Translator: CinderTL
In mere seconds, a young woman in a white dress and a black-clad youth arrived together.
"Teacher, Principal," Jiang Ye and Chen Zilu said in unison, cupping their hands in greeting.
Zhou Hong, Fang Yi, and the others couldn't help but steal glances at the young woman, their eyes filled with admiration.
Now twenty years old, Chen Zilu's pure and captivating beauty had only intensified. Her ethereal aura, graceful bearing, and exquisite figure defied simple description—even the word "gorgeous" felt inadequate.
However, Zhou Hong, Fang Yi, and the others were all Martial Dao Prodigies with unwavering Martial Dao Will.
Within half a second, they swiftly averted their gazes.
Senior Sister Chen is likely involved with that madman Jiang Ye, Zhou Hong thought to himself. I'd better not stir up trouble.
Even the transcendent couldn't subdue her, Fang Yi thought, his mind clear as a mirror. What hope do I have?
As these thoughts swirled through their minds, Bai Jing turned to Jiang Ye, a flicker of surprise in his eyes.
As the principal of White Dragon University, even without activating his Martial Will Perception, he could vaguely sense Jiang Ye's strength.
"Jiang Ye," Bai Jing said with a smile, "your progress these past two months has been quite remarkable?"
"I've made some progress," Jiang Ye replied with a smile.
"Hmm?" Zhou Hong, Fang Yi, and the others turned to look at Jiang Ye.
Although they couldn't discern his true strength, they could infer quite a bit from the principal's words.
Could he have truly reached the late stage of the third breakthrough? Zhou Hong thought to himself.
After the Ten Schools League, he had learned Jiang Ye's actual level wasn't truly the late stage of the third breakthrough.
But now, two months later, Jiang Ye must have genuinely reached and solidified that realm.
"Junior Jiang Ye," Liu Shishi said in surprise, "I can barely see through you now."
"Senior Sister Liu, you're joking," Jiang Ye replied with a smile.
Liu Shishi, wearing a pale yellow long dress, had a gentle demeanor and embodied the ideal "kind senior sister" type.
She was one year ahead of Jiang Ye, a third-year student, and had already reached the early stage of the fourth breakthrough.
For White Dragon University, this was considered top-tier talent.
The vast majority of White Dragon students
By the end of their freshman year, they reached the peak of the second breakthrough, or even close to the third breakthrough. By the end of their sophomore year, they reached the mid-stage of the third breakthrough, or even the late stage.
Those who could reach the third breakthrough peak by the start of their junior year were considered outstanding. Those who reached the fourth breakthrough were even more exceptional.
As for senior year? Reaching the mid-stage of the fourth breakthrough would already be considered extremely outstanding.
Of course, this refers to Dao Bone Aptitude.
Invincible Dao Bones like Chen Zilu's, and those Transcendent Aptitudes that are as elusive as divine dragons, naturally fall outside this category.
Chen Zilu, now a senior, had already reached the Fifth Breakthrough. Among the entire senior class, she was undoubtedly the top Dao Bone cultivator.
In the path of cosmic martial arts, progress becomes increasingly difficult in the later stages.
"Alright," Principal Bai Jing announced. "Everyone's here. Prepare for departure."
"We're heading to the Star Realm Sea!"
"Yes, sir!"
The group followed Bai Jing and Qiu Cang onto the aircraft.
In less than a minute, a large aircraft lifted off from White Dragon University.
Inside the flight cabin, Jiang Ye and Chen Zilu sat together.
"Senior Sister, how much longer until you reach the mid-stage of the Fifth Breakthrough?" Jiang Ye asked in a low voice.
"Still a ways to go," Chen Zilu replied.
"Actually, I think you should suppress your realm to the peak of the Fourth Breakthrough," Jiang Ye said with a sigh. "It would be more advantageous for the Star Realm Sea expedition."
Although the Star Realm Sea teleports cultivators to different regions based on their realm, within the same area, there could still be discrepancies of two or three minor realms.
Of course, there would be no major realm differences.
Being at the peak of a particular realm was most advantageous.
"If I suppress my cultivation to the peak of the Fourth Breakthrough, I won't be able to obtain a Fifth-Tier Opportunity," Chen Zilu said, shaking her head. "While Fourth-Tier opportunities are useful to me, they aren't particularly significant."
"That's true," Jiang Ye nodded.
"But you're only at the early stage of the Fifth Breakthrough. Once you encounter a late-stage Fifth Breakthrough expert or stronger..." Jiang Ye frowned again.
