Chapter 372: The Great Dao of Heaven and Earth Origin

It is often said that red Qi nourishes people. After all these years, Li Zhangzhou and Chen Hui have far surpassed their state from ten years ago, both in physical fitness and temperament... Yet even so, they remained shocked by the achievements Li Yuan has attained today.

They were also quite excited and happy.

After the meal.

"Uncle, Aunt," Li Yuan said with a smile, "From now on, for the next few years, I should be staying at Kunlun Martial University, serving concurrently as the university president."

"Kunlun Martial University President?" Li Zhangzhou and Chen Hui, on the contrary, felt this was quite normal.

He even serves as the Commander of Blue Star; what is a university president compared to that?

"Returning this time, I've also brought some gifts for you, Uncle and Aunt," Li Yuan said, and immediately waved his hand.

Whoosh! Two streaks of light flew out, appearing liquid-like, and ultimately condensed into two figures identical in appearance to humans.

"Master," the two liquid robots said respectfully.

Li Zhangzhou and Chen Hui stared, dumbfounded. Such robots had not yet appeared for sale, at least not on the current Blue Star.

"Uncle, these are two liquid robots, both possessing the strength of a Level 30 Heaven-Flying martial artist," Li Yuan said. "I have already had them lock onto your energy signatures... From now on, they will only obey your commands. At the same time, if you leave Kunlun Martial University, they will also protect you closely."

"Heaven-Flying martial artist strength?" Li Zhangzhou was startled. He is now a Level 20 Source martial artist and understands very well the significance of such strength.

"Little Yuan, how much money must this cost?" Chen Hui couldn't help but ask.

"Money?" Li Yuan smiled.

To him, money is meaningless. These two Heaven-Flying level robots were exchanged from the Seven-Star Treasury; only those above a Second-Rank Star Lord are qualified to exchange for them, and the quantity that can be exchanged is limited... One robot requires 20,000 Seven-Star points.

The price is higher than that of a Semi-Divine Artifact.

Such robots are rare even within the Seven-Star Civilization and have many flaws. For instance, they possess only pure strength; various auxiliary means are far inferior to a true Heaven-Flying martial artist, and they require God Crystals as an energy source... Usually, it is some Demigods who exchange for them to protect their closest kin, or some young geniuses.

Some special, important locations also have such robots stationed there.

"Aunt, money has no meaning to me now. For robots like these, even if you took 500 billion Blue Star coins or one trillion Blue Star coins, they could not be bought," Li Yuan said with a smile. "Additionally, I have also arranged a cultivation plan for you and prepared some cultivation treasures... From now on, these two robots will check your bodies daily, then have you take the treasures and urge you to cultivate."

"Cultivate martial arts?" Chen Hui shook her head and said, "Little Yuan, becoming a Source martial artist requires Fourth-Stage skill... My physical fitness is currently Level 19; I'm afraid there's no hope. Don't waste resources on me."

"Aunt."

"Rest assured," Li Yuan said with a smile. "As long as you put in a little effort, I dare not say you will become a Heaven-Flying martial artist, but becoming a Source martial artist is not difficult."

The treasures Li Yuan exchanged from the Seven-Star Treasury are mainly for improving the soul realm.

Once the soul realm is high, cultivating martial arts skills naturally becomes much easier.

"Like Uncle, becoming a Heaven-Flying martial artist is not difficult at all," Li Yuan said with a smile.

"But..." Chen Hui still wanted to say something.

"No more 'buts'," Li Zhangzhou said with a smile, interrupting his words. "Just listen to Little Yuan. Whatever Little Yuan arranges, we will just do it."

Chen Hui nodded and said no more.

"Little Yuan, should we tell Muhua and the others that you've returned?" Li Zhangzhou asked.

Li Zhangzhou's mindset shifted quickly.

Once he understood Li Yuan's status, he knew that anything involving Li Yuan was no small matter.

In terms of power, Li Yuan is far greater than some ancient emperors. With great power gathered in one person, Li Yuan himself is the source of power... Li Zhangzhou saw this very accurately.

"That's fine," Li Yuan thought for a moment and said. "If Muhua and Qianqian have time, they can come back for a trip. I haven't seen them in a long time either."

"By the way, have Muhua bring his wife along. I couldn't attend his wedding, so this time I must prepare a gift for his wife," Li Yuan said with a smile.

"Alright," Li Zhangzhou said.

Suddenly.

"Hmm?" Li Yuan's eyes flickered slightly, and he said, "Uncle, I'll head out for a moment. Dean Hai has arrived; he should be looking for me."

"Mm, you go be busy," Li Zhangzhou said immediately.

