Chapter 251: Universal Stellar Diagram

Chapter 251: Universal Stellar Diagram

"Stellar Intent?" Li Yuan was shocked, "I've never felt the fluctuations of Stellar Intent so clearly before."

For so long, since the refinement of his mental perception, Li Yuan had been cultivating the "Stellar Intent," a secret manual containing numerous insights and guidance from the White Mountain Archon regarding the 'Stellar Intent.'

It was because of this manual that Li Yuan was able to cultivate faster on his path towards the unity of heaven and man.

By referencing the manual's insights into the mysteries of nature, he was able to improve his spear technique at a faster pace.

However, the guidance provided in the "Stellar Intent" was still quite vague in nature... Many mysteries were difficult to explain or comprehend.

As Li Yuan reached the mid-intermediate level of the Fifth Stage and even created the True Intention Strike 'Star River Cyclone,' this feeling became even more intense.

Like now, Li Yuan's cultivation of spear techniques relied more on his own understanding and contemplation... The workings of nature contained countless intricate fluctuations, and finding the most harmonious True Intention fluctuation among them was extremely challenging.

Fortunately, Li Yuan's innate comprehension was already exceptionally high, and he had obtained a Skyward Soul, cultivating the "Earth Stellar Pulse True Interpretation," which allowed him to achieve an extremely high level of harmony with the Earth Star Vein.

As a result, Li Yuan's progress in spear techniques became faster and faster, but he was still far from truly mastering the Stellar Intent.

"The fluctuations of Stellar Intent..." Li Yuan took a deep breath and looked up at the enormous stone wall, which was over a hundred meters wide and more than fifty meters tall, carved with countless stellar scenes.

The entire stone wall was incredibly massive.

At this moment, in Li Yuan's heart, the stellar stone wall before him surpassed all the treasures he had obtained in the past.

An Ultimate Treasure!

This was undoubtedly an ultimate treasure!

Because, by sensing the stellar fluctuations emanating from the stone wall and combining it with his own understanding of the workings of nature, Li Yuan's cultivation of spear techniques would likely progress even faster.

"Both the White Mountain Archon and Principal Fang Hai have said so."

"They said that comprehending nature is difficult to guide, and one must rely more on oneself." Li Yuan looked up, "Wrong! They were wrong!"

"It's not that they can't guide."

"It's because their cultivation is not sufficient... Observing this massive stone wall is like having a true 'True Intention Teacher' guiding me." Li Yuan's eyes shone.

At this moment, Li Yuan's heart was filled with utmost respect for the 'Earth Deity' whom he had never met.

Indeed, worthy of being a deity!

"But how can I move this enormous stone wall?" Li Yuan hesitated, "And what is the ultimate test that the Boundary Spirit mentioned?"

Suddenly, Li Yuan felt something and turned around.

In the air, more than ten meters high, a girl appeared, looking like a sprite. Her face was absolutely beautiful, with long flowing hair, wearing a white gauze dress, her small bare feet, and her lively eyes observing Li Yuan as if she was examining him.

So beautiful, was Li Yuan's first thought.

This was undoubtedly the most beautiful girl Li Yuan had ever seen, even surpassing Alicia and Lin Lan Yue in both temperament and appearance... But they still fell short in comparison to the girl before him.

Especially her otherworldly aura made it impossible to feel any disrespect.

The only thing that made Li Yuan slightly suspicious was that the girl's figure seemed slightly illusory... It felt somewhat unreal.

Fortunately, Li Yuan's mental will was strong enough, and in just a second, he suppressed his thoughts and said respectfully, "Junior Li Yuan greets the senior."

The Boundary Spirit had said that it couldn't control the inheritance site of the Earth Deity.

This was enough to indicate the uniqueness of this place.

The appearance of this girl was enough to make Li Yuan feel reverence.

"Li Yuan?" The white-robed girl looked at him curiously, her voice like a heavenly sound, "Are you the one Little Fire spoke of, the heir with the potential to inherit your father's legacy?"

"Little Fire? Father?" Li Yuan was taken aback, his thoughts momentarily scrambled.

