Chapter 178: Strength Skyrocketing

Running along the river, a distance of one kilometer.

Li Yuan soon arrived at the foot of a huge mountain.

The huge mountain wall looked as if it had been chopped horizontally by a battle saber, and almost no plants grew on the mountain wall.

At a height of forty or fifty meters above the ground, a cave entrance could be faintly seen.

This was the "natural retreat treasure land" that Li Yuan discovered not long ago.

Whoosh! Li Yuan jumped lightly, and the whole person was like an ape, quickly stepping on the protruding stones on the mountain wall, flying upward, and soon flew into the cave.

The cave entrance was not big, two or three meters high and about four or five meters wide, but the interior was quite spacious, reaching a depth of dozens of meters, and except for some dust and gravel, it was quite clean.

"Just here." Li Yuan's gaze swept, his spiritual power fully sensed, confirming there was no other life.

Coming to the deeper part of the cave, he sat down cross-legged.

"Source Power infusion." Li Yuan's heart quickly calmed down, trying his best to enter the state of "Heaven and Man as One," while giving up the suppression of the Heart Divine Palace.

The next moment.

Rumble~ The star veins operated involuntarily, and the surging endless Source Power poured into Li Yuan's body.

Surging and surging.

The Source Power was so pure and surging that it was at least ten times stronger than the second time, causing the complete star vein in Li Yuan's body to feel astonishing pressure.

"Such pure Source Power?" Li Yuan held his breath, feeling slightly shocked in his heart.

Fortunately, Li Yuan's spiritual power was also much stronger than the last Source Power infusion, otherwise, it would be difficult to control it for a while.

"Life evolution."

"Body." Li Yuan's heart moved, and with his current spiritual power, he could feel that in the second layer of the Heart Divine Palace, wisps of golden mist were born out of thin air.

These mists drifted along the stairs and poured into the ground of the first layer of the Heart Divine Palace...... in reality, they poured into Li Yuan's body, limbs, and bones.

"This golden mist should be a strange power." Li Yuan thought to himself: "If it weren't for them merging into the body, such a surging Source Power infusion, I wouldn't be able to digest it in such a short time."

The current Li Yuan, having become an L6 member of the Starfire Martial Hall, had his database permissions increased.

He had also queried a lot of information about the heart world and treasures that improve physical fitness.

Although he hadn't found any information about the Heart Divine Palace.

But he also had many guesses based on a lot of data.

"Normal Source Power guiding the whole body, the body's tendons, bones, blood, and flesh cannot be rapidly swallowed and absorbed." Li Yuan pondered silently.

Just like people eating, if you are full, you can't eat anymore.

Like Li Yuan practicing "All Heavens Starry Sky," or other martial artists practicing cultivation methods, the physical fitness that can be improved every day is limited...... the improvement of skill realm, digging into the body's potential, in a sense, is making the appetite bigger.

But there is always a limit.

And some heaven-and-earth treasures that can improve physical fitness in a very short time are fundamentally transforming the body.

Therefore, they are extremely rare and the price is extremely high.

Undoubtedly, the "Source Power infusion" brought by the Heart Divine Palace, the core is not in guiding Source Power, but in the fact that this mysterious "golden mist" can digest such a massive amount of Source Power.

Rumble~

Li Yuan's tendons, muscles, blood, bones, bone membranes, and internal organs...... all started an all-around evolutionary improvement.

"【Your life level has been improved from 16.8 to 16.9】"

"【Your power, from......】" Prompts flashed across the Divine Palace panel rapidly.

This kind of transformation, Source Power merged into every part of the body, limbs, and bones, causing Li Yuan's body to undergo astonishing changes, constantly transforming.

This kind of body evolution is an all-around reorganization of the body's tendons, bones, blood, and flesh, which will bring pain, but with Li Yuan's spiritual power, he can easily bear it.

Moreover.

Most of Li Yuan's attention was not on the body transformation; his main consciousness had entered the Heart Divine Palace, and his consciousness body had come to the second layer of the Heart Divine Palace.

Hum~ Hum~

In the vast palace, Li Yuan sensed the golden mist that was constantly born in the void.

"Before, I thought these mists were what the Heart Divine Palace itself had, always in the second layer." Li Yuan thought thoughtfully: "But now it seems, it doesn't seem completely so."

"Could it be that these golden mists are some 'life soul substances' that my Heart Divine Palace captured by some mysterious means after I killed those aliens?" A thought suddenly flashed in Li Yuan's heart.

Thinking about it carefully, it feels very reasonable.

This can perfectly explain why from the first Source Power infusion to the third Source Power, the effect has been leaping...... because the aliens Li Yuan killed are getting stronger and more numerous.

"But why can only aliens be killed?" Li Yuan also had doubts in his heart: "And when I investigate human martial artists, there is no prompt for obtaining spiritual nourishment?"

