The Starry Skies Fighting Network, that mysterious ‘Observation Space’.
Two observers from Xia Country gazed at the data in their hands in shock, exchanging glances with eyes full of disbelief.
“18 years old? Li Yuan? He’s the one we observed last time, isn’t he?” the observer in the black robe couldn’t help saying.
“Yes,” the observer in the white robe shrugged, “In the entire Xia Country, the only one who reached the Sun Eclipse Stage at 18, besides him, is Dantai Feng. But only Li Yuan uses the Spear Technique, and we have observed him several times before… A breakthrough in strength always has some traces, it’s certainly him, there can’t suddenly be a second peerless genius like this.”
The observer in the white robe had already started referring to Li Yuan as a ‘peerless genius’.
“18 years old, Unity of Heaven and Man?” the observer in the black robe said, his voice filled with astonishment, “How did he do it?”
“Damn it, why didn’t we pay attention to his combat video just now?” said the observer in the black robe.
“Hmm, he’s not undergoing rank matching anymore, we can’t see the scenes in his personal space,” said the observer in the white robe, “Let’s check his combat replay.”
He reached out and touched the light screen.
“Clang~” A prohibiting sound echoed in the Observation Space.
“Respected observers, this user has been designated as an ‘SSS level user’, you do not have observation privileges.” the system prompt sounded: “To observe, please apply for permissions.”
“What?”
“SSS level user?” Both observers were shocked. As special emissaries of Xia Country to the Starry Skies Fighting Network, their privileges were extremely high.
Normally, they would be allowed to watch even Transcendent Stage battles.
“When did he become an SSS user?” the observer in the white robe couldn’t help asking, “We were still able to watch his replays a while ago.”
“18 seconds ago, personally ordered by a Star Master of the Seven Star Alliance,” the system’s voice sounded again.
The two observers were already too shocked for words.
Star Master?
One who attained such an honor in the Alliance, was at least a pinnacle existence in the Flying Heaven Level, or perhaps… it was a presence that could be considered high-ranking even when considering all of human civilization.
Suddenly.
“Beep~” A sound abruptly rose in the Observation Space, followed by a huge light screen emerging in front of the two, with an elderly man in a black robe appearing on it.
“Director,” the two observers became solemn, bowing slightly in salute.
“Regarding Li Yuan, you do not need to observe any further,” the voice of the elderly man in the black robe was gentle, “All the data you have inquired about him before, seal it all, leaking information is strictly forbidden.”
“Yes,” the two observers replied respectfully.
…
Almost at the same time.
Inside the colossal, spaceship-like floating city of the ‘Blue Star Headquarters’ of the Starry Sky Martial Hall.
The dawn of heaven and earth remained unchanged.
Within an exceptionally large office.
“Yao Man,” the man shrouded in a black robe on the light screen spoke indifferently, “Seal all the data about Li Yuan, and cease any further inquiries.”
“What? No more inquiries?” Yao Man, the beautiful woman in a Tang suit, was taken aback.
Yao Man ranked very high within the hierarchy of the Starry Sky Martial Hall. Although not a Flying Heaven Warrior herself, her power and influence were by no means less than that of an average Flying Heaven Warrior.
She was in charge of many affairs of the Starry Sky Martial Hall in Xia Country.
“This is a request from Xia Country,” the middle-aged man in the light screen projection said indifferently, “Li Yuan has been signed by the Starfire Martial Hall. If it is confirmed that he has entered the Fifth Stage of Unity of Heaven and Man, following Yu Jinghe, he will be another peerless genius to cross into the Fifth Stage before 19…
It’s normal for Xia Country to place great importance on him.”
“You must understand that compared to us, Xia Country puts more trust in Starfire Martial Hall.”
“But can Li Yuan’s strength really be hidden? At most, during the global university Martial Path contest, won’t he be exposed?” Yao Man’s voice betrayed a hint of dissatisfaction, “At most we’re just gathering some data, we’re not going to harm him.”
“A Star Master in the Alliance has already issued an order. This is not a discussion with you, but a command,” the middle-aged man in the projection said directly.
Yao Man fell silent immediately.
Star Master?
In the Seven Star Alliance, how many Star Masters does Xia Country have in total?
“Yes, I will execute it immediately,” Yao Man replied seriously, no longer defending her point.
“Alright, no matter how the Starfire Martial Hall and Xia Country cultivate him,” the middle-aged man spoke indifferently,” ultimately, he is a genius of our human civilization. We will simply observe.”
Yao Man nodded in agreement.
Starry Sky Martial Hall, Starfire Martial Hall, Black Stone Martial Hall, the three Martial Halls subtly ruled over the Seven Star Alliance, their positions overtopping the nations of the Seven Stars… There was competition among them, but all with boundaries.
Perhaps, individual powerhouses had life and death enmity with one another, but the three Martial Halls would never erupt in direct conflict.
…
At Kunlun Martial University, nestled deep within the villa area belonging to the Sixth Institute.
Beside the secluded lake.
Dean Hai, with an exotically handsome appearance, was wearing a practice outfit and wordlessly practicing Fist Technique against the morning glow.
The early winter wind was chilly, yet it didn’t affect Dean Hai in the least.
Move by move.
Gradually.
Streaks of blue radiance began to gather around him, flowing like water and containing the essence of profound truths.
If Li Yuan were here, he would be shaken to the core, as he was only capable of the initial integration of spirit with heaven and earth.
But Dean Hai, his entire being seemed to merge with heaven and earth, not just spiritually.
