Chapter 222

"Haha, your eyes are truly sharp." The white-clothed old man smiled: "To be able to recognize me at a glance."

"Who in the Xia Nation doesn't know the senior's appearance?" Li Yuan smiled respectfully.

This kind of respect came from the heart.

In terms of strength, naturally, Dongfang Ji is more powerful, the undisputed number one person in civilization.

But within the Xia Nation, just in terms of prestige, the old man before him is likely higher.

This is accumulated over time, not something that can be suppressed by strength alone.

"Li Yuan, you should have no objections to being used as bait to set up a killing trap, right?" The black-clothed man said faintly, looking at Li Yuan.

His expression was very indifferent.

"No, this is what should be done." Li Yuan's tone was firm: "I believe in the Principal's decision."

Education from a young age had long given Li Yuan this kind of awareness... from a broader perspective, students of martial arts universities are themselves reserve soldiers.

"Even if you believe, this matter still has some risks for you; after all, that was a powerful Flying-grade killer." Star Lord Baishan smiled: "Of course, your Principal is indeed powerful, and in some aspects, he is far beyond the Flying-grade."

"In the end, the result is also good." Star Lord Baishan smiled.

Li Yuan nodded slightly and couldn't help but say: "Principal, Senior Baishan, I heard Dean Hai say just now... the one who died was that 'Shadow's' clone, right?"

"His true self has already been found by me and killed." Principal Fang Hai said faintly.

Li Yuan was secretly shocked in his heart, becoming increasingly curious about the Principal.

So powerful?

"Li Yuan, don't be too surprised." Star Lord Baishan smiled: "Your Principal can do it; in a few years, when you also become a peak Flying-grade, perhaps you can also do it... or even be stronger than your Principal."

Li Yuan smiled: "The Principal's past deeds have always been the goal encouraging me to move forward."

Just kidding, Principal Fang Hai is standing right next to him; how could he just casually answer such words?

Perhaps Star Lord Baishan has a higher status.

But the current official is not as good as the current manager; he still has to follow the Principal's footsteps closely.

"Li Yuan." Principal Fang Hai finally spoke: "Not long ago, it was confirmed that you are my Xia Nation's second-class Martial God inheritance quota for this year; it was Senior Baishan who personally confirmed it."

Li Yuan instantly understood the Principal's meaning and immediately said respectfully: "Thank you, Senior Baishan."

"Small matter."

"This quota, my Xia Nation selects one every year; most of the geniuses selected in history are not as excellent as you." Star Lord Baishan smiled, looking at Li Yuan with increasing favor: "Now in the Xia Nation's young generation, you are the most excellent; selecting you is as it should be."

Li Yuan said nothing.

As it should be? The Xia Nation has a population of over two billion; how many martial arts geniuses under the age of 30 are there?

It is only existences like Star Lord Baishan who would feel that this quota is nothing.

"Li Yuan, being able to kill the Flying-grade killer lurking from the Tianliang Race this time, you can also be considered to have made a great contribution." Principal Fang Hai continued: "Secondly, in the Blue Star Competition virtual battle, your spear technique stepped into the Fifth-Stage Mid-Tier; it is indeed excellent."

"Therefore, Senior Baishan came today; besides identifying the infiltrator's identity, the main thing was to come and see you." Principal Fang Hai said.

"Came specifically to see me?" Li Yuan held his breath.

He suddenly thought of what Dean Hai had said before, that the Xia Nation's high-level authorities valued him very much.

Now looking at it, these so-called high-level authorities.

Likely refer to Principal Fang Hai and Star Lord Baishan.

"I will see all the top-tier geniuses born in my Xia Nation over the years." Star Lord Baishan said with a smile, very kind: "No need to be too restrained; when Yu Jinghe came to see me last year, he was much more relaxed than you."

Li Yuan was speechless.

Relaxed?

Right! His theoretical potential talent might be higher than Yu Jinghe's, but it was ultimately just theoretical.

Yu Jinghe, that was someone whose combat power was already comparable to the Flying-grade; with strength in hand, his confidence was naturally fuller.

