dark river flowed.

A group of large-bodied Fish Spirit Clan warriors with green skin crawled along the dark river.

Their racial talent allowed them to easily adapt to the environment.

"Roar~"

"Three hundred kilometers to go."

"Our target is the human city of Jiang City," the Fish Spirit Clan warriors communicated in their native language.

...

December 15th.

At noon, Li Yuan arrived at the Heavenly River Airport, having traveled by supersonic aircraft.

"Jiang City, I'm back," Li Yuan said as he stepped off the aircraft, a smile on his face.

Not far away.

"Li Yuan, welcome home," Wan Qinghe greeted him, standing nearby.

(End of Chapter)

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