"The Boundary Spirit from the Cavern World brought you here." The white-robed girl smiled faintly, "The Cavern World is the treasure of the Fire Deity, so I call the Boundary Spirit 'Little Fire.'"

The Boundary Spirit is Little Fire? Li Yuan was surprised.

Suddenly, Li Yuan realized, and he couldn't help but look at the white-robed girl, "Senior, are you the daughter of the Earth Deity?"

The daughter of a deity? Is this real?

"The Torch God is indeed my father." The white-robed girl smiled lightly.

The Torch God?

Is that the true name of the Earth Deity? The white-robed girl continued, "But my father is from the Mountain Giant Clan, and I am not human."

"You're not human?" Li Yuan was stunned for a moment.

"Yes, I am not human." The white-robed girl nodded as if it were the most natural thing, "You need not focus too much on these details. Before my father's passing, he entrusted me with the Heritage Hall. If you wish to become my father's disciple, you must complete the entry test he left behind."

Li Yuan nodded slightly.

Although he still wasn't sure if the white-robed girl was human or not, he at least understood that his fate was in her hands.

"I've observed your first two trials." The white-robed girl looked at Li Yuan, "You're not even twenty years old, and you're not the type to rely on powerful bloodlines for growth... To possess Fifth Stage skills and a Skyward Soul, you are indeed exceptional."

"And according to Little Fire, you seem to have awakened several Star Veins, including a Ninefold Star Vein?" The white-robed girl smiled at Li Yuan.

Li Yuan's pupils constricted, how did they know about this?

"Don't worry, this place is under the control of the Origin Power, and it's almost impossible to hide anything from it." The white-robed girl smiled. "You probably possess some secrets, but without a great opportunity, we can't cultivate them. We're not interested in your secrets."

Li Yuan's mind raced.

However, it seemed that the white-robed girl wasn't aware of the Mind Palace.

"This Star Realm is only linked to a few dimensional planes. Since it has been in hiding and hasn't truly emerged until now, it's only been over a hundred years... It's indeed rare to have a genius like you come here." The white-robed girl explained.

Li Yuan's heart stirred.

Hiding from what? Was it to escape the pursuit of other deities? But this was a Tier 2 Star Realm, and even powerful deities shouldn't be able to enter.

"Logically, with the talent you've displayed, if my father were still alive, he would probably be willing to take you as his disciple." The white-robed girl looked at Li Yuan. "But now, my father has long passed away, and he left behind many rules that must be followed."

"So, only by passing the trial can you become my father's disciple." The white-robed girl spoke earnestly.

Li Yuan's heart stirred with thought. Both the Boundary Spirit and the white-robed girl in front of him seemed a bit rigid.

They were a bit like intelligent programs, following the commands of their master without question.

There was no room for flexibility.

"May I ask, senior, what is the trial?" Li Yuan inquired.

"No need to call me senior." The white-robed girl shook her head. "My name is Gu You. Just call me by my name."

"Yes, Senior Gu You." Li Yuan replied earnestly.

The white-robed girl paused, then shook her head helplessly. "Senior it is, then. The trial is over there."

Huff!

The white-robed girl waved her hand, and three golden metal liquids emerged from the empty ground, rising and eventually forming three golden liquid figures.

These three figures exuded extraordinary auras, each holding a weapon and standing there. Suddenly, they all opened their eyes, their eyes full of life, and they all radiated an intelligent light.

"Gu You War God."

"War God!" The three golden armored warriors' eyes flashed with respect as they saluted.

"War God?" Li Yuan was taken aback, surprised by the seemingly innocent and harmless white-robed girl.

"I'm not a War God, it doesn't sound good." The girl shook her head.

Li Yuan was speechless. He felt that the white-robed girl's temperament... was indeed like a child.

"Alright."

"Li Yuan, your trial is quite simple." The white-robed girl observed Li Yuan. "The difficulty of the trial varies for each person. I've assessed your age, skill level, mental energy, and star vein talent. Based on this, I'll determine the difficulty of the trial you'll face... The final trial is actually a test of your comprehension."

"Comprehension?" Li Yuan pondered.

