Translator: CinderTL
Beep!
The handheld microscope projected a holographic image.
On the projection, Jiang Ye's skin was displayed at a thousandfold magnification.
Under the microscope's extreme magnification, individual skin cells and even their internal structures were clearly visible.
[You have achieved a new achievement: Breaking the Limits of the Naked Eye. By sheer visual acuity, you have dissected your own physical structure, achieving microscopic insight.]
[Unlocked Title: Perceptive Insight]
[Reward: Active Effect - Sensory Acuity Surge. Your vision becomes hyper-sensitive, allowing you to perceive the minute details of all things. There is a chance to identify an opponent's weaknesses. Overuse will lead to mental exhaustion. Duration: 3 minutes. Cooldown: 1 hour.]
"Perceptive Insight?" Jiang Ye blinked in surprise.
He hadn't held high hopes for the Biological Microscope.
Yet, to his astonishment, it had actually unlocked an achievement.
"Let's see how it works," Jiang Ye thought, activating the Perceptive Insight effect.
The moment the effect activated, he felt a subtle tremor in his eyes, as if some inexplicable transformation were occurring within his eyeballs.
Buzz~
In the next instant, the world before Jiang Ye's eyes underwent a radical transformation.
First, the colors dimmed, as if a layer of gray haze had settled over the vibrant world.
But within this gray world, dazzling streams of light flowed.
"What is this?" Jiang Ye murmured, startled. He quickly realized: the light represented life itself!
Whether human, insect, bird, or even plant life—any living thing manifested as a stream of light.
Most of these streams were faint, but a few shone with blinding intensity.
These intensely bright streams all originated from students at Penglai University.
"Does the intensity of the light represent the strength of one's life level?" Jiang Ye wondered to himself.
His gaze shifted to his surroundings.
Within the estate's green spaces, the intricate veins of plants and trees became vividly visible, and he could faintly perceive life energy flowing through them.
"Impressive," he murmured.
"This Perceptive Insight is even more remarkable than Universal Observation," Jiang Ye marveled. "Universal Observation only allows me to perceive physical phenomena."
"But Perceptive Insight? It can actually see invisible things like energy!"
"Combining these two abilities should unlock countless possibilities," Jiang Ye nodded inwardly.
Suddenly, a thought struck him.
He withdrew his gaze and scanned his own body.
"Hmm?"
"All the meridians in my body have become visible to the naked eye?" Jiang Ye's eyes flickered.
In his vision, the meridians that had previously been hidden beneath his skin now glowed like a constellation, their delicate threads shimmering beneath the surface.
Visible with the naked eye!
He could now internally observe his own body and trace the pathways of his meridians.
"Excellent!" Jiang Ye exclaimed, his heart brimming with joy.
"Practicing cultivation and martial arts will be far more convenient from now on."
I wonder if I can see the meridians of others? Jiang Ye thought to himself.
If that were possible, its utility would be greatly enhanced.
Especially during classes, he could observe the teacher's energy circulation pathways, allowing him to avoid many mistakes and omissions.
His cultivation speed would increase dramatically.
The only downside is that it only lasts for three minutes.
After three minutes, I have to wait an hour before using it again. Jiang Ye felt a pang of regret.
But he quickly shook his head and smiled.
What he had gained today far exceeded his expectations. What more could he ask for?
Oh, right. Jiang Ye suddenly remembered something.
He glanced at the system panel.
[Detected: You have joined a new sect!]
[System is currently processing...]
Triggering a new achievement means the system is working fine.
So, does this mean... Jiang Ye stroked his chin. ...it's really building up to something big?
After pondering for a moment, he decided to let it be.
This Low-Martial System always liked to surprise him with unexpected twists. Maybe it would suddenly pop up again just when he'd almost forgotten about it.
"Time for breakfast."
Jiang Ye rose and descended the stairs, preparing to begin his day of cultivation.
Cosmic Teaching Building.
Second floor, training hall.
Xu Haoran, Yun Qing'er, Deng Yunfei, and the others had already gathered.
Jiang Ye arrived shortly after.
Zhu Honglie, his crimson hair blazing, strode into the training hall with his hands clasped behind his back.
"Did everyone follow the cultivation plan yesterday?" Zhu Honglie's tiger-like eyes swept over the group, his voice deep and resonant.
