Chapter 264: Gathering of Talents! Arriving at the God Warrior Temple

Chapter 264: Gathering of Talents! Arriving at the God Warrior Temple



In the underground room of the villa, Li Yuan, who was practicing with his gun, suddenly heard Fang Hai's voice in his mind.

In an instant, the countless gun shadows dispersed.

"It's finally time to leave." Li Yuan glanced at the dilapidated martial hall.

Even after repeated reinforcement, it was barely enough to withstand the sparring of top-tier Origin Martial Artists. But after Li Yuan's relentless gun training, the hall was still severely damaged.

However, as he thought about leaving this place, a hint of reluctance welled up in Li Yuan's heart.

"This martial hall... It's the one where I've trained the longest and stayed the longest." Li Yuan sighed inwardly, waving his hand to put away his weapon, "Let's go."

People must always move forward step by step.

Whoosh!

Li Yuan's figure moved, and he flew out of the villa like a gust of wind.

Outside, it was quiet. The early summer morning wasn't too hot.

There wasn't anyone around... An Nong, Gu Qiang, and the others had just entered their second year and were on vacation at home, so they wouldn't be returning to school for a few more days.

For regular martial arts university students, there's only a two-week break every six months, so they naturally cherish it and rarely return to school early.

Of course, at the recent graduation ceremony, half of the students from Kunlun Martial Academy came to attend... Most of them came to see Li Yuan, including all the freshmen from the six colleges.

A grand farewell ceremony had been held for Li Yuan.

Such a grand graduation ceremony was rare in Kunlun Martial Academy's decades-long history, and it was all because of Li Yuan.

During his year at the academy, from the entrance competition to becoming the first in virtual battles, and then setting an unprecedented record in the Nine Mountains of Kunlun... He had created too many miracles. With his upcoming graduation, a large number of students came to attend the ceremony voluntarily.

But after the grand celebration, there was only desolation. When Li Yuan truly departed, there was no one to see him off.

"The aircraft." Li Yuan immediately spotted it high above.

A large aircraft was hovering about a hundred meters above the ground, and it was the same flying saucer-shaped aircraft that had been hidden high in the sky above Kunlun Martial Academy.

The cabin door opened, and a figure in a black robe stood in mid-air—it was Fang Hai.

The next second,

A hum filled the air, and an invisible force lifted Li Yuan into the air, bringing him directly in front of Fang Hai.

"Principal." Li Yuan respectfully greeted him.

"Enter the aircraft. We're going to different places on Blue Star to pick up others." Fang Hai smiled.

"Principal, you're personally escorting us?" Li Yuan exclaimed.

"Normally, only a Skybound Peak Warrior would be assigned to escort." Fang Hai's gaze rested on Li Yuan, and a mysterious smile appeared on his face, "But this situation is special."

Li Yuan instantly understood that it was because of him!

The higher-ups of the Alliance, fearing unexpected events, had naturally arranged for Fang Hai... If not for the restriction between the Seven Stars that only allowed Third Rank Star Realms to link with each other, they might have directly arranged for a Demigod to escort them.

"Thank you, Principal." Li Yuan said.

"Let's go to the main hall." Fang Hai instructed.

"Yes."

Whoosh!

Li Yuan stepped onto the cabin's platform and darted into the aircraft's interior. As he made his way to the main hall, he realized that it was quite spacious, resembling a conference room.

At the same time, Li Yuan also saw a familiar face.

"Senior Jin." Li Yuan smiled.

"Li Yuan, you're here. I only arrived a little earlier than you." Jin Huguo smiled, "Come, sit down here."

Li Yuan sat down beside Jin Huguo.

A hum filled the air, and the cabin door in the distance closed. The entire aircraft trembled slightly, indicating that it had started.

"How's your preparation going?" Jin Huguo asked with a smile, "Before we go to the God Warrior Temple, every freshman has to prepare for the Seven Stars Battle. Your chances are quite good."

