Chapter 353: The Legend of the Ten-Star Vein

Chapter 353: The Legend of the Ten-Star Vein

After stabilizing his life level, Li Yuan directly left the Divine Crystal Chamber and arrived at the main hall of the Ancient God Palace.

Not far away, a white-robed figure stood silently.

"Sis," Li Yuan smiled, "I've successfully broken through and condensed the Eighth Predestined Star Vein Core Pill."

"Good."

Gu You's smile was equally hard to conceal, and she sighed, "I observed your breakthrough, and with the Second Stage Eighth Star Vein condensing the Core Pill... reaching Level 37 in just ten days is truly unbelievable. It's no less impressive than the help of many unique and special creatures in the Divine Realm."

"The Eighth Predestined Star Vein is indeed more special than the Seventh Star Vein," Gu You couldn't help but say, "No wonder it has become a legend in the Divine Realm."

Li Yuan was taken aback.

He realized that Gu You believed his three Essence Energy infusions were the reason for his Eighth Predestined Star Vein.

"The Eighth Predestined Star Vein is indeed special," Li Yuan spoke vaguely.

Li Yuan also understood that the Second Stage Eighth Star Vein was rare, and there were few records of it. Even with Gu You's knowledge, she wasn't clear about what would happen if someone at this stage broke through.

"How do you feel?" Gu You asked.

"Strong," Li Yuan replied frankly, "My strength is much greater than before. Even if I encountered the Demi-God from last time, the outcome would be uncertain."

Recalling their encounter in the Flame Source Star Realm...

That Demi-God from another race, even with their Essence Energy pressure, easily suppressed Li Yuan and Liu Bing combined... If it were a close-quarters battle, both of them would have undoubtedly perished.

At that time, Liu Bing's combat strength was still superior to Li Yuan's... This showed the vast gap in strength between Li Yuan and a true Demi-God.

"The Demi-God from last time was relatively weak among Demi-Gods," Gu You smiled, "You've just broken through, and you haven't had time to cultivate your Star Techniques yet."

"Once you cultivate multiple Star Techniques to the Third Stage pinnacle, especially the Ten Thousand Things Divine Body to the Third Stage pinnacle... defeating or even defeating that Demi-God from last time should be easy," Gu You said.

Li Yuan nodded.

In battles between strong cultivators, Star Techniques were crucial... The more powerful the Star Technique, the greater the gap between higher and lower stages.

The Ten Thousand Things Divine Body, when cultivated to the Third Stage limit, would reach Level 27.

Demi-Gods, even with seven Star Techniques cultivated to the Fourth Stage limit, only reach Level 28."

"Can I pass the third test left by my master?" Li Yuan asked curiously.

Gu Ju Deity had left five tests for her direct disciples.

The first and second tests were for Origin Warriors.

The third test was for Flying Sky cultivators.

The fourth test was for Demi-Gods.

The fifth test required one to be a Deity.

"There's a one in five chance," Gu You said after some thought, "Your current strength might not even match Duanyu Hong before he formed his Eighth Star Vein... You've just reached the Demi-God threshold."

Li Yuan listened.

Not as strong as before the breakthrough? That made sense; Duanyu Hong's strength in the Demi-God realm was indeed profound.

Most Demi-Gods, even with the weakest True Intention comprehension, were at the Sixth Stage Perfected level.

Slightly stronger ones would have entered the Law Principle threshold.

The most powerful Demi-Gods had terrifying Law Principle comprehension... Their formidable strength, combined with profound techniques, ensured their dominance over Flying Sky cultivators.

Most Demi-Gods were once top-tier geniuses among Origin Warriors.

"If you want to try, go ahead," Gu You said, "After all, you have five attempts... I'll give you some time, and even if you fail this time, you'll surely succeed next time."

"Alright, then I'll give it a try," Li Yuan smiled.

"Follow me," Gu You said.

Not long after...