Watching Li Yuan leave, the two robots remained standing to the side with their heads lowered, saying nothing.

"Wife," Li Zhangzhou said in a low voice, "As for why he wants us to cultivate martial arts, Little Yuan must have it all arranged. We'll just listen to the arrangements and work hard to cultivate."

"But I have no martial arts talent," Chen Hui shook her head and said. "I'm afraid of failing Little Yuan's expectations and also afraid of wasting the treasures... I'm not stupid. To let someone like me become a Source martial artist, or even a Heaven-Flying martial artist... I dare not even imagine the value of the treasures consumed."

Chen Hui is a graduate student with strong thinking abilities.

After a brief analysis, she understood the high price Li Yuan was paying.

"Strength is different, and the significance of treasures is different," Li Zhangzhou shook his head and said. "Little Yuan, it is said, can already slay Demigods... Do you understand what a Demigod is? Baishan is a Demigod."

"Legend has it that Senior Dongfang Ji is also just a Demigod."

"Baishan? Dongfang Ji?" Chen Hui held her breath; she naturally knew these two people.

"In a word."

"Little Yuan is, in all likelihood, the top powerhouse of the entire civilization and could possibly be the current number one powerhouse on Blue Star," Li Zhangzhou said. "He is our pride, but we must work even harder so as not to become his weakness."

"Weakness?" Chen Hui was stunned.

"Why did we move from Jiangcheng to here?" Li Zhangzhou sighed. "Isn't it because Little Yuan's identity was exposed, and we were worried that alien races would use us to threaten Little Yuan?"

"Now, Little Yuan's strength is even greater, and more alien races are eyeing him. Legend has it that many alien races are far stronger than our Seven-Star Civilization."

"Little Yuan is sentimental."

"If we were captured by alien races and used to threaten Little Yuan to do certain things, would Little Yuan not agree?" Li Zhangzhou said.

Chen Hui indeed hadn't thought so far ahead.

"Little Yuan arranged such powerful robots to protect us; do you think it's because he's afraid we'll trip when we go out or be chased by dogs?" Li Zhangzhou shook his head and said. "What Little Yuan is guarding against are alien races."

"We must also work hard."

"If we ourselves can become Heaven-Flying martial artists, then wouldn't Little Yuan be much more at ease? Having others protect us is not as good as being strong ourselves," Li Zhangzhou said, looking at his wife with a smile. "Our nephew seems destined to become a leader of the civilization; we cannot become a burden to him."

Chen Hui couldn't help but nod; her husband's words made sense.

"Furthermore."

"I heard that becoming a Heaven-Flying martial artist allows one to live for 500 years," Li Zhangzhou said with a smile. "Don't you want that?"

500 years? Chen Hui's heart stirred.

Longevity—who wouldn't want it?

"But becoming a Heaven-Flying martial artist is too difficult," Chen Hui sighed. "I look at those academy deans, and they are only Heaven-Flying martial artists."

"It is quite difficult," Li Zhangzhou said with a smile. "Anyway, just working hard is enough."

Kunlun Martial University, in the void above.

"Should I address you as President, or should I address you as Supreme Hall Master?" Hai Yi said, feeling quite helpless.

"Haha, Dean, don't joke," Li Yuan said with a smile. "Even if I cultivate to become a god, I am still the student you brought up back then. Just address me as Li Yuan."

"That's not according to protocol," Hai Yi shook his head and said.

"I say it's according to protocol, so it is," Li Yuan said with a smile. Dean Hai indeed helped him a lot back then.

Li Yuan has always kept this sentiment in mind.

"Fine," Hai Yi nodded and did not insist, though in his heart, he secretly resolved that if it were a public occasion, he would still have to address Li Yuan as Supreme Hall Master or Commander.

"Li Yuan, that appointment I just received today—was it issued by you?" Hai Yi said.

"Yes, I need you to help me out, Dean," Li Yuan said with a smile. "My serving as Kunlun Martial University President is actually to guard the Kunlun Star Realm... I don't really understand the specific affairs of the school."

"My appointing you is not entirely based on my own preferences."

"I roughly flipped through some reports of the school from the past few years and feel that you, Dean, have done quite well, and the development of the six colleges is also quite good," Li Yuan said. "Your strength is sufficient, and it just so happens that the position of Executive Vice President is vacant... so I appointed you."

"In reality, I understand that this appointment is adding trouble to you," Li Yuan said with a smile. "Serving as Executive Vice President requires doing more things; after all, I am unwilling to handle school affairs."

Hai Yi suddenly understood.

Of course, Hai Yi knew that it wasn't just because his ability was sufficient that he should be promoted... For many positions, there are plenty of suitable people.

