High-Level Martial Era

Time flowed by, day by day.

Beyond his daily foundational cultivation, Li Yuan devoted almost all his remaining time to practicing his spear technique.

Without sleep or rest.

Besides Li Yuan, the newcomers who had just joined the Martial Divine Hall, after their initial excitement, also began to practice relentlessly.

With the inheritance of the Martial God, teachers who were Flying Heaven Peak warriors, various free third-rank secret manuals, optimal combat training, and numerous auxiliary cultivation treasures... any martial arts genius would understand that these are undoubtedly the best cultivation conditions offered by the Seven Star Civilization.

If not now, when would they strive hard?

Especially those geniuses who had received the "Martial God Inheritance."

For instance, Li Yuan had conveyed Yu Jinghe's advice to Dantai Feng, Tian Dazhuang, Jin Huguo, and others...
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Feeling the preciousness of the Martial God Inheritance, these geniuses naturally desired even more to ascend from third-class inheritors to second-class, or even first-class.

After all, third-class inheritors of the Martial God could only receive the inheritance once every five years.

Compared to the first-class and second-class, the difference in treatment was far too great.

And The Battle of Seven Stars would be their first debut in the Martial Divine Star Realm, an event that both the Mountain Lords and demigods would pay attention to.

...

July 17th.

In the vast underground Martial Arts Room, bright lights illuminated the area like daylight.

Whoosh~ Whoosh~

Li Yuan was holding a long spear and constantly practicing his spear technique in the Martial Arts Room.

Every swing of his long spear drew upon astonishing heavenly and earthly forces, sometimes creating starlight phantoms and sometimes forming spear light illusions.

"Boom~"

However, compared to the past, Li Yuan's spear technique had clearly changed; it was neither the purely continuous and absolute defense of the "Whirling Galaxy" nor the wild, sweeping, overwhelming offense of the "Stellar Burst," which served as offense in place of defense.

Instead, it combined the advantages of both true intent killing moves.

"Spear techniques that are too soft won't do, and long defenses are hard to maintain," Li Yuan reflected with clarity in his mind. "But spear techniques that are too rigid and strong also won't do, for excessive rigidity leads to breakage, and unrelenting fierce attacks will eventually exhaust their momentum."

"The so-called Stellar True Intent should inherently be complete and flawless, inclusive and comprehensive."

"The truly superior Stellar Spear Technique should be a harmonious blend of strength and softness, Yin-Yang conversion, continuous and never-ending." Since accepting the Martial God Inheritance, for more than ten days, Li Yuan had been practicing the spear following his own insights.

The miraculous experience of consciousness resonance allowed Li Yuan to unconsciously gravitate towards the spear technique of the divine, absorbing the essence of the Divine Spear Technique.

While pondering alone, Li Yuan would occasionally observe the "Map of Myriad Stars," combining it with his own insights for deduction and summarization.

His many advantages led to rapid progress.

In just over ten days, Li Yuan's spear technique became smoother and more fluid, and he felt that many of the perplexities of the past were gradually being resolved.

Suddenly, as if a stroke of luck had touched his heart.

"Swoosh~" Suddenly, his previously wildly unremitting spear technique transformed in an instant. Li Yuan's whole body's vigor, in combination with his Origin Power, burst forth through the Black Chen Spear. The numerous spear light phantoms that had exploded before converged, as if a star were suddenly collapsing, with countless energies and materials all gathering at the center, completely concentrating.

The next instant!

Boom! The terrifying heavenly and earthly forces, compressed to the extreme, were almost entirely focused on the tip of the spear and burst forth from the long spear, twisting as they erupted skywards, and shockingly shot out a spear light dozens of meters long through the void.

Piercing the void!

Enduring endlessly!

Clearly, this spear light had been condensed to the extreme.

"Haha!"

"I did it, I've finally mastered it," Li Yuan's eyes sparkled with an inexplicable light, "The condensation of this spear has increased my attack power by several times over."

"The might of one spear is nearly at the limit of the Fifth Stage," Li Yuan mused internally, "It can already be considered the embryonic form of True Intent."

"To think that the chasm between the Fifth and Sixth Stages has been crossed by me so unwittingly."

What is called the condensation of True Intent,

is to continuously comprehend and lead the forces of heaven and earth until they fuse into one point, much like curling five fingers into a fist and punching out fiercely, its power astonishing... Previously, Li Yuan's two major True Intent Killing Moves, whether utmost yin or utmost yang, couldn't achieve perfect condensation, thus they could only be considered Fifth Stage Perfection.