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Li Yuan and Gu You returned to the main hall, Li Yuan's face showing his defeat.

"I lost badly," Li Yuan sighed, "I couldn't even last ten moves against the puppet."

"The third test requires you to match a normal Level 41 Demi-God," Gu You smiled, "It's still quite challenging... Do you feel the gap now?"

"Yes."

"My Star Techniques and strength aren't enough," Li Yuan said earnestly, "I'll try again when my spear technique reaches the Law Principle threshold."

Li Yuan's Earth and Wind fusion spear technique was almost comparable to the Sixth Stage Perfected level, not far from the Seventh Stage Initial level.

"Alright," Gu You smiled, "Your potential and talent, having achieved Flying Sky with the Eighth Star Vein, have far surpassed your father, who only reached the Seventh Star Vein before becoming a Deity... Your Law Principle talent is also exceptional, though not as extreme as your Star Vein talent, but it's still top-tier in the Divine Realm."

"Your soul and willpower talent is also top-notch."

"From various aspects, your future is truly limitless." Gu You sighed, "If you were born in the God Realm, even the Heaven Deities might directly take you as their disciple... It's a pity you were born in the Mundane Domain."

"Compared to the top geniuses in the God Realm, your greatest weakness is the lack of external resources." Gu You said, "Things like primordial treasures and supreme auxiliary treasures... The top geniuses in the God Realm possess resources far beyond yours."

Li Yuan had to admit that Gu You was right.

"So, if you want to maximize your Star Pulse talent and achieve the Nine-Star Pulse in the Flying Sky Stage, you must strive to push your Soul Cultivation and Law Perception to the extreme." Gu You explained, "Only by doing so will you have a chance to further enhance your Star Pulse."

"I understand." Li Yuan nodded in agreement.

Awakening the Star Pulse.

First, he must thoroughly understand his own talent and explore the numerous Life Stars within him.

Second, he needed to cultivate his Soul and Law Perception to a certain level... If his strength was insufficient, but he possessed some extraordinary treasures, he might still have a chance to awaken more Star Pulses.

However, such extraordinary treasures were extremely rare.

In the Mundane Domain, they were almost non-existent.

"Additionally, there's the Nine Mountains Nine Leaves." Gu You said, "The Immortal Burial Ancient Realm likely hides secrets or treasures that even Heaven Deities would value... If you were in the God Realm, such treasures wouldn't even be within your reach."

"But in the Mundane Domain, it becomes a possibility."

...

After his encounter with the Demigod puppet, Li Yuan realized that he needed more time to grow and accumulate strength before he could truly rival a Demigod.

Gu You's words also gave Li Yuan a clearer vision for his future path.

Hoo!

Li Yuan stepped out of the Ancient God Palace, and at the same time, his divine consciousness entered the Heaven Serpent Pavilion.

Inside the Heaven Serpent Pavilion, after communicating with Chou Bingzun, Li Yuan quickly learned another hidden piece of information.

"In the Flying Sky and Demigod Stages, one can awaken at most one additional Star Pulse each?" Li Yuan was astonished.

"Yes."

"Once the Essence Energy Core is formed, the innate foundation is set, and it's extremely difficult to break through the limit." Chou Bingzun nodded solemnly, "Do you remember why I left behind those messages and books? It's because when reaching the second stage of the Divine Realm, one must awaken at least five Star Pulses."

Li Yuan recalled that the crystal stone messages did indeed mention this.

"To reach the Divine Realm, one must have at least seven Star Pulses. That's the baseline." Chou Bingzun said, "So, by forming the Essence Energy Core with five Star Pulses, and then awakening one additional Star Pulse in each of the Flying Sky and Demigod Stages... Seven Star Pulses is the limit."

"Similarly,"

"Those who form the Essence Energy Core with six Star Pulses can reach eight Star Pulses before becoming Divine." Chou Bingzun explained, "In the vast history of the God Realm, this has almost become an unbreakable rule."

