Chapter 261: Dong Fang Ji's Orders! Secret Cultivation

Chapter 261: Dong Fang Ji's Orders! Secret Cultivation



Fang Hai had long known that Li Yuan possessed an exceptionally high star vein talent.

As a member of the highest echelon of the Alliance, he had discussed Li Yuan's potential with other Star Masters and even Demigods during numerous meetings. They all believed that Li Yuan would undoubtedly awaken six star veins in the future.

Seven star veins? There was a glimmer of hope.

Similarly, Fang Hai and White Mountain Demigod had also discussed the possibility of Li Yuan awakening several sevenfold star veins or even eightfold star veins in the future, but ninefold star veins? That was indeed beyond their imagination!

Whether it was seven star veins or ninefold star veins, they were all legends among the countless dimensional planes.

Did someone cultivate them? Yes! But it was extremely rare, and many deities struggled to find disciples with such star vein talents.

Between the two, if one were to say which was more challenging, then it would be the seven star veins.

But!!

No matter how highly Fang Hai regarded Li Yuan's potential, he never imagined that... Li Yuan had already awakened a ninefold star vein within less than a month of becoming a Source Warrior.

He had even mastered the basics of a ninefold star art and truly cultivated it to the first-stage apex.

This! It had already surpassed the limits of his imagination... It was as if a senior held high expectations for a junior, believing that with several decades of diligent cultivation, the junior could become a millionaire. But the junior suddenly revealed that their wealth had already surpassed a hundred million.

"Unbelievable! Monstrous!" Fang Hai's face was now visibly shocked.

In the past, he considered himself to have extremely high talent and passion, even when compared to his master, Dong Fang Ji. He had always looked up to his master as his goal.

But now?

After a moment of silence...

"Li Yuan, conceal your star vein star art," Fang Hai finally regained his composure, and his face turned solemn, "I hope you haven't revealed the news of your ninefold star vein to anyone else."

"No," Li Yuan replied.

"That's good." Fang Hai fixed his gaze on Li Yuan and said in a low voice, "Remember, this is a big secret. You mustn't tell anyone, not even Dean Hai or White Mountain Demigod."

"Absolutely not."

Fang Hai spoke with utmost seriousness, even more so than when he saw the 'Insight Technique' earlier, "The more people know, the higher the risk of leakage... You don't understand. Once the news of your ninefold star vein awakening spreads, it will create a storm of unimaginable proportions."

"How many star veins have you awakened so far?" Fang Hai asked.

"Four," Li Yuan replied, "The other three are at the fifth, second, and second levels, respectively. That's why I was able to master the basics of a fivefold body-refining star art and reach the first-stage limit."

"No wonder you could easily defeat two Demigod-level geniuses," Fang Hai nodded slightly, "If you cultivate for another ten years, awaken six star veins, and then awaken a ninefold star vein... It would be astonishing, but still within the realm of comprehension."

"But in reality?"

"You've only been a Source Warrior for less than a month, and you're only at level 26. Your mental power is just at the Flying Heaven level, and your skills are probably not even at the sixth level... Yet, you've already awakened your star veins to this extent."

"With such talent, if you don't awaken seven star veins... I don't think anyone would believe it," Fang Hai said as he looked at Li Yuan, "Even claiming to surpass deities with 'Eight Star Veins' isn't entirely impossible."

Li Yuan listened attentively.

Deities? According to his knowledge, the Gu You Deity was considered quite powerful among deities, yet he only had seven star veins.

The highest expectation Gu You had for himself was to awaken eight star veins.

All of this was enough to prove how rare and challenging it was to awaken seven or eight star veins.

"A big tree invites the wind."

"My Seven Stars Civilization, due to certain special reasons, is at war with many powerful civilizations," Fang Hai said gravely, "Especially the Ten Thousand Demon Civilization... It's a civilization that has produced more than one deity, and they've always had their eyes on us, aiming to conquer us completely."

"In history, the two wars that nearly destroyed the Seven Stars Civilization were both initiated by the Ten Thousand Demon Civilization."

"Your current performance is already exceptional," Fang Hai said as he looked at Li Yuan, "When the news of the great war in the Nexus Realm spreads... The Ten Thousand Demon Civilization will target you and secretly send assassins after you."

"Assassins?" Li Yuan recalled the assassination attempt by the Tian Liang Civilization.

