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Chapter 165: Principal Fang Hai
Chapter 165: Principal Fang Hai
Within the mysterious 'Observation Chamber' of the Starlit Combat Network.
Two observers from Xia Country stared at the data in their hands, their eyes filled with disbelief as they glanced at each other.
"Eighteen years old? Li Yuan? Is this the one we observed last time?" The black-robed observer couldn't help but ask.
"Yes." The white-robed observer shrugged, "In all of Xia Country, only he and Dantu Feng have reached the Sun Devouring Rank at eighteen years old, but he's the only one using spear techniques. We've observed him multiple times before... There's always a trace to follow when it comes to breakthroughs in strength. It has to be him; it's impossible for another such peerless genius to suddenly appear."
The white-robed observer had already referred to Li Yuan as a 'peerless genius'.
"Eighteen years old and Heaven-Earth Unity?" The black-robed observer exclaimed in disbelief, "How did he achieve this?"
"Damn, why didn't I pay more attention to his combat video earlier?" The black-robed observer said.
"He's not undergoing rank matching now, so we can't see his Personal Space scenario." The white-robed observer explained, "Let's review the battle replay."
He reached out and clicked on the light screen.
A loud clanging sound echoed through the observation chamber, followed by a voice announcing, "Respected observers, this user has been classified as an 'SSS-level user'. You do not have the authority to observe. Please apply for permission if you wish to do so."
"What?"
"An SSS-level user?" Both observers were shocked. As specially appointed observers from Xia Country to the Starlit Combat Network, their access privileges were already quite high.
Normally, they could even observe Extraordinary Rank battles.
"When did he become an SSS-level user?" The white-robed observer asked, unable to contain his curiosity, "We were still able to watch the replays just the other day."
"Eighteen seconds ago, by the direct order of a Star Lord from the Seven Stars Alliance," the system voice responded.
The two observers were left in utter astonishment.
A Star Lord?
To hold such a revered title within the Alliance meant being at the pinnacle of the Flying Rank, or even higher... a figure of high standing across all of human civilization.
Suddenly, a sharp beep sounded in the observation chamber, followed by a massive light screen appearing before the two observers. On the screen was an elder in a black robe.
"Director," the two observers straightened up and bowed slightly.
"Regarding Li Yuan, you need not conduct any further observations," the elder in the black robe said in a gentle tone, "Seal away all the information you have gathered about him, and under no circumstances should you leak any confidential information."
"Yes, sir," the two observers replied respectfully.
...
Almost simultaneously, at the Starlit Martial Hall's 'Azure Star Headquarters', within the massive floating city that resembled a spaceship.
The morning light bathed the land.
In one of the super-large offices.
"Yao Man," the middle-aged man, shrouded in a black robe on the light screen, spoke calmly, "Seal away all the information you have on Li Yuan. Do not conduct any further investigations."
"What? No more investigations?" Yao Man, a beautiful woman in a Tang-style dress, was taken aback.
Yao Man held a high position within the Starlit Martial Hall, and although she wasn't a Sky Soarer, her influence was no less than that of an ordinary Sky Soarer.
She was in charge of various affairs for the Starlit Martial Hall in Xia Country.
"This is a request from Xia Country," the middle-aged man on the projection screen explained, "Li Yuan is signed with the Starfire Martial Palace. If it's confirmed that he has indeed reached the Fifth Rank of Heaven-Earth Unity before the age of nineteen, he will be recognized as a peerless genius in Xia Country, one who has reached the Fifth Rank before the age of nineteen..."
"You should understand that Xia Country trusts the Starfire Martial Palace more than us."
"But can Li Yuan's strength really be hidden? At most, it will be exposed at the Global University Martial Arts Competition," Yao Man's voice carried a hint of frustration, "We're just collecting some information; we won't harm him."
"A Star Lord from the Alliance has already issued an order. This isn't a negotiation; it's an order," the middle-aged man on the projection stated directly.
Yao Man fell silent instantly.
A Star Lord?
How many Star Lords did Xia Country have in the Seven Stars Alliance?
"Yes, I will execute the order immediately," Yao Man replied seriously, choosing not to argue further.
"It doesn't matter how the Starfire Martial Palace and Xia Country nurture him. Ultimately, he's a genius of our human civilization, and we can just observe from the sidelines," the middle-aged man said.
Yao Man nodded.
The Starlit Martial Hall, Starfire Martial Palace, and Blackstone Martial Palace—the three Martial Palaces—held an unspoken dominance over the Seven Stars Alliance, their status surpassing that of the Seven Stars Nations. While there was competition among them, there were also unspoken boundaries.
Perhaps individual powerful warriors had life-and-death grudges, but the three Martial Palaces would never engage in direct conflict.
...
Deep within the villa district of Kunlun Martial University, one of the Six Institutes.
By the tranquil lake.
The exotically beautiful 'Dean Hai' was dressed in training attire, silently practicing his punches while facing the morning glow.
Despite the cold winter breeze, it didn't affect Dean Hai in the slightest.
With each move and stance.
Gradually, strands of radiant light gathered around him, flowing like water and imbued with a subtle Daoist rhythm.
If Li Yuan were there, he would be awe-struck, as he could only achieve a preliminary fusion of his spirit with the heavens and earth.
But Dean Hai, his entire being seemed to merge with the heavens and earth, not just in spirit.
It was as if his body had become one with the universe.
As he performed his punches, his movements became a breathtaking painting, continuously drawing upon the mysterious powers of nature, born from the very essence of the heavens and earth.
