Translator: CinderTL
Playing the Fool to Catch the Tiger, Tilting at Windmills, Pinnacle of the Spear Dao, Po Jun, Beauty's Inquiry.
The moment they clashed, all five of Jiang Ye's passive abilities activated.
Damage increased by 405%!
Boom! A terrifying burst of stellar energy surged through his long spear, crashing down on the red-armored youth.
Pfft!
With just the first strike, the red-armored youth coughed up blood.
"This power... how is it possible?" the youth gasped, his face contorted in shock.
The opponent's aura was clearly at the peak of the second breakthrough, and he had only just entered Ancient Star No. 7. How could he be so strong?
Before he could process his thoughts, Jiang Ye's second spear strike slammed down with lightning speed.
Boom!
Boom! Boom! Boom! Jiang Ye gripped his long spear, executing eight consecutive thrusts in an instant, his movements too fast for the eye to follow.
Each strike forced the red-armored youth to stagger back a step.
After eight strikes, the youth had retreated eight steps in succession!
Simultaneously, the momentum of Jiang Ye's long spear finally reached its peak.
"Die!" Jiang Ye swept his spear horizontally.
Whoosh!
The terrifying spear light instantly transformed into a sea of raging flames, burning like a second sun.
Boom! A dazzling Proud Sun rose majestically.
The Great Sun Spear Technique's fourth ultimate move—Sea-Burning!
With Jiang Ye's current strength, executing this technique was now completely different.
His stellar energy—both its quality and quantity—and his understanding of the ultimate move had far surpassed his previous level.
The power had surged to unprecedented heights!
Rumble! The terrifying energy erupted like a nuclear explosion, instantly piercing through the red-armored youth.
Splat! Splat!
His body shattered in an instant, his limbs blasted into fragments.
The Fire Ember Civilization's near-third breakthrough strongman was dead!
Thud! The red-armored youth's mangled remains crashed to the ground, riddled with holes and too gruesome to bear.
"Is that all? You dare ambush me with this?" Jiang Ye glanced at his status panel.
Physique: Profound Physique (C-Tier, High)
Innate Talent: Dao Bone
The red-armored youth was clearly no genius.
Though it seemed to take a while to describe, the entire battle—from the initial clash to Jiang Ye's decisive kill—lasted only a few seconds.
The suddenness of the attack left the red-armored youth no chance to unleash his innate ability or ultimate move.
Fast! Accurate! Ruthless!
A swift kill.
Even in death, the red-armored youth couldn't comprehend how a newcomer at the peak-second breakthrough, barely steady on his feet, could unleash such terrifying power.
"Senior Sister," Jiang Ye called out, his figure already moving toward Shi Ting, who was engaged in battle with another red-armored youth nearby.
Whoosh! Jiang Ye transformed into a bolt of lightning, instantly joining the fray.
Together, he and Shi Ting cornered the remaining red-armored youth.
This opponent also possessed a C-Grade Profound Physique and was considered relatively weak among his peers.
With Jiang Ye and Shi Ting working in tandem, they quickly overwhelmed him.
Just half a minute later...
Pfft! Jiang Ye's spear pierced through the red-armored youth's neck, ending his life.
The battle was over.
"Senior Sister, are you alright?" Jiang Ye asked, steadying Shi Ting by the arm. He noticed she didn't seem to be in good condition.
"I'm fine," she replied.
"Thank you," Shi Ting said, looking at Jiang Ye with a hint of shock in her eyes. "What you just did..."
She had glimpsed Jiang Ye's battle earlier.
With a single ultimate move, he had instantly annihilated a strong opponent nearing the third breakthrough!
Even she might not have been able to achieve such a feat.
After all, they had only just arrived on Ancient Star No. 7 and hadn't fully adapted to the environment yet, causing their strength to be significantly diminished.
Under these circumstances, how could Jiang Ye still manage to kill a near-third breakthrough opponent in such a short time?
"Jiang Ye, are you truly a Primitive innate talent?" Shi Ting couldn't help but ask.
Could a Primitive innate talent really possess such combat power?
She refused to believe it!
"Now isn't the time to dwell on that," Jiang Ye said with a faint smile. "You're not in good condition, and this place isn't safe. Let's find a secure location first."
"Alright," Shi Ting nodded.
She was about to leave when Jiang Ye suddenly stopped her.
"Wait," he said. "They've hidden quite a few valuable items nearby."
With a swift movement, Jiang Ye dashed toward a cave in the distance.
Whoosh! He entered the cave.
Inside, there was a pit dug into the ground.
Shi Ting followed Jiang Ye in. At first, her expression was puzzled, but when she saw the pit, she gasped and covered her mouth in astonishment.
The pit was filled with treasures: Heaven and Earth Spiritual Treasures and star weapons from Blue Star, as well as some unknown artifacts.
Clearly, these had been acquired by the two red-armored youths through ambushing the Cosmic Void Passage, killing travelers, and looting their possessions.
