Translator: CinderTL
"Jiang Ye?"
"Him?" Xia Qing's heart stirred at the name.
Years had passed since she last heard of him.
She never imagined he would have already caught the leader's attention.
"The files on both individuals have been sent to you," the leader's deep voice echoed from the stage. "Your subsequent actions and plans must revolve around them."
The next moment, Xia Qing's wristband vibrated.
"Jiang Ye's file," she murmured, opening it.
"Jiang Ye, second-year student at White Dragon University. According to reliable intelligence, he reached the third breakthrough peak half a year ago?"
Xia Qing's astonishment grew as she read the file.
"When I met him a year ago, he had only just reached the first breakthrough."
"In just one year, Jiang Ye has already reached the third breakthrough peak?" Xia Qing's mind reeled. "I've undergone dozens of 'flesh and blood baptisms' and barely managed to advance to the fourth breakthrough."
Flesh and blood baptism.
This was the Hidden God Organization's most closely guarded secret, the sole means by which its members could rapidly enhance their strength.
This method essentially involved stripping human geniuses of their flesh, blood, and innate talent, then fusing them with Shadow Clan members who had undergone the "shell-seizing ritual."
Through this ritual, core members of the Hidden God Organization could advance from ordinary humans to the third or even fourth breakthrough realm within just a few years.
Xia Qing was an exceptionally gifted member of the Hidden God Organization, excelling in the "baptism of talent." In just over a year, she had already reached the fourth breakthrough realm.
This was why she was qualified to attend this core meeting. Otherwise, her current strength would not have been sufficient for such a high-level gathering.
"Jiang Ye, you truly possess a great secret," Xia Qing thought, her eyes gleaming. "I must capture you. Devouring you will undoubtedly elevate my talent to new heights."
Her gaze burned with desire and anticipation.
Jiang Ye? A peak third-breakthrough realm cultivator—impressive indeed. But if he were to witness her current realm, he would surely be astonished.
Time flowed onward.
At White Dragon University, Jiang Ye remained secluded in his training hall, diligently cultivating.
Half a month passed in the blink of an eye.
Jiang Ye continued to wield his long spear in the training hall, his movements relentless and unwavering.
"Faster."
"Faster!" Jiang Ye swung his long spear with all his might, the spear's energy crackling like lightning. Each strike left a blinding white trail in the void, its power terrifying beyond measure.
"Not enough!"
"Still not enough." Jiang Ye's long spear moved faster and more fiercely, determined to unleash the full might of his divine-grade spear technique.
Luoshen Spear Technique!
Ever since this technique had undergone its metamorphosis into divine-grade, Jiang Ye had felt a strange stiffness when executing it.
He understood why.
The gap between divine-grade and Heaven-Rank spear techniques was vast.
Both the complexity and the sheer power differed dramatically.
Moreover, Jiang Ye had integrated the insights of hundreds of top-tier geniuses into this technique, making it incredibly intricate and complex.
Even a master of the Spear Dao would likely need months, if not years, to execute this technique smoothly.
Fortunately!
Jiang Ye was the technique's creator, and his comprehension was astonishing. In just half a month, he had completely ingrained the spear technique into his muscle memory.
Whoosh!
Whoosh! Whoosh! Jiang Ye's spear danced, each strike and stance flowing more smoothly than the last.
Faster and faster.
More and more ferocious!
Suddenly—
Whoosh—BOOM! An incomparably dazzling spear beam erupted, slashing through the void with terrifying force.
The next moment, a visible mark, ten centimeters long, appeared in the void where the spear's energy had slashed through.
Moreover, fine white lines radiated from the mark like the veins of a leaf.
These lines lingered in the air for several seconds before gradually dissipating.
"What astonishing power," Jiang Ye murmured, sheathing his spear and gazing at the mark in the void with genuine awe.
He knew this wasn't a true rift in space; his current strength was far from capable of achieving such a feat.
But still!
Leaving even a mere mark in the void was an extraordinary accomplishment.
Only sixth-breakthrough experts, having gained a preliminary understanding of the cosmos, could leave their mark on this ethereal realm.
Yet Jiang Ye had only reached the fourth breakthrough.
"My strength doesn't rival that of a sixth-breakthrough expert," Jiang Ye's mind was clear as a mirror. "Rather, my spear technique has ascended to a realm typically attained only by those at the sixth breakthrough."
"Now, I can sweep aside any fourth-breakthrough opponent with ease."
Confidence blazed in Jiang Ye's eyes.
This wasn't blind arrogance, but the confidence born from absolute strength.
Peak fourth-breakthrough? One spear strike would shatter it!
"Strength," Jiang Ye muttered, his gaze sweeping across his status panel.
Luoshen Spear: Minor Mastery (5%)
"5% in just half a month," Jiang Ye thought to himself. "Such astonishing progress wouldn't have been possible without the aid of those divine artifacts."
Divine artifacts like the Primordial Chaos Divine Lotus had provided him with immense assistance.
Of course, the Holy Maiden Bond and Martial Saint Bond had also contributed significantly to his growth.
In short, Jiang Ye's strength had advanced by leaps and bounds this past month.
As Jiang Ye was contemplating his newfound power, a voice suddenly echoed in his mind.
"Jiang Ye, the longevity banquet is about to begin. Are you ready?" It was Chen Zilu.
"Longevity banquet." Jiang Ye's long spear vanished, and a glint flashed in his eyes.
He had been so immersed in cultivation that he hadn't noticed the passage of time.
At Jiang Ye's current realm, he could easily endure months without food or water.
He simply hadn't realized half a month had passed so quickly.
"I'm ready to depart at any time," Jiang Ye replied.
"Good," Chen Zilu said.
Just seconds later,
Whoosh~
The void rippled, and a figure materialized as if from thin air, instantly appearing before Jiang Ye.
A white dress, carrying a delicate fragrance.
It was Chen Zilu.
"Hmm?" Jiang Ye's eyes lit up involuntarily.
The girl before him had skin as white as snow and a face like pristine frost. Her white dress fluttered, her beauty as radiant as ever.
Yet Jiang Ye sensed something different about her.
It was her aura!
"Senior Sister," Jiang Ye smiled. "Has your innate ability been fully restored?"
"Yes."
"My innate aptitude has been completely restored," Chen Zilu replied, a cheerful smile on her face.
The next moment,
Buzz! The void rippled again.
Another figure in a white dress materialized, identical to Chen Zilu in appearance and even sharing the exact same origin aura.
"Can you tell us apart?" the second 'Chen Zilu' asked, smiling at Jiang Ye.
"This...?"
"This technique..." Jiang Ye couldn't help but be utterly astonished.
Even Jiang Ye couldn't immediately discern which was the true original.
"Guess," both Chen Zilus said in unison. "Which one is my true form?"
Hearing this, Jiang Ye began to observe them closely.
(End of the Chapter)
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