"Almost?" Li Yuan was puzzled.

"The world is ever-changing, and there's always a glimmer of hope. Theoretically, anything is possible, but it's just a theory." Chou Bingzun said, "However, I've never come across any records of anyone breaking this rule in any ancient books."

Li Yuan instantly understood.

Just like how a healthy person might theoretically live up to 150 years old... But it's just a theory.

Suddenly,

"Senior Chou, does that mean if I form the Essence Energy Core with eight Star Pulses, my limit will be ten Star Pulses?" Li Yuan's eyes flashed with a hint of brilliance.

Once one becomes a Deity, the Star Pulses are fixed, and it's almost impossible to change them.

Therefore, the Demigod Stage is the final stage for awakening Star Pulses.

"Yes."

"That's exactly what I wanted to tell you." Chou Bingzun looked at Li Yuan, "In the God Realm, a second-stage Demigod with eight Star Pulses is considered a legend. Many Heaven Deities might not encounter one in their entire lives, but in the vastness of the God Realm, such legends do emerge from time to time."

"In the history of the Celestial Serpent Clan, there have been several such legends."

Li Yuan slightly nodded, recalling his communication with Little Bing.

According to Little Bing's inherited memories... In the thousands of years of the Celestial Serpent Clan's history, they had produced countless Heaven Deities, but only a few had achieved the second-stage Demigod with eight Star Pulses.

"But when they became Deities, they were only at the Nine-Star Pulse level." Chou Bingzun said, "None of them achieved the Ten-Star Pulse... In the history of the Celestial Serpent Clan, there have been no Ten-Star Pulse powerhouses."

"None?" Li Yuan was taken aback.

In Li Yuan's imagination, given the strength of the Celestial Serpent Clan, if a second-stage Demigod with eight Star Pulses were born, they should have been supported to reach the Ten-Star Pulse level.

"Every living being theoretically has numerous Star Pulses within them... But the body's capacity is limited, and there's a limit to how many Star Pulses the soul can integrate into the Life Star, and talent also has its limits." Chou Bingzun explained, "The difficulty of awakening Star Pulses increases exponentially with each additional one."

"But in summary, only a second-stage Demigod with eight Star Pulses has the hope of ultimately achieving the Ten-Star Pulse."

"If we're talking about second-stage Demigods with eight Star Pulses, even in the vast God Realm, one might appear every few eras."

"Then, the Ten-Star Pulse is the ultimate legend in the God Realm." Chou Bingzun looked at Li Yuan, "Among the countless powerful beings, I've never heard of anyone achieving it."

"Li Yuan seemed deep in thought.

Chou Bingzun, hailing from the Celestial Serpent Clan, indeed had a broader perspective than Gu You... Regarding the secrets of the Ten-Star Pulse, Gu You had not mentioned anything.

"Senior Chou."

"I will strive for the Ten-Star Pulse." Li Yuan smiled, "Whether I succeed or fail, we shall see in the future."

Li Yuan was not intimidated by Chou Bingzun's words.

No hope? One must attempt and strive to know.

After another brief conversation with Liu Bing, Li Yuan's divine consciousness projection dissipated.

"Senior Chou, the more difficult you say it is, the more my brother seems unwilling to give up," Liu Bing said softly.

"I already know his temperament," Chou Bingzun smiled. "I feel Li Yuan has no hope at all. After all, even the dominant existences in the God Realm couldn't achieve it... But Li Yuan... always excels at creating miracles."

"Moreover, with the Immortal Burial Ancient Realm, there might truly be a miracle." Chou Bingzun said, "But no matter what, it shouldn't be difficult for him to further awaken the Nine-Star Pulse in the future."

Liu Bing nodded slightly.

"Little Bing, continue cultivating for a while, and you'll break through," Chou Bingzun said, "Don't force it."

"Mhm," Liu Bing nodded, but her eyes remained filled with fighting spirit.

...