At least, Li Yuan still didn't know the judgment standard of the Heart Divine Palace.

"Let's start." Li Yuan's consciousness body moved, and a small amount was immediately separated from the massive amount of mist born.

It fell on Li Yuan's consciousness body.

Boom!

Instantly, just like the previous two experiences, Li Yuan's consciousness became drowsy, and the surrounding heart world had turned into an endless dark space.

"Life Star Space." Li Yuan's spiritual power was different from the past, and his consciousness remained clear.

In the vast and broad Life Star Space, a belt of starlight was faintly flickering in the endless darkness.

That was the "star vein" awakened by Li Yuan, with more than 100,000 life stars lit up, enough to bring a little light to the Life Star Space.

Hum~

Wisps of starlight appeared, shining from the depths of the dark starry sky, faintly nourishing Li Yuan's heart consciousness.

"【Your soul is nourished, spiritual power improved from 27.0 to 27.1】"

Li Yuan's spiritual power also started to transform and improve.

When Li Yuan's Source Power infused his body and his strength constantly transformed.

Blue Star Xia Nation, Kunlun Martial Arts University, time was already the morning of January 14th.

Deep in the villa group belonging to the Sixth Academy.

"Dean Hai, according to your instructions, I have tried my best to let Li Yuan accept more life-and-death honing." Li Yang bowed slightly.

He had just reported Li Yuan's situation in the Mingxu Star Realm to Dean Hai.

"Hmm."

"A heaven-and-earth treasure with extremely high value and possible existence is enough to attract him." Dean Hai said indifferently: "Li Yuan's personality values family extremely highly; he wants to restore his uncle's body as soon as possible, so he won't easily give up this opportunity."

"Dean."

Li Yang couldn't help but say: "Will it be too hasty? Normal life-and-death fighting is already honing, there is no need to let him take this risk."

"What risk? Worrying about him encountering Rank Two aliens?" Dean Hai said indifferently.

"Li Yuan's strength is good, but if he encounters Rank Two aliens, even if there is protection in the dark, it is extremely dangerous." Li Yang shook his head: "Roaming the star realm, death is often just a thin line; protection has limits, and at critical moments, it may not be in time."

When he cultivated Li Yuan, sometimes he was very crazy, but in reality, he was quite rational.

He wouldn't take big risks.

"The path is his own choice."

"Educated for more than ten years, general knowledge classes taught various knowledge in the star realm, Source Power Battle Armor was given, life-saving items were given...... the possible dangers were also told, whether to go or not, is also his own choice." Dean Hai said indifferently: "Whether the result is good or bad, he has to bear it himself; making a choice and facing the consequences brought by the choice is also a kind of honing of the heart."

"But what if an accident happens?" Li Yang hesitated.

"If the choice he makes exceeds the range his strength can bear, then it means that under a series of previous cultivations, he hasn't truly grown." Dean Hai said indifferently: "If he can't accept the honing, then he dies."

Li Yang looked at Dean Hai in shock.

Dies if he dies?

That is a peerless genius who is almost destined to be flying-level.

"This kind of cultivation process is not just set by me, but the consensus of the high-level of human civilization." Dean Hai said softly: "Precisely because his potential is sufficient, the honing will be even more ruthless."

"You must understand."

"For such a genius, the highest level's expectation for him is not that he becomes flying-level, flying-level cannot determine the survival of human civilization...... but that they hope he can surpass flying-level." Dean Hai said slowly.

"Surpass flying-level?" Li Yang held his breath.

Those existences, each one is the true highest level of human civilization.

"Just like the emperors of ancient times, many were very smart when they were young." Dean Hai said indifferently: "But born in the deep palace, raised by women's hands...... most of them achieved nothing or even became muddled."

"Why? Because the environment was too comfortable!! Since ancient times, those who have great achievements, which one hasn't eaten countless sufferings, so that their character and perseverance transformed, and finally succeeded."

"Innate talent is only for a while."

"Acquired polishing is crucial."

"With Li Yuan's talent, he can indeed become flying-level step by step, but then what? Try to polish him when he is thirty?" Dean Hai shook his head.

"For the highest level, if the talent is really average, they don't care that much."

"But for a peerless genius like Li Yuan, during the cultivation process, nine out of ten are honed to death."

"As long as one is honed out and becomes an existence surpassing flying-level, the nine who died are worth it, that is success." Dean Hai said solemnly: "Moreover, everything is guided in the dark; for such a peerless genius, they won't force it."

"Like this time, if he doesn't go to break in himself, and only seeks stability, no one will force him."

"Understood." Li Yang nodded.

He understood Dean Hai's meaning.

For peerless geniuses, various resource cultivations of human civilization are top-tier, and various protection means will also try their best to do the best...... but they will also be guided to accept a large number of dangerous tests.

Only those who survive and break through.

Are more likely to achieve great success.