"You have three months." The white-robed girl explained. "Within three months, if you can defeat the third golden armored warrior, you'll become an Inner Disciple."

"If you can defeat the second golden armored warrior, you'll become a Direct Disciple."

"If you can defeat the first golden armored warrior, you'll become a Personal Disciple." The girl, Gu You, stated.

"Three months? Defeat three golden armored warriors?" Li Yuan couldn't help but look at the three warriors.

They all smiled at Li Yuan. "I'm number three."

"I'm number two."

The last golden armored warrior shrugged. "I'm the strongest."

...

"This stone wall, you've been observing for a while. With your cultivation level, you should be able to see its secrets." The girl, Gu You, pointed to the distant wall. "It's called the Ten Thousand Lives Stellar Map."

Li Yuan looked up, and the name indeed fit perfectly.

"This is an unintentional auxiliary treasure for understanding the path, but it's not very useful for deities." Gu You explained. "However, for those below the Demigod rank, it's quite beneficial. It can help mortals more quickly comprehend the mysteries of the law."

Li Yuan nodded, having already sensed the wonder of the Ten Thousand Lives Stellar Map.

"Within three months."

"You can observe the Ten Thousand Lives Stellar Map and improve your strength." Gu You watched Li Yuan. "How many golden armored warriors you can defeat depends on your own abilities."

"I'll take my leave now."

"By the way, if you feel you can't pass the trial and want to give up early, just call my name." The girl, Gu You, giggled. "I'll send you off."

A silent hum filled the hall, and the white-robed girl disappeared into the palace.

The hall fell silent, leaving only Li Yuan and the three golden armored warriors staring at each other.

Compared to the white-robed girl, the three golden armored warriors were even more rigid, not even speaking on their own.

"Within three months, if I defeat these three golden armored warriors, I can become a Personal Disciple?" Li Yuan gazed at the three sturdy golden warriors, thinking to himself, "This won't be easy."

"However, I must give it a try."

Li Yuan walked forward and said, "Honorable warriors, I'd like to test your strength."

The three golden armored warriors exchanged glances and smiled.

"We are just liquid metal automatons left by our master. We don't deserve such respect."

"Warrior number three, with a grin, said, 'Then let me witness your strength first. If you defeat me, you can challenge the second brother.'"

"Alright," Li Yuan nodded.

...

Quickly, Li Yuan and Warrior number three took their stances, standing on opposite sides of the hall, a hundred meters apart, eyeing each other.

Warrior number one and two stood by the side, watching with great interest.

"Big brother, do you think the third brother can win?" Warrior number two asked.

"This little guy has come this far, which shows his strength is not ordinary. Gu You, the War God, has set this trial, so he must believe he has a chance to pass," Warrior number one replied, "Let's see."

Warrior number two nodded in agreement.

At this moment, a thunderous roar filled the air as Li Yuan and Warrior number three simultaneously transformed into afterimages, rushing towards each other with explosive speed.

Li Yuan's body was instantly enveloped in an Origin Power Armor, and a faint yellow glow seemed to flow around him, his aura astonishing.

But Warrior number three seemed like a War God himself.

"Hah!" Warrior number three roared, brandishing the battle axe in his hand.

Without the use of Origin Power, it was a pure burst of strength.

"Whoosh!" The axe slashed horizontally like lightning, causing the air to tremble and the space to seemingly split in two.

The speed was terrifying, and the force was intimidating.

"Huff!"

Li Yuan also wielded the Black Heaven Spear, infused with Origin Power, and the spear shaft rose to block the fiercely descending axe.

Boom!

The terrifying collision caused both of them to unleash hundreds of thousands of kilograms of force simultaneously, and a visible shockwave swept in all directions... The formidable power simultaneously impacted both of them, causing them to fly back.

Li Yuan flew more than ten meters, while Warrior number three only flew a few meters, clearly demonstrating his absolute superiority in strength.

"What terrifying power."

"His burst of strength is far beyond mine. He's at least at the 27th level," Li Yuan instantly judged, "But his axe technique is very rough, and it seems he hasn't reached the level of unity with heaven and man."

Warrior number three had the advantage in strength.

But in terms of technique, Li Yuan held the upper hand.

