Translator: CinderTL
Several days ago.
Mysterious Space.
Whoosh!
A figure in black robes descended with a thunderous impact.
It was Ji Ba, the Black-Robed Overseer who had previously communicated with Jiang Ye.
"He refused?" the short, black-robed man asked Ji Ba.
"Yes," Ji Ba replied, his expression unsurprised. "Geniuses are deeply attached to their origins."
"Severing one's past isn't something everyone can do," Ji Ba said with a slight shake of his head.
Severing the past.
For those who were orphaned and had no emotional attachments, it was as simple as breathing.
But most geniuses had families, backgrounds, and things they cared about. Asking them to abandon all of that and venture into a completely unfamiliar civilization was an impossible decision.
"Family, love..." Ji Ba sighed. "These are things that are hard to let go of."
"Family, love?"
"In the face of power, these are nothing," Ji Wei countered with a shake of his head. "Jiang Ye will regret missing this opportunity."
"I've left him one last chance," Ji Ba said. "Before leaving the Star Realm Sea, he still has the opportunity to choose."
Ji Wei glanced at him in surprise.
Then he shook his head, not surprised.
For a genius like Jiang Ye, it was hardly surprising that Ji Ba would exercise such patience.
But...
"This is unnecessary," Ji Wei said, shaking his head. "Genius like him is usually stubborn. Once they make a decision, they rarely change their minds."
"True," Ji Ba nodded slightly, not denying it.
He knew this was correct.
In the path of cosmic martial arts, after innate talent and comprehension, the most valued trait was will.
In fact, will was even more important than comprehension.
Even those with less comprehension, if their will was exceptionally strong, would eventually achieve great things over time.
The later stages of cosmic martial arts test one's will more than anything else. It's a process of gradual accumulation leading to a sudden breakthrough.
That's why those who achieve greatness often possess unshakeable will.
"I'm merely giving him an opportunity," Ji Ba said.
"If he fails to seize it, it's not my fault," Ji Ba said with a smile. "Staying within the Blue Star Civilization, reaching the Divine Realm is nearly impossible."
"Sooner or later, he'll regret this," Ji Ba added.
"Enough."
"Jiang Ye was always an alien race genius," Ji Wei said indifferently. "Whether he joins us or not makes little difference to us."
As he spoke,
Suddenly,
"Hmm?" Ji Ba glanced at a certain screen. "Jiang Ye... he seems to be attempting the fourth breakthrough?"
Hearing this, Ji Wei also turned to the projection.
"Naive boy."
"He was only at the peak of the third breakthrough when he entered the Star Realm Sea," Ji Wei said, shaking his head. "To try and cross a major realm in just three months... that's too hasty."
The barrier between quasi-fourth breakthrough and fourth breakthrough was a major realm.
Any breakthrough across major realms required years of relentless effort.
Moreover, the fourth breakthrough itself was a formidable hurdle, far more difficult than the first, second, or third breakthroughs.
"I warned him earlier," Ji Ba said, shaking his head. "Yet he still insisted on trying."
"Heh."
"That's the flaw of geniuses," Ji Wei chuckled. "They're all stubborn."
The two stood before the projection, watching silently without any urgency.
Time flowed.
In the blink of an eye, several days had passed.
When they saw Jiang Ye fail the breakthrough twice in a row, they both shook their heads and smiled.
"Just as I expected."
Ji Ba shook his head slightly. "The fourth breakthrough isn't that easy."
"This kid still hasn't given up," Ji Wei chuckled. "If this continues, the geniuses in the Third Star Ring will start fighting over the opportunities."
Although the Third Star Ring had opened, most of the opportunities were still immature. The geniuses were using this time to improve themselves as much as possible, as there were no longer any realm restrictions in the Third Star Ring. Even breaking through was acceptable.
Just then,
"Hmm?"
"Wait, what's that?" Ji Wei's expression suddenly turned serious as he stared intently at the projection.
The image showed Jiang Ye taking out the Blood Jade Divine Crystal.
"Is that... the Blood Jade Divine Crystal?"
"He actually carries such a treasure?" Ji Wei's vast knowledge immediately recognized it.
"The Blood Jade Divine Crystal?" Ji Ba was also astonished. "That's a Divine-Tier Opportunity!"
In the projection, after taking out the Blood Jade Divine Crystal, Jiang Ye swallowed it without hesitation.
"Is this kid crazy?" Ji Ba was utterly shocked.
"The Blood Jade Divine Crystal..."
"This divine artifact is extremely useful even for breakthroughs to the seventh or eighth breakthrough," Ji Ba said in astonishment. "He's using it to break through to the fourth breakthrough?"
"This is outrageous," Ji Wei couldn't help but gasp.
The Blood Jade Divine Crystal was a divine artifact of heaven and earth!
Such a treasure was extremely rare even in first-tier civilizations, appearing only once every few decades.
The two exchanged glances, and the same thought flashed through their minds:
What a waste!
"The Blood Jade Divine Crystal originates from the Blood Jade Divine Tree," Ji Wei sighed. "This sacred tree only condenses a few crystals every few decades."
"Given the Blue Star Civilization's level, they could only have at most one such tree."
"And this kid is actually using it now?" Ji Wei shook his head. "What a waste."
In the image,
Whoosh! Jiang Ye's aura began to surge, his life level climbing steadily, unleashing a torrent of powerful life energy.
Boom! The stellar energy within his body seemed to undergo a transformation, making his aura even more formidable.
"Fourth Breakthrough!"
"I never thought he'd actually break through," Ji Ba couldn't help but shake his head with a smile. "It seems we've been proven wrong by Jiang Ye once again."
"Hmph!"
"He's even pulled out a Blood Jade Divine Crystal. How could he not break through?" Ji Wei snorted coldly.
Despite his words, Ji Wei couldn't help but touch his face.
This was the third time he'd been proven wrong!
Even for a seasoned veteran like him, it was hard to maintain his dignity.
"It seems..."
"Jiang Ye is truly heading to the Fourth Breakthrough Region," Ji Wei said, changing the subject. "The mid-to-early Fourth Breakthrough areas of the Third Star Ring are home to many strong individuals."
"Like Hei Tianjue of the Black Abyss Civilization, and Gu Li of the Heavenly Fire Civilization—both are quite formidable."
"They've both already broken through to the late Fourth Breakthrough stage."
He stopped abruptly.
Ji Ba picked up the thread. "If Jiang Ye were to encounter them, who do you think would be stronger?"
"None of my concern," Ji Wei snorted coldly, refusing to answer.
Ji Ba shook his head and smiled. This guy has finally learned his lesson, he thought.
(End of the Chapter)
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