Why choose him?

"Dean," Li Yuan said. "You helped me a lot back then, and this time I'm troubling you to be the Executive Vice President... I returned to Blue Star in a hurry and didn't prepare any extra gifts."

Whoosh!

Li Yuan waved his hand, and immediately, pieces of weaponry and treasures appeared before Hai Yi.

A full six pieces.

"These?" Dean Hai's pupils shrank slightly. He is also a mid-stage Heaven-Flying martial artist and naturally could sense that these were all Semi-Divine Artifacts.

Six Semi-Divine Artifacts?

Before Dean Hai could react, he received another notification... His Seven-Star Treasury account had received a transfer of 30,000 Seven-Star points.

It came from Li Yuan.

"This? Li Yuan, this gift is too..." Dean Hai said immediately. This gift indeed exceeded his capacity to bear.

A normal Heaven-Flying martial artist's total wealth and treasures amount to only a few hundred to a few thousand Seven-Star points.

Only peak Heaven-Flying martial artists have hope of accumulating wealth exceeding ten thousand points.

"Dean, just take it," Li Yuan said. "These gifts don't count for much to me."

These Semi-Divine Artifacts were all scavenged by Li Yuan from the thousands of Heaven-Flying martial artists he and Liu Bing had slain.

They were suitable for the other party.

Dean Hai ultimately accepted Li Yuan's gift. There was no help for it; to him, this gift was indeed important.

A Semi-Divine Artifact is enough to raise his strength by a large margin.

And 30,000 Seven-Star points would allow him to exchange for other treasures, such as Fourth-Tier treasures, which might allow his comprehension of true intent to advance further... Whether a powerhouse can be strong depends on themselves, but the external environment is equally important.

Time passed.

The news of Li Yuan becoming the "Blue Star Commander" had gradually spread among the high echelons of the entire Blue Star.

At the same time, numerous Heaven-Flying martial artists on Blue Star had also received news that in half a month, the "Blue Star Commander Inauguration Ceremony" would be held in the virtual network.

Ceremonies like this are all held in the virtual network.

After all, numerous Demigods and Heaven-Flying martial artists have their own duties, and many are guarding star realm entrances and cannot be moved lightly... Only by holding it in the virtual network can everyone be gathered.

Night gradually fell.

Winter at Kunlun Martial University is still quite cold. A thousand meters above the school, a massive warship, invisible to the naked eye, was hovering there.

Outside the warship.

Li Yuan sat cross-legged on the metal shell of the warship, silently adjusting his breath and pondering, feeling the strands of wondrous fluctuations flowing between heaven and earth.

"Wind!"

"The melody of the wind," Li Yuan sensed silently. "Ever since cultivating the 'Heavenly Wind Star Pulse True Explanation' to the third-stage extreme, my comprehension of the True Intent of Wind has indeed become much faster."

Li Yuan felt quite joyful in his heart, as if his entire being had completely merged into the melody of the wind.

Ever since the "Spirit of Heavenly Wind" gifted by Venerable Qiu Bing caused his body to undergo metamorphosis, and he cultivated the Nine-Fold Auxiliary Body-Refining Art.

It caused Li Yuan's talent in the Wind lineage to advance by leaps and bounds.

"Phantom Body!"

"Extreme Speed!"

"Fluctuation!"

"These are the three main directions of the Law of Wind. Comprehending any one direction to the extreme contains infinite mysteries and can lead to great achievements," Li Yuan realized. "The Thousand Phantom Array Diagram contains thousands of mysterious fluctuations. It seems to be of the Phantom Body lineage, but the thousands of mysteries are perfectly combined, mutually unaffected, forming a complete array diagram."

"The 'Extreme Space' secret technique contained in the Nebula Extreme Space Shuttle, however, pursues extreme speed."

"The 'Boundary Cloud Spear', in reality, contains the application of Phantom Body mysteries, pursuing a spear technique that is ethereal, unpredictable, and infinitely changing."

The higher Li Yuan's comprehension and the higher his realm, the more he understands the saying "Laws are originally one body." The many directions of a Law's origin Great Dao are actually interrelated, forming a whole.

"In the past, when comprehending True Intent, I could focus on Phantom Body mysteries."

"But to step into the Law level, I had best absorb the mysteries of other aspects of the Wind lineage as much as possible, merging them with each other, so it is easier to condense the Law," Li Yuan thought thoughtfully. "It is not only beneficial for me to step into the Law threshold."

"It is also of great benefit for me to control higher-level Law mysteries in the future," Li Yuan clarified his future path.