Li Yuan's breakthrough to Flying Sky Rank occurred quietly within the Ancient God Palace.

However, when Li Yuan arrived at the palace on the peak of Seven-Star Mountain and met the Mountain Lord, Duanyu Hong.

Duanyu Hong was taken aback.

"Li Yuan, your aura?" Duanyu Hong couldn't help but ask.

He looked at Li Yuan and felt a sense of shock, as if facing a formidable divine demon.

There was a sense of confronting a half-god from a different race.

"You've achieved Flying Sky Rank?" Duanyu Hong stared at Li Yuan.

"Yes," Li Yuan smiled and nodded.

"That's still not right. Even if you've broken through, you should be at most Level 31," Duanyu Hong was filled with confusion, unable to understand.

"Mountain Lord, I've already informed the Alliance Leader, so I'll head there first," Li Yuan smiled.

"Alright," Duanyu Hong nodded.

As he watched Li Yuan enter the palace's corridor, Duanyu Hong was still secretly surprised, "Li Yuan's True Intention has indeed strengthened his Life Pressure... I'm already at Level 36, could it be... Li Yuan has reached Level 37?"

Li Yuan's achievements in Seven-Star Pulse and Eight-Star Pulse were secrets; only a few within the Seven Stars Civilization knew about them.

However, many speculated that Li Yuan possessed the Seven-Star Pulse.

"If he's truly at Level 37, our Seven Stars Civilization might soon have another Skysoar Warrior capable of defeating a new Skysoar Warrior capable of defeating a Demigod."

...

Within a mysterious space.

"Alliance Leader," Li Yuan respectfully greeted, and his gaze immediately fell upon Dong Fangji at the edge of the void.

Previously, Li Yuan didn't understand.

But achieving Flying Sky Rank and reaching Level 37, especially the further strengthening of his soul, enhanced Li Yuan's perception abilities... surpassing ordinary Demigods.

Space!

At this moment, Li Yuan could confirm that Dong Fangji, with a 90% probability, was not in the same space as him.

Li Yuan sensed Dong Fangji.

Dong Fangji was also observing Li Yuan, and the more he observed, the more he felt a hint of shock in his heart.

"Level 37?" Dong Fangji finally spoke, "Your soul should be close to the False God Realm."

"Alliance Leader, you are indeed perceptive," Li Yuan said.

"The Eighth Predestined Star Vein is indeed formidable," Dong Fangji replied, attributing everything to the wonder of the Eight-Star Pulse.

Li Yuan naturally didn't explain.

"Do you have the confidence to defeat a Demigod now?" Dong Fangji asked.

"Not yet," Li Yuan couldn't help but say, "Alliance Leader, I've just broken through."

"That's true, I was too hasty," Dong Fangji shook his head and chuckled, "Your principal could achieve it because he had cultivated for a long time in Flying Sky Rank, making his knife skills extremely powerful... Your Law Perception still has a long way to go."

"But your future will undoubtedly be much stronger than his," Dong Fangji said.

Dong Fangji was very pleased with Fang Hai, as he met his expectations and gave him hope. As for Li Yuan, it was an absolute surprise.

A surprise he once dared not imagine.

"What are your plans now?" Dong Fangji asked, "Is there anything I can help with?"

"Cultivating Star Techniques," Li Yuan replied, "Alliance Leader, a typical Skysoar Warrior cultivates at most four Star Techniques... Once I cultivate the Ultimate Body Refining Technique, I should be able to cultivate five Star Techniques."

"But the Star Techniques I cultivate have high requirements for external objects," Li Yuan said, "Many treasures in the Seventh Star Treasury are not suitable... I hope the Alliance Leader can help with one or two."

"Treasures?" Dong Fangji smiled, "Alright, I treat you and Fang Hai equally."

"What treasures do you need?"

"I won't give them to you for free. You must provide Seven Stars Points or equivalent treasures in exchange."

(End of Chapter)

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