"Little guy, your strength is quite average," Warrior number three laughed, and like lightning, he charged forward, swinging his axe down fiercely once again.

"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!"

Li Yuan's entire body moved, and he dodged the terrifying axe strike with incredible agility.

His speed wasn't particularly fast, but he somehow managed to evade the attacks.

"Such agility?" Warrior number three's face changed slightly, but without hesitation, he flipped his axe and slashed towards Li Yuan once more.

"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!"

A series of axe lights slashed through the sky, each with a terrifying force... But Li Yuan occasionally countered with his spear, avoiding direct confrontation, and most of the time, he easily moved his steps to dodge the attacks.

It was as if he was toying with his opponent, and Warrior number three, frustrated, shouted in anger, yet had no way to deal with Li Yuan.

After dodging dozens of attacks, when Warrior number three roared and swung his axe again, Li Yuan's eyes narrowed.

"Now is the time!" Li Yuan suddenly dodged, and with a strange movement, he darted to the side of Warrior number three. His Black Heaven Spear burst forth with precision.

Fast!

Precise!

After dodging dozens of times to observe, Li Yuan had become familiar with Warrior number three's various combat habits... And then he seized the weakest moment of his opponent.

"Whoosh!"

The spear pierced like a ferocious dragon, containing a tremendous twisting force. In Warrior number three's shocked gaze, the spear tip had pierced his armpit and waist... The terrifying force erupted, completely piercing through Warrior number three's body.

If it were an ordinary martial artist, such an injury would undoubtedly be fatal.

But Warrior number three, still full of vigor, seemed unaffected by the wounds on his body.

"I concede!" Warrior number three said helplessly, "Li Yuan, your spear is incredibly fast."

As liquid metal puppets, they were nearly indestructible, with no vital points on their bodies.

"My apologies," Li Yuan smiled slightly.

There was a significant gap in physical qualities between the two, but it hadn't reached an absurd level... And with his exceptionally high technique, Li Yuan could naturally seize the best opportunity.

"I won against the third warrior."

"At least, I have the qualifications to become a named disciple," Li Yuan revealed a smile.

He had secured a backup plan.

...

Soon after, the battle between Li Yuan and Warrior number two erupted.

"Clang! Clang! Clang!" Warrior number two wielded a pair of curved blades.

His strength, speed, and power were on par with Warrior number three, both at the 27th level.

But his skill level was far superior, his figure flashing as he slashed with his blades, forcing Li Yuan to retreat step by step.

The blade lights were incredibly fast.

"Pfft!" A blade light swiftly slashed across, striking Li Yuan, who, despite dodging, still had his Origin Power Armor slightly torn by the sharp blade light. The terrifying force impacted Li Yuan's entire body, causing his blood to boil.

A streak of blood splattered.

Li Yuan was injured.

"Concede," Warrior number two smiled, "Little guy, I suggest you train more. Aim to defeat me within three months..."

Suddenly, Warrior number two's expression changed.

Because Li Yuan's spear technique had abruptly changed. From the previous wide and powerful strikes, it became continuous and vast, like a giant vortex that seemed to draw in Warrior number two.

And it easily blocked all of Warrior number two's attacks.

"Amazing, his knife techniques are too fast. I thought I could hold out until the first warrior unleashed his True Intention Ultimate Move," Li Yuan thought to himself.

Facing the conventional Starmeteor Spear Technique, the second warrior's moves were more intricate.

But the power gap between them was immense.

I must unleash my True Intention Ultimate Move!!

Li Yuan's long spear in his hand moved like a shooting star across the sky, creating a surging and overwhelming impact. Each swing and thrust was filled with unimaginable might, relentlessly crushing the second warrior.

Li Yuan was giving it his all.

After a fierce battle of hundreds of moves, Li Yuan showed no signs of decline. Instead, the second warrior's dual knives suddenly slowed down significantly.

"Whoosh!"

The spear techniques flowed seamlessly, and in the end, Li Yuan's spear swiftly slashed across the second warrior's throat, tearing through his golden skin and drawing blood.

The outcome was clear.