"If they find out about your terrifying star vein talent, they might even go as far as to manipulate our civilization's Flying Heaven-level warriors and Demigods to attack you," Fang Hai said solemnly.

Li Yuan listened in shock. Manipulate Demigods from their civilization? How insane was that?

"Don't be surprised. The vast majority of Flying Heaven-level warriors and Demigods in a civilization are naturally good," Fang Hai's eyes grew serious, "But human desires are boundless, and you should never test the human heart. In the history of our Seven Stars Civilization, we've had Demigod traitors."

"Demigod traitors?" Li Yuan's heart trembled at this top-secret information.

Demigods were already the pinnacle of a civilization's martial might.

"In any case..."

"Don't reveal it to anyone." Fang Hai spoke with utmost seriousness, "I will report this to my master, but from now on, you mustn't tell anyone else, not even Dean Hai or White Mountain Demigod. Do you understand?"

"Yes." Li Yuan realized the gravity of the situation.

So, the war between the Seven Stars Civilization and the Ten Thousand Demon Civilization had reached this point.

It seemed that civilizations like the Tian Liang Civilization and the Cloud Beast Civilization were not the real threats... The Ten Thousand Demon Civilization was.

"Once you become stronger..."

"Once you reach the Flying Heaven level or even become a Demigod, you'll have nothing to fear."

Fang Hai looked at Li Yuan, "With your current strength, you can barely protect yourself. You still have a long way to go before you can truly dominate a region."

"I will definitely work hard," Li Yuan said solemnly.

"Good."

"You must be tired from your journey. Rest here, I'll go take care of some matters, and when I return, we'll head back to Bluesphere together." Fang Hai said.

"Yes."

...

As Fang Hai left the conference room, Li Yuan sat in his chair, silently circulating his star veins to regulate his breathing.

"I should have demonstrated enough," Li Yuan thought to himself.

While in the Nexus Realm, Li Yuan had been pondering a question.

The strength revealed in this battle was too heaven-defying.

If there were Demigods in the Seven Stars Civilization who wanted to pry into his secrets, what should he do?

Relying on his own strength, he couldn't possibly stop a Demigod from prying.

Qing He Demigod's inquiry seemed like a routine matter, but it also heightened Li Yuan's concerns. If it weren't for Fang Hai's interference, would Qing He Demigod have kept questioning him? Based on past experiences, the higher-ups in the Seven Stars Civilization wouldn't be so shortsighted; they were generally fair overall.

However, it was better to be cautious.

Therefore, in a very short time, Li Yuan thought of three countermeasures.

First, if a Demigod wanted to pry into his secrets, it was likely because they believed he possessed a valuable treasure. So, he would throw out a valuable treasure, which was the 'Divine Insight Technique' he had presented.

Second, he would seek a true patron within the alliance.

Should he look for White Mountain Demigod? He could, but that wouldn't be strong enough! It might not deter all Demigods, so if he was going to find one, he should find the strongest. But he couldn't find Dong Fang Ji... Li Yuan decided on Fang Hai.

Fang Hai was Dong Fang Ji's direct disciple, a citizen of Xia Nation, and the head of the Starfire Bluesphere Hall... From any perspective, he was undoubtedly a core member of Dong Fang Ji's inner circle.

His character also earned Li Yuan's trust.

"I'm also a member of the Starfire Martial Hall and a citizen of Xia Nation," Li Yuan thought to himself. "Moreover, I'm the Principal's student, which means we have a teacher-student relationship. Should I gift the Principal another 'Divine Insight Technique'?"

When a senior invests in a junior, they don't necessarily expect a return... But if the junior can remember and appreciate the favor, the senior will definitely be delighted.

"The Principal's status is already comparable to a Demigod. If I become his direct disciple, I'll essentially be part of the core of the Starfire Martial Hall."

"So, Dong Fang Ji will be my strongest backer!" Li Yuan thought it through clearly.

The third step was the most important first step - revealing his extraordinary talent.

The strongest backing was still his own strength... So Li Yuan demonstrated his exceptional talent to Fang Hai, proving his value.

"Step by step."

"Since the Principal already has a high opinion of me, I'll further highlight my value." Li Yuan thought to himself. "If nothing unexpected happens, the Principal will quickly contact Dong Fang Ji."

"He'll provide me with the best cultivation resources in the entire civilization."

"My only problem is that my talent is revealed too quickly." Li Yuan muttered, "But to cure a disease, you need strong medicine. If I don't impress the Principal with my talent, he might not value me as much due to his own exceptional talent."

