Chapter 1391: Two Choices! Four Combat Techniques!

"That concludes the guidance from the Source Core Scripture. Do you have any other questions regarding your cultivation?"

The day's explanation ended quickly.

Ye Li gazed at Xu Jingming with her cold, clear eyes.

"Indeed, I have some questions that require your guidance, Senior Sister."

Xu Jingming nodded and spoke:

"I've now entered the Star Level. I need to update my Phase, Body Tempering Art, Soul Refinement Art, and various combat techniques."

"But the Academy's combat technique library is overwhelming—I'm unsure which ones to focus on right now."

"When you break through to a new tier, it's indeed time to learn new combat techniques."

Ye Li nodded slightly. "Let's go through them one by one."

"First, the Phase: once you've entered the Star Level, you no longer need to cultivate a Phase."

"No longer? Why?" Xu Jingming blinked in surprise.

With his T7-grade Premium Thunder Abyss Devouring Sun Phase, he had defeated countless opponents.

"The Phase is a product of the Domain Stage."

Ye Li explained softly, "When a cultivator enters the Star Level and truly comprehends the Laws, the Phase becomes a burden."

"True top geniuses directly wield the power of the Laws against their foes."

She lifted her hand and lightly tapped the air—a wind blade materialized, slicing a graceful arc through the air.

"See? I didn't summon a Phase, yet this wind blade's power is no weaker."

"After the Star Level, cultivators resonate directly with the Laws—no need for a Phase as a 'medium.'"

"Though some Star Level cultivators in the Cosmic Nation still cultivate Phases, it's because they lack proper understanding of the Laws."

"Our students at Star Dome Academy never waste energy on Phases."

"I see."

Xu Jingming nodded thoughtfully.

No wonder his Thunder Abyss Devouring Sun Phase had felt increasingly faint since his breakthrough to the Star Level.

It was because he could now directly channel the power of the Lightning Law and the Destruction Law.

"As for Body Tempering Art and Soul Refinement Art, I recommend you specialize in one."

"No."

Xu Jingming immediately refused.

Are you kidding?

With the Deep Blue System, he feared low difficulty more than high difficulty!

"Fine."

Ye Li didn't press.

People teach people, a hundred times and they still won't learn.

Experience teaches people, once and they understand.

When Xu Jingming truly feels the agony of studying both Soul Refinement Art and Body Tempering Art simultaneously, he'll naturally make his choice.

"For Body Tempering Art and Soul Refinement Art, you have two choices."

Ye Li spoke softly, her voice crisp and pleasant:

"First, I can recommend T4-grade Body Tempering Art and Soul Refinement Art right now."

"Though not as powerful as the T0-grade Source Core Scripture, they're sufficient for the Star Level."

"Second, wait until you master the first layer of the Source Core Scripture."

"After becoming the Master's direct disciple, he will transmit to you T0-grade Body Tempering Art and Soul Refinement Art."

"T0-grade Body Tempering Art and Soul Refinement Art? At the Star Level?"

Xu Jingming's pupils shrank sharply.

T0-grade scriptures were the exclusive privilege of the Dominator Stage!

"Of course you can."

Ye Li revealed a rare smile. "Didn't you cultivate a T0-grade Bloodline Secret Art at the Starlight Level?"

"As long as the method is correct, your realm isn't the issue."

"Of course, such cultivation methods are exceedingly rare."

"Very few in the entire Cosmic Human race know of Dominators—and fortunately, the Master is one of them."

Xu Jingming's heart pounded wildly.

Indeed, the benefits of becoming a disciple of the Supreme Dominator far exceeded his imagination!

"I suggest you choose the first option..."

Ye Li advised.

After all, if Xu Jingming failed to cultivate the Source Core Scripture, he'd waste five hundred years for nothing.

Yet before she could finish, Xu Jingming spoke without hesitation: "I choose the second option!"

"Oh? Are you certain?"

Ye Li's eyebrows lifted slightly. "If you don't cultivate Body Tempering Art or Soul Refinement Art, your physique and spiritual power won't improve."

"In combat at the same level, that's a significant disadvantage."

"Senior Sister, rest assured—I know what I'm doing."

Xu Jingming smiled.

His base attributes already far surpassed those of his peers.

Before reaching Star Level Three, this gap has little impact when fighting peers of the same level.

By the time he reaches Star Level Three, he will surely have already learned the Source Core Secret Scripture.

"Is that so?"

Ye Li gave him a deep look and stopped urging him:

"Since you've already decided, I won't recommend you train T4-level body cultivation or spirit refinement techniques.

As for the list of other combat techniques you need to learn, I'll send it to you via the Virtual Universe.

Besides that, do you have any other questions?"

"There's one more question—about credits."

Xu Jingming quickly pressed on: "In our Star Dome Academy, what are the fastest ways to earn credits?"

Although he was meeting Bei Si and the others in two days to discuss this, it wouldn't hurt to learn some information ahead of time from his senior sister.

"There are many ways to earn credits within the academy.

The first is like your passage through the Star Abyss Death Zone—completing special trials grants credits.

The second is completing academy missions; you're a new student.

The first three missions you complete come with double credit rewards. For specifics, consult the academy's AI.

The third is representing Star Dome Academy in various competitions among our Cosmic Human race.

For example, the Demon Hunting Competition in six months grants a 30,000-credit reward just for signing up.

If you achieve a corresponding ranking, your final credit reward will increase substantially."

Ye Li spoke at length in one breath.

Xu Jingming's eyes grew brighter with every word.

Mission rewards! Cosmic Human competitions!

Indeed, there are still many ways to earn credits within the academy.

"Thank you, Senior Sister, for clarifying this!" Xu Jingming sincerely thanked her.

A drop of water's kindness deserves a gushing spring in return.

Senior Sister Ye Li's guidance for him was truly thoughtful, with not a single flaw to be found.

"It was the Master's instruction—I naturally won't hold back."

"For now, buy combat technique scrolls and study them yourself. I'll return next month to guide you."

With that, Ye Li's slender figure gradually faded, finally disappearing into the air's ripples.

"The spear intent is complete, Star Level breakthrough achieved—next is the Source Core Secret Scripture..."

Xu Jingming quickly resumed his study of the scripture.

But not long after, Number One's holographic projection appeared before him, respectfully saying:

"Master, a combat technique list has been received from Ye Li."

"Open it."

Xu Jingming, who had paused his study of the Source Core Secret Scripture, brightened and hurriedly said:

"Yes, Master."

With a soft hum, a holographic projection unfolded before Xu Jingming.

It listed four combat techniques:

【Instant Hell Lianhuan Lei Qiang (T5): A lethal technique compressing the Lightning Law and Destruction Law into the spear tip; requires mastery of Lightning Law Level Three and Destruction Law Level Three.】

【Thunder Illusion Step (T5): A movement technique that greatly enhances agility through the Lightning Law; requires mastery of Lightning Law Level Four.】

【Heaven's Punishment Thunder Array (T5): Constructs a vast thunder matrix that delivers sustained destructive strikes; requires mastery of Lightning Law Level Four and Destruction Law Level Five.】

【Flash Lianhuan Lei Qiang (T5): A binding technique that condenses lightning into a spear and fires it, pinning the enemy in place; requires mastery of Lightning Law Level Four and Destruction Law Level Three.】