"The core of your cultivation is 'Star Spear Technique' and 'Intent of the Stars', right?" Star Lord Baishan continued to ask.

"Yes." Li Yuan nodded; this was not a secret.

"Senior Baishan is the founder of the 'Intent of the Stars'." Principal Fang Hai said: "Among the Third-Rank secret manuals that the alliance now makes public for free study, many were created by Senior Baishan."

"Created by Senior Baishan?" Li Yuan was surprised in his heart.

A long time ago, he had thought about who created those Third-Rank secret manuals that supplied a large number of Source martial artists to study... Second-Rank secret manuals are not difficult to create; like Li Yuan now, if he spent time, he would have hope of creating them, as they are ultimately just a summary of methods for using force.

At most, the conciseness is not as good as those tried-and-tested secret manuals.

But Third-Rank secret manuals?

This is a kind of artistic conception; one must achieve Heaven-Man Unity and sense the nature of heaven and earth... like Li Yuan, he can only cultivate it himself for now.

But summarizing into a secret manual? Teaching it to future generations? Li Yuan couldn't do it.

It's unclear and indescribable.

Like Li Yang, Dean Xu, and the others who taught Li Yuan before, it was also through battle after battle... letting Li Yuan personally experience the moves of Heaven-Man Unity.

Even the powerful virtual network can only achieve 100% imitation for skills below the Fourth-Stage.

But Fifth-Stage skills? It can only imitate 50%.

"Haha, no need to be surprised; it's just a secret manual guiding toward the true meaning of heaven and earth." Senior Baishan smiled: "When you reach the realm of me and your Principal in the future, I think you will also be able to create many similar secret manuals to guide future generations."

Li Yuan smiled.

If it were really that easy, it would be great.

Now looking at it, the entire Xia Nation that can reach the level of Fang Hai and Star Lord Baishan can probably be counted on one hand.

"Martial God inheritance is the most top-tier cultivation place prepared by the entire civilization for geniuses; like my Xia Nation, I can't take it out." Baishan smiled: "But you performed excellently; as your senior, I naturally have to express something."

Li Yuan held his breath in his heart; he knew the main event was coming.

The two great Star Lords coming to see him would definitely not just say some polite words.

Just like elders seeing juniors for the first time, most would prepare a gift.

"In your subsequent cultivation, the two most difficult paths; the first is creating a method, which is essentially awakening Star Veins; you should be clear about this point." Star Lord Baishan said.

Li Yuan nodded: "The junior understands; I have read much about it in the Martial Hall."

Principal Fang Hai stood on the side, not saying a word, very indifferent.

"Your spiritual power is very strong, and your skill level is also high... plus the guidance of many methods, awakening three Star Veins is not difficult." Star Lord Baishan said: "But I believe Xiao Hai... that is, Dean Hai, should have told you that your body is suspected of containing high-level spirituality."

"He told me." Li Yuan nodded.

"Your physical fitness improves extremely fast, which is highly likely related to this." Star Lord Baishan said: "Then, my suggestion is, in the Source martial artist stage, don't be too anxious to step into the Flying-grade realm."

"Don't be too anxious?" Li Yuan was stunned for a moment.

"The so-called physical talent is actually Star Vein talent."

"Star Veins are the foundation of Source Force and the basis of life." Fang Hai suddenly spoke: "Your true 'Star Vein talent' is extremely high, so try your best in the Source martial artist stage to awaken more Star Veins... it's best to awaken four, five, or even six!!"

"The more Star Veins you awaken, and the stronger each Star Vein is, the stronger your foundation will be, and the stronger you will be after becoming a Flying-grade martial artist." Fang Hai said.

Li Yuan listened earnestly.

These were all things he didn't know in the past.

"Star Vein talent is firstly the number of Star Veins, and secondly the number of life stars." Star Lord Baishan said: "To become a Third-Rank Flying-grade martial artist, one must awaken at least three Star Veins; otherwise, no matter how brilliant your skills are, it will be difficult to break through... becoming a Flying-grade martial artist requires at least Level 29.9 physical fitness, Fifth-Stage perfection skills, Level 29 spiritual power, and awakening three Star Veins."

