High-Level Martial Era

Li Yuan was also astonished within his heart, Fifth Stage Skill?

The speed of Tian Dazhuang's cultivation was indeed as if he harbored endless potential... getting faster and more terrifying.

If he doesn't go to the Martial Divine Hall this year, by next year's virtual battle, Tian Dazhuang might even have a shot at taking the top spot.

However, being selected for the Martial Divine Hall a year earlier is naturally better.

"In June's Blue Star competition, the 'actual combat' phase just selected one more person, from the United States, Harmon, who was second in actual combat, you know him."

"Out of the senior and fifth-year students worldwide, two were selected."

Li Yuan nodded in agreement.

So, this year from Blue Star to the Martial Divine Hall, ten people were selected from the universities.

"There are also two people who are Martial Path prodigies selected from the global community of martial artists between 24 and 30 years old," Jin Huguo said reflectively, "These individuals might not have been exceptionally outstanding during university, but they underwent significant transformation after graduating."

"Therefore, they were selected."

Li Yuan nodded in acknowledgment.

Talent and comprehension are never static; it is not the case that being number one in all of humanity at age 16 means one will still be number one at age 30 or 40... people are always changing.

In recent months, with increased access privileges, Li Yuan had read many tales of powerful Flying Heaven Warriors and Demigods.

Many of them were not particularly dazzling during their Origin Martial Artist phase.

Even Dongfang Ji, currently the strongest in the Seven Star Civilization, was not exceptionally strong when he was a Flying Heaven Warrior... but after becoming a Demigod, he transformed step by step, eventually becoming an indisputable and invincible Demigod presence.

Those who accumulate knowledge and power before a breakthrough are not in the minority.

"Out of the ten selected from the university, apart from you, the strongest one should be Yin He from our Xia Country, a fifth-year student at Starry Sky University. But to my knowledge, his skill should've already reached the Fifth Stage High Rank," Jin Huguo said, "His Physical Quality should be around Level 28."

Li Yuan nodded again.

A fifth-year student? That means he's around 23, to possess such strength is already quite commendable.

"Among us twelve, the strongest is definitely Bores," Jin Huguo said gravely, "He's already 28 years old, his Physical Quality should be at the level of a Top Grade Origin Martial Artist, and his skill should have reached the limit of Fifth Stage High Rank, just it's unknown if he has developed a True Intent Killing Move."

"Impressive," Li Yuan praised.

To have such strength at the age of 28 is genuinely impressive.

It sounded like he was almost on par with Teacher Li Yang, who had trained for many decades; even if slightly weaker, it wouldn't be by much.

Bearing in mind that Teacher Li Yang had been cultivating for much longer... selecting Bores for the Martial Divine Hall made perfect sense.

"Li Yuan."

"I surmise that you might be stronger than Yin He, but not as much as Bores," Jin Huguo said seriously, "However, you should have a chance to break through the fifth round."

"As for Bores, with his strength, he will definitely be able to make it through the fifth round of The Battle of Seven Stars," Jin Huguo said reflectively.

"It's quite challenging to make it through the fifth round," Li Yuan said with a laugh.

The Battle of Seven Stars has seven major rounds, and with each additional round passed, the rewards improve substantially, as does the subsequent cultivation support... if one directly makes it through all seven rounds, they would be eligible to enter Seven Star Mountain directly.

The Martial Divine Hall is the gathering place for prodigies of the Seven Star Civilization.

If one can enter Seven Star Mountain, they are truly the crème de la crème.

...

Before long, the flying vehicle came to a halt, and the cabin door opened, two familiar figures rushed in.

Li Yuan and Jin Huguo both stood up to greet them.

"Li Yuan." A steady voice came directly from the corridor.

Li Yuan recognized it as Tian Dazhuang's voice.

"Haha, Li Yuan, we've finally met in reality. I've heard about your exploits in the Fierce Feather Star Realm, really badass," Dantai Feng's excited voice also rang out, and he swiftly leaped over, punching Li Yuan's shoulder hard, but then he quickly pulled back his hand, his voice changing: "Damn! So hard!! You're turning into iron, will your future wife be able to withstand it?"

"Haha."

"Dantai, it's just that you're too weak," everyone laughed.

Jin Huguo and Dantai Feng, Tian Dazhuang didn't know each other well, they could even say they were strangers.

But, with Li Yuan's introductions and their similar personalities, they gradually became more familiar with each other.
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Time passed by.

Whoosh!

Another figure dashed in, her appearance quite distinguished, but cold as an iceberg, giving off an untouchable aura... It was Yin Man, the runner-up in the virtual combat of the Blue Star competition.

"Li Yuan, Jin Huguo," Yin Man greeted before finding a seat to sit down and rest with her eyes closed.

Li Yuan and the others didn't mind, as everyone has a different nature, and some people are just naturally more aloof towards others.

But this didn't mean Yin Man was bad.

Li Yuan, Jin Huguo, and the other two kept chatting.

However, it was mostly Dantai Feng and Tian Dazhuang asking Li Yuan about his experiences in the Fierce Feather Star Realm.

The great war in the Fierce Feather Star Realm was too vast, and in these months, the news had gradually spread throughout the Seven Star Civilization. Additionally, since geniuses selected for the Martial Divine Hall typically had higher privileges... Dantai Feng and the others were somewhat informed.

Apart from the matter of lineage, Li Yuan didn't hide much else and shared everything.

"Alicia is actually that strong? No wonder she was also selected for the Martial Divine Hall," Dantai Feng said reflectively, "Tian Dazhuang, wait until you meet Alicia, she could probably kill you with a single strike."

"Isn't that obvious, I'm only Level 14," Tian Dazhuang glared, "Besides, you're only Level 17 yourself, you'd also be killed by a single strike from her."

Li Yuan and Jin Huguo couldn't help but laugh.

Tian Dazhuang and Dantai Feng were younger and significantly weaker in terms of Physical Quality... Although their skills were not bad, there was a vast difference in actual combat strength.

"Demigod-level talent? Immortal Ruins Civilization?"