Chapter 202: Principal Fang and Star Sovereign Bai Shan

Chapter 202: Principal Fang and Star Sovereign Bai Shan

"Teacher, you need the Soul Infusing Ancient Spirit Fruit?" Li Yuan couldn't help but be taken aback.

Li Yang knew that he had the Soul Infusing Ancient Spirit Fruit, and Li Yuan wasn't surprised. In the report uploaded by Liu Jing, there would definitely be a detailed explanation about it.

However, in Li Yuan's imagination, treasures like the Soul Infusing Ancient Spirit Fruit, being Heavenly Materials and Treasures, shouldn't be the kind that is unique and irreplaceable in its effects. There should be several other third-level treasures with similar effects.

In other words, any treasure that can be measured by money, no matter how high the price, is not as rare and valuable.

True rare treasures, not to mention several billion Blue Star Coins, even hundreds of billions of Blue Star Coins wouldn't be enough to buy them.

"I do." Li Yang smiled, "I know what you're thinking, and you're right. There are indeed many third-level treasures with similar effects to the Soul Infusing Ancient Spirit Fruit, such as the Sweet Soul Marrow Crystal, Soul Infusing Nine-Leaf Grass... I've used quite a few of these treasures, and some of them I've even used more than one."

"But these treasures, when used for the first time, have amazing effects, but the effectiveness decreases sharply with the second use... The Soul Infusing Ancient Spirit Fruit's effects are not unique, but it's quite rare, and I haven't been able to buy it before." Li Yang explained with a smile.

Li Yuan looked at Li Yang in surprise.

He's a big spender!

Similar treasures are often extremely valuable... How much wealth has Li Yang spent on these treasures?

"Teacher, what about your spirit power?" Li Yuan asked.

"It's at the limit of the 29th level." Li Yang understood Li Yuan's thoughts and sighed, "Every time I use a treasure, my spirit power increases slightly, but the Skysoar level spirit power seems within reach, yet I can't seem to break through the bottleneck."

"Unlike you, who has such an incredible spirit power talent." There was a hint of envy in Li Yang's eyes.

Li Yuan sighed inwardly, knowing that it was indeed difficult to break through to the Skysoar level without becoming a Skysoar Warrior.

"If there was a Soul Infusing Nine-Leaf Grass, a 29th-level Essence Warrior would definitely be able to cultivate a Skysoar level soul." Li Yang shook his head slightly, "Unfortunately, such a treasure is beneficial even to Skysoar Warriors, so it's never auctioned and wouldn't be circulated."

Li Yuan nodded slightly.

Just like Wan Qinghe, who had no idea about the channels for these third-level treasures.

Similarly, Li Yang also had no access to some rare and precious treasures.

Ordinary Essence Warriors, top-tier Essence Warriors, Skysoar Warriors... all have invisible barriers.

The Soul Infusing Nine-Leaf Grass is a fourth-level treasure, and its quantity may not be as scarce as the public data suggests.

It's just that most Essence Warriors of lower levels don't have access to them.

"This Soul Infusing Ancient Spirit Fruit isn't very useful to me, and it's difficult to preserve for long. I was just thinking of exchanging it for some other treasure. Since you need it, I'll give it to you." Li Yuan said.

As he spoke, Li Yuan flipped his palm, and a bluish-purple fruit with a silvery sheen on its surface appeared in his palm, looking extremely beautiful.

Although Li Yang didn't hold the same position in Li Yuan's heart as Xu Bo, Li Yang's teachings were sincere, and Li Yuan was genuinely grateful.

"You want to give it to me?" Li Yang was taken aback, but he was quite happy inside.

With Li Yuan's current talent and strength, there was no need to curry favor with him excessively.

The fact that Li Yuan wanted to give it as a gift must have come from his heart.

But who is Li Yang? A top-tier Essence Warrior and an Associate Dean of Kunlun Martial University, he is among the top-tier Essence Warriors in terms of strength... How could he just accept such a precious treasure from his disciple?

"I appreciate your thoughtfulness, but you obtained this treasure at the risk of your life. How could I take it for free?" Li Yang smiled, "I know that you've already used one, and with your spirit power having transformed into the Skysoar level, it's useless to you now, so I asked."

"If you only had one, I wouldn't have asked you." Li Yang smiled, "How about this, tell me what treasure you want, and I'll get it for you."

"Don't worry, in terms of wealth, I may not be as rich as a Skysoar Warrior, but among Essence Warriors, there aren't many who surpass me." Li Yang smiled, "In terms of connections, I'm also among the top-tier."

Li Yuan was speechless, but he believed Li Yang on this.

"Since you say so, I won't be polite." Li Yuan said, "I want a Dragon Soul Fruit that can restore my uncle's health, plus another treasure or treatment plan to maintain my aunt's health."

