Translator: CinderTL
"Great Sun Spear Technique!"
"First Great Stellar War champion? Created by Bai Long?" Jiang Ye read the description, his heart pounding with astonishment.
As far as he knew, the Great Stellar War had been held for centuries.
The first Great Stellar War? That was ancient history. The participants must have been legendary figures, the patriarchs of Blue Star's martial dao civilization.
But what truly stunned Jiang Ye was the name "Bai Long."
"Bai Long... isn't that the founder of White Dragon University?" Jiang Ye's heart raced.
TL/N: Bai = White, Long = Dragon.
That was a figure who stood at the pinnacle of Blue Star Civilization, arguably the strongest human to ever live.
The Great Sun Spear Technique—created by him? If true, it would be priceless, far beyond the profound tier.
"Perhaps it's a spearmanship he developed in his youth," Jiang Ye mused, studying the description carefully.
He was genuinely drawn to this technique.
Not because of its legendary origins, but because the spearmanship itself resonated deeply with him.
"This is the one!" Jiang Ye decided.
Half an hour later, everyone had made their selections.
The surrounding scenery dissolved, returning them to the spacious training hall.
Jiang Ye, Yun Qing'er, and the rest of the students wore expressions of satisfaction.
The profound-tier cultivation techniques at Penglai University were naturally far superior to anything available outside. Even wealthy individuals with privileged backgrounds might never have access to such resources.
Zhu Honglie nodded slightly, observing the students' expressions.
"It seems you've all chosen your cultivation techniques."
"Then, I won't waste any more time," Zhu Honglie said. "Now, I will assign each of you a personalized cultivation plan."
"Jiang Ye, you're up first."
"Understood," Jiang Ye replied, listening intently.
"Starting today, your daily cultivation time must be no less than fourteen hours."
"Outside of your cultivation hours, you have three hours to consult with me," Zhu Honglie continued. "Whether it's your Cosmic Secret Art or weapon arts, you can come to me with any questions."
"Every day, you must also set aside two hours to enter the Independent Cosmos and challenge your Cosmic Rank." Zhu Honglie continued outlining the cultivation plan.
The training hall fell silent.
Including Yun Qing'er, everyone stared at Zhu Honglie in astonishment.
His demands on Jiang Ye were simply too strict!
Putting aside everything else, the time slots he'd just mentioned already totaled over nineteen hours.
After a full day, Jiang Ye would only have five hours left for rest.
While it's true that a martial artist at the first breakthrough stage only needs five to six hours of sleep per day, this still seemed excessively harsh.
"Only five hours of sleep?" Jiang Ye asked, surprisingly calm.
Five hours was far too long!
Normally, he didn't sleep at all.
The three hours of personal instruction time, however, caught Jiang Ye off guard.
With only nine students in total, his three-hour allocation meant less time for the others.
Yet, as the top-ranked freshman, none of the other students showed any resentment.
"Jiang Ye, I will assess your cultivation progress weekly," Zhu Honglie said coolly. "If you meet my standards, I won't hesitate to reward you."
Jiang Ye's eyes lit up.
"Jiang Ye, do you understand everything?" Zhu Honglie's voice boomed like a bell.
"Understood, Teacher," Jiang Ye replied solemnly, bowing respectfully.
"Hmm," Zhu Honglie nodded, then turned to the others. "Yun Qing'er, my requirements for you are..."
An hour later.
Zhu Honglie assigned cultivation plans to everyone.
"Every three months, you must participate in a live combat mission."
"The martial dao exists to kill enemies." Zhu Honglie's gaze swept across the group. "You cannot become hothouse flowers."
"Our live combat missions at Penglai University are highly dangerous, often involving garrison duty within the Cosmic Void Passage."
"But the rewards are equally substantial," Zhu Honglie added. "Typically, they offer at least five million yuan or more."
The students' eyes lit up.
"Live combat missions? At least five million yuan?" Jiang Ye's heart raced with excitement.
University life is different. Every opportunity here is a chance to make money!
Back then, earning even a hundred thousand yuan had been an arduous struggle.
But now? Millions were casually mentioned.
"Today, I won't be teaching."