"Don't worry," Chen Zilu rolled her eyes at him. "If I can't win, you think I don't know how to run? I'm not an idiot."
"As for you..."
"You're already at the peak of the Third Breakthrough," Chen Zilu transmitted mentally. "You should have a chance to obtain a Divine-Tier Opportunity, right?"
"I'll do my best," Jiang Ye nodded.
A Divine-Tier Opportunity?
He would strive to obtain it.
As Jiang Ye flew toward the entrance of the Star Realm Sea, in a majestic palace within the Fire Ember Civilization:
King Beize and Old Man Canghai were watching a massive screen.
"Beize, it's been a long time," a man in his thirties said majestically from the screen. He was tall and imposing, with fiery red horns growing from his head.
"Yan Sheng, my good friend," King Beize said with a smile, "your strength has improved significantly since we last met. You must be close to taking that final step, wouldn't you say?"
"I am indeed nearing that threshold," the majestic man with fiery red horns nodded.
"Yan Sheng, I truly envy you," King Beize sighed, shaking his head. "If I had been born in the Heavenly Fire Civilization, I might have had a chance to reach that level."
"You still have a chance," the majestic man Yan Sheng replied with a smile.
"There's no time left. My end is near," King Beize said, his gaze complex as he looked at the man before him.
Yan Sheng was a supreme strongman from the Heavenly Fire Civilization, a first-tier cosmic civilization. By all rights, King Beize shouldn't have been qualified to converse with such a figure. But a century ago, they had endured numerous life-and-death trials together, forging a bond of mutual survival.
"Old friend," Yan Sheng said, getting straight to the point, "I've received your message. I've already informed Dong Huang and Yan Yi about the Blue Star genius you mentioned."
"They are both invincible dao bones of the Heavenly Fire Civilization at the third breakthrough stage."
"The latter is even a direct disciple of a Divine," Yan Sheng said with a smile. "However, I cannot force such a genius. Whether he chooses to act rests entirely with him."
"Thank you, my friend," King Beize said, his expression brightening as he quickly expressed his gratitude.
He had initially expected Yan Sheng to send just one invincible dao bone.
To his surprise, two were being sent?
This level of support far exceeded his expectations. He could not possibly ask for more.
"There's no need for thanks between us," Yan Sheng replied.
"If not for you saving my life a century ago, I might not be here today."
"Moreover," Yan Sheng said gravely, "the Fire Ember Civilization is inherently a subordinate civilization of our Heavenly Fire Civilization."
"I don't want the Fire Ember Civilization to be replaced by another civilization in the next civilization strife crossing," Yan Sheng stated.
"Regardless, I still must thank you, my old friend," King Beize said, clasping his hands in a formal gesture.
Moments later, the communication ended.
"King Beize," Old Man Canghai said, his eyes shining with surprise, "I never imagined you were acquainted with such a prominent figure—a life-and-death comrade."
King Beize had been listening to the entire conversation.
Yan Sheng was only half a step away from that realm, and was very likely a high-ranking figure in the Heavenly Fire Civilization.
"Life and death bond?"
King Beize shook his head, his expression calm. "We were indeed bound by a life and death bond, but we've only contacted each other once in the past century."
"What?" Old Man Canghai looked bewildered.
"The Heavenly Fire Civilization is a Level 1.3 cosmic civilization."
"The Fire Ember Civilization is merely the most insignificant among the Heavenly Fire Civilization's many subordinate civilizations," King Beize said with a sigh. "In the face of such a vast civilizational gap, a so-called life and death bond amounts to nothing."
"Then why did he...?" Old Man Canghai's face showed confusion.
"A karmic debt," King Beize replied softly. "For Yan Sheng to ascend to divinity, his heart must be unburdened."
"This matter settles the karmic debt between us."
"After this, if he ascends to divinity, it will be nearly impossible for me to contact him again," King Beize said, looking at the communication device before him.
The number faded to darkness.
This was a one-time communication.
Life-and-death camaraderie? For the strong of advanced civilizations, such bonds only existed between peers of the same level.
As for lesser civilizations? They simply didn't exist in that context.
"Regardless, at least he made a move," King Beize said, unconcerned. "Two invincible dao bones are more than enough to eliminate that Blue Star genius."
"Indeed," Old Man Canghai's eyes gleamed with sharp intent.
Would they win this time?
They would.
(End of the Chapter)
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