The transformation of Earth True Intent into Earth Law mysteries came from insights gained from the moves executed by other Demigods during battles with them, subsequently leading to a breakthrough.

But sudden enlightenment is something one can encounter but not seek.

Even with Li Yuan's high comprehension, there haven't been many true sudden enlightenments.

Li Yuan dared not hope for another sudden enlightenment in his breakthrough in the Law of Wind; he could only strive to accumulate and wait for the breakthrough.

"It won't be long."

"I should be able to step into the threshold of the Law of Wind," Li Yuan had a vague feeling that he was very close to this level.

Whoosh!

Li Yuan's heart stirred again, and he immediately sensed a vast fluctuation contained within heaven and earth.

This fluctuation was far more vast, profound, and majestic than the fluctuations of the Wind True Intent between heaven and earth.

It was as if it were the beginning of all things.

The origin of all things.

Even with the strength of Li Yuan's spirit, when he first sensed this vast fluctuation, his heart trembled.

"Earth Origin."

"The Great Dao of Heaven and Earth Origin," Li Yuan knew very well what he had sensed.

This is one of the origins of this vast heaven and earth.

According to the God Domain knowledge Li Yuan understands, the so-called heaven and earth does not refer to this dimensional plane, nor does it refer to the mortal domain, and it doesn't even refer to the God Domain... but rather to all known and unknown worlds.

"Wherever matter exists."

"Wherever space exists."

"All have a source... and the source of all things and all spirits is the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth Origin," Li Yuan recalled those descriptions contained in the inheritance crystal.

The Great Dao of Heaven and Earth Origin represents the ultimate principles and iron laws of the operation of the heaven and earth universe.

Like a Void God living for 5,000 years.

A True God living for 30,000 years.

Even a powerful Heavenly God, once 300,000 years arrive, must die... This is the iron law of the operation of heaven and earth; no one can violate it.

"Even within the God Domain."

"Countless powerhouses are all comprehending the mysteries of the Heaven and Earth Origin, gradually controlling these ultimate principles of heaven and earth," Li Yuan thought to himself. "Only by stepping into the Law threshold can one barely be called a 'practitioner' in the vast and expansive God Domain."

Whether it is a Demigod, or a Void God, or a True God.

And even the legendary Heavenly God, all are on the path of comprehending the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth Origin... it is just that the depth of comprehension varies.

"Before stepping into the Law threshold, one is comprehending the fluctuations of the operation of all things in heaven and earth."

"After stepping into the Law threshold, one can vaguely sense the Earth Origin of heaven and earth," Li Yuan sensed very clearly. The many confusions from comprehending the "Boundary Cloud Spear" in the past were constantly being resolved.

All Law mysteries can find answers from the Heaven and Earth Origin.

"No wonder those Demigods."

"Once they step into the Law threshold, they can make their Source Power stronger, and even use the Law to nourish the soul," Li Yuan sighed to himself. "This is indeed a qualitative change."

Being able to step into the Law threshold means that the path of comprehending this Heaven and Earth mystery has reached a profound level.

According to what Li Yuan knows.

Many weak civilizations have no inheritance, no guidance from predecessors... but among the generations of younger powerhouses, gods can eventually be born.

One of the most important points is that Demigods step into the Law threshold while comprehending the mysteries of heaven and earth.

Ultimately, they make constant progress under the guidance of the Heaven and Earth Origin until they finally ignite the God Fire.

"For me now."

"It is to constantly comprehend True Intent and Laws."

"Constantly ponder spear techniques."

"Then, every once in a while, continue to awaken Life Stars," Li Yuan knew what he had to do.

Serving as Blue Star Commander is only secondary.

The key is still his own strength.

"Must work hard, cannot slack off."

"With the Star Pulse and the help of the Heart Spirit Palace, I am already extremely powerful, even in the God Domain, I am top-tier," Li Yuan thought to himself. "But the growth of skills and the comprehension of Heaven and Earth Laws—the Heart Spirit Palace cannot help in the slightest... I can only rely on myself."

"Compared to Little Bing, I am a bit slow. Little Bing's Law comprehension seems to be fast approaching the Seventh-Stage High Tier. If compared to peerless geniuses in the God Domain, I have even less advantage in terms of Law comprehension," Li Yuan did not feel complacent because of his current achievements.

Little Bing is a top-tier Wind-type Divine Beast and has astonishing talent in the Law of Wind.

But the God Domain is vast and expansive, with countless lives, and every generation will give birth to some incredible monstrous geniuses.

The Law comprehension speed of many geniuses is something even the Saint Blood Heavenly Snake would marvel at.

Diligently cultivating, time always passes very quickly.

