Chapter 191: The Miraculous Effects of the Spirit Fruit, Soaring Spirit Power

Chapter 191: The Miraculous Effects of the Spirit Fruit, Soaring Spirit Power



"Mind Penetration?" Li Yuan's eyes lit up. "Congratulations, Senior. I'm so happy for you."

To become an Advanced Origin Warrior, one must reach the fourth level in Skill Realm.

And to achieve Fivefold Celestial Unity, one must reach the fifth level, which is the requirement to become a top-tier Origin Warrior.

Therefore, most Origin Warriors, unless they are too old to break through, can gradually reach levels 24 and 25 after years of cultivation.

For example, Wan Qinghe is a level 25 Origin Warrior.

However, to advance further and become an Advanced Origin Warrior is a huge challenge, and the numbers drop sharply.

Advanced Origin Warriors are qualified to become official teachers at Kunlun Martial University.

Indeed, breakthroughs in skill realms are priceless.

"In terms of skill alone, you are my senior. To have achieved Fivefold Celestial Unity at such a young age is truly remarkable. No wonder your teacher wanted you to keep a low profile," Liu Jing smiled.

Li Yuan couldn't help but smile.

Fivefold Celestial Unity involves comprehending the mysteries of nature's cycles and the heavens' movements, which are invisible to the naked eye... But those with great strength can discern it through the power of their techniques.

"With your accumulation, you'll likely break through to level 26 soon," Li Yuan said with a smile.

"Yes, with another ten years of hard work, I should be able to reach level 27 or higher," Liu Jing nodded, feeling a surge of motivation.

Today, with his internal injuries healed and his skills breaking through, he had overcome a decades-long bottleneck, and his heart was filled with excitement and emotion.

Looking at Liu Jing, Li Yuan couldn't help but feel a sense of emotion.

Warriors like Liu Jing were considered 'outstanding' in their youth, but the path of martial arts was still full of challenges. Now, in his seventies, he had finally achieved Mind Penetration.

Mind Penetration greatly unlocks the body's potential.

However, if one is too old, their body's vitality may not be sufficient, making it extremely difficult to enhance their physical qualities as quickly as they did in their youth. This was why Liu Jing mentioned 'ten years' as the time needed to reach level 27 or higher.

"Senior," Li Yuan said.

"You saved my life, and I repaid you with a spirit herb. Let's call it even," Li Yuan said sincerely. "But the twenty billion Blue Star Coins you mentioned earlier must be your savings over decades. You'll need a lot of resources for your future cultivation... I can't take it."

Origin Warriors stationed at the forward base in the Mingxu Star Realm couldn't return to Blue Star.

However, they could exchange cultivation materials and resources through the star realm's entry and exit points, and money could be spent.

Moreover, Li Yuan knew that ordinary Origin Warriors who didn't venture into the star realm wouldn't accumulate much wealth. Having over a billion would be impressive.

Even if they survived their adventures in the star realm, it would be difficult to exceed ten billion unless they stumbled upon heavenly treasures. After all, cultivation resources for Origin Warriors were extremely costly.

Someone like Liu Jing, who was responsible for guarding a region, faced far greater dangers than the average Origin Warrior, and he must have earned a substantial amount of money.

But after so many years, this twenty billion was likely most of his savings.

Li Yuan loved money, but he couldn't just take away a large portion of an elderly senior's wealth without feeling guilty.

Li Yuan had his principles and knew where to draw the line.

"You don't want it?" Liu Jing was taken aback.

"Also," Li Yuan suddenly flipped his palm, and a blue fruit appeared, with a layer of silver light flashing across its surface, exuding an enchanting aura.

It was stunningly beautiful.

"Soul Infused Ancient Spirit Fruit?" Liu Jing couldn't help but look at Li Yuan. "What's this, Li Yuan?"

"Senior, according to our previous agreement, I get 20% of the discovery," Li Yuan smiled. "For the treasure retrieval later... I'll take a larger share, considering I contributed more. I'll take two fruits."

"But this one, Senior, you must accept it no matter what," Li Yuan said seriously.

"No!"

"You don't want my money, and you're taking the fruit. Do you think the money I offered was too little?" Liu Jing's face showed a hint of anger.

Just like Li Yuan.

Liu Jing also had his principles, and he believed that Li Yuan deserved his offer.

