High-Level Martial Era

...

As Li Yuan's Origin Power entered his body and his strength continually transformed,

In Blue Star Xia Country, at Kunlun Martial University, the time was already the morning of January 14th.

Deep within the villa complex that belonged to the Sixth Institute,

"Dean Hai, as per your instructions, I have arranged for Li Yuan to face as many life-and-death trials as possible," Li Yang said with a slight bow.

He had just reported Li Yuan's situation in the Mingxu Star Realm to Dean Hai.

"Hmm."

"A treasure of extremely high value, possibly a Heavenly Materials Treasure, would be enough to attract his interest," Dean Hai said indifferently, "Li Yuan places great importance on his family. He wants to heal his uncle's body as soon as possible and is unlikely to give up this opportunity easily."

"Dean,"

Unable to contain himself, Li Yang said, "Could this be too much too soon? Normal trials of life and death are already tests, there's no need for him to take this risk."

"What risk? Worried that he might encounter a Second Rank Alien Race?" Dean Hai asked indifferently.

"Li Yuan is strong, but if he encounters a Second Rank Alien Race, even with covert protection, it would be extremely dangerous," Li Yang shook his head and said, "Wandering the Star Realm, death often hangs by a thread, and protection has its limits; aid might not arrive in time during critical moments."

He had been training Li Yuan, and sometimes he was reckless, but in actuality, he was quite rational.

He wouldn't truly take major risks.

"The path, is one he chooses for himself."

"Having educated him for over a decade, teaching him all sorts of knowledge about the Star Realm, providing him with an Origin Power Battle Suit, items to save his life... and also informing him of the potential dangers, whether he goes or not, is also his own choice," Dean Hai stated calmly, "Good or bad, the outcome is his to bear.

Making decisions and facing the consequences they bring, is also a form of spiritual tempering."

"But what if something goes wrong?" Li Yang hesitated to say.

"If his decisions exceed his capacity to endure, then it shows that despite a series of trainings, he hasn't really grown," Dean Hai said indifferently, "If he can't withstand the trials, and he dies, then he dies."

Li Yang looked at Dean Hai in shock.

He dies, just like that?

That's almost certainly a superhuman talent destined to reach the Flying Heaven Level.

"This kind of training process is not just my decision, but the consensus of the higher echelons of human civilization," Dean Hai spoke softly, "Because his potential is enough, the tempering will be even harsher."

"You have to understand,"

"For a genius like him, the highest authorities don't just hope he achieves the Flying Heaven Level, as that level doesn't determine the survival of human civilization... But instead, they hope he can surpass the Flying Heaven Level," Dean Hai said slowly.

"Surpass the Flying Heaven Level?" Li Yang gasped.

Such beings, each one is a true member of the highest echelon of human civilization.

"Just like the ancient emperors, many were very bright when young," Dean Hai stated calmly, "But born in the deep palace, raised by the hands of women... most turned out to be mediocre, even becoming muddle-headed."

"Why? It's because their environment was too comfortable!! Those who have achieved greatness have all suffered countless hardships, which then transformed their mindset and willpower, finally achieving success."

"Innate talent is just for a moment."

"Postnatal refinement is what's crucially important."

"With Li Yuan's talent, following the regular process he could indeed reach the Flying Heaven Level, but what next? To try and temper him at that time?"

"Raising a child, if you don't temper their nature and educate them properly at the age of a few or in their teens, would you wait to do it at the age of thirty?" Dean Hai shook his head.

"To the highest authorities, if someone has a truly ordinary talent, they are not so concerned."

"But for an unparalleled genius like Li Yuan, during the training process, if nine out of ten die in the tempering,"

"As long as one is tempered and becomes a being that surpasses the Flying Heaven Level, the deaths of the other nine are worthwhile, a success," Dean Hai asserted seriously, "Besides, everything is guided in secrecy, for such unparalleled geniuses, there is no forced coercion."

"Like this time, if he chooses not to venture forth and prefers stability, nobody would force him."

"Understood," Li Yang nodded.

He got the message from Dean Hai.

For unparalleled geniuses, human civilization's resources for training are top level, and they try their best with various methods of protection... but they also guide them to face many dangerous tests.

Only those who survive and make it through,

Are more likely to achieve great success.

Compared to the birth of a hundred Flying Heaven Warriors, the higher echelons of human civilization would prefer the emergence of one that surpasses the Flying Heaven Level.

...

In the Mingxu Star Realm,

About 900 kilometers from Outpost Base Number Three, lies 'Flying Serpent Valley,' which, despite its name, is actually a huge, elongated canyon shrouded in mist all year round.

And about ten kilometers from this canyon, in a secluded valley, a large contingent of Tianliang Clan warriors was encamped.