The students nodded in unison.
"Good."
"Demonstrate the cultivation techniques you learned yesterday," Zhu Honglie instructed. "Jiang Ye, you'll start."
"Yes, sir," Jiang Ye replied, stepping forward.
He approached the weapon wall and selected a nine-foot-long spear.
"Teacher," Jiang Ye said, holding the spear and cupping his fist in salute.
Then, before the assembled students, he began his demonstration.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Jiang Ye's spear danced, unleashing the full power of the Great Sun Spear Technique. Each strike and stance resembled the rising sun, radiating boundless grandeur.
The essence of the Great Sun Spear Technique lay in the character "sun." Only by embodying the sun's qi prowess through spearmanship could one unlock its true power.
Boom!
Boom! Boom! Jiang Ye, completely absorbed in his spear practice, unconsciously executed the first ultimate move of the Great Sun Spear Technique—Sunrise in the East—in a seamless sequence.
"Jiang Ye...?"
"His spearmanship is improving so quickly? He can already execute ultimate moves?"
"He must be close to achieving Entry now," Xu Haoran, Deng Yunfei, and the others exclaimed in astonishment.
Only Zhu Honglie remained expressionless, his gaze fixed intently on Jiang Ye.
After a moment, Jiang Ye finished his practice, sheathing his spear and standing at attention.
"Teacher," he said, cupping his hands in a respectful bow. "I have completed my demonstration."
"Hmm," Zhu Honglie replied curtly. "Next, Yun Qing'er."
An hour later, everyone had finished their demonstrations.
"Jiang Ye, come with me," Zhu Honglie instructed. "The rest of you, continue your independent practice."
"Yes, Teacher."
Jiang Ye immediately followed Zhu Honglie, knowing that the most valuable teaching time was about to begin.
In another practice room, Zhu Honglie cut straight to the point: "Jiang Ye, your spearmanship has serious flaws. You're making far too many avoidable mistakes."
A flicker of surprise crossed Jiang Ye's face.
He had expected his teacher to point out errors, but he hadn't anticipated such a blunt assessment right from the start.
Was my practice just now really that bad? Jiang Ye wondered anxiously.
"Please instruct me, Teacher," Jiang Ye said quickly.
"First," Zhu Honglie said sternly, "in your haste to execute the ultimate move, many of your basic techniques appear rushed. While the ultimate move possesses immense power, the true essence of spearmanship lies in the subtle details of ordinary techniques."
"If you neglect these details in pursuit of the ultimate move alone, you're putting the cart before the horse."
"By the time you've mastered the ultimate move and try to correct these fundamental flaws, it will be too late," Zhu Honglie warned.
For the next half hour, Zhu Honglie meticulously pointed out Jiang Ye's mistakes one by one.
Jiang Ye listened with growing shock.
Many of these errors had completely escaped his notice.
This wasn't just a matter of skill; it was a matter of perspective.
From his current vantage point, even if he practiced ten thousand times, he might never have discovered these flaws, let alone corrected them.
But for Zhu Honglie, they were glaringly obvious.
Teacher Zhu's vision and skill far surpass those of Teacher Chen and Teacher Cao, Jiang Ye thought to himself.
Zhu Honglie could pinpoint every minute detail with perfect clarity.
When Chen Zilu and Cao Feng had taught him previously, they couldn't even come close to this level of precision.
For Jiang Ye, this was an invaluable opportunity for improvement.
"Now, I'll demonstrate the Great Sun Spear Technique," Zhu Honglie declared solemnly. "Watch carefully and learn well."
"Yes, sir!" Jiang Ye replied immediately.
Zhu Honglie took Jiang Ye's spear and began demonstrating the technique before him.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
A series of thunderous roars erupted as Zhu Honglie wielded the spear. In that instant, the aged elder transformed into a vigorous young man, his Essence, Qi, and Spirit surging forth like a boundless ocean.
Perceptive Insight, Jiang Ye thought, a subtle glint flashing in his eyes.
In the next moment, Zhu Honglie's body seemed to become transparent in Jiang Ye's vision.
Crimson-gold meridians, like great rivers, coursed ceaselessly through Zhu Honglie's body, radiating terrifying vitality.