"Senior," Li Yuan smiled. "This Soul Infused Ancient Spirit Fruit isn't just for you."

"Now that you've achieved Mind Penetration, if you consume this fruit, your spirit power will undergo another transformation. Your understanding of Celestial Unity will greatly increase," Li Yuan said sincerely. "If you can achieve Celestial Unity... There's a good chance you'll become a top-tier Origin Warrior in the future, and your role in the Mingxu Star Realm will be greatly enhanced."

Liu Jing's heart stirred.

He wasn't concerned about the Soul Infused Ancient Spirit Fruit, but Li Yuan's mention of Celestial Unity moved him.

Indeed, if his spirit power transformed, his chances of achieving Celestial Unity would greatly increase.

Any strong practitioner of Mind Penetration would yearn for Celestial Unity.

"You make sense," Liu Jing said, looking at Li Yuan, then shaking his head. "But this is too much for you. I feel guilty... How about this."

"Let's consider this Soul Infused Ancient Spirit Fruit as my purchase. How about ten billion Blue Star Coins?" Liu Jing said seriously. "You must accept this ten billion, no matter what."

"Otherwise, I won't accept this Soul Infused Ancient Spirit Fruit."

This was Liu Jing's bottom line.

"Alright," Li Yuan smiled and nodded, no longer refusing. He handed the Soul Infused Ancient Spirit Fruit to Liu Jing.

Ten billion Blue Star Coins?

If the two Soul Infused Ancient Spirit Fruits Li Yuan obtained were included, it would be hard to determine the value of the fruit. It would need to be auctioned to know its true worth.

But the total earnings from this trip were likely between fifty billion and a hundred billion Blue Star Coins... Indeed, it was an exaggerated amount.

It surpassed the lifetime wealth accumulation of most mid-level Origin Warriors.

This was a fact.

This was also the reason why countless warriors ventured into the star realm... Despite the extreme danger, if they got lucky and obtained a heavenly treasure, they could become wealthy overnight and live a worry-free life.

Li Yuan's success in obtaining the Soul Infused Ancient Spirit Fruit from Flying Snake Valley was due to both his strength and luck. Even so, it was still a perilous endeavor.

Moreover, Li Yuan had also lost his life-saving 'Purple Life-Saving Pill', making it hard to determine the gains and losses.

"Senior, what should we do now?" Li Yuan asked. "I just reported to the base..."

Quickly, Li Yuan informed Liu Jing of the entire process of his report to the base.

"You did the right thing; under those circumstances, it was indeed necessary to report to the base." Liu Jing nodded, "However, now that I'm awake, not only has my strength recovered, but it has also greatly improved... Our original plan should be adjusted."

"I'll communicate with the base."

"Okay." Li Yuan nodded.

Liu Jing quickly connected with the base, and someone answered soon after.

"Hello." A deep voice came through the communication.

"This is Liu Jing, get Han Chong on the line." Liu Jing's voice remained calm.

... A short while later.

Liu Jing hung up the communication with the base.

In reality, his conversation with the base was simple; he informed Han Chong that not only had his strength recovered, but he had also made a breakthrough.

He instructed the base to dispatch a team to come as soon as possible and also requested support from the alliance.

Li Yuan had been listening by his side the whole time.

"Senior, the first wave of support from the base won't arrive for a few more hours. What should we do now?" Li Yuan asked.

"What else can we do? Retreat and cultivate." Liu Jing smiled, "Eat the Spirit Fruit."

Li Yuan couldn't help but smile.

"Heavenly treasures are useless if you just look at them." Liu Jing said seriously, "You have to eat them, digest them completely, and then they can exert their full strength and value."

"Is it safe to consume it?" Li Yuan nodded, "Senior, I know of a place that's perfect for cultivation. Shall we go there together?"

"Sure." Liu Jing agreed.

He had already guessed where Li Yuan wanted to take him.

Whoosh!

The two of them weaved through the forest, traveling over ten kilometers, and quickly arrived at a cliff beside a large river.

Standing in the riverbed, they could vaguely see a cave on the high cliff.

It was the same place where Li Yuan had cultivated before.

"Senior, come up here." Li Yuan lightly leaped, swiftly climbing up like a monkey.

Liu Jing followed.

The two of them entered the cave one after the other, and it was still as clean and dry as before.

The space inside was also ample.

Even if dozens of people were in the cave, it wouldn't feel crowded.

