High-Level Martial Era

Before arriving at the Mingxu Star Realm, Li Yuan had exchanged information with Li Yang and knew the general situation of the global college Martial Path competition's virtual battles.

Normally, the number of students who could achieve the Fifth Stage Skill ranged from a few as ten to nearly thirty, varying each year with an uncertain headcount.

That's why, at the time, Li Yang said that since Li Yuan had just broken through, making it into the top twenty would be considered a success.

Back then, Li Yuan also agreed with Li Yang's words.

Now?

"Looking around the world, students from freshman to junior year might have a batch with Fifth Stage Skills," Li Yuan's eyes shimmered with a hint of light, "but transformed to the Flying Heaven Level in spiritual power? There is probably no second one."

Li Yuan was very clear, going from the Second Rank to the Third Rank was an essential transformation at the Life Level, and to break through with external treasures alone? There was a chance, but it was extremely difficult.

Normally, even when the Top Grade Origin Martial Artists consumed the 'Soul-Nurturing Ancient Spirit Fruit,' the chance for their spiritual power to transform to the Flying Heaven Level was very low.

Li Yuan made it.

First, this particular Soul-Nurturing Ancient Spirit Fruit took his spiritual power straight from level 28.4 to 29.9.

Next was the anomaly in the Mind Spirit Divine Palace, and finally, it was Li Yuan's strong willpower that endured the anomaly.

Plus a bit of luck.

Only then did the transformation and breakthrough occur.

"Always perfectly in tune with heaven and earth, my spiritual power is now a hundred times stronger than before, which has made my Spear Technique progress very quickly. The only thing I'm lacking is time," Li Yuan thought to himself, "According to the previous schedule I found, the final battle of the virtual fights will be at the end of February."

"About one more month left."

"Perhaps, I can advance my Spear Technique into the Intermediate Rank of the Fifth Stage," Li Yuan's eyes gleamed with anticipation.

Spear Technique at the Intermediate Rank of the Fifth Stage, as compared to the Initial Rank, the overall power would be significantly greater.

"Everything is going as planned."

"There are four more days before leaving, before going, I might as well accumulate a bit more Spiritual Nature nutrients." Li Yuan glanced at the Divine Palace panel.

The level of Spiritual Awakening was 30.3%, still far from the upper limit of 40%.

"Where to go?"

Li Yuan clicked on his smart ring to check the positions within the Mingxu Star Realm, mainly those near Base Three.

"Right here."

"Demonic Insect Lair, about 700 kilometers away from the third outpost base," said Li Yuan, confirming the position, "Home to a bloodthirsty clan of demonic insects in great numbers, posing a significant threat to the third outpost base, and there's even suspicion of a Second Rank demonic insect being hidden there." Discover hidden content at m,v l'e|m-p| y r

"In the past, the third outpost base had also made several attempts to eradicate them but the environment of the Demonic Insect Lair is complex, with numerous nests, and without sending a large Mechanical Legion to raid it, extermination is difficult," Li Yuan reviewed the extensive information about the Demonic Insect Lair, "Also, it's a fair distance from the outpost base."

"Therefore, they gave up on clearing them out and only left a Number 14 observation post on the periphery."

Li Yuan showed a slight smile.

A complex lair environment? His powerful spiritual power and astonishing Perception Ability made him the least afraid of complex environments.

A large number? He desired nothing more than a multitude.

"Before leaving,"

"I'll try to resolve as many troubles for the outpost base as possible, killing off as many demonic insects as I can," Li Yuan pondered, "After all, who knows how long it'll be before I can return once I leave."

After this return, he would surely rapidly break through to become a Martial Artist, and unless the Mingxu Star Realm's gateway expanded to the 'Second Level Star Realm,' he would never be able to return.

One hour later.

Fully armed, Li Yuan left the third outpost base and headed to the Demonic Insect Lair alone.

...

As Li Yuan headed to the Demonic Insect Lair for his final trial before leaving the Star Realm,

In Xia Country, at Kunlun Martial University, it was daytime, with chilling winds and the land covered in snow.

Within the depths of the Sixth Institute's villa district, amidst the ice and snow,

Whoosh!

Braving the snow, Li Yang transformed into a streak of light, flitting between the villas, spotting Dean Hai fishing by the lake from afar.

A windbreak, thick overcoat, a little furnace... plus a few attendants providing service.

"That old Hai really knows how to live it up," Li Yang couldn't help but grumble to himself.

Whoosh!

Li Yang landed softly on the snowy ground and walked towards Dean Hai, respect evident in his voice, "Dean Hai."

"You've arrived?" Dean Hai didn't even lift his eyes, replying indifferently, "You said you had an important report about Li Yuan? What's it about? I remember his trial in the Star Realm is almost over, isn't it?"

"Yes."

Li Yang said earnestly, "It's almost over. According to the plan, he should be returning from the Mingxu Star Realm within five days. You must have heard about the discovery of the 'Origin Crystal Vein' in the Mingxu Star Realm."

"Um..." Dean Hai's eyes flickered with confusion, but he kept a straight face, "I know."

"Good, then I'll make it short," Li Yang said, "Li Yuan is the first discoverer of this vein, the main official of Mingxu Star Realm is my schoolmate. He was preoccupied with the big battle against the Tianliang Clan base and didn't have the chance to report... only today has Li Yuan's trial score, process, and evaluation been sent back."

"Oh? What evaluation?" Dean Hai asked.

"150 points," Li Yang said with gravity.

"150?" Finally, Dean Hai turned his head, a flash of surprise in his eyes.

Normally, scoring 80 points in a life-and-death trial was considered good.

150 points? That meant all the hidden scores were also full marks, indicating a performance beyond exemplary.

Normally, the evaluating officer would not give such full praise.

"Just as Li Yuan arrived..." Li Yang immediately started to relay in detail Li Yuan's entire journey in the Mingxu Star Realm.

When Dean Hai initially listened, he was quite nonchalant, but when he heard Li Yuan reached level 19,

He paused, turning with doubt and asking, "Are you sure? Level 19? Wasn't he just at 16.5? Even with a month gone by, he should be at most level 17."

"It's level 19, no mistake," Li Yang nodded firmly, "But that's not the main point."

"That's not the main point?" Dean Hai restrained himself, listening patiently.