In Li Yuan's opinion, Fang Hai was at least a Six Star Vein, and there was even a possibility that he had awakened the Seven Star Vein.

...

As Li Yuan reviewed and pondered, in the highest level of this war base, there was an extremely confidential room.

Countless rays of light converged, forming a massive projection.

Fang Hai patiently waited, and after several minutes, the light screen trembled slightly.

A blurred figure appeared in the projection.

Fang Hai's eyes lit up, and he bowed slightly, saying, "Master."

"Xiao Hai, enable encrypted transmission. What's the matter?" The blurred figure's voice was gentle, echoing in the room.

"It's a big matter."

"I've activated the highest-level encryption of the virtual network because I'm afraid of being spied on," Fang Hai said in a deep voice.

"Speak," the blurred figure said, knowing his disciple's character.

"Li Yuan."

"Yes, Master. It's about Li Yuan, the one I mentioned to you last time," Fang Hai said. "He just returned from the Fiery Plume Star Realm, and in the Nexus Realm, he..."

Fang Hai briefly explained Li Yuan's situation.

The blurred figure listened silently. As the strongest in the entire civilization, he had encountered countless formidable enemies and opponents, including deities from other civilizations.

Li Yuan? Although he showed exceptional talent, in the blurred figure's eyes, he was just - quite good.

Even when he heard about the 'Divine Insight Technique', the blurred figure showed no reaction.

But!

When he heard Fang Hai say, "Li Yuan has awakened a Ninefold Star Vein and cultivated a supreme star art to the first stage limit..."

"Ninefold Star Vein?" The blurred figure finally spoke up. "Are you sure?"

"I've personally examined it and confirmed it," Fang Hai said solemnly.

Fang Hai fell silent, knowing that his master was deep in thought.

After a while, the blurred figure spoke, "Order him to keep this information confidential. Additionally, when he arrives at Seven Stars Mountain, on the surface, follow the normal procedure and provide him with a series of cultivation treasures... But secretly, starting next month, give him the highest-level cultivation resources from Seven Stars Mountain."

"Before he reaches Seven Stars Mountain, keep him within your sight for a few months and protect him."

"Proceed as usual."

"I'll make the arrangements, and you ensure his cooperation. Before he truly grows, we must not reveal his true star vein talent... No Demigod or Star Lord must know."

"The blurred voice said, "Do you understand?"

"Yes, I do." Fang Hai replied solemnly.

"Perhaps, my Seven Stars Civilization can give birth to another invincible Demigod, or even... a Deity." The blurred voice continued.

Fang Hai's heart also held a thread of anticipation.

Li Yuan's revealed talent was indeed incredibly strong.

"How is your cultivation? Have you made any progress?" The blurred figure asked again.

"The path of Laws is difficult, and my progress is slow." Fang Hai spoke softly, "I've disappointed you."

"That's normal."

"The Laws are the profound mysteries of the Heavens and Earth. It's extremely challenging for a Flying Level mental power to comprehend them. You've entered the path, and you're already a genius rarely seen in the entire civilization." The blurred figure spoke slowly, "Back when I was at the Flying Level, I wasn't as capable as you."

"But when you were a Demigod, you truly stood at the pinnacle of the Demigod rank." Fang Hai couldn't help but speak up.

"So, don't be complacent. You have the potential to surpass me." The blurred figure said, "Be patient and wait. The Cold Star Realm... it's about time, it should be coming into existence soon."

"If you succeed, you'll truly have a chance to pass through the 'Seventh Leaf World'."

"I dare not compare myself to you, but I will do my best." Fang Hai said.

In the eyes of others, he was a supreme leader who could gather dozens or even hundreds of Flying Heaven Warriors with a single command. But in front of his teacher, he was always respectful.

...

Huff!

Fang Hai stepped into the conference room again, his expression calm as if nothing had happened.

"Principal," Li Yuan said, looking at Fang Hai.

"Let's go back to Blue Star," Fang Hai smiled.

"Yes."

The two quickly went downstairs, and not far from the War Base was the airport.

"Which aircraft should we take?" Li Yuan asked curiously.

"We don't need an aircraft." Fang Hai showed a slight smile, "True powerhouses rely on their own abilities to fly."

"Let's go."

Hummm~

An invisible force enveloped Li Yuan, its power so overwhelming that he couldn't resist.

Boom! Fang Hai took off with Li Yuan, their speed rapidly increasing to several times the speed of sound.