"And I want to spend some money to nurture my younger brother and sister." Li Yuan added.

This had been on his mind for a while.

Before going to the Mingxu Star Realm, he had quite a bit of wealth, but it might not have been enough for his own cultivation... Now, he had enough temporarily.

"All this is for your family?" Li Yang looked at Li Yuan with growing approval.

He didn't think Li Yuan was being wasteful.

"If a person has emotions for their family, they will naturally have emotions for their entire country and civilization... It is because of these emotional bonds that the entire civilization can be maintained."

Neglecting one's family is terrifying.

"Let me think."

"For the Dragon Soul Fruit, I'll ask around some friends. I should be able to buy it." Li Yang said, "As for your aunt, it's best to use the 'Rare Spirit Elixir' made from third-rank treasures... It's not too expensive. The entire treatment will cost around two hundred million, enough to transform your aunt's physical quality to around 8th or 9th level, and she'll live up to 120 years old without any issues."

Li Yuan's eyes lit up at the suggestion.

"As for your younger brother and sister," Li Yang smiled, "If their physical quality is high enough, surpassing 12th level, it's best to use third-rank treasures like the Star Core Crystal."

"If their physical quality isn't sufficient, then use the High-Origin Spirit Spring and second-rank Nourishing Spirit Potions... It's similar to what I did in the beginning." Li Yang added.

"I understand, thank you, Teacher." Li Yuan nodded.

The difference was that Li Yuan's talent was high enough, so the Combat Temple and the nation supported his cultivation.

However, his younger siblings' talents weren't as exceptional, so they had to fund their cultivation themselves.

"Then I'll handle my brother and sister's matters through the Combat Temple." Li Yuan smiled, "But as for my uncle and aunt, I'll have to trouble you, Teacher."

"No problem, I'll send two teams to Jiang City to re-examine your uncle and aunt's bodies." Li Yang smiled.

This was a simple task for him.

"Teacher, you should use this Soul Infusing Ancient Spirit Fruit as soon as possible." Li Yuan handed the fruit to Li Yang and smiled, "Why don't you use it right here?"

"The longer you delay, the less effective it will be."

"This Soul Infusing Ancient Spirit Fruit has been picked for more than 10 days already." Li Yuan said.

...

In the end, Li Yang accepted Li Yuan's suggestion to consume the fruit on the spot.

For such precious treasures, it's best to 'let it settle in the stomach' once the decision to use it is made.

Huff!

Li Yang went to a nearby rest area in the base, while Li Yuan closed his eyes and rested in the conference room.

"Li Yuan." Shi Xiao arrived at the door.

"What's up?" Li Yuan smiled and asked.

"Teacher Li said he's going into seclusion to cultivate, and we should wait for four or five hours." Shi Xiao smiled, "Why don't we go to the city? It's not far from Jinlong City, just a twenty-minute ride on a flying vehicle."

"It's been a long time since I visited the city."

"Never mind, Senior Sister. Why don't you go by yourself?" Li Yuan smiled, "I won't be able to cultivate while traveling on the flying vehicle."

"I'm also going to cultivate."

Soon, Li Yuan headed to a rest area with his weapon case and backpack, leaving Shi Xiao with a confused expression.

"Are they all cultivation fanatics?" Shi Xiao muttered, then sighed, "Perhaps this is why Li Yuan's cultivation is so impressive."

Shi Xiao decided not to go to the city.

...

Inside the rest area, Li Yuan sat cross-legged and closed his eyes to cultivate the Great Sun Star Sky Scripture and All Heavens Stars.

After the conversation with Li Yang, Li Yuan became more aware of the terrifying power of Visualization Techniques.

Spirit Power growth is extremely challenging.

"Without the Mind Divine Palace, my Spirit Power wouldn't have improved so quickly, and I might have been stuck at the second-rank level for a long time." Li Yuan thought.

Humm~ With a thought, his consciousness descended into the Mind Divine Palace and immediately sensed the Great Sun Jade Platform.

It was an endless starry sky with a blazing sun illuminating the eternal night.

Huff! Li Yuan's consciousness seemed to appear out of thin air.

"It's expanding again?" Li Yuan frowned, sensing the sun ahead, which was far more terrifying than before the mutation.

During the last mutation, his Spirit Power broke through to the Skysoar level, allowing Li Yuan to suppress the raging sun.

However, soon after, Li Yuan realized that the root problem remained unsolved.

As long as his consciousness left the Great Sun Jade Platform, the sun would gradually expand and rage over time.

He had to suppress it periodically.

If left unattended, the sun's radiance would eventually break free from the platform and affect the entire Mind World.

"Suppress."

"And cultivate." Li Yuan recited the Great Sun Star Sky Scripture in his mind, and his consciousness spread out, sensing the vast and scorching sun... The pain!

