Chapter 1368: What Is Xu Jingming Doing? Yue Ying Seeks a Master!

Xu Jingming was naturally aware of the murmurs around him.

But he simply didn't care.

After all, source points earned by hunting beasts in the trial zone were the most genuine.

"The trial zone has a massive number of beasts.

In a little while, I should accumulate enough source points to invest in the Destruction Law."

Xu Jingming silently looked forward to it.

Once he mastered the Destruction Law, he could attempt to clear the Star Abyss Death Realm again.

"Haha, Xu Jingming, we meet again."

Suddenly, a cheerful voice rang out from the side.

He turned to see a burly young man grinning.

He had fiery red short hair, a lightning law seed branded on his forehead, and faint flashes of Lei Guang swirling around him.

"Luo De." Xu Jingming nodded with a smile.

Luo De Augustus, 11th place in this year's Genius Battle.

In the Genius Battle, Xu Jingming had fought him once; the other also followed Lightning and Destruction Laws.

They'd accidentally met in the trial zone before.

Plus, both of them attended classes taught by Lightning and Destruction Law instructors, so they often crossed paths.

Over time, they'd grown familiar.

"You heard all those whispers just now, right?

You, the top-ranked genius in the battle, aren't as famous as Yue Ying and the others these days."

Luo De sat down beside Xu Jingming and teased with a grin.

"What use is fame if it doesn't boost strength?"

Xu Jingming's expression was calm.

"True."

Luo De laughed heartily, "But Yue Ying and Luo Yi have been shining lately.

Word is the Elven Sovereign Ling Ge is about to return and will formally take Yue Ying as her disciple.

Luo Yi too—rumor has it the Sword Eternal Sovereign favors him and is already evaluating him.

He'll likely take him as a disciple after the evaluation."

Mentioning those two names, Luo De's eyes flickered with envy.

Ling Ge Sovereign! Sword Eternal Sovereign!

Both were the supreme sovereigns within Star Dome Academy!

These two had extremely high standards for disciples; over countless ages within Star Dome Academy,

the number of those who became their disciples was practically negligible.

"That's their business."

Xu Jingming merely smiled faintly at this.

"Aren't you even a little anxious?"

Luo De couldn't help asking, "Now is the best time to seek a master.

I've heard from seniors that during the early days of enrollment, sovereigns pay the most attention to us newcomers.

After a few years, it'll be much harder to find a master."

"I'll seek a master when the time comes."

Xu Jingming smiled, "The cultivation path is long; there's no rush now."

"Damn, you've got serious patience!

If I were you, I'd already be approaching those supreme sovereigns asking to become their disciples."

Luo De gave a thumbs-up.

In truth, as 11th place in the Genius Battle, he'd already tried contacting those supreme sovereigns.

But without exception, none had responded.

Still, he'd expected as much—his current master-seeking targets remained the Imperishable Sovereigns.

"But are you still staying in the trial zone?" Luo De asked curiously.

"Mm." Xu Jingming nodded.

"You're a real madman..."

Luo De shook his head, unable to resist complaining:

"All other geniuses enter the academy and frantically train, seek masters, study secret manuals.

You? You dive into the trial zone and never come out!

I think you'd be better suited for the God-Slaying Martial Temple than Star Dome Academy."

Xu Jingming smiled slightly but said nothing.

To others, he seemed to be wasting time.

In truth, with the Deep Blue System, hunting beasts was his best form of cultivation!

Soon, the sovereign arrived; after the lecture ended, four hours had passed.

The surrounding students bowed and took their leave; the sovereign departed, and Luo De clapped Xu Jingming on the shoulder:

"When you come out of the trial zone, I'll treat you to drinks."

"Alright."

Xu Jingming smiled and nodded, then left the virtual universe.

The lecture ended; now, he would resume his killing...

Everday Archipelago, Island F-003.

Yueying stood in her meticulously arranged courtyard, her silver hair drifting gently in the breeze.

In the distance lay a lake as clear and blue as polished sapphire, surrounded by moonlight grasses from the Elven Realm, emitting a soft silver glow under the star's light.

She had just finished a round of cultivation, faint currents of the Wind Principle swirling around her.

Since breaking through to the Star Rank, her power had surged forward dramatically.

Her understanding of the Life Principle had become far easier than when she was at the Starlight Rank.

She had a premonition that within the next one or two years, she would complete the Life Domain and fully enter the Life Principle Domain.

"But..."

Her gaze involuntarily drifted toward the larger island in the distance—F-001, Xu Jingming's residence.

For over two months, that island had never lit up a single lamp.

"After all this time, what is he doing?"

Yueying murmured softly, her pointed Elven ears twitching slightly.

Logically, Xu Jingming, as the top-ranked student in the Talent War, should have been the most watched newcomer.

Yet since enrolling, he had vanished as if erased from existence, never once returning to this residence.

As she pondered, the smart bracer on her wrist suddenly lit up.

A virtual projection unfolded, displaying a message:

【Student Yueying, Lord Lingge has returned to Star Dome Academy and has approved your request for an audience. Proceed to Heaven Peak Mountain to pay your respects.】

"Lord Lingge has returned!"

Yueying's face lit up with joy, her breathing quickening unconsciously.

Lord Lingge!

The strongest supreme sovereign of the Elven Race—and her direct ancestor!

Without hesitation, Yueying shot into the sky, flying toward Heaven Peak Mountain.

Heaven Peak Mountain was where the Immortal Gods and Sovereign-class powerhouses of Star Dome Academy resided.

Ordinary students were forbidden to enter without permission.

An hour later, Yueying arrived at Heaven Peak Mountain.

After identity verification, she was guided through layers of prohibitions by an Immortal God-level attendant.

Finally, she reached a hall bathed in silver moonlight.

"Lord Lingge awaits inside."

The attendant bowed respectfully and withdrew.

Yueying's heart accelerated involuntarily.

As an Elven royal princess, what grand scenes had she not seen?

But this time, she was to meet the strongest of her Elven people!

Naturally, she felt nervous.

After a deep breath, she stepped forward with her long legs, walking slowly into the hall.

As soon as she entered, a vast, ocean-like pressure surged toward her, nearly forcing her to kneel.

In the center of the hall stood a tall figure with her back turned.

The woman had silver hair similar to Yueying's.

But far more brilliant, as if woven from pure moonlight.

She wore a long silver gown embroidered with ancient Elven totems, radiating an overwhelming aura of majesty.

"Elena Yueying, pays homage to my ancestor."

Yueying quickly adjusted her breath, bowed slightly, and performed the standard Elven ceremonial bow.