Chapter 330: Return to University (Bonus Chapter for Moon Tickets)

Time flew by.

Over a hundred days later.

Fang Xing gazed at the barely increased progress of the Gate of All Realms in his attribute bar and calculated roughly: "Next opening in thirty years?"

"Or perhaps there won't be a next time at all."

"Next time it opens, I must obtain the inheritance!"

Though he has now entered the realm of the Fire Principle, theoretically he could ascend to Star Lord.

But in reality, without the inheritance, he cannot break through at all.

"And…"

Fang Xing casually sketched, and before him appeared a Heart of Flame.

From the Heart of Flame, crimson lines continuously extended outward, converging into a Flame Avatar.

As the Flame Avatar began practicing a fist technique, the surrounding temperature rose rapidly!

"The mystery of Fire…"

"Indeed, upon closer examination, its power seems weaker than in the Great Xia world?"

Fang Xing's expression grew serious.

According to the Gray Robe Marquis's description and his own understanding, the distinction between Mystery, Principle, and Dao lies in 'compatibility.'

Mystery has the narrowest scope and is most easily affected by different worlds.

Principle, however, permeates nearly all worlds and is less affected.

Finally, Dao encompasses everything—existing above all universes and worlds!

"Right now, in the Prime Universe, the power of Mystery is affected—that's normal… what's abnormal is… how little it's weakened."

"Either… the underlying rules of the Prime Universe and the Great Xia Universe are very similar, but that still doesn't explain…"

"Or… Great Xia is like the Demon God's world—a part of the Prime Universe?"

The scale of the universe is immense; even the regions discovered by the Blue Star Federation, plus the areas ravaged by the Outworld Demons, may be merely the tip of the iceberg.

It's entirely possible that, beyond countless light-years, another peak and brilliant civilization exists.

"Even… could it be the reverse? Great Xia Universe is vast beyond measure, and the Prime Universe is merely the inner realm of some powerful being from Great Xia?"

"That being… named 'Dream's Creator'?"

Fang Xing conceived a theory that sent chills down his spine.

Otherwise, why was this journey through the Gate of All Realms so strange?

"For me… pondering these seems meaningless. Right now, the most important thing is cultivation and breakthrough…"

"The third time I enter Great Xia, I must obtain the inheritance."

During this time, he repeatedly checked himself and felt no oath-based restrictions.

Thus, Fang Xing largely confirmed his pre-departure scheme succeeded.

The karmic oath contract was signed by Li Ying; once I cross over again, I can bypass the restrictions and obtain the Gray Robe Marquis's inheritance.

Even a common manual would be better than having only Principles and Mysteries without the power to wield them.

"Actually, the Gray Robe Marquis's conditions aren't harsh… but I can't entrust my safety to outsiders or priceless treasures…"

"If I obtain the Gray Robe Marquis's inheritance, even if future oaths don't bind me, if I have the power, I will go to Great Xia to avenge him—or even attempt to resurrect him…"

"I forgot to ask: what realm is required to resurrect the dead from the River of Time? Even a Law Lord seems insufficient—could it be… only a Dao Lord possesses such authority?"

…

Several years passed in the blink of an eye.

One day.

Fang Xing, rare as it was, left the Star Sea Factory and boarded his private spaceship.

"I'm leaving the factory in your hands."

He looked at Nangong Xue, whose rustic aura remained strong, and spoke.

"Don't worry."

Nangong Xue adjusted her glasses and replied coolly, her tone brimming with confidence.

During this time, Fang Xing wasn't the only one who progressed.

After obtaining the "Refined Spirit Marrow," Nangong Xue immediately attempted to break through to Wu Saint at the Nine Swords Academy.

This top-tier resource, laden with heavy contamination, could only be consumed by Martial Artists.

Even for 【Sword Saint】 careerists, its effect increased by one or two tenths.

And Nangong Xue, already a top-tier genius, swiftly broke through to the Wu Saint realm after acquiring the resource.

And upon becoming a Wu Saint, she didn't stay at the Nine Swords Academy—she came straight to Fang Xing.

When they first met, they fought a fierce battle.

In the end, Nangong Xue, being newly ascended, was easily defeated and subdued by Fang Xing, who subtly amplified his entire body with the Fire Mystery.

This time, as Fang Xing returned to Blue Star University, he naturally left Nangong Xue to guard the base.

After all, his mech was nearly complete—he had to prevent someone from stealing it.

"Also, be careful with your thesis defense…"

Nangong Xue smiled sweetly: "I don't want to see you struggle and fail to graduate—you'll be one step behind me academically…"

That's right!

This time, Fang Xing returned to Blue Star primarily to resolve his doctoral graduation and faculty retention.

To graduate as a Martial Doctor, one needs sufficient martial strength—Fang Xing was already a Wu Saint, so no test was needed.

Next came the doctoral topic and thesis defense—he planned to use the new inhibitor as his subject, just going through the motions.