"The Seven Stars Battle?" Li Yuan's mind instantly recalled the related information.

The God Warrior Temple had a large number of people, and every year, they selected some formidable talents from the seven major planets.

Even if the selection was small each year, the accumulation over the years resulted in a substantial number of talented individuals within the temple... The cultivation resources provided to these talents naturally varied.

How to differentiate them? By their strength! The stronger their power, the more resources they would receive. This strength was determined by their performance... Therefore, every new batch of students had to participate in the Seven Stars Battle upon their first arrival at the temple.

"As for me, I don't even need to compete. I'll definitely be at the bottom." Jin Huguo smiled, "But I heard about your achievements in the Fiery Plume Star Realm from my teacher."

"That was just a few months ago. With your talent, your growth rate is astonishing."

"Your current strength... It's definitely far beyond mine. Perhaps you're even close to Borres." Jin Huguo said, "You might even be able to pass the fifth round."

"The fifth round?" Li Yuan narrowed his eyes, "Who's Borres?"

"Borres?" Jin Huguo was taken aback for a moment before smiling, "This year, we selected twelve martial arts geniuses from Blue Star to go to the God Warrior Temple."

Li Yuan nodded in agreement. Twelve selections? That was already a significant number.

"Seven of them were chosen based on their performance in the virtual battles." Jin Huguo smiled, clearly having thoroughly researched them.

"Seven?" Li Yuan was slightly surprised, "I thought it was six?"

"It's seven."

"You, Nevsky, and Yin Man were the top three in the virtual battles and were directly selected." Jin Huguo smiled, "Alicia, I, Dantu Feng, and Tian Dazhuang were specially chosen. This is the largest number of virtual battle selections in recent years."

"Tian Dazhuang?" Li Yuan's eyes lit up, "He was selected too?"

"Yes, it seems like it was confirmed a few days ago." Jin Huguo smiled, "Apparently, before the final list was confirmed, his skills had reached the Fifth Rank."

"Wow."

"Reaching the Fifth Rank in the first year seems to be far behind Dantu Feng, but in terms of improvement speed, he's been more terrifying than Dantu Feng in the past year." Jin Huguo sighed.

Li Yuan was also amazed. Fifth Rank skills? Tian Dazhuang's cultivation speed indeed seemed to possess endless potential...

If Tian Dazhuang hadn't gone to the God Warrior Temple this year, he might have had a chance to compete for the top spot in next year's virtual battles.

However, being selected for the God Warrior Temple a year earlier would naturally be even better.

"For the 'real battle' in the Blue Star Competition in June, only one more person was chosen, Hamon from the United States. He's the second in real battles, and you know him."

"Two were chosen from the students of the Big Four universities."

Li Yuan nodded in agreement.

So, this year, ten people were selected from the universities to go to the God Warrior Temple.

"There are also two more, selected from the group of warriors aged 24 to 30. They are martial geniuses who underwent significant transformations after graduating from university, even though they might not have been that outstanding during their studies."

"So, these two were chosen."

Li Yuan nodded in acknowledgment.

Talent and insight are never static. It's not like being the best in the world at the age of 16 guarantees that you'll still be the best at 30 or 40. People are constantly changing.

In the past few months, with his increased exploration permissions, Li Yuan had read about many powerful Skysoar Warriors and Demigods.

Many of them weren't particularly strong during the Origin Martial Artist stage.

Even someone like Dong Fang Ji, the current strongest in the Seven Star Civilization, wasn't that powerful when he was a Skysoar Warrior. But after becoming a Demigod, he underwent a step-by-step transformation and became an undisputed invincible Demigod existence.

Those who accumulate strength over time are never few.

"Among the ten selected from the universities, the strongest one, aside from you, should be our country's Yin He. He's a fifth-year student at Starlight University, and from what I know, his technique should have reached the high fifth rank."

Li Yuan nodded.

A fifth-year student? So, he's around 23 years old. That's already quite impressive.

