Chapter 171: Solo Journey
Chapter 171: Solo Journey
Rumble~
Riding a low-altitude aircraft, Li Yuan swiftly departed from the War Fortress, traveling over a hundred kilometers away, crossing mountains and rivers.
Within a hundred kilometers of the War Fortress, there were still signs of human activity.
Beyond a hundred kilometers, the roads gradually disappeared, and the trees grew taller, forming a continuous mountain range that transitioned into a primeval forest.
"Senior Xu An, we can only take you this far," the pilot said with a smile, "Any further out, and we might encounter flying aliens."
"Alright," Li Yuan nodded and smiled, "Thank you for the trouble."
In the Mingxu Star Realm, the native aliens capable of cultivating and absorbing Source Power were mostly beasts, with a few humanoid species, each with their unique and bizarre traits... Just like this, they fiercely fought amongst themselves, leaving humans alone.
The Second Rank aliens had intelligence comparable to humans.
In the eyes of most native aliens, the area within a few hundred kilometers of the human civilization's outpost was occupied by some of the more unique races.
Therefore, unless they wanted to start a war, other Second Rank aliens rarely ventured within the 'one hundred-kilometer' range of the outpost.
As for the First Rank aliens?
They weren't as intelligent, but after decades of slaughter and suppression, they also learned to avoid this area, knowing that a powerful force was present.
"Huff!"
Li Yuan held a long spear, with a battle sword on his back and a large bag, fully geared in combat attire and armor. He leaped from dozens of meters high in the sky, landing directly on the ground.
The jungle wasn't overly dense.
He watched as the aircraft quickly departed.
"From here on, it's all about walking," Li Yuan muttered to himself, "Based on my previous experience, if I want to quickly enhance my spiritual awakening..."
"Then, the stronger the opponents I defeat, the more spiritual nourishment I'll gain."
"I should leave the war base within 300 kilometers."
Within 100 kilometers of the base, aliens were almost non-existent; within 300 kilometers, they were repeatedly slaughtered and suppressed by warrior squads, with very few reaching the Second Rank.
Under the two suns, the land wasn't scorching hot.
"I should be able to cover 300 kilometers in three hours," Li Yuan said, and with a swift movement, he covered a distance of several dozen meters.
Cliffs over ten meters high and rivers over ten meters wide were easily crossed with a gentle leap.
Maintaining a speed of twenty to thirty meters per second was a leisurely walk for Li Yuan at this point.
"Heaven-Earth Unity."
As he traveled, Li Yuan contemplated the mysteries of Heaven-Earth Unity.
Understanding the essence of heaven and earth.
Practicing the spear, standing, sitting, lying down, or walking—all were opportunities for insight.
After traveling over ten kilometers.
Suddenly, amidst a pile of dilapidated dry grass, several phantoms flashed by, and the air exploded with a roar, charging towards Li Yuan.
"Whoosh!"
These phantoms were fast, but Li Yuan's long spear was faster, and with a single sweep through the sky.
"Pfft!" "Pfft!" "Pfft!" Drops of blood splattered, and six alien bodies resembling wolves were torn apart, falling to the ground.
"Feathered Serpent Clan?" Li Yuan glanced at them.
These six aliens, judging by their appearance, resembled the Bloodwing Snake Clan, but their wings were smaller and shorter, only suitable for gliding.
"Their life tier isn't even close to level ten, and they dare to attack me?" Li Yuan shook his head.
He didn't bother to cut off the objects on their bodies; it wasn't worth the effort.
...
The journey through the Mingxu Star Realm was more challenging than Li Yuan had imagined. The mountains, which seemed only a kilometer or two away in a straight line, took a long time to traverse.
Some canyons and rivers were also difficult to cross.
However, after nearly four hours, Li Yuan finally left the human civilization's activity range and entered the true wilderness.
This 200-kilometer journey had already claimed over 100 alien lives at Li Yuan's hands.