In the blink of an eye, it was 9:50 PM.

Li Yuan had just returned inside the warship. With a thought, he separated a strand of consciousness and entered the Blue Star virtual network.

A Fourth-Tier warship does not need a virtual network pod to connect directly to the virtual network.

Blue Star virtual network.

A mysterious place where there is a vast divine palace, and below it is a blue planet.

Whoosh!

Following the guidance of his own permissions, Li Yuan arrived here instantly—the "Blue Star Divine Palace".

"A divine palace, and below it is Blue Star," Li Yuan stood at the entrance of the divine palace and saw the blue planet below at a glance.

The implication is that the powerhouses who can come to this planet are the backbone guarding the entire Blue Star.

"Li Yuan," a low voice sounded, and a figure appeared at the end of the corridor.

"Senior Baishan," Li Yuan's eyes lit up. Standing in the distance was an old man wearing white casual clothes.

It was precisely Baishan.

"Today, you, the protagonist, have arrived a bit late," Demigod Baishan said with a smile.

"Focused on cultivation, arrived a bit late," Li Yuan said with a smile.

"Oh? Are you about to break through again? When will you have the strength of a peak Demigod?" Demigod Baishan teased. "By then, you'll be able to suppress this old man with a flip of your palm."

"Senior, you joke," Li Yuan shook his head and said.

Peak Demigod strength? That's not so easy to attain.

"I heard about your battle record on Lantie Star, one against three, and that was while being trapped by a Source Power Great Array," Demigod Baishan said with a smile. "If it were me, I wouldn't have the confidence to retreat unscathed."

"Your strength is likely already stronger than mine."

Li Yuan smiled. According to what he knows, Demigod Baishan is Level 44. Although he has cultivated for hundreds of years, his Law comprehension is still at the Seventh-Stage Initial Tier... his strength has been at a bottleneck for a long time.

However, Demigod Baishan has several divine artifacts in his hands, so his overall strength is still terrifying.

"Today is the Demigod meeting."

"However, before the meeting is convened, I still called over the several people in charge of the Starfire Martial Hall," Demigod Baishan said. "From now on, it will be handed over to you."

Soon.

Under Demigod Baishan's greeting, several figures appeared, and then they all bowed respectfully: "Greetings, Demigod."

"Li Yuan, let me introduce them to you one by one."

"This is Star Lord Yue Hui, a Third-Rank Star Lord," Demigod Baishan said. "This is Star Lord Cheska, a Third-Rank Star Lord."

"This is Star Lord Yu Ni, a Third-Rank Star Lord."

"Greetings, Supreme Hall Master," Star Lord Yue Hui, Star Lord Cheska, and Star Lord Yu Ni all said respectfully.

Li Yuan nodded slightly.

To become a Third-Rank Star Lord, one is either Level 36, or possesses extremely strong strength even among Level 35s.

In a word, they are all very extraordinary and would not be inferior to Duanmu Hong.

However, to the current Li Yuan, such strength doesn't count for much.

"Li Yuan, there are a total of over two thousand Heaven-Flying martial artists registered in the Starfire Martial Hall on Blue Star," Demigod Baishan said. "They are all scattered across various star realms and countries... basically, three Star Lords are responsible for arranging various affairs."

Li Yuan nodded slightly.

According to what he knows, the Starfire Martial Hall has nearly ten Heaven-Flying martial artists with "Third-Rank Star Lord" status on Blue Star.

And the three before him are the actual "Deputy Supreme Hall Masters," responsible for assisting him in managing the Starfire Martial Hall of the entire Blue Star.

"In the few years since Fang Hai stepped down, I have been managing it on his behalf," Demigod Baishan said with a smile. "Now that you have returned, these matters will all be handed over to you. I will go to the Demigod meeting room to wait for you first; you can chat with them yourself."

"Fine," Li Yuan nodded.

Demigod Baishan entered the meeting hall in the distance directly.

"Everyone," Li Yuan looked at the three Star Lords. "You should know that besides serving as the Starfire Blue Star Supreme Hall Master, I am also the Blue Star Commander... Therefore, the affairs of the Starfire Martial Hall will basically be handed over to you to handle."

"As long as it's not a major problem, I don't need to be consulted," Li Yuan said.

The three Star Lords all felt relieved in their hearts.

"There is only one point," Li Yuan said in a low voice. "Regarding planetary defense and monitoring various star realms, you must treat it with caution and never slack off. I do not wish for another incident like Lantie Star to occur."

"Yes." Star Lord Yue Hui and the others felt a tightening in their hearts; they all understood which aspect of work this new Supreme Hall Master valued.

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 373 =====