"Among our group of twelve, the strongest is Borres." Jin Huguo spoke solemnly, "He's already 28 years old, and his physical quality should be at the top-tier Origin Martial Artist level. His technique is probably at the high fifth-rank limit, but I'm not sure if he has created an Essence Strike."

"Impressive," Li Yuan praised.

28 years old and already this strong—indeed impressive.

It seemed that even after decades of cultivation, Teacher Li Yang's strength was about the same, perhaps slightly weaker.

But Teacher Li Yang had cultivated for much longer... Selecting Borres for the God Warrior Temple was a normal decision.

"Li Yuan."

"I speculate that your strength might be even greater than Yin He's, but not as strong as Borres." Jin Huguo spoke solemnly, "However, you have a good chance of passing the fifth stage."

"As for Borres, with his strength, he will definitely pass the fifth stage of the Seven Stars Battle." Jin Huguo sighed.

"Passing the fifth stage is quite challenging," Li Yuan smiled.

The Seven Stars Battle consists of seven major stages, and each additional stage passed earns a better reward... If one can directly pass all seven stages, they can directly enter the Seven Stars Mountain.

The God Warrior Temple is where the geniuses of the Seven Star Civilization gather.

Entering the Seven Stars Mountain means being a genius among geniuses.

...

Soon after, the flying vehicle hovered, and the cabin door opened. Two figures rushed in.

Li Yuan and Jin Huguo stood up to greet them.

"Li Yuan," a calm voice echoed through the corridor.

Li Yuan recognized the voice as Tian Dazhuang's.

"Haha, Li Yuan, we finally meet in person. I heard about your exploits in the Fiery Plume Star Realm; you're truly amazing!"

"Damn! So tough!! You're almost as hard as iron! How will your wife handle you in the future?" Dantu Feng exclaimed as he quickly retracted his hand, his voice changing.

"You're just stating the obvious," everyone laughed.

Jin Huguo was less familiar with Dantu Feng and Tian Dazhuang, and they could be considered strangers.

However, with Li Yuan's introduction and their similar personalities, they gradually became acquainted.

Time passed.

Huff!

Another figure flashed by, her appearance was quite remarkable, giving off an air of inviolability... It was none other than the second-place winner of the Blue Star Competition's virtual battle, Yin Man.

"Li Yuan, Jin Huguo," Yin Man greeted them and then found a seat, closing her eyes to rest.

Li Yuan and Jin Huguo didn't mind; everyone had their unique personalities. Some people were naturally more reserved.

But this didn't mean Yin Man was a bad person.

Li Yuan, Jin Huguo, and the others continued chatting.

Mostly, Dantu Feng and Tian Dazhuang asked Li Yuan about his experiences in the Fiery Plume Star Realm.

The grand battle in the Fiery Plume Star Realm had been too massive to keep under wraps, and with the exposure of the God Warrior Temple's selection process, and the fact that many of the selected students had access to exploration permissions, the news had gradually spread throughout the Seven Star Civilization? The only thing Li Yuan kept secret was his divine heritage.

"Alicia is so powerful? No wonder she was also selected for the God Warrior Temple." Dantu Feng sighed, "Dazhuang, if you meet her, she might be able to kill you with a single sword."

"You're stating the obvious, I'm only at the 14th level." Tian Dazhuang glared, "And you're only at the 17th level. In actual battle, you're no match for her."

Li Yuan and Jin Huguo couldn't help but laugh.

Tian Dazhuang and Dantu Feng were younger, and their physical qualities were far inferior. Their techniques were decent, but their actual combat strength was far behind.

"Demigod-level talent? Immortal Ruins Civilization?"

"So, the geniuses of foreign civilizations are this strong." Jin Huguo, Tian Dazhuang, and the others were shocked as they listened to Li Yuan's story.

Someone like Jin Huguo, even as an Origin Martial Artist, had never experienced such a thing.

"Li Yuan, if my physical quality was better, I might have been able to participate and clash with the foreign civilization's strong ones. Just thinking about it is exciting."