"You've received your new cultivation techniques. First, comprehend them on your own and practice diligently," Zhu Honglie instructed. "Formal classes will begin tomorrow."
"Yes, sir!" the students replied in unison.
"If you need anything, you can find me in the office next door," Zhu Honglie said before turning and leaving.
Whew~ The students collectively exhaled in relief.
The tense atmosphere gradually eased.
"Jiang Ye," Yun Qing'er whispered, standing beside him. "Teacher Zhu is so strict with you. Does he have a grudge against you?"
Jiang Ye remained silent. How could this be considered a grudge?
Still, Zhu Honglie was undeniably stricter with him than with the others.
While the others had been assigned training schedules of fifteen hours at most, Jiang Ye's was nineteen!
"Maybe it's because Brother Jiang is the top freshman?" Xu Haoran chuckled. "That's why the teacher is so hard on him."
"Perhaps," Jiang Ye replied with a shake of his head and a smile.
Just because I'm the top freshman? I doubt it.
More likely, it's for the Freshman Competition in three months, Jiang Ye thought to himself. Teacher Zhu probably wants me to achieve a remarkable result.
I will win!
Jiang Ye felt brimming with confidence.
"Brother Jiang, where in West Mountain Province are you from?" Deng Yunfei, a freshman with a delicate voice and a charming smile, asked.
Jiang Ye gave him a strange look.
Why does his voice sound... like a trap?
TL/N: like a trap (i.e. effeminate).
"Ancheng," he replied truthfully.
"Ancheng?"
"Never heard of it."
"It's a small mountain town in West Mountain Province," someone said, pulling out their phone to check. They were all astonished.
West Mountain Province was already a backward region.
For a backward town in a backward province to send someone to Penglai Martial Arts University and have them win first place in the Freshman Competition...
What was the difference between this and a fairy tale?
"Brother Jiang!"
Deng Yunfei's smile grew even brighter, his voice becoming more effeminate. "From now on, you're my buddy! My family has plenty of resources, so don't hesitate to ask if you need anything."
"Sure, you can call me Brother Jiang or Jiang Ye," Jiang Ye replied, feeling a chill run down his spine.
"Haha, perfect! Then I'll call you Jiang Ye," Deng Yunfei said, finally toning down his enthusiasm.
Jiang Ye didn't say anything more.
Everyone had their own unique personality, and as someone from humble beginnings, he needed to learn to accept them.
Deng Yunfei, ranked 12th among the freshmen, was undoubtedly a formidable opponent.
For Jiang Ye, making friends like this was actually a good thing.
As for whether Deng Yunfei was only befriending him because of his potential, that was perfectly understandable.
If you didn't demonstrate your potential, how could you expect someone to recognize your hidden talent?
Such good fortune simply didn't exist in the real world.
Even Chen Zilu had only been willing to help Jiang Ye after witnessing his rapid progress.
To earn the favor of influential figures, one must first prove their own exceptional talent.
"Oh, Jiang Ye," Deng Yunfei suddenly said, flicking his orchid-like fingers, "did you challenge the Cosmic Rank yesterday?"
"Not yet," Jiang Ye replied, shaking his head.
"Go challenge it right away!" Deng Yunfei urged. "Last night, I scored ten consecutive wins—it was so exhilarating!"
"Ten consecutive wins?" Jiang Ye's eyes flickered with interest. He nodded. "Alright, I'll try it when I get back."
"And don't forget to customize your star weapon and battle armor," Deng Yunfei reminded him with feigned concern. "We get free customization, but you have to do it within a month, or the offer expires."
"Got it. Thanks."
Half an hour later, at Manor No. 41.
"Star weapon," Jiang Ye said, opening the holographic projection on his phone and navigating to the customization page.
As an Upper A-tier student, he was entitled to a free profound-tier star weapon and a set of Cosmic Battle Armor.
Everything could be ordered remotely; the items would be delivered by special personnel.
Star Weapon Template: Spear (Profound Tier)
Tyrant Dragon
Great Eagle
Yang Dragon Breaks Yin
There were many types of long spears, each with its own distinct characteristics. Some were exceptionally heavy and powerful, ideal for aggressive assaults. Others were slender and flexible, better suited for female users.