Much faster than a normal aircraft.

"A Flying Heaven Warrior!"

"It's a Flying Heaven Warrior, the instruments detect a speed of 2,205 meters per second!!" A Warrior responsible for monitoring the high-altitude area in the War Base exclaimed.

"Almost seven times the speed of sound?"

"Definitely a peak Flying Heaven Warrior!!"

"Pity we can't see who it is."

...

As Fang Hai flew with Li Yuan towards the Third Star Realm, a major transportation hub between the Flying Star and Blue Star.

In another large city in the Fiery Plume Star Realm, Qing He Demigod had returned to his residence.

"Something's wrong!"

Qing He Demigod suddenly realized the issue, "If the Alliance Leader had indeed given the order to allow Li Yuan to not respond, Three Leaf would have told me."

"Even if the order came later, Three Leaf would have definitely sent me a message."

Three Leaf Demigod was another highly respected Demigod in the Starfire Martial Temple, and one of Dong Fang Ji's most trusted allies.

He was usually in charge of the Starfire Martial Temple's regular affairs.

Thinking of this, Qing He Demigod immediately called Three Leaf Demigod's communication.

Soon, a gentle voice answered, "Three Leaf? What's the matter?"

"Three Leaf, I want to report Fang Hai." Qing He Demigod's voice carried a hint of anger, "He dares to falsely transmit the Alliance Leader's command and interfere with my normal inquiry about Li Yuan."

"Li Yuan?" The gentle voice caught the key point, "Is it that Li Yuan from the Xia Kingdom who just made a great contribution in the Fiery Plume Star Realm?"

"Yes, it's him." Qing He Demigod wanted to continue, "He made a great contribution, but..."

"Qing He Demigod."

"The Alliance Leader did give an order. From now on, all matters concerning Li Yuan are under the direct management of Star Master Fang Hai. You are not allowed to investigate further." The gentle voice said, "The Internal Affairs Department is no longer permitted to interfere."

"What?" Qing He Demigod was shocked, "When was this order given?"

"It's confidential, I cannot disclose it."

...

Almost simultaneously, in the Moonward Divine Kingdom, Ming Tian City.

"Have you found out all of Li Yuan's information?" Ming Tian Marquis' eyes were slightly red.

"Yes, we've confirmed that Flora and Roland were indeed killed by Seven Stars Civilization's genius, Li Yuan. But the specific method used is still unclear." Several officials lowered their heads, afraid of angering Ming Tian Marquis.

For the past few days, Ming Tian Marquis had been like a furious lion. In his anger, he even severely injured a close Flying Heaven Warrior with a single move, causing everyone in the office to feel threatened.

"Spread the word! Spread it far and wide!"

"Yes!"

"Exaggerate his accomplishments and spread it to the Ten Thousand Devils Civilization, the Cloud Beast Civilization... to all the enemy forces of the Seven Stars Civilization." Ming Tian Marquis' eyes were filled with endless hatred, "Go, I want to receive news of his downfall as soon as possible."

"Yes!" The officials left quickly, feeling as if they had just been pardoned.

Only Ming Tian Marquis remained in the empty conference room.

"A genius?"

"An unparalleled monster?" Ming Tian Marquis' eyes were filled with murderous intent, "Dare to ruin my plans, he must die! He must die!"

His character was one that never forgave an offense.

As for whether Li Yuan would seek revenge in the future?

Ming Tian Marquis was never worried.

No matter how powerful, could they possibly kill their way to the Moonward Divine Kingdom?

...

Soon after, in the Multiverse Realm of the Ten Thousand Devils Civilization, news from the Moonward Divine Kingdom had already been received.

Several Skysoar Warriors from the Ten Thousand Devils Civilization looked at the intelligence in their hands.

"Li Yuan?"

"What? A genius who completely surpasses Dongfang Ji and Fang Hai? The first genius in the history of the Seven Stars Civilization?"

"A single move to annihilate two Demigod-level geniuses? That's impossible!"

"Is the Moonward Divine Kingdom exaggerating their losses, trying to borrow our hands to eliminate Li Yuan?" These Skysoar Warriors were very astute, quickly noticing the discrepancies in the intelligence.

It was too detailed.

After only a few days, how could the Moonward Divine Kingdom have gathered such detailed intelligence? It didn't make sense.

The probability of exaggeration was high.

"Regardless, this Li Yuan's potential is definitely high. Conduct a thorough investigation on him."