This level of cultivation has truly entered the world of the 'Dao', a glimpse into the profound truths of the heavens and earth.
A long time!
Huff!
As Haiyuan Long retracted his fist, the water naturally formed and flowed away, transforming into countless raindrops that flew in all directions, sprinkling onto the surrounding grass.
"Old Hai, your fist technique has improved again," a gentle yet abrupt voice sounded.
Breaking the tranquility of the place.
"Hmm?" Haiyuan Long, who had been rather leisurely, suddenly turned around, his face filled with shock as he gazed at the end of the distant lake.
A figure in a black robe stood on the lake, suspended in the air.
But it should be known that Haiyuan Long's spirit was completely unguarded, and within a radius of several kilometers, all Essence Warriors and above should have been within his perception. It was not right that someone could have evaded his detection.
However.
Before the figure in the black robe spoke, he was indeed not within Haiyuan Long's perception.
Huff!
The figure in the black robe took a step forward, moving as if teleporting, and in an instant, he had crossed hundreds of meters to stand before Haiyuan Long, smiling at him.
He appeared to be in his thirties, with a handsome face that seemed chiseled by knives and axes. However, his eyes were deep and mysterious, like an endless ocean, making it impossible to fathom his thoughts.
Most importantly.
Just by standing there casually, he had completely merged with the heavens and earth, and this alone far surpassed Haiyuan Long.
"Old Fang," Haiyuan Long revealed a slight smile, "You came to see me, why didn't you give me a heads up beforehand?"
"Kunlun Martial University is my home. When I'm visiting my home, do I need to inform you?" The youth in the black robe replied nonchalantly.
The identity of the youth in the black robe was becoming clear.
"The higher-ups have the final say, and you know it," Haiyuan Long spread his hands, completely letting go.
Huff!
Haiyuan Long waved his hand, and two chairs from the distant villa's courtyard flew onto the grass, "Old Fang, have a seat."
A fruit platter also flew down.
The youth in the black robe smiled faintly and sat down without saying much.
After both of them had sat down.
"Go ahead, what's the matter?" Haiyuan Long asked, grabbing an apple and taking a bite.
He was very familiar with the youth in the black robe, and they were even life-and-death friends, so he didn't bother with formalities.
The stronger one is, the more they can act as they please.
"Regarding Li Yuan," the youth in the black robe said calmly.
"Li Yuan?" Haiyuan Long frowned, "Didn't I tell you last time that as long as his practical assessment score exceeds 80, you would help him get a Flying Star quota?"
"What, you promised me then, and now you're going back on your word?" Haiyuan Long was a little displeased, "He's my student, but he's also your student."
"Can you let me finish?" The youth in the black robe glanced at him.
"Go ahead," Haiyuan Long shrugged and took a big bite of the apple.
"I just received news that he might have entered the Heaven-Earth Unity realm," the youth in the black robe said calmly.
"What?" Haiyuan Long was stunned.
He suspected he had misheard.
"Do you want me to repeat that?" The youth in the black robe glanced at Haiyuan Long.
"No, I need a moment," Haiyuan Long shook his head quickly, his heart filled with shock.
Li Yuan, a fifth-rank Heaven-Earth Unity?
"The Li Yuan you're talking about is my student, right?" Haiyuan Long suddenly asked, "He only entered the Mind's Eye in early October."
"Yes, it's him," the youth in the black robe remained calm.
"Now, at the end of December, you're telling me he's achieved Heaven-Earth Unity?" Haiyuan Long looked at the youth in the black robe.
"It's not yet fully confirmed," the youth in the black robe said calmly, "I came to see you to ask you to send someone to Jiangcheng to personally verify this."
"If it's confirmed that he's achieved Heaven-Earth Unity, he'll get the Flying Star quota directly," the youth in the black robe said softly, "If it's confirmed that he hasn't broken through yet, we'll follow the previous plan."
"Alright," Haiyuan Long also calmed down.
Although he was shocked for a moment, there have been cases in history where eighteen-year-olds achieved the fifth rank of Heaven-Earth Unity.
"If it's confirmed that he's reached the fifth rank, will you still arrange for him to go to the Star Realm and face life-and-death trials?" Haiyuan Long asked, "The chances of perishing in the Star Realm are high."
"Go."
The youth in the black robe glanced at Haiyuan Long, "Haven't you been telling those youngsters like Lihang that I was overprotected and lacked tempering, which is why I couldn't make further progress?"
"Damn!" Haiyuan Long glared, "You eavesdropped on me? What kind of hobby is that?!"
The youth in the black robe revealed a smile, as if to say, 'So what if I eavesdropped on you? What can you do to me?'
Huff!
The youth in the black robe stood up.
"Can't you stay a little longer? Eat an apple, it's washed clean," Haiyuan Long stood up and said.
"I don't like apples," The youth in the black robe took a step forward and disappeared at the end of the lake.
In the air, only a faint voice remained, "If I hear you slandering me again, I'll make you sit on my butt and fart in your face."
Haiyuan Long watched as the figure left.
For a long time.
Until the black-robed figure completely disappeared.
"You dare threaten me, you dog, Fang Hai? Just because you're a principal?" Haiyuan Long muttered.
"I'm the principal, so I'm great," a familiar voice suddenly sounded.
"Get lost!"
Haiyuan Long glared, "Even when I'm talking to myself, you eavesdrop? What kind of hobby is that?!"
Boom!
Haiyuan Long flashed into the villa, and the door slammed shut.
...
An hour later, a large flying vehicle took off from Kunlun Martial University and headed straight for Jiangcheng.
(End of Chapter)
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