...

Time passed.

The spacecraft continued to receive other martial geniuses one after one.

For example, Yin He, who was low-key and only greeted everyone before taking a seat.

Another example was 'Borres', a short-haired, handsome man. However, his facial features appeared more mature, and the invisible aura he exuded was significantly stronger.

"Greetings, I am Borres. I believe you all have heard of me, and as fellow Blue Star people, if you have any matters to discuss upon reaching the God Warrior Temple, feel free to find me." Borres smiled confidently, his gaze sweeping over the crowd inside the cabin.

Silence filled the room, and no one responded.

The atmosphere became extremely awkward... In the end, Li Yuan stood up and greeted everyone, and people like Dantu Feng and Jin Huguo also stood up and casually greeted them.

Borres could only sit down awkwardly, learning from Yin Man's closed-eye meditation. Although he was already a top-tier Origin Martial Artist, he did not dare to underestimate this group of young people.

At the same time, he also sensed that with Li Yuan as the core, they seemed to be a small group.

"Too confident."

Dantu Feng muttered, "Almost as if he's trying to outdo me."

"Borres' strength is indeed impressive." Jin Huguo spoke in a low voice, "Among us, except for Li Yuan and Yin He, the others' strengths are far inferior to his."

"I don't know if he's the strongest, but he's definitely the oldest. If I had ten more years of cultivation, I might have already become a Skysoar Warrior." Dantu Feng muttered.

No one refuted him.

Because Dantu Feng indeed possessed such talent.

"We have 11 people now." Dantu Feng scanned the crowd, "We're just missing Alicia. Li Yuan, you should be quite familiar with Alicia, right? You two even ventured into the Nexus Realm together."

"Not very familiar." Li Yuan shook his head, "During that life-and-death struggle, who had the time to care about such things? We barely had any exchanges."

"That's true." Dantu Feng nodded.

The spacecraft finally arrived at Europa, and when the cabin door opened again, two figures walked in together.

One of them was Alicia.

The other was Fang Hai, a terrifying figure in black.

"Greetings, everyone. I'm Alicia." Alicia had golden long hair and smiled as she greeted everyone.

In an instant.

Dantu Feng, Jin Huguo, Borres, and the others' eyes lit up. A purple-clad, golden-haired, and blue-eyed figure, her eyes were clear like a gem, and her entire being seemed angelic.

Pretty? Alicia wasn't the type of super beauty, but she possessed a unique quality that gave off a sense of purity and gentleness.

"So beautiful."

Dantu Feng muttered, "Why didn't I notice her during the virtual battle?"

"Alicia, why do I feel like you've changed so much since the last time we met?" Hamon also brightened at the sight.

"This..." Borres held his breath, and his heart even involuntarily produced a hint of longing.

He was the oldest, and he was very experienced in matters of love.

"It seems like Alicia has had quite the encounter." Li Yuan was also quite astonished in his heart.

The last time they met, her appearance was not bad, but the quality she exuded was far inferior to what it is now.

"Alicia, I have a seat here. Come and sit next to me." Borres spoke with a loud voice, "My name is Borres."

He was already smitten.

This group of martial geniuses, with their high standards and broad horizons, would not care about ordinary pretty girls... But a quality as unique and extraordinary as a martial genius held a completely different meaning.

The stronger one is, the harder it is to find a partner.

Like this group of martial geniuses, many of them would likely become Skysoar Warriors in the future. How difficult would it be for them to find suitable partners?

Therefore.

Many Skysoar Warriors and Demigods have bloodline descendants... But they may not have a true wife.

Hamon, Jin Huguo, and the others were young, and even if they were smitten, they would often hesitate. But Borres, a graduate of many years, an old hand at this, having experienced life-and-death situations in various star realms, did not hesitate at all.

He was very clear that if he missed this opportunity, there might not be another.