Compared to giving birth to 100 flying martial artists, the higher level of human civilization hopes to give birth to an existence surpassing flying-level.

Mingxu Star Realm.

About 900 kilometers away from Outpost Base No. 3, "Flying Snake Valley," it is called a valley, but it is actually a huge, long, and narrow canyon, shrouded in countless mists all year round.

And in a quiet valley about ten kilometers away from this canyon, a large number of Tianliang warriors are stationed here.

At this moment, the entire camp is extremely quiet, and all Tianliang warriors are looking at the distance with a bit of fear.

"Bang~"

Accompanied by a long whip roaring, it whipped heavily on a burly figure kneeling on one knee.

"Waste! Waste!"

"Can't even complete such a simple mission, and even all your teammates died? You're the only one who came back alive?"

"Why didn't you die outside?" A demon-like young man wearing blood-colored robes said in a cold voice, his eyes filled with anger.

All Tianliang warriors didn't dare to make a sound.

Inside the Tianliang clan, the hierarchy is extremely strict; as a holy land core disciple, Xue Shu can almost kill these ordinary warriors at will.

Slap~ Another whip whipped heavily on the burly man "Logan" who was kneeling on the ground.

Leaving a terrifying bloodstain visible to the naked eye.

Logan was already covered in blood.

"Lord Xue Shu, I was indeed wrong." Logan lowered his head and gritted his teeth: "But I fought for my life to come back alive, not because I was afraid of death, but because I wanted to report to you, so as not to let you be ambushed."

"So, I have to thank you?" The blood-robed demon young man laughed in anger.

"Subordinate doesn't dare." Logan lowered his head and continued to endure the pain: "My failure this time is indeed for a reason...... in the end, I was defeated by this Qixing human genius."

He recounted the whole process.

"Special Source Power Battle Armor? Level 17, Four-Stage perfection skill? Indeed a first-class genius of the Qixing human civilization." The blood-robed demon young man had cold light flashing in his eyes: "You finally brought some good news."

"Pity."

"He stays in the sphere of influence of the Qixing humans, I can't risk hunting him." The blood-robed demon young man's eyes were cold: "Prepare to retreat."

"Prepare to give up the plan for Flying Snake Valley."

"Retreat?" The burly man Logan was shocked.

"If we don't retreat, what should we do?" The blood-robed demon young man glanced at him, his voice cold: "You bunch of waste, not only failed to intercept those Qixing human martial artists, but also exposed so much."

"Qixing humans are not fools, they will most likely guess that there are treasures in the Flying Snake Valley area, maybe a Source Martial Artist will come." The blood-robed demon young man said coldly: "Could it be that you want to go to war with a Source Martial Artist?"

The burly man Logan didn't dare to speak.

Go to war with a Source Martial Artist? Once a Source Martial Artist arrives, except for Lord Xue Shu, I'm afraid no one can block three moves.

"Logan."

"I'll give you a chance to make up for your mistakes; take your remaining subordinates and stay in Flying Snake Valley to monitor." The blood-robed demon young man said coldly.

"Three days!"

"If you still don't find any traces of Qixing humans, I will naturally lead the team back and continue to execute the plan."

The burly man Logan choked.

Once the Qixing human main force arrives, wouldn't he be dead?

But he didn't dare to refuse, because the passive situation now was indeed caused by his mission failure.

Not long after.

The blood-robed demon young man took most of the Tianliang warriors and left quickly.

Leaving Logan and more than ten warriors.

"I hope the Qixing human high-level doesn't want to take risks." Logan could only pray silently.

About 100 kilometers away from Flying Snake Valley, time passed second by second.

Nearly eight hours later, Li Yuan's consciousness completely recovered to clarity.

"This Source Power infusion seems to have ended faster than the last time." Li Yuan slowly opened his eyes.

His eyes were filled with tranquility.

"The third Source Power infusion, the physical fitness can actually improve so much." Li Yuan didn't move his body, but already felt the terrifying power contained in his body.

Much stronger than in the past.

"My physical fitness." Li Yuan's peripheral vision glanced at the Divine Palace panel.

——

【Life level: 19.0 (Rank One)】

Fist power: 50,200 kilograms

Speed: 100.8 meters/second

Spiritual power: 28.4

Willpower: 30

Spiritual awakening degree: 30% (current limit 30%)

Star vein: 10

Skill realm: Spear technique (Five-Stage 6%), movement technique (Five-Stage 7%), fist technique (perfection)

In just half a day, Li Yuan's life level jumped from 16.8 to 19!!

Fist power increased by about double.

"I am now." Li Yuan stood up slowly, clenched his fists, and felt the surging power in his body: "Should have the strength to rival a junior Source Martial Artist."

The Tianliang warrior who escaped before?

If encountered again, Li Yuan had a feeling that under full eruption, he could kill him with one spear.

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