Li Yuan listened.

These four are the foundation for becoming a Flying-grade martial artist.

"This is just achieving the Flying-grade; if you want to surpass the Flying-grade in the future, you must awaken more Star Veins." Star Lord Baishan said solemnly: "Similarly, after stepping into the Flying-grade, the number of Star Veins will also cause you to constantly break through the upper limit, and you may even have hope of being comparable to Demigod existences in terms of physical Source Force."

"Demigod?" Li Yuan was stunned for a moment.

"Surpassing the Flying-grade is the Fourth-Rank Demigod." Principal Fang Hai said faintly.

Li Yuan suddenly realized.

So, surpassing the Flying-grade is the Demigod realm, also known as the Fourth-Rank existence.

"Flying-grade comparable to Demigod in foundation?" Li Yuan held his breath and listened.

This is absolutely a big secret on the path of martial arts cultivation.

"Li Yuan, what do you think is the physical Source Force level of a peak Flying-grade powerhouse?" Star Lord Baishan suddenly smiled.

"Peak Flying-grade? Level 39, right." Li Yuan said as a matter of course.

Star Lord Baishan and Principal Fang Hai looked at each other, and both smiled.

"Wrong."

"The peak Flying-grade powerhouses we usually refer to are Level 35." Star Lord Baishan said: "And Demigod powerhouses are at least Level 40."

Level 35?

Demigod Level 40?

"Then 3..."

"Cultivating Source Force to Level 35 is the peak Flying-grade; if the skill realm is sufficient, one can step into the Demigod realm and directly break through to Level 40." Principal Fang Hai opened his mouth: "But if you want to cultivate to Level 36, you must awaken six Star Veins."

"If you want to cultivate to Level 37 in the Flying-grade realm, you must awaken seven Star Veins."

"And so on... theoretically, if you can awaken ten Star Veins, you can cultivate to Level 40 in the Flying-grade realm."

"However."

"Six Star Veins is already brilliant."

"Seven Star Veins being able to cultivate to Level 37 is an even more incredible achievement; in the many alien civilizations that our human civilization understands, it is almost legendary and can be called invincible in the same realm." Fang Hai said faintly: "As for eight Star Veins and above, it only exists theoretically."

Six Star Veins?

Seven Star Veins?

Li Yuan listened with bated breath and shock; Fang Hai and Star Lord Baishan's words vaguely pushed open a door for him!

A door he had never known before.

So, the so-called peak Flying-grade martial artist is only Level 35, not the Level 39 he imagined.

So, the more Star Veins awakened, the more one can constantly break through the limits of life.

"Similarly, the more Star Veins awakened, and the stronger the Star Veins, the more terrifying the Star Techniques that can be cultivated."

"Normal peak Flying-grade powerhouses are only Level 35; facing Demigod powerhouses of Level 40+, they naturally have no power to resist." Fang Hai said faintly: "But if it's six Star Veins or seven Star Veins, cultivating to the upper limit of Level 36 or 37 in the Flying-grade realm, the foundation will significantly narrow the gap with Demigods... and then relying on the multiple Star Techniques cultivated by multiple Star Veins, one has hope of being comparable to Demigods."

"If the skill realm is even more brilliant."

"For example—stepping into the threshold of Law."

"Then one has hope of truly being comparable to Demigods with a Flying-grade body." Fang Hai said slowly, a strange light flashing in his eyes: "Even to the point of killing Demigods!"

"Killing Demigods with a Flying-grade body?" Li Yuan listened with shock, his heart yearning for it.

He knew very well that the further one goes in cultivation, the harder it is to fight across realms.

First-Rank martial artists fighting Source martial artists is something many in human civilization can do.

But Source martial artists fighting Flying-grade realms? That is very, very rare; each one is a top-tier genius.

Because, which Flying-grade martial artist wasn't a martial arts genius when they were young?

Let alone killing Demigods across realms?

"Has anyone in our Seven-Star Human Civilization done it?" Li Yuan couldn't help but ask.

Fang Hai was silent for a moment, then said slowly: "Not yet!"

(End of chapter)