Endless pain swept through Li Yuan's consciousness.

"Endure."

"Enduring a thousand calamities is a tempering for my mental will." Li Yuan clenched his teeth, striving to calm his mind.

This agony was no less than the Hundred Marrow Spirit Withering, and in some ways, it even surpassed it.

The Hundred Marrow Spirit Withering only lasted for a short while, but the suppression of the Great Sun Starlight was a daily necessity for Li Yuan, lasting at least an hour each day.

Fortunately, Li Yuan's mental and willpower were now much stronger than before, and his face showed no signs of pain.

In fact, every two or three days, Li Yuan would suppress the Great Sun for half an hour, which was enough to prevent it from affecting his mental world.

However, even after pushing the Great Sun to its limits each time, Li Yuan would still willingly endure this tempering.

"Although it's painful, it makes my willpower even stronger," Li Yuan thought.

"If I don't actively strive in my cultivation, then when the next crisis in my Mind Divine Palace erupts... I might not be able to withstand it." Li Yuan had a deep sense of crisis within.

What would happen if he couldn't bear it? No one could predict that.

Li Yuan knew too little about his Mind Divine Palace.

"All I can do is strive to make myself stronger," Li Yuan silently vowed. "I will do everything in my power to become stronger."

Whoosh~

As waves of pain swept through him, Li Yuan's meditation technique activated, and strands of starlight shone, nourishing his spirit power.

"Your spirit power has increased from level 30.1 to level 30.2," a Divine Palace prompt flashed.

Since his spirit power had transformed into the Skysoar level, the rate of increase had slowed significantly.

Li Yuan continued his quiet cultivation.

...

While Li Yang and Li Yuan were in seclusion in this war base, they did not rush back to Kunlun Martial University.

Kunlun Martial University, Phoenix Tower.

Directly above.

In the sky, a thousand meters high, a large flying saucer-shaped aircraft hovered, its height exceeding thirty meters.

The entire aircraft was optically camouflaged.

None of the ordinary teachers, including the Associate Deans, were aware of the aircraft's existence, except for the eight Skysoar-level Deans and the two Vice Presidents.

This aircraft was the personal transport and 'office' of the Kunlun Martial University President.

As a result, the President was shrouded in mystery among many teachers and students.

Even the President's office was non-existent.

Inside the aircraft, a sci-fi-style meditation room, crafted entirely from metal, filled the interior.

A black-robed youth meditated with his eyes closed.

He hovered two meters above the ground, and an invisible force spread out, giving birth to streams of water that flowed around him, their surfaces shimmering with blue light, making him seem like an ocean.

Suddenly—

"Master, Star Sovereign Bai Shan is calling you," the voice of the Mental Assistant sounded.

The black-robed youth slowly opened his eyes and said, "Answer it."

Drip~

Countless rays of light shot out, forming a large holographic projection in front of the black-robed youth.

In the projection, an elder in a white casual outfit appeared.

"Elder Bai," the black-robed youth said calmly.

"It's been a while since I've seen you, Fang Hai. Are you cultivating again?" The white-clad elder smiled, "I was just playing with my great-grandson. Apologies for not seeing your call earlier."

"It's fine, Elder. It's a blessing to have a harmonious family," Fang Hai replied with a calm smile.

He was well aware of the status of the white-clad elder before him; he was the first person in Xia Nation's history to surpass the Skysoar level.

Even today, he remained one of Xia Nation's pillars.

Both his teacher, Dong Fang Ji, and he himself had received guidance from this elder.

Among the numerous Star Sovereigns of the Seven Stars Alliance, Bai Shan held an extremely high position.

"I've seen the communication you sent me," Bai Shan said.

"This young man named Li Yuan is worth cultivating... Let's give him the Second-tier Martial Deity Heritage Slot for Xia Nation this year," Bai Shan suggested.

"As for the First-tier slot... it depends on your teacher's attitude. You talking to him would be better than me," Bai Shan smiled.

The Martial Deity Heritage Slots were divided into tiers, from the top-tier Special Class to the most common Third Class, with significant differences between them.

To obtain a Second-tier slot, one had to not only demonstrate current strength but also have their potential judged by the highest authorities.

As the strongest nation in the Seven Stars Alliance and the homeland of Dong Fang Ji, Xia Nation held very high authority, allowing them to directly nominate a Second-tier slot every year.

This was a privilege only available to the Seven Stars Alliance.

"Ask Teacher?" Fang Hai shook his head. "Elder Bai, you know Teacher's temperament. He values Xia Nation, but he doesn't favor any individual from Xia Nation... He treats all Seven Stars humans equally."

"The Second-tier slot is already good enough," Fang Hai added.

(End of Chapter)

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