But now, this move, with Yin-Yang conversion and perpetual life, is truly close to the spear technique of the Sixth Stage.

It can be said.

In the time to come, as long as Li Yuan keeps comprehending and sensing more of the forces of heaven and earth, and strives to integrate these comprehensions into this spear technique killing move... and keeps refining it.

He will inevitably truly step into the Sixth Stage.

Just by creating the third True Intent Killing Move, his skill has reached the threshold of the Sixth Stage; should this news spread, it would surely shock the many geniuses of the Martial Divine Hall and a great number of Flying Heaven Warriors.

It's well known that many Flying Heaven Warriors, relying on years of accumulation, have created five or even six True Intent Killing Moves, yet still struggle to break through.

"True Intent Killing Moves value quality, not quantity,"

Li Yuan thought to himself, "These three True Intent Killing Moves of mine have already encapsulated the mysteries of the Stellar True Intent, sufficient for my use."

"Many Flying Heaven Warriors, despite creating numerous True Intent Killing Moves, essentially have an insufficiently high comprehension of the Mystery of Heaven and Earth, and the core mysteries of many moves are similar, unable to merge with each other... Being numerous and mixed actually hinders breakthrough," Li Yuan, now of a higher realm and having inherited the divine spear-fighting experience, had an elevated perspective as well.

In the current eyes of Li Yuan, many of the skills and moves of the Flying Heaven Warriors had flaws and weaknesses.

Such rapid progress was also because Li Yuan had sufficient accumulation, having practiced the Supreme Star Technique for so long, the Martial God inheritance, and the Map of Myriad Stars... all added up with Li Yuan's inherently high Comprehension.

He had made a breakthrough in one fell swoop.

"This move, I will name based on the final layer's conception in 'Meaning of the Stellar'," Li Yuan thought casually, "Let's call it 'Stellar Reversion to Ruins'."

In an instant, all power is withdrawn and then in the next moment, it completely bursts forth towards one point, indeed worthy of the phrase 'reversion to ruins'."

"What a pity."

"Up to now, I still can't integrate the mysteries of the wind into the Stellar Spear Technique," Li Yuan shook his head slightly.

Li Yuan's spear technique, while always pursuing the strongest, the fastest,

during the resonance of consciousness with the Divine Spear Technique, he personally experienced the integration of the two laws.

However, when he truly consciously mimicked the Divine Spear Technique to practice, Li Yuan realized... it was too difficult.

First of all, to truly comprehend the mystery of the wind was very difficult.

"I may have some talent in the Wind Vein, but compared to the talent of the Earth Vein, it's far too lacking," Li Yuan secretly said, "Over these ten-plus days, I have only comprehended a bit of the mysteries of the wind."

"Computed, it's barely at the standard of 10% of the Fifth Stage."

The boost to his strength was negligible.

Li Yuan also attempted to combine the two forces of heaven and earth.

But the core of the two forces was entirely different, like two armies abruptly mixed together—battle power may not increase, but might even decrease.

At least, Li Yuan still didn't have much of a clue now.

Spear Technique moves, invoking the power of heaven and earth, were never about quantity but about suitability.

"No rush!"

"I'll contemplate it step by step. That divine being was even able to combine two major laws to erupt with power," Li Yuan thought to himself. "I just want to make a preliminary integration of the Earth and Wind mysteries, and I refuse to believe I can't do it."

He calmed his mind.

Li Yuan continued to ponder over the Spear Technique, not stopping until deep into the night.

Then he began to practice the Visualization Method.

...

July 18th, a little past four in the morning.

"Once dawn arrives, it will be the time for The Battle of Seven Stars," Li Yuan's eyes carried a hint of anticipation. "I also don't know how far I can go."

His gaze involuntarily swept over the Divine Palace panel.

——

[Life Level: 28.4 (Second Rank)]

Fist Strength: 704,000 kilograms

Speed: 353 meters/second

Spiritual Power: Level 34

Willpower: Level 34

Spiritual Awakening Level: 45% (Current limit 45%)

Star Meridian: 5 Star Meridians (Ten Layers+Five Layers+Four Layers+Three Layers+Two Layers)

Skill Realm: Spear Technique (Fifth Stage 99%), Movement Technique (Fifth Stage 99%)

Nine Layers Star Technique "True Solution of the Earth Star Vein": First Rank Level 9 (Level 9)

Five Layers Star Technique "Stellar Mysterious Body": Second Rank Level 5 (Level 10)

...

"Whether it's physical quality, Spear Technique skills, or Star Technique, all have been cultivated to the current limit," Li Yuan murmured to himself. "I'll do my best."