After much deliberation, Jiang Ye finally selected a template:
Black Dragon - Dawnbreaker
An image unfolded, revealing a magnificent black-and-gold spear. Its shaft was pitch-black, coiled with nine obsidian dragons, while the spearhead was forged from sunstone, resembling a sliver of dawn breaking through the darkness, its brilliance unparalleled.
"This is the one!" Jiang Ye declared.
Next, he customized a set of Cosmic Battle Armor on the customization page.
The free Cosmic Battle Armor offered no customization options; there was only one model available, and it was a yellow-tier armor.
Clearly, the cost of Cosmic Battle Armor far exceeded that of star weapons. Even Upper A-tier students could only customize yellow-tier armor for free. Higher tiers required payment.
Jiang Ye glanced at the prices and was immediately shocked: "A profound-tier Cosmic Battle Armor costs ten million merit points?!"
Terrifying!
After completing his customizations, Jiang Ye returned to the main villa.
Jiang Ye opened the projection screen on his phone.
"Great Sun Spear Technique," he clicked on the teaching page for this weapon arts technique.
A virtual human avatar appeared, projecting a video.
"The Great Sun Spear Technique is fierce and domineering, its momentum like the blazing sun sweeping across the sky. Practitioners must cultivate a vast and boundless spirit," the avatar explained, before beginning to demonstrate the technique with a spear.
Jiang Ye studied intently.
Half an hour later...
Whoosh!
Whoosh! Whoosh! Jiang Ye's figure flashed through the garden, a wooden staff in hand.
Using the staff as a spear, he continuously shifted between thrusting, stabbing, sweeping, chopping, and parrying techniques.
If Zhu Honglie had been present, he would have been astonished to see that Jiang Ye's spearmanship had already shed its initial clumsiness.
After just one viewing of the instructional material, Jiang Ye had progressed from a complete novice to a proficient level.
Though still rudimentary in form, this was a remarkable feat.
For ordinary people, mastering any martial art requires years of dedicated practice.
But Jiang Ye? He achieved this in just half an hour.
This wasn't solely due to his C-Grade Profound Physique; it was also because his comprehension far surpassed that of ordinary people.
"Thrust your spear like an arrow loosed from its bow, abandoning all hesitation!"
"The 'Dragon Rises' technique emphasizes leveraging your opponent's force against them. Though it appears light and effortless, it conceals a power capable of overturning rivers and seas." Jiang Ye mentally reviewed the teachings as he practiced, the wooden staff in his hand transforming into a true spear, sweeping through the air.
Boom!
The spear strike unleashed a thunderous sonic boom in the air.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Jiang Ye continued his training, completely absorbed in mastering the spear.
Time slipped away.
Before he knew it, several hours had passed.
Only when the sun began to set did Jiang Ye realize he had been practicing all day without noticing.
He glanced at his status panel:
[Cultivation Techniques]
[Star Martial Cultivation Method: Perfection]
[Eight Trigrams Thunderclap Fist: Perfection]
[Star Martial Advancement Method: Major Success (32%)]
[Nine Luminaries Star-Treading: Entry (4%)]
[Great Sun Spear Technique: Uninitiated (0% → 30%)]
"30%?" Jiang Ye chuckled.
This was his current cultivation speed.
In just two or three days, he had already reached the Entry stage of spearmanship.
Of course, this was largely due to his having already achieved his first breakthrough, shattering the shackles of his life level. Mastering the foundational spearmanship techniques was no longer difficult.
The true challenge of this profound-tier, high-grade spearmanship technique lay in progressing from Major Success to Perfection.
Once he reached that stage, Jiang Ye would even be able to glimpse the prowess of the champion of the Great Stellar War.
Buzz! Buzz!
At that moment, his wristband vibrated slightly.
Ding! Jiang Ye activated the wristband's projection.
Jiang Ye, your dinner has been delivered to the entrance of Manor No. 41 in the Heaven-Tier Zone. Please enjoy it promptly.
"Dinner's here," Jiang Ye said, setting down the wooden spear.
Turning, he walked toward the manor's main gate.
Class A students enjoyed complimentary meal delivery services.
Their breakfast, lunch, and dinner were all lavishly prepared martial dao meals, completely free of charge.