Upon reaching the God Warrior Temple, with the quality Alicia displayed, there would definitely be many, many competitors. It was necessary to get to know her early on, and the opportunity would naturally increase a little.

"Thank you."

Alicia smiled and politely declined, but amidst the crowd's watchful eyes, she walked straight to Li Yuan and smiled, "Captain Li Yuan, we meet again. May I sit next to you?"

"What?"

"This?" Dantu Feng, Hamon, Jin Huguo, and the others were stunned, and Borres, sitting in the distance, was completely flustered.

This! This!

Alicia, calling Li Yuan 'Captain'... For a moment, Borres felt extremely awkward, and his heart was filled with frustration.

No one in the crowd was a fool, and anyone could see the relationship between Li Yuan and Alicia.

"My seat is taken." Li Yuan said subconsciously.

"Haha, I'll move, I'll move. Please sit, Miss Alicia." Jin Huguo immediately smiled and moved to a seat further away.

"Thank you." Alicia smiled and sat down without waiting for Li Yuan's response.

Li Yuan shook his head and smiled helplessly.

Thus, the 12 geniuses of the Blue Star were gathered.

...

The cabin door closed, and the spacecraft trembled slightly again, already beginning its journey from Europa to the Lantis continent.

"Everyone, quiet down." A low voice sounded, and an invisible oppressive feeling enveloped everyone.

The crowd also recovered from the small disturbance brought by Alicia's arrival and looked towards the black-clad man in the distance.

"I am Fang Hai. You may have heard my name." The black-clad man's voice was indifferent.

"Fang Hai!"

"It's Senior Fang!"

"Fang Hai, the Blue Star's historical first genius."

Except for Li Yuan and Jin Huguo, people like Dantu Feng, Tian Dazhuang, and even Alicia's faces changed slightly.

Fang Hai, they had heard of, and one could even say it was like thunder in their ears.

The Blue Star's historical first genius!!

Even Li Yuan, with his already great reputation... But subconsciously, not many people thought he could compare to Fang Hai in his prime.

At 16 years old, with Fifth Stage Technique, Fang Hai's monstrous talent was beyond imagination.

"This time, I'll be the one to escort you to the God Warrior Temple." Fang Hai spoke calmly, "Estimated time of arrival is three hours... Before we arrive, I have a few things to say to you all."

"You, in your respective schools or countries, are all top-notch geniuses, even to the extent of being renowned in your school's and nation's histories."

"But once you reach the God Warrior Temple, put aside your pride. Aside from Li Yuan... the rest of you are truly quite ordinary in terms of talent within the Temple."

The group fell silent, and people like Hamon and Borres couldn't help but glance at Li Yuan.

If it were anyone else speaking, they might not have been convinced.

But these words came from Fang Hai!

"Don't be skeptical." Fang Hai's voice was cold. "Bluesphere selects around ten geniuses annually, and they all sound like top-tier talents."

"But what if we consider the entire civilization? Each year, around a hundred geniuses are chosen to enter the God Warrior Temple... And after several decades of accumulation?" Fang Hai spoke softly, "In the Temple, there are now over a hundred geniuses like you."

"Among them, those who have cultivated for more than five years, the strongest can slaughter Skysoar Warriors in their Origin Warrior bodies."

"The weakest have all reached Perfect Fifth Rank, and can achieve Skysoar at any time."

"In the first five years, there will be protection for newcomers."

"As for you, who can guarantee that you will definitely achieve Skysoar within five years? Who can guarantee that you will definitely be able to transcend ranks and kill Skysoar aliens in the future?" Fang Hai's voice remained cold.

Silence filled the air.

Li Yuan muttered to himself.

Five years? If he wanted to, he could probably achieve Skysoar Warrior status within half a year.

"The God Warrior Temple gathers the top talents of humanity over several decades, so I hope you'll put aside your pride." Fang Hai continued calmly, "After entering, you'll face the Seven Stars Battle, a test of your abilities, and a pure real battle. Age won't matter."