"You sure know how to find places." Liu Jing smiled, he had secretly protected Li Yuan before and already knew about this place.

"I discovered it by accident." Li Yuan smiled.

"Then let's consume the fruit." Liu Jing said, "According to the information, it should take two to three hours for the fruit to take effect. By then, the base team will probably arrive."

"Okay." Li Yuan nodded.

...

Li Yuan and Liu Jing each found a spot in the cave and sat down cross-legged.

"Concentrate and calm your mind." Li Yuan gently closed his eyes.

With a thought, his Source Power Battle Armor extended a black tray from his chest, holding a Soul Infusing Ancient Spirit Fruit.

"According to the Starfire Martial Temple's database."

"A Soul Infusing Ancient Spirit Fruit, under normal circumstances, can boost the spirit power of an ordinary Source Warrior to a level comparable to a top-tier 29th-level Source Warrior." Li Yuan thought to himself, "But this Soul Infusing Ancient Spirit Fruit seems even more special."

Li Yuan recalled the process of obtaining it.

First, there was the spiritual pressure, and then the Soul Infusing Ancient Spirit Tree shed its fruit on its own.

Everything indicated the extraordinary nature of this Soul Infusing Ancient Spirit Fruit.

"My spirit power is already close to 29th level."

"I wonder, can this special Soul Infusing Ancient Spirit Fruit push my spirit power to the limit of a Source Warrior?" Li Yuan gently closed his eyes.

Ascendant Rank? Li Yuan dared not think about it.

Just as the physical realm's breakthrough from Second Rank to Third Rank is a world of difference, it is a leap in the essence of life.

It is ten times more significant than the difference between First Rank and Second Rank.

Similarly, the spirit power's breakthrough from 29th level to 30th level is also a qualitative change.

"According to the Starfire Martial Temple's database, in human martial history, those so-called 'Spirit Power Gifted' individuals, after becoming Source Warriors, their spirit power mostly gradually reaches 29th level." Li Yuan thought, "But for their spirit power to reach 30th level is extremely difficult, even more challenging than for a top-tier Source Warrior."

In a word, reaching 30th level in spirit power? Under normal circumstances, one must first elevate their life tier to 30th level, and then, with a powerful body, nurture the soul to allow spirit power to reach that level.

Therefore, Li Yuan only hoped that after consuming the fruit, his spirit power would soar directly to 29.9th level.

After that, he could use the Great Sun Heartsky Sutra to slowly refine it, striving to break through to 30th level.

After a long time, Li Yuan's mind became completely tranquil, and his entire being subtly entered a unique state of Heaven-Earth Unity.

"Gulp~"

Li Yuan picked up the Soul Infusing Ancient Spirit Fruit, slightly smaller than a fist, and popped it into his mouth. It melted instantly... and in a flash, it turned into a pool of liquid that flowed down his throat.

It felt very refreshing.

Sizzle~ Sizzle~

Li Yuan used his inner vision to observe his body, and he could clearly sense that the liquid from the Soul Infusing Ancient Spirit Fruit had not yet reached his stomach when it transformed into a stream of strange power, merging with his flesh and blood.

Whoosh~ This stream of strange power flowed along his body, quickly surging into his brain.

The soul, located in the heart's spiritual world.

"So hot." Li Yuan tightly closed his eyes, feeling a slight heat in his head, and a sense of drowsiness... but the stream of strange power had already merged with his spiritual world.

It merged with Li Yuan's consciousness.

Whoosh!

Li Yuan's consciousness could clearly sense the influx of this strange power, rapidly transforming into spiritual power... and his soul power soared.

It was as if a person was devouring meat, and as he ate, the meat was instantly consumed and directly transformed into muscles all over his body.

2 transformation efficiency was astonishing.

"Your spirit power has increased from 28.4th level to 28.8th level." A Divine Palace Notification flashed through his mind.

"In just this short time, my spirit power has increased by 0.1 level?" Li Yuan was surprised.

Sizzle~ Sizzle~

The power consumed by the Soul Infusing Ancient Spirit Fruit was only a tiny fraction, and it continued to transform frantically.

It was over a hundred times faster than Li Yuan's usual cultivation of strengthening his spirit power.

"Your spirit power has increased from 28.5th level..."

"Your spirit power has increased from 28.8th level..." As time passed, Divine Palace Notifications kept flashing.

(End of Chapter)

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