Nangong Xue dared to mock him like this—her intentions were truly malicious!

When he returned, he'd have to beat her senseless a few times!

Fang Xing entered the ship, and Xiao Lan immediately sealed the hatch, sending the blue spacecraft soaring into the sky.

Inside the cabin.

"Teacher… I've departed. I'll make it on time."

Fang Xing ended the communication, his expression solemn.

His trip to Blue Star University was secondary to resolving his doctoral graduation. The real purpose: Chancellor Ye Ye Liuyun of Blue Star University was preparing to step down and attempt to break through beyond Wu God!

Ye Ye Liuyun had already told Fang Xing this.

He always held deep respect for the pioneers who forged the path of martial cultivation.

And as a Wu Saint of Blue Star University, he should certainly pay his respects.

Or rather, observing it firsthand would benefit his own future breakthroughs more.

"Right now, I'm publicly a Wu Saint, but my Fire Mystery is complete—even without formal inheritance, I'm not easily defeated by newly ascended Wu Gods…"

"That's my greatest trump card. Let me see what Blue Star University truly holds."

…

Blue Star University.

A cerulean spacecraft docked directly at the university's spaceport.

The hatch opened, and Fang Xing stepped down, seeing no familiar faces.

The students here had changed countless generations—every face was unfamiliar.

"First, I'll visit Professor Nie Ying to discuss my doctoral graduation."

Fang Xing raised his foot, ready to leave.

Suddenly!

His aura sensed a familiar presence—he paused, then turned direction.

After walking further, he saw a small lake, where carp played.

By the lake stood a burly figure, like a bodybuilder.

The man spotted Fang Xing and grinned broadly, tossing him a soda: "Ah Wei… we meet again."

"Ah Wei…"

Fang Xing smiled faintly, tapping his soda bottle against the other's, just as they had years ago.

Moments later.

Plop! Plop!

Two soda bottles were tossed into the lake, sinking gradually…

Fang Xing glanced around—no sweeping Wu God appeared to demand a fine.

"Looks like the Sweeping Monk is rare even at Blue Star University."

He silently mused.

At that moment, Liu Wei said: "Back then… we both worked odd jobs just to earn money for college… decades have passed—we've fulfilled our original dreams, especially you, Ah Xing."

Liu Wei looked at Fang Xing with complex eyes: "I never dreamed you'd get into Blue Star University, let alone become a Wu Saint!"

"If you had a cheat system, you could do it too—basic move, nothing special…"

Fang Xing mentally scoffed, then smiled: "You're not bad either—I heard you've broken through to Martial Level Seven at the Federation Scientific Research Institute, even though you're the one being studied. Even the old chancellor wasn't as impressive as you!"

In his eyes, Liu Wei, though a Martial Level Seven, had an unusual body—not an ordinary Martial Golden Body, but a peculiar magnetic one, as if drawing cosmic magnetic forces into the acupoints and meridians of his Golden Core.

"Magnetic martial arts—truly extraordinary."

"Is this a different kind of Golden Body? Magnetic Golden Body? Bipolar Golden Body?"

Fang Xing mentally scoffed.

"That's right, I'm here representing the Federation Academy of Sciences…" Liu Wei sighed, feeling nothing could return to how it once was.

"Then what is it for? A new inhibitor, or demonic deity materials?"

In Fang Xing's possession, only these two items drew the most external greed.

But giving away a small portion for research was no issue at all.

"We want both."

Liu Wei shook his head, giving Fang Xing an unexpected answer: "But what they most want… is you."

"Me?"

Fang Xing pointed at his own nose.

"Yes, some believe your talent exceeds imagination—enough to lead the next phase of Magnetic Wu Gong research… so they've asked me to persuade you to join the Magnetic Wu Gong project. If successful, it could open another path beyond the Martial God realm."

Liu Wei said this with a touch of envy.

This was exactly what he had spent years desperately chasing—but others were begging Fang Xing to take it on.

And merely the fact that they treated him as an equal, speaking openly like this, was something a half-experimental subject like him could never hope to achieve.

"You're inviting me to be a lab rat?"

Fang Xing snorted and refused without hesitation: "I'm not doing it."

Another Martial Saint might have seriously considered it—after all, it's the Federation's top scientific academy.

Who knows? This might be the chance to break through beyond the Martial God realm.

Being studied doesn't mean being dissected; cooperating might even bring many benefits.

But for Fang Xing, he already had two guaranteed paths to breakthrough—he had no intention of becoming a lab rat.

No matter how equal the dialogue, how open the exchange… he'd still be a lab rat.

Unless… he funded the lab himself and studied himself.

'Magnetic Wu Gong… promising prospects, but the path ahead is still extremely winding.'

"Understood."

Seeing Fang Xing's stance, Liu Wei didn't press further—he had long known that despite his friend's easygoing exterior, his inner resolve was as unyielding as iron; once decided, nothing would change it.

Tomorrow's update postponed

(End of Chapter)