"After all, when cultivating at the First and Second Ranks, a difference of one year can be significant."

"But compared to the longevity of Skysoar Warriors and Demigods, an extra year, or even ten years of cultivation, doesn't make much difference."

"Tian Dazhuang and Dantu Feng, your strengths are too weak, you don't need to participate in the battle."

"As for the rest of you." Fang Hai's gaze swept across them, "Upon reaching Divine Warrior Mountain, you'll have a month to familiarize yourselves with the environment and improve your strengths... So, work hard."

"Do you understand?" Fang Hai's voice turned cold.

"Yes, sir." Everyone's hearts trembled with understanding.

...

Fang Hai entered another cabin, leaving Dantu Feng, Hamon, and the rest of the group to exchange glances.

Before boarding the aircraft, everyone had high expectations for the God Warrior Temple.

But Fang Hai's words were like a bucket of cold water poured over their heads, quickly cooling their enthusiasm.

Indeed, anyone who could enter the God Warrior Temple would be a source of pride for their respective universities and nations.

"I like this." Dantu Feng's eyes lit up, and he spoke softly, "Li Yuan, I had some regrets about not being able to participate in another Bluesphere Tournament, but now I don't."

"What's wrong?" Li Yuan was taken aback.

"If he participated again, he would have won and gained even more recognition." Tian Dazhuang, sitting next to him, explained. "That's why he was hesitant about going to the God Warrior Temple."

Li Yuan understood.

Dantu Feng's thoughts were indeed different from ordinary people.

"Now I'm not worried." Dantu Feng's eyes flashed with determination, "Showing off in front of ordinary people is nothing compared to the satisfaction of standing out among a group of super geniuses."

"I must strive to be in the top ten, or even the first, in the God Warrior Temple."

The group burst into laughter.

...

Time passed.

Li Yuan chatted with the person next to him, while Alicia occasionally asked him questions.

"Captain, you were so fast in the Nexus Realm that you didn't even say goodbye to us." Alicia shook her head, "Si Feng and the others haven't thanked you yet."

"Didn't we agree to meet again at the God Warrior Temple?" Li Yuan smiled.

"But Captain, you just said you and Alicia weren't close." Dantu Feng, sitting nearby, suddenly spoke with a hint of schadenfreude.

Li Yuan was about to respond.

"The Captain is indeed not close to us. His strength is too great, and we're actually just a burden." Alicia laughed, "But the Captain saved my life and has helped me greatly in my cultivation. I can't forget that."

"Wow."

"So it's a life-saving favor."

"That's definitely something to be grateful for." Dantu Feng, Jin Huguo, and the others joked from the side.

Perhaps they had also taken a liking to Alicia.

The love of beauty is a human nature.

But now, seeing Alicia's eyes seemingly fixed on Li Yuan, they extinguished their thoughts and instead teased the two.

"As the Captain, I must take responsibility." Li Yuan shook his head.

Alicia's eyes shone with light, and she smiled without speaking.

Her feelings for Li Yuan were indeed extraordinary... Whether it was the time he descended like a heavenly god, or later when he lent her the stone chamber for cultivation, both instances had left a deep impression on her.

Alicia's personality was such that if she liked someone, she would strive to win them over.

Alicia's unwavering gaze at Li Yuan was a testament to this.

This sight made Borres feel jealous, but he didn't show it.

He was clear that if he approached now, he'd only make a fool of himself.

"Wait and see."

"Can Li Yuan's talent be stronger than my strength? I've cultivated for nearly ten years." Borres thought to himself, "During the Seven Stars Battle, I'll strive for first place, let her see my strength, and then find opportunities to get close to Alicia."

"There might still be a chance."

...

After several hours, the aircraft suddenly rumbled, causing Li Yuan and the others to change their expressions.

What's happening?

"Don't worry, we've entered the Third Tier Star Realm where the God Warrior Mountain is located." Fang Hai's voice echoed in everyone's minds, "The aircraft will land soon."

(End of Chapter)

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