"So many treasures?" Shi Ting exclaimed in surprise. "How did you find this cave? It's hundreds of meters from where we fought."
Even she hadn't noticed it.
Jiang Ye smiled. "I have Martial Will Perception."
"Will Perception?" Shi Ting gasped. "You've awakened Will Perception?"
Jiang Ye smiled again, offering no further explanation.
"Let's split it evenly," Jiang Ye said, tossing half the treasures from the pit to Shi Ting.
Shi Ting hesitated, then shook her head. "Take it all. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have stood a chance against those two in my condition."
"Then these spiritual objects are for you," Jiang Ye said, tossing her several glowing artifacts. "They'll help you recover."
"...Alright."
Hearing his firm tone, Shi Ting could only nod.
I'm supposed to be the senior sister, so why does it feel like I'm the one who needs to listen to Jiang Ye now?!
Jiang Ye, unaware of her thoughts, activated his silver bracelet, which flashed with light and instantly absorbed all the treasures scattered on the ground.
This was the advantage of possessing a storage treasure.
Without it, Jiang Ye would have been unable to carry so much loot.
The two red-armored youths, lacking such a precious storage bracelet, had been forced to dig pits in the cave to hide their treasures.
"We should leave now," Jiang Ye said, glancing toward the cave entrance.
But just as he was about to move, a series of notifications appeared:
You have achieved a new achievement: Slay a foreign race on otherworld soil.
Unlocked title: Territorial Expansion
Reward: When battling foreign races, within a 100-meter radius centered on you, all attributes of you and your teammates are increased by 30%.
"Territorial Expansion?"
"A 30% boost to all attributes, and it applies to teammates too?" Jiang Ye was stunned.
This was the first time he had unlocked a passive buff that affected the entire team's attributes.
Such effects were extremely rare, even in the real world.
So far, Jiang Ye had only seen this ability in Yun Qing'er.
"Excellent!" Jiang Ye thought, his heart brimming with joy. Another 30% increase in power would be immensely helpful.
At that moment, Shi Ting noticed him pausing and asked, "Jiang Ye, what's wrong?"
"It's nothing. Let's go," Jiang Ye said, his figure blurring as he dashed out of the cave.
Shi Ting followed closely behind.
Donghai Province, entrance to the Cosmic Void Passage of the Extreme Sea Star System.
"Jiang Ye and Shi Ting are in trouble."
"Two opponents nearing the third breakthrough," Qiu Cang observed, studying the projection on his wristband.
This wristband employed cutting-edge technology, allowing him to vaguely sense the students' conditions and surrounding environments even through the Cosmic Void Passage.
Of course, this was limited to the immediate vicinity of the passage.
If the students ventured too far or entered certain restricted zones, the connection would be lost.
Currently, dynamic icons representing Jiang Ye and Shi Ting were displayed on the wristband's projection.
"Two opponents nearing the third breakthrough?"
"They encountered them right after entering? This is bad," the yellow-robed elder from Starry Sky University said, his expression darkening.
He understood the situation well.
Upon entering Ancient Star No. 7, students needed time to adapt.
"No need to worry," Qiu Cang said with a faint smile. "Jiang Ye has already dealt with them."
"What?"
"That fast?" the yellow-robed elder exclaimed. "As far as I know, Jiang Ye had only just reached the peak of the second breakthrough, right?"
"How could he defeat two opponents nearing the third breakthrough in such a short time?" the elder asked, utterly astonished.
"Old Huang, why are you so surprised?"
Beside him, the white-robed elder from Heaven's Gate University chuckled. "Su Haiyue from Starry Sky University could probably do the same at her peak-second breakthrough."
"Su Haiyue is, after all, a Class A student," the yellow-robed elder replied, shaking his head. "Among those with Dao Bone Aptitude, she belongs to the most exceptional tier."
"But Jiang Ye only possesses a Primitive Aptitude."
"Old Qiu, it seems you've truly taken on a remarkable disciple," the yellow-robed elder remarked with a hint of envy.
Qiu Cang smiled faintly, offering no further comment.
He understood that the elder's words weren't entirely complimentary.
More accurately, they reflected skepticism.
In a clash between a Primitive Aptitude and the top geniuses with Dao Bone Aptitude, even the most extraordinary Primitive Aptitude would inevitably be at a disadvantage.
The more powerful the Dao Bone Aptitude, the greater the emphasis placed on innate abilities.
While Jiang Ye had gained some similar abilities through Martial Bone Awakening, they paled in comparison to genuine innate abilities.
Some formidable Dao Bone Aptitudes could even manifest Innate Domains rivaling the transcendent realm.
"If Jiang Ye were to face such opponents..."
"How would he fare?" Qiu Cang wondered, his anticipation growing.
Ancient Star No. 7.
In the sky hung a blazing purple sun, its fierce light illuminating the boundless plains below.
The vast expanse stretched endlessly.