It really works, Jiang Ye thought, a hint of joy flickering across his face.
His expression grew even more focused as he meticulously observed his teacher, memorizing every movement, every stance, and the corresponding energy pathways.
Fifteen minutes later, Zhu Honglie lowered his spear and turned to Jiang Ye. "Any questions?"
Jiang Ye pondered for a moment before shaking his head. "No."
"Good. Now demonstrate the technique for me again." Zhu Honglie tossed the spear to Jiang Ye.
"Yes, sir," Jiang Ye replied, catching the spear.
He swiftly began practicing the technique.
Whoosh! Whoosh! This time, Jiang Ye's spearmanship stance was noticeably different from his first attempt.
From the very first movement, a refined and potent sharpness radiated from his form.
Hmm?
This kid... something's off. A flicker of surprise crossed Zhu Honglie's eyes.
He could see that Jiang Ye's improvement was substantial!
Progress was normal, of course.
But to advance this much after just one lesson? That was remarkable!
Boom! Boom! Boom! Jiang Ye continued practicing the spear technique, the Great Sun Spear Technique becoming increasingly fluid and refined in his hands.
Fifteen minutes later, Jiang Ye lowered his spear and bowed respectfully to Zhu Honglie. "Teacher, I've finished practicing."
"Excellent."
"Your progress is remarkable," Zhu Honglie said, his stern demeanor softening into a smile. "It seems you were paying very close attention earlier."
"Your teaching is so excellent, Teacher, that I found myself completely absorbed," Jiang Ye said.
"Haha," Zhu Honglie chuckled, his eyes gleaming with satisfaction as he studied the student before him. Who wouldn't be pleased with a student who paid such close attention in class, progressed so rapidly, and spoke so eloquently?
Jiang Ye smiled back, glancing at his status panel:
[Great Sun Spear Technique: Uninitiated (40% → 50%)]
A 10% improvement from a single lesson!
This rate of progress was nothing short of terrifying!
Perceptive Insight, Jiang Ye marveled inwardly. Truly a weapon for advancement!
Through Perceptive Insight, he could directly observe Zhu Honglie's energy circulation pathways. It felt like a mathematical prodigy instantly grasping the solution to any problem that crossed their mind.
Of course, Jiang Ye's rapid progress also owed much to Zhu Honglie's top-tier teaching skills.
When exceptional innate talent meets an exceptional teacher, the results speak for themselves.
"Next," Zhu Honglie said, "perform the Cosmic Secret Art once. I want to see if there's anything you need to refine."
"Cosmic Secret Art?" Jiang Ye blinked in surprise. "Aren't we continuing with spearmanship?"
"Don't bite off more than you can chew," Zhu Honglie said. "If you want to improve quickly, you need balanced development, not just focusing on one cultivation technique."
"Your spearmanship has already progressed significantly. Continuing to practice it further will overwhelm your mind."
"So, let's switch to another technique for now."
"Alright," Jiang Ye nodded in understanding.
Without hesitation, he began practicing the Nine Luminaries Star-Treading technique right in front of his teacher.
As a distinguished professor at Penglai University, Zhu Honglie possessed an exceptionally broad range of knowledge. He had even cultivated various Cosmic Secret Arts himself, making him fully qualified to guide Jiang Ye.
Two hours later, Jiang Ye emerged from the training room.
"With Teacher Zhu's guidance," Jiang Ye marveled inwardly, "my progress has been truly extraordinary. In just three hours, I've achieved the equivalent of an entire day's worth of regular practice."
He checked his status panel:
[Nine Luminaries Star-Treading: Entry (10%)]
[Great Sun Spear Technique: Uninitiated (60%)]
Both the Nine Luminaries Star-Treading and the Great Sun Spear Technique had shown remarkable progress.
In reality, Jiang Ye's gains extended far beyond this.
During those three hours, Zhu Honglie had corrected numerous flaws in his technique, providing invaluable guidance.
This meant Jiang Ye would experience another period of explosive growth in the coming weeks.
"Penglai University... I really made the right choice," Jiang Ye murmured, a smile playing on his lips.
What if he hadn't chosen Penglai University and instead gone to another school in the twenty-five school alliance?
He might not have improved so rapidly.
After all, Penglai University boasted top-tier faculty and unparalleled educational resources.