While rare ingredients like profound-grade martial ginseng were not included, tiger gallbladder and whale eye were common staples.
Most importantly, the cooking techniques used for these meals were exquisite, making each dish taste like a rare delicacy.
After dinner, Jiang Ye returned to the main villa.
He stood before the virtual cabin.
"Independent Cosmos? Cosmic Rank?" Jiang Ye muttered. "I wonder what difficulty Tier 1 is."
The school regulations stated that reaching Tier 1 would earn a reward of 5 million federal currency.
Earlier that day, Zhu Honglie had also promised Jiang Ye an additional reward if he could reach Tier 1.
Tonight, Jiang Ye decided to give it a try.
"Let's see if I can reach Tier 1," he said, climbing into the virtual cabin.
Buzz!
His consciousness plunged into darkness.
When he opened his eyes again, he found himself in the familiar Virtual Cosmos World.
This time, however, an "Independent Cosmos" option appeared before him.
"Enter," Jiang Ye clicked the option.
Student Profile: Jiang Ye, Penglai University, 2326th-grade Freshman
Tier: 0
Matches Played: 0
Win Rate: 0%
Ready to Match!
A panel appeared before Jiang Ye.
He quickly scanned it, focusing on the small text at the bottom:
Warm Reminder
1. After matching begins, you will be randomly paired with students from the Top Ten Elite Schools and the twenty-five school alliance.
2. Upon reaching Tier 1, you may actively challenge any student from the Top Ten Elite Schools and the twenty-five school alliance.
3. Competition Rules: Winners gain 1 merit point, losers lose 1 merit point. After ten consecutive wins, each subsequent victory earns 2 merit points. Accumulate sufficient merit points to advance to the next tier.
4. User Privacy Agreement: By entering the Independent Cosmos, you consent to the recording of all your combat sessions.
After carefully reviewing the rules, Jiang Ye nodded inwardly. "As expected of a world jointly constructed by the Top Ten Elite Schools and the twenty-five school alliance—the rules are remarkably comprehensive."
He now understood that reaching Tier 1 required 100 merit points, necessitating at least 55 victories. More wins would be needed if he suffered any losses along the way.
"Start matching," Jiang Ye clicked the match button.
His eyes held a mix of anticipation and trepidation. If he were matched against a student from the Top Ten Elite Schools, he knew he would stand no chance. After all, even the weakest students from those schools were roughly on par with Shen Changxi and Liu Wanxiao.
Matching in progress...
Match found!
In the next instant, Jiang Ye's body plummeted downward.
Boom! He landed on a cosmos arena.
Jiang Ye and another figure materialized on the arena.
"Huh?!"
Jiang Ye's head snapped up, and he froze when he saw the figure across the arena.
"Class monitor?"
"You're in the matchmaking too?" Jiang Ye asked, astonished.
Across from him stood a cold, proud girl with snow-white legs, her chest held high.
The moment she saw Jiang Ye, she also froze. "Jiang Ye? What are you doing here?"
"I'm just as surprised," Jiang Ye said with a shake of his head and a wry smile.
He never expected his first opponent in the matchmaking to be his former class monitor, Zhao Qingli.
"Since we're matched, let's begin," Zhao Qingli said, her expression icy as she stared at him. "I want to see just how strong you've become!"
A competitive glint flashed in her black-and-white eyes.
Both hailing from Ancheng, she was currently a B-tier student, ranked 290th among the freshmen.
Jiang Ye, on the other hand, had already reached Upper A-tier.
Zhao Qingli was genuinely happy for Jiang Ye's success.
But deep down, she felt a pang of resentment.
Given her family background and innate talent, she believed she should be the one looking down on him.
"Let's start!" Zhao Qingli said, her gaze fixed on Jiang Ye.
"Alright!" Jiang Ye grinned, a spark of determination igniting in his eyes.
He, too, wanted to know how much he had closed the gap with the cold, proud class monitor who had dominated him for over half a year.
Zhao Qingli's monthly expenses exceeded a million, her strength undeniable.
Jiang Ye wouldn't underestimate her for a moment.
"Begin combat."
Both fighters braced themselves, ready to clash.
(End of the Chapter)
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