"I lost?" The second warrior's throat quickly healed, and he said with a hint of helplessness, "Big brother, this little guy is tough. It seems like you'll have to take care of him."

"Haha, I'll handle it." The first Golden Armor Guardian, who had been sitting on the sidelines watching the show, finally broke into a smile.

"Another victory."

"I've become an inner disciple, an inner disciple of the deities," Li Yuan thought, feeling excited. He couldn't help but look at the first warrior standing at the edge of the grand hall.

If he defeated the first warrior, he would become a direct disciple.

...

Two minutes later, the clash between Li Yuan and the first Golden Armor Guardian came to an end.

Li Yuan suffered a crushing defeat!

The first Golden Armor Guardian's strength and speed were on par with the other two, but his true prowess lay in his techniques and knife skills.

Even though Li Yuan was mentally prepared, both sides went all out from the start... But the first Golden Armor Guardian was too formidable. His skill level far exceeded Li Yuan's expectations.

A high-tier level 5!

Not only was his power and speed far superior to Li Yuan's, but his techniques were also incredibly strong.

Even when Li Yuan unleashed his True Intention Kill, he still couldn't gain the upper hand and remained at a disadvantage.

After a hundred moves of fierce combat, Li Yuan was slashed by a knife and slammed into a divine pillar, hundreds of meters tall, in the temple.

The divine pillar was made of an unknown material, and Li Yuan's powerful strike left no trace on its surface.

"Do you concede?" The first Golden Armor Guardian smiled, "If we continue, I might lose control and accidentally kill you."

"I still have room for improvement," Li Yuan smiled wryly, "Wait until I cultivate further, and I'll defeat you."

"Haha, good!"

...

After battling all three Golden Armor Guardians, Li Yuan returned to the Universal Stellar Diagram.

"It seems I can't directly become a direct disciple and receive the legacy right now."

"To defeat the first warrior..." Li Yuan recalled the previous battle.

The power gap was immense.

"I need to enhance my physical qualities and close the gap in our physical abilities," Li Yuan thought. "Additionally, I must continue honing my techniques."

"Three months?"

"Now that I've cultivated Earth Stellar Pulse True Interpretation and have the Universal Stellar Diagram, let's see how far I can go." Li Yuan felt excited.

Since cultivating Earth Stellar Pulse True Interpretation, he hadn't had the chance to practice it thoroughly.

"Stellar Intention."

Li Yuan looked up at the Universal Stellar Diagram, and with his powerful psychic consciousness, he perceived the subtle and mysterious fluctuations emanating from it.

Buzz~

With a thought, Li Yuan's Perfect Star Vein within him activated, and the 9th level of Earth Stellar Pulse True Interpretation erupted, allowing Li Yuan to comprehend the Universal Stellar Diagram with greater clarity.

Time passed.

"It seems that just observing and not practicing isn't enough for deep comprehension," Li Yuan realized.

He stood up and summoned the Black Heaven Spear in his hand, following his heart's guidance.

Swish, swish, swish!

The long spear moved like a dragon, stirring up mysterious forces of heaven and earth. Countless intertwining energies burst forth from the spear.

"It should be more ferocious. My spear techniques need to be more aggressive." Li Yuan followed his heart's desire, wholeheartedly practicing his spear techniques and infusing them with his insights.

Everything was for the sake of enhancing the power of his spear techniques.

"This kid has started practicing his spear."

"Can he defeat big brother in three months? It's not easy to become a direct disciple." The third and second warriors stood at a distance, watching Li Yuan practice his spear alone.

As metal automatons, they couldn't learn new skills, but their physical strength could be altered, while their techniques remained unchanged.

"It's difficult!"

"Becoming a direct disciple is challenging." Both warriors felt that Li Yuan's chances of becoming a direct disciple were slim.

Time passed day by day.

Li Yuan persevered in his cultivation, and after just ten days...

"What?"

"This kid has reached such a level in his battle with the first warrior? His growth is too fast!" The third and second warriors were stunned as they watched Li Yuan and the first warrior in the hall, their eyes wide with surprise.

"Three months?"

"At this rate, he might have a chance to defeat the first warrior within a month!"

(End of Chapter)

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