"Collect his information."

"The Moonward Divine Kingdom is probably trying to use us to kill him, but our Ten Thousand Devils Civilization..."

"If we have the chance, we must eliminate him." These Skysoar Warriors quickly reported.

In the end, they received the order—to assassinate!

The vast Ten Thousand Devils Civilization had also deeply infiltrated the Seven Stars Civilization... However, for such a powerful civilization, ordinary Origin Martial Artist geniuses were not worth the effort to eliminate.

Only those with Demigod-level talents were worth being wary of.

Of course.

Every assassination attempt on a super genius often required extensive preparation, and detailed intelligence gathering was a must.

...

In just half a day, Li Yuan had already returned to the Blue Star with Fang Hai, crossing star realms and planets.

Above Kunlun Martial Academy.

"I'm back." Li Yuan looked down at the familiar yet slightly unfamiliar campus below.

Over the past month, Li Yuan had gone through too much.

"From now until July, don't go out and wander around." Fang Hai said, "Just stay in school and focus on cultivation until we go to the God Warrior Temple in July."

"Your permission has been upgraded to the peak of the Flying Level, and you've already unlocked the Seven Stars Treasury... If you miss your family, have the people from the Martial Temple bring them to the school." Fang Hai instructed.

"Understood." Li Yuan nodded.

He understood what the principal meant.

Safety! Everything for safety! Too many people were watching him now.

And his current strength, while seemingly stronger than before... was actually more dangerous.

"Go ahead." Fang Hai waved his hand, "If there's anything, send me a message directly."

On the way back, Li Yuan had also added the principal to his V-Comm.

Buzz~

An invisible force quickly lifted Li Yuan and gently lowered him onto the grass hundreds of meters below.

"Amazing."

"Is this the threshold of the Law? Directly using the power of heaven and earth to lift and fly others?" Li Yuan thought to himself.

High in the sky, Fang Hai's figure had already disappeared.

Suddenly.

"Damn, Brother Li, you're back?" A surprised voice rang out, followed by the opening of the villa's door not far away.

Whoosh! A graceful figure rushed out, hugging Li Yuan with excitement.

It was Gu Qianghan.

"Brother Li, you came to see me as soon as you returned? Did you miss me?" Gu Qianghan was visibly excited.

"Isn't this my villa?" Li Yuan was taken aback.

"No! This is my villa. Look at the villa number." Gu Qianghan was also confused.

Li Yuan glanced at the villa number and immediately understood—Fang Hai had made a mistake.

...

Upon returning to Kunlun Martial Academy, Li Yuan's arrival only caused a slight stir in the Sixth Academy, without creating too much of a disturbance.

Most people.

Would only think that Li Yuan's disappearance during this time was due to his adventures in the star realms or special training at the Martial Temple/school.

After all, with his undisputed high talent demonstrated in the virtual battle, Li Yuan didn't need to pay attention to the school's curriculum.

The war in the Fiery Plume Star Realm? It might spread in the future, but it wouldn't reach the Blue Star in the short term.

...

Inside the villa.

"Aunt, I just went out for special training, so I couldn't contact you." Li Yuan was on the phone with his family.

In the projection, Uncle Li Changzhou's complexion had greatly improved compared to before.

Li Changzhou had consumed the Dragon Spirit Heart Fruit, and after such a long time, his body had recovered, and his physical quality had even reached level 10 again.

"Mu Hua signed a D-level contract with the Martial Temple?" Li Yuan also heard the news about his younger brother and smiled, "Not bad."

Talking with his family, seeing the smiles on his uncle and aunt's faces, Li Yuan couldn't help but smile as well.

His heart became more peaceful.

The battles and slaughters he experienced in the star realms, fighting against powerful individuals from different realms... Wasn't this all for this moment?

...

After returning to Kunlun Martial Academy, Li Yuan's life returned to tranquility.

Inside the villa.

"From now until the July gathering to depart for the Flying Star."

"There are still three months left." Li Yuan sat in the underground martial arts room, thinking silently, "Cultivation can't be delayed, I need to create a new cultivation plan."

"First, I must work hard to quickly raise my physical quality to level 29!"

Suddenly.

"Li Yuan, I'll come to see you in ten minutes." A gentle voice echoed.

It was Principal Fang Hai's voice.

"The principal wants to see me again, just three days after I returned?" Li Yuan was taken aback.

(End of Chapter)

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