He gently closed his eyes, silently regulating his breath.

At eight o'clock in the morning, he drank some Third Rank Spiritual Liquid again and ate some food.

Feeling quite comfortable throughout his body, Li Yuan finally received a message alert: "Li Yuan, come out quickly."

...

In the Martial Divine Star Realm, with a maximum diameter of over a thousand kilometers, only lived a little over a thousand Martial Divine Hall members, and a handful of logistical support staff.

Therefore, aside from the most central area which served as the daily living and cultivation space for geniuses like Li Yuan and Dantai Feng,

In the outer areas, many ultra-large buildings with special uses were constructed.

For example—the Seven Stars Battlefield.

This actually is a large-scale combat space built specially for the yearly Battle of Seven Stars.

Inside a small flying vehicle that was carrying Li Yuan, Dantai Feng, Alicia, Tian Dazhuang, Jin Huguo, Yin Man, and Yin He, they flew towards the vast expanse of the Seven Stars Battlefield.

The twelve talents from Blue Star seemed to be from the same hometown, but most were not acquainted with one another.

They formed small cliques.

Or to say, the several hundred geniuses of the entire Martial Divine Hall were all divided into many cliques.

And this group, naturally centered around Li Yuan, with people like Yin Man, Yin He... was purely because they were all from Xia Country and wished to socialize a bit, thus they had taken the initiative to gather.

"You all didn't come yesterday," Dantai Feng said with a smile. "Yesterday's Seven Stars advancement battle for the older generation was actually quite amazing."

"Over a dozen made a successful assault on the Seven Star Mountain, even revealing mysteries of True Intent," Dantai Feng said with a sigh. "So impressive, those two, I heard, are veterans who have been practicing for over ten years, still Prime Warriors but definitely a match for a real Flying Heaven Warrior."

The Battle of Seven Stars held in the Martial Divine Star Realm, aside from the yearly battle for newcomers, also holds 'advancement battles'.

Any old members who feel they have sufficient strength can apply to fight.

It's generally held two days before the newcomers' battle, with the option for others to go watch.

"You missed out big time by not seeing it," Dantai Feng said with a look of regret.

"As if everyone's like you, not capable enough to participate in the battle, yet not focusing on cultivation," Tian Dazhuang shook his head. "Wandering around all day."

"This is called familiarizing oneself with the environment and broadening one's knowledge," Dantai Feng retorted, glaring at him. "Besides, didn't you also go to watch the fight yesterday?"

"Haha!" A burst of laughter came from the group.

Everyone was used to the banter between Dantai Feng and Tian Dazhuang.

In fact, if Li Yuan was not participating in the battle himself, he probably would have gone to watch.

...

The flying vehicle arrived at the outer area of the Seven Stars Battlefield, a gigantic metallic structure over a hundred meters tall. As they got closer, it was still quite shocking to behold.

Li Yuan, Alicia, and the others got off the flying vehicle.

"Such a huge building, and it's only used a couple of times a year, that's pretty extravagant," Tian Dazhuang remarked.

"Not just that," Alicia said with a smile. "I've heard that occasionally, when Martial Divine Hall members challenge each other, they will also hold it here."

"Oh? Is that so?" Tian Dazhuang realized.

"There are quite a few people who've come." Li Yuan looked around.

Many people were also getting off flying vehicles, heading into the interior of the battlefield through the gate.

How many people were in the entire Martial Divine Hall?

Li Yuan was quite surprised to see so many people coming to watch.

"Normally, each year only about one or two hundred old members come to watch, with most people still focusing on their cultivation," Dantai Feng said with a smile. "But this time it's different. Anyone who stayed in the Martial Divine Star Realm will probably come to watch."

"Oh?"

"Why?" Not just Alicia, but even Yin Man and Yin He were curious.

Dantai Feng revealed a mysterious smile: "Because this year there are two people who are receiving a lot of attention. One is Bertman. He is quite old but has received a Second Class Martial God Inheritance spot. Many say he has the potential to win six battles."

"The other is you, Li Yuan," Dantai Feng said, looking at Li Yuan with a spark in his eyes. "I've heard that.

"In the last few months, Lude Nef, Yu Jinghe, Wu Manong, when they meet at Martial Divine Hall gatherings, they mention that they consider Li Yuan to be the number one talent of the alliance, destined to surpass Lude Nef."

"Your fame has already spread wide."

"How could your first Battle of Seven Stars not attract attention?" Dantai Feng expressed with feeling. "What a pity, when will I receive such remarks like Lude Nef and the others."