Most of them were unranked.
Most of them had initiated the ambush on Li Yuan.
"The Source Power is dense here, and these Star Realm creatures don't need to eat much to be influenced by the Source Power, resulting in extremely rapid growth and reproduction," Li Yuan sighed inwardly.
He had read many documents.
Compared to many Star Realm creatures, humans' growth and reproduction rates were far inferior.
The greatest advantage of human warriors was their comprehension ability.
"Star Realm creatures, even if they reach adulthood, it's often tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands, before a Second Rank warrior is born," Li Yuan thought, "But among human warriors, it's common for a Second Rank warrior to emerge from a group of a few hundred First Rank warriors."
Humans, without powerful bloodlines, had an incomprehensibly strong comprehension ability.
At the very least,
Among the various alien civilizations encountered by human civilization, there were almost none that surpassed humans in terms of comprehension.
...
Walking through the wilderness.
"Hmm?" Li Yuan narrowed his eyes, suddenly stopping. His powerful spirit, combined with his physical body, had already sensed a large group of formidable alien lifeforms several hundred meters away.
"Finally."
"I've encountered some interesting opponents." Li Yuan revealed a smile.
Boom!
Li Yuan's body surged forward, shattering the rocks beneath his feet. He then stomped on a nearby tree, using it to propel himself forward as the tree collapsed.
Battle! Explode!
...
A large number of alien creatures resembling wolves howled howled and charged towards Li Yuan, transforming into streams of light.
They were all ranked lifeforms.
As the dominant clan in this area, they wouldn't back down from Li Yuan, an alien lifeform challenging their territory.
"Kill!"
Li Yuan brandished his long spear, and it transformed into a rolling star, creating a formidable and awe-inspiring sight.
Pfft! Pfft! Pfft! Blood splattered, and alien bodies fell to the ground, their momentum carrying them into giant rocks.
Some slammed into the ground, while others collided with trees.
"This won't do."
"These aliens are still too weak, mostly at levels 12 and 13, with few at level 14," Li Yuan shook his head, "Without using Source Power, I can easily crush them."
"There's no challenge."
Whoosh!
Li Yuan immediately adjusted his strength and speed, suppressing them to the level of an 11th-rank warrior.
Immediately.
Li Yuan felt the pressure, as if each of these aliens could attack him at any moment.
"The spear, like the stars, rolls on." Li Yuan was completely immersed in his spear technique, fighting ferociously with these aliens.
For Li Yuan, coming to the Star Realm was not only about enhancing his spirit awakening level but also about something more important.
The most crucial aspect was engaging in life-and-death battles with countless aliens, tempering his mind and courage in the midst of these struggles, and gaining insights into the mysteries of nature in the wild.
Finally, after Li Yuan had slain more than sixty alien jackal-like creatures, the remaining dozens of aliens could no longer hold on, and they fled, howling in agony.
Li Yuan didn't bother to chase after them.
"I've killed so many," he muttered.
"My spirit awakening level hasn't even increased by 0.1%?" Li Yuan glanced at the Divine Palace panel and muttered to himself, "Or are these aliens too weak to provide any spirit nutrients?"
After a quick calculation, Li Yuan realized that increasing his spirit awakening level from 25.4% to 30% would undoubtedly be a long and arduous process.
He didn't bother to collect the alien corpses.
Instead, he simply uploaded the video of the recent battle and continued on his way.
The task of 'collecting proof materials' could wait until he was 1000 kilometers away from the War Fortress.
Before that, as long as Li Yuan didn't mind, he could choose to upload battle videos.
This reduced his burden.
...
"Slow! Too slow, faster!" Li Yuan roared as he fought fiercely against a group of humanoid creatures with wings.
These humanoids had incredibly strong limbs, sharp as weapons.
Facing Li Yuan's long spear, they fell one by one, their blood staining the earth.
"【You have consecutively killed advanced beings, obtaining spirit nutrients. Your spirit awakening level has reached 25.8%.】" A Divine Palace prompt flashed by.