Of course, it couldn't compare to White Dragon University.
But it still far surpassed most other institutions.
"Good!"
"Maintain this momentum," Jiang Ye thought to himself. "By the time of the Freshman Competition, my Great Sun Spear Technique should reach Small Success."
Profound tier, upper grade, Small Success spearmanship!
Who could withstand it? Who would dare to try?
"Time to go home and continue training," Jiang Ye said, turning toward his residence.
Jiang Ye's life settled into a familiar rhythm, much like his days in Ancheng—a simple routine between two fixed points.
Only now, those points were the Cosmic Teaching Building and the Heavenly-Grade Villa District.
Each day, he trained alone for fourteen hours.
Sought guidance from Teacher Zhu Honglie for three hours.
Spent two hours challenging the Cosmic Rank.
And endured five grueling hours on the Martial Dao Heavenly Ladder.
Day after day, the routine repeated itself.
Such high-intensity training inevitably required replenishment with martial dao ingredients.
Jiang Ye's monthly expenses had skyrocketed from five hundred thousand to over a million.
Having embarked on the path of cosmic martial arts, his expenses would only continue to rise. Eventually, money would become nothing more than a number.
For many strong cultivators, even pouring in countless fortunes couldn't guarantee even a sliver of progress in their cultivation.
This was the true agony.
Fortunately, Jiang Ye didn't have to endure such suffering.
A month later, under Zhu Honglie's guidance, Jiang Ye, along with Yun Qing'er, Xu Haoran, and others, embarked on their cosmic tempering journey.
They were headed to the Primary-Tier Primordial Cosmic Cleansing facility, located within a cosmic structure suspended in the atmosphere.
This wasn't Jiang Ye's first time undergoing Primary-Tier Primordial Cosmic Cleansing.
He had experienced it during the Reserve Star Professional Assessment.
Back then, before his first breakthrough, he had already been able to withstand it. Now, with his enhanced cultivation, it posed even less of a challenge.
During this journey, Jiang Ye remained in the Purification Pool for a full ten days, causing quite a stir.
When he finally emerged, the Star Practitioner overseeing the facility looked green with envy, feeling like he'd lost a hundred million in potential profit.
"Star Envoy Wang, thank you for your trouble," Jiang Ye said, bowing slightly to the Star Practitioner. "When I become a Star Practitioner myself, I'll be sure to repay you properly."
Hearing this, Star Envoy Wang's expression softened considerably.
In truth, he hadn't lost much, considering the number of people paying for the service. Moreover, Jiang Ye's sincere attitude had greatly improved his impression of the handsome young man.
"No need for repayment," Star Envoy Wang said with a smile. "You're Jiang Ye, right? Next time you come, bring a bottle of Stellar Sea Nectar. It will significantly speed up the refining process and spare you much of the pain."
"Stellar Sea Nectar isn't too expensive either—about two million credits per bottle," he added with a chuckle.
"Stellar Sea Nectar?" Jiang Ye blinked in surprise. "Two million credits per bottle?"
"What's wrong?" Star Envoy Wang asked, puzzled. "With your current abilities, you should be able to afford it, right?"
"Mm," Jiang Ye nodded, saying nothing more.
But inwardly, a storm was brewing.
Chen Zilu had previously gifted him a bottle of Stellar Sea Nectar.
At the time, he hadn't fully grasped its value, only knowing it was incredibly expensive—likely over a million yuan.
Now, it was clear it was worth far more than that.
Someone had casually given away something worth two million yuan.
I need to find a way to repay her, Jiang Ye thought.
I'll wait until after the Freshman Competition. Once I've secured first place, I'll contact her.
Contacting her solely to repay the favor would seem too eager to sever ties.
But what if he won first place in the Freshman Competition?
That would give them a natural conversation starter. He could casually mention the nectar during their chat and gauge her reaction before deciding how to proceed.
My goal, Jiang Ye's gaze hardened, first place in the Freshman Competition.
This goal had never wavered.
His previous top ranking in the freshman entrance exam wasn't considered a formal competition, and few truly acknowledged it.
But first place in the Freshman Competition?
That would make him the undisputed top freshman!
At that point, Jiang Ye's status and position would undergo a complete transformation.
(End of the Chapter)
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