A hundred miles away from Jiang Ye, atop a mountain peak...
Below the mountain peak lay a bottomless abyss, its depths shrouded in swirling purple mist, radiating an aura of mystery.
On the summit stood several figures, each emanating an astonishing qi prowess, clearly formidable experts.
"According to the map, this is highly likely a B-tier opportunity zone," the bearded youth leading the group said in a low voice. A fiery red brand marked his forehead. "The Five-Colored Lotus Pond here contains at least five lotus flowers."
"Even if we split the rewards evenly, it could boost our strength by at least thirty percent."
"What do you think?" the bearded youth asked, turning to the others.
"The key is that such opportunity zones are undoubtedly extremely dangerous," the white-haired gloomy youth said grimly. "Either they're guarded by powerful creatures or riddled with traps."
"If we rush in recklessly, we'll suffer heavy losses."
"That would severely hinder our chances of competing for the Top-Grade B Treasures later," the white-haired gloomy youth added, shaking his head.
The other figures nodded in agreement. None of them wanted to be the first to risk their lives.
Seeing this, the bearded youth frowned slightly.
Just then, his wristband buzzed softly.
The bearded youth glanced at the wristband, his expression immediately hardening. "Zhuoma and Zhuoni, those two fools, are dead."
"What?"
"Zhuoni and Zhuoma are dead?" The others were astonished.
"Weren't they stationed near the Cosmic Void Passage?" the white-haired gloomy youth asked. "There's no opportunity zone nearby, so no strong cultivators should have passed through. Who killed them?"
"Probably a strong cultivator who emerged from the Cosmic Void Passage," the bearded youth said grimly.
The others exchanged glances, their expressions surprised.
They knew Zhuoni and Zhuoma had been stationed near the passage to prey on newcomers. Newcomers, unfamiliar with the environment, were easy targets.
But now?
Zhuoni and Zhuoma had been killed instead? How strong must their enemy be?
"A genius has entered."
"And they're nearby," the bearded youth added. "They could be from the Blue Star Civilization or the Returning Cloud Civilization."
"They'll definitely pass through here."
"Let's hide first and let them test the dangers," the bearded youth suggested. "The five of us can wait in ambush."
"Agreed."
"No problem."
"We'll follow Yun Hong's lead," the others nodded in agreement.
A genius from an alien civilization?
Every member of this group was a genius themselves, and they feared no such opponent.
"Yun Hong," the white-haired gloomy youth suddenly said, "What if they outnumber us?"
"Yin Chen, you don't need to worry about that," the bearded youth, Yun Hong, replied slowly. "If they're strong from the Returning Cloud Civilization, they rarely team up. But what about the Blue Star Civilization?"
"Even less to worry about."
"Even if the Blue Star Civilization's geniuses are numerous, they're no match for us," Yun Hong said dismissively.
Blue Star? A mere 0.7-tier civilization.
Their geniuses are far inferior to those of the Fire Ember Civilization.
Yun Hong naturally looked down on the so-called geniuses of such inferior civilizations.
Jiang Ye remained unaware of Yun Hong, Yin Chen, and the others' conversation.
At that moment, he was studying the map, sprinting forward to quickly distance himself from the Cosmic Void Passage area.
"Jiang Ye," Shi Ting suddenly said, "There seems to be a B-Tier Opportunity ahead."
"I see it."
"Five-Colored Treasure Lotus," Jiang Ye said, studying the map. "According to the information, Five-Colored Treasure Lotuses are often accompanied by 'guardian spirit beasts,' making them extremely dangerous."
Guardian spirit beasts!
These weren't the mythical beasts of legends, but rather unconscious lifeforms composed of spiritual substance.
It possessed no independent thought.
Its sole purpose was to safeguard the spiritual object itself.
Though this sounded mystical, it was actually quite logical.
After all, spiritual substance inherently contained numerous miraculous properties, having captured the essence of heaven and earth and absorbed the vital energy of the sun and moon.
Even the creation of new life from it would not be surprising.
One theory proposed that spiritual substance, divine substance, and cosmic energy were fundamentally the same substance, evolved along different paths.
These thoughts flashed through Jiang Ye's mind in an instant.
"Let's go take a look," Jiang Ye said decisively. "This path is also the only route to an Upper B-Tier Opportunity. To proceed, we must cross that abyss."
He never forgot his primary objective:
Find Senior Sister!
Everything else could wait.
But since their destinations now aligned, there was no reason not to investigate.
"Senior Sister Shi Ting, how are you feeling?" Jiang Ye asked, turning to the refined young woman beside him.
"I've recovered," Shi Ting nodded.
Sensing the concern in Jiang Ye's voice, her tone softened considerably.
"Let's move," Jiang Ye said tersely.
With a whoosh, he darted toward the abyss.
Just a few minutes later, Jiang Ye and Shi Ting were rapidly approaching the abyss where the Five-Colored Treasure Lotus was located.
(End of the Chapter)
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