At this moment, the entire camp was eerily silent, all Tianliang Clan warriors looking toward the distance with a mixture of fear.

"Pang~"

Accompanied by the whistling of a long whip, it struck heavily on the kneeling, burly figure.

"Useless! Useless!"

"How could you fail such a simple mission, and not only that, all your comrades are dead? Only you returned alive?"

"Why didn't you die out there?" a bizarre-looking young man dressed in a blood-colored robe said coldly, anger blazing in his eyes.

All Tianliang Clan warriors dared not make a sound.

Within the Tianliang Clan, the hierarchy was extremely strict. As a Sacred Land Core Disciple, Xue Shu could almost decide life and death for these ordinary warriors.

Crack~ Another whip struck the burly man 'Logan', who was kneeling on the ground, with vicious force.

It left a terrifyingly visible bloody mark.

Logan's body was already drenched in blood.

"Lord Xue Shu, I indeed have erred," Logan said, head bowed, his teeth gritted. "But I risked my life to make it back, not out of a fear of death, but to bring you a message, lest you be taken by surprise in an attack."

"So, I should be thanking you?" the young man in the blood-red robe asked, anger turning into a mocking laugh.

"I wouldn't dare," Logan said, head still lowered, struggling through the pain as he continued. "There was indeed a reason for my failure this time... I was ultimately defeated by a Seven Stars human genius."

He recounted the whole process.

"A special Origin Power Battle Suit? Seventeen Rank Skill Realm at Fourth Level Perfection? Truly a First Rank genius of the Seven Stars human civilization," the young man in the blood-red robe said, a cold light flashing in his eyes. "You've at least brought back some good news."

"Unfortunate," he said.

"He remains within the sphere of the Seven Stars humans; I couldn't possibly risk hunting him down," the young man in the blood-red robe said, his gaze icy. "Prepare to retreat."

"Prepare to abandon the plan for Flying Serpent Valley."

"Retreat?" the burly man Logan exclaimed in shock.

"What else to do if we don't retreat?" the young man in the blood-red robe glanced at him, his voice cold. "You lot of trash not only failed to intercept those Seven Stars human Martial Artists, but you've also exposed so much."

"The Seven Stars humans are not fools; they will likely guess that there are treasures in the Flying Serpent Valley area, and perhaps Prime Warriors will come," the young man in the blood-red robe said coldly. "Do you want to go to war with Prime Warriors?"

The burly man Logan dared not speak.

Going to war with Prime Warriors? Once they arrive, aside from Lord Xue Shu, I fear no one could withstand three moves.

"Logan."

"I'm giving you a chance to redeem your failure by making merit. Take your remaining subordinates and stay in Flying Serpent Valley to keep watch," the young man in the blood-red robe said indifferently.

"Three days' time!"

"If there's still no trace of the Seven Stars humans, I will naturally lead the troops back here and continue with the plan."

Logan was taken aback.

If the Seven Stars humans' main force arrives, would he not be facing certain death?

But he dared not refuse as the current predicament was indeed due to the failure of his mission.

Before long.

The young man in the blood-red robe quickly left with the majority of the Tianliang Clan warriors.

Logan and a dozen or so warriors were left behind.

"I hope the Seven Stars human leadership is unwilling to take risks," Logan could only silently pray.

...

About 100 kilometers from Flying Serpent Valley, time ticked away by the second.

After nearly eight hours, Li Yuan's consciousness completely recovered.

"This time, the infusion of Origin Power seems to have ended faster than before," Li Yuan slowly opened his eyes.

His eyes were filled with tranquility.

"The third infusion of Origin Power has actually increased my Physical Quality so much," Li Yuan felt the terrifying power contained within his body without moving.

It was much stronger than before.

"My Physical Quality," Li Yuan glanced at the Divine Palace panel.

——

[Life Level: 19.0 Rank (First Rank)]

Fist Strength: 50,200 kilograms

Speed: 100.8 meters/second

Spiritual Power: 28.4 Rank

Willpower: 30 Rank

Spiritual Awakening Level: 30% (Current Maximum 30%)

Star Meridian: 10 Rank

Skill Realm: Spear Technique (Fifth Stage 6%), Movement Technique (Fifth Stage 7%), Fist Technique (Perfection)

...

In just half a day, Li Yuan's Life Level had leapt from 16.8 to 19 Rank!!

His Fist Strength had approximately doubled.

"Now," Li Yuan slowly stood up, clenched his fists, feeling the surging power within him, "I should have the strength to match a novice Prime Warrior."

The Tianliang Clan warrior he had previously escaped from?

If he encountered him again, Li Yuan had a feeling, at full force, he could kill him with a single spear thrust.