Translator: CinderTL
"The Shadow Clan Nest," Jiang Ye gritted his teeth. This was far too dangerous.
"You don't need to worry too much," the man in the suit said. "Half a year has passed, and the most difficult phase is already over. The situation has largely stabilized."
"Teacher Zhu is still alive."
"He even sent a message to the outside world half a month ago," the man added with a smile.
Jiang Ye finally let out a sigh of relief.
Alive! In the current circumstances, this was the best news he could hope for.
"Actually, I shouldn't be telling you all this," the man admitted. "I was afraid you'd rush to West Mountain Province in a fit of reckless zeal."
"But seeing how composed you are, I doubt you'd do anything rash," the man chuckled.
"Reckless zeal?" Jiang Ye shook his head.
He understood what the man meant.
A sixth-tier shadow calamity had erupted in West Mountain Province—a level of catastrophe far beyond his current capabilities.
Even if Zhu Honglie were truly in danger, Jiang Ye would be powerless to help.
Get stronger.
At that moment, an overwhelming urge surged through Jiang Ye's heart.
He wanted to become stronger!
Seventh breakthrough, eighth breakthrough, even ninth breakthrough.
Until he could sweep through every cosmic void passage and completely eradicate the Shadow Clan threat!
If the ninth breakthrough isn't enough, then I'll become a divinity.
If divinity isn't enough, then I'll become a true divine!
One day, I'll reach that point, Jiang Ye vowed silently.
Soon after, Jiang Ye left the office and flew toward Zhao Qingli's villa.
Earth-Tier Zone, Villa No. 101.
Inside the living room.
"Jiang Ye?"
"When did you get back?" Zhao Qingli asked, sitting beside Jiang Ye, her face radiant with joy.
She hadn't seen him in over half a year.
"Just arrived," Jiang Ye replied with a smile. "I brought you some good stuff this time."
With a wave of his hand, a cascade of treasures spilled onto the table with a clatter and a clang. The treasures glowed with a brilliant light, radiating an astonishing spiritual essence.
All were top-tier opportunities of the second and third tiers.
"This?!" Zhao Qingli stared in disbelief.
Though she was only at the second breakthrough, she could sense the extraordinary value of these treasures.
"These," Jiang Ye said with a slight smile, "should be enough to get you to the third breakthrough peak."
Most of these opportunities were now useless to him.
Of course, some treasures that enhanced physique and comprehension would still benefit Jiang Ye.
But they would be far more useful to Zhao Qingli, who still possessed only a Nascent Aptitude.
Jiang Ye didn't want her to fall too far behind him.
"So much... isn't this too much?" Zhao Qingli asked, feeling slightly dizzy as she gazed at the treasures before her.
"The class monitor needs to work hard to improve," Jiang Ye said with a laugh. "Right now, you'd probably collapse if I so much as bumped into you."
"Hmph, so what if you're advancing quickly?" Zhao Qingli retorted, pouting.
But as she looked at the treasures, a hint of delight flickered in her beautiful eyes.
These treasures were indeed enough to sustain her until the third breakthrough peak.
"Jiang Ye, thank you," Zhao Qingli said sincerely. These treasures would be a tremendous help to her.
"You're welcome."
"Class monitor, I need to get back to training. I'll be leaving now," Jiang Ye said, rising to his feet.
"Leaving already?" Zhao Qingli quickly stood up as well. "Can't you stay a little longer?"
A hint of reluctance flickered in her beautiful eyes.
As Jiang Ye grew stronger, the time they spent together became increasingly brief.
"My time is extremely limited," Jiang Ye said, gazing out the window with unwavering resolve. "I must achieve the fifth breakthrough within the next six months."
"Ah?"
"Fifth breakthrough?" Zhao Qingli was stunned.
That realm seemed impossibly distant to her.
"Jiang Ye," she couldn't help but ask, "what realm are you at now?"
"Late Stage Fourth Breakthrough," Jiang Ye replied without hesitation.
"Late Stage Fourth Breakthrough?!" Zhao Qingli stared at him in disbelief, her face frozen in shock.
Just moments ago, she had thought that with these treasures, she could finally catch up to Jiang Ye.
But now, it seemed that even if she immediately reached the third breakthrough peak, she would still be far behind Jiang Ye.
"Class Monitor, there's no need to compare yourself to me," Jiang Ye said, noticing the disappointment in her eyes. "My goal is to defeat Zhou Xingkong, so I need to catch up to him within six months."
"I know," Zhao Qingli nodded.
She understood the immense pressure Jiang Ye was under.
"Good luck," Zhao Qingli said, lifting her head again. "I believe in you. In six months, you'll definitely make a name for yourself at the Great Stellar War."
"Thank you for your kind words, Class Monitor," Jiang Ye replied with a smile.
Shortly after, Jiang Ye left Zhao Qingli's residence and met with several old friends, including Lin Yushu, Liu Wanxiao, and Yun Qing'er.
After brief exchanges, they quickly parted ways.
An hour later, Jiang Ye finally left Penglai University and flew toward White Dragon University.
He was about to begin six months of arduous cultivation, pushing for his fifth breakthrough to prepare for the upcoming Great Stellar War and his promised duel with Zhou Xingkong.
At the same moment Jiang Ye returned, Chen Zilu received an urgent call at Villa No. 10 in White Dragon University's Star Garden.
"Ancestor?" Chen Zilu's expression shifted slightly as she read the caller ID.
The Chen Family Patriarch.
The greatest pillar of support for the transcendent Chen Clan and one of the oldest and most powerful figures on the planet.
Rumor had it he was nearly five hundred years old.
Chen Zilu rarely interacted with her ancestor, but as an invincible dao bone, she had met him a few times.
For the patriarch to call her personally, it must be a matter of grave importance.
"Answer," Chen Zilu instructed.
Whoosh! A surge of light coalesced into a holographic projection.
The projection revealed an elderly man in white robes, his hair entirely white. He appeared no different from an ordinary person, his aura completely concealed.
"Ancestor," Chen Zilu said, bowing slightly.
"Xiaolu."
"Did your negotiations with that Zhou Family brat fall through?" the white-haired elder asked bluntly.
(End of the Chapter)
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