...
Time passed, day by day.
Li Yuan continued his journey through the wilderness.
He gradually adapted to this environment.
Hungry? He would eat the flesh of beasts, cultivate the 'Various Heavens Stars' technique, and nourish his body with Origin Power, needing little else.
Thirsty? He drank directly from mountain springs.
Tired? He cultivated the 'Great Sun Star Sky Scripture' to strengthen his spirit power and eliminate fatigue.
Li Yuan had no need to return to fixed observation points or encampments for rest.
...
Li Yuan was either fighting alien lifeforms or searching for them.
At times, when he felt a connection with the heavens, he would stop to silently practice his spear technique before continuing on his journey.
This method of cultivation was incredibly efficient.
As Li Yuan killed more and more powerful alien lifeforms, even those at the 17th and 18th levels, his spirit awakening level skyrocketed despite the challenges.
The quantitative change led to a qualitative leap, and his spirit awakening level gradually broke through from 25.4% to 26%, then 26.5%...
Li Yuan's spear technique and physical proficiency continued to improve, seemingly without any limitations.
...
In the main officer's office on the ninth floor of the Third Outpost Base in the Mingxu Star Realm.
"Chief."
"In the past ten days, aside from the warrior who died in battle, most of the other warrior squads registered at the base or those who ventured out have records of entering observation points for rest." A tall and thin warrior spoke solemnly, "But Xu An has no such record. It's as if he has vanished into thin air these past ten days."
"No record of him? He didn't return to the observation point?" Liu Jing asked.
"No record." The tall and thin warrior replied, "We can only confirm his survival through the smart ring's positioning, indicating he's been moving."
"Alright, I understand. You may go." Liu Jing said without giving further instructions.
After the room emptied.
"Ding~"
Liu Jing clicked on the projection, and numerous videos appeared, all showing Li Yuan's first-person perspective in fierce battles with numerous aliens.
They had all been uploaded to Liu Jing.
"This is madness."
"In ten days, he's killed more than an entire squad." Liu Jing was amazed, "And according to the records, he hasn't even slept?"
"Yes, that's a perfect score for survival."
For an eighteen-year-old, Liu Jing didn't think it was necessary to be too harsh.
...
January 13, 2044.
Approximately 600 kilometers from the Third Outpost Base, atop an unremarkable mountain peak.
On a large boulder.
Li Yuan stood there, tightly gripping his long spear, its tip pointing forward as if sensing something.
Gradually.
Li Yuan's presence seemed to blend seamlessly with the surroundings, a mysterious phenomenon.
"Hua!" The spear danced and thrust forward, swift as lightning, drawing a circle before instantly retracting.
Li Yuan slowly opened his eyes, his peripheral vision catching the Divine Palace panel:
【Life Tier: 16.8 Level (First Rank)】
Punch Power: 24,400 Kilograms
Speed: 26.9 Meters/Second
Spirit Power: 26.9 Level
Willpower: 30 Level
Spirit Awakening Level: 28.9% (Current Limit 30%)
Star Vessel: 10 Level
Skill Realm: Spear Technique (Five Stages 5%), Body Technique (Five Stages 6%), Fist Technique (Perfect)
...
"I think I've improved fast enough."
"But advancing in the Five Stages of spear technique is still significantly slower than the Four Stages." Li Yuan thought to himself, "My spirit awakening level is just 1.1% away. Keep pushing."
Hoo! Li Yuan leaped lightly, swiftly rushing downhill like a monkey in search of other alien lifeforms.
Moments later.
Li Yuan released his spirit power, sensing in all directions. Suddenly, he stopped and turned towards the nearby forest.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Three figures in light purple robes appeared in the distance, each holding a weapon as they swiftly leaped towards him.
"Human warriors?" Li Yuan was puzzled, "Why didn't the smart ring alert me of their approach?"
(End of Chapter)
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