But also physically.
As he exercised the Fist Technique, he became a stunning tableau, constantly drawing upon the mysterious forces between heaven and earth, all naturally occurring.
This state of being had truly stepped into the world of the ‘Dao’, gaining a glimpse into the subtleties of the universe.
For a long time!
Whoosh!
As Dean Hai finished his forms, water was generated from thin air, flowing out before transforming into countless droplets flying in all directions, showering the surrounding grass.
“Old Hai, your Fist Technique has improved again,” a gentle and unexpected voice sounded.
Shattered the tranquility here.
“Hmm?” Dean Hai, who had been rather relaxed, suddenly turned around with a shocked expression toward the far end of the lake.
A figure in a black robe was standing above the lake, suspended in the air.
But it should be noted that with Dean Hai’s consciousness fully extended, he should have perceived everything within several kilometers, including all Prime Warriors and above. None should have escaped his inquiry.
However.
Before the figure in the black robe spoke, he indeed was not within Dean Hai’s perception.
Whoosh!
The figure in the black robe took a step forward, almost teleporting, crossing hundreds of meters to stand before Dean Hai, smiling at him.
The man, who looked to be about thirty years old, had a handsome face, sharply chiseled as if carved by knife and ax, but his eyes were deep and unfathomable, like a vast ocean, making it impossible to guess his thoughts.
Most importantly.
Standing there casually, he completely merged with the surroundings, by that merit alone, he far surpassed Dean Hai.
“Old Fang,” Dean Hai revealed a hint of a smile, “why didn’t you notify me before you came to my place?”
“Kunlun Martial University is my home. Do I need to notify you when I walk around in my own home?” the young man in the black robe said indifferently.
The young man in the black robe’s identity was becoming apparent.
“When an official is one level above, they crush the rest. You call the shots,” Dean Hai spread his hands, completely giving up.
Whoosh!
Dean Hai waved his hand and two stools from a distant villa courtyard landed on the grassland: “Old Fang, have a seat.”
A fruit platter landed as well.
The young man in the black robe smiled faintly and said no more, sitting down.
After both were seated.
“So, what brings you here?” Dean Hai asked, while grabbing an apple to eat.
He and the young man in the black robe were very close, and even shared life-and-death experiences, not minding such formalities.
The more powerful they are, the more they follow their heart’s desires.
“It’s about Li Yuan,” the young man in the black robe said calmly.
“Li Yuan?” Dean Hai frowned. “Didn’t I already discuss with you last time, as long as his combat assessment score exceeded 80, you would help him secure a spot in Feixing?”
“What, you agreed at the time, and now you’re saying it’s not possible?” Dean Hai was slightly dissatisfied. “He is my student, but also your student.”
“Could you let me finish?” the young man in the black robe gave him a glance.
“Go ahead,” Dean Hai shrugged and took a big bite of his apple.
“I just got a message, he is suspected of having entered the Unity of Heaven and Man level,” the young man in the black robe stated calmly.
“What?” Dean Hai was stunned.
He doubted he had heard correctly.
“Do you need me to repeat it?” The young man in the black robe glanced at Dean Hai.
“No, I just need a moment,” Dean Hai hurriedly shook his head, the shock in his heart indescribable.
Li Yuan, Fifth Stage Unity of Heaven and Man?
“You’re talking about my student Li Yuan, right?” Dean Hai suddenly said. “He just reached Subtlety at the beginning of October, right?”
“That’s him,” the young man in the black robe was still indifferent.
“Now, at the end of December, you’re telling me he has reached Unity of Heaven and Man?” Dean Hai looked at the young man in the black robe.
“It hasn’t been completely confirmed yet,” the young man in the black robe said calmly. “I came to see you so that you would arrange for someone to go to Jiang City to verify it personally.”
“If it is confirmed that he has indeed reached Unity of Heaven and Man, he will directly receive a Feixing quota,” the young man in the black robe said softly. “If it is confirmed that he hasn’t made the breakthrough, then we’ll follow the original plan.”
“Alright,” Dean Hai calmed down as well.
He had been shocked for a moment, but in history, there had been 18-year-olds at the Fifth Stage Unity of Heaven and Man.
“If it’s confirmed he has entered the Fifth Stage, do you still arrange for him to struggle for survival in Star Realm?” Dean Hai asked. “The rate of falling there is quite high.”
“Go,” the young man in the black robe glanced at Dean Hai. “Aren’t you always telling those juniors like Li Yang that I was overprotected and hardly faced any trials and tribulations, which is why I never made a breakthrough?”
“Damn it,” Dean Hai widened his eyes. “You eavesdropped on me? Have you no shame?”
The young man in the black robe revealed a hint of a smile as if to say, I eavesdropped on you, what can you do about it?
Whoosh!
The young man in the black robe stood up.
“You won’t stay a bit longer? Have an apple, it’s clean,” Dean Hai stood up and said.
“I don’t like eating apples,” the young man in the black robe took a step, vanishing at the end of the lake.
In mid-air, only one last faint voice echoed: “If I hear you bad-mouthing me again, I’ll sit you under my butt and let out a stink for you.”
Dean Hai watched as the other left.
For a long while.
Until the figure in the black robe completely disappeared from sight.
“Damn Fang Hai, threatening me, think you’re so great because you’re a dean?” Dean Hai muttered under his breath.
“I am a dean, that’s why I am great,” a familiar voice suddenly rang out.
“Scram!”
Dean Hai glared. “You’re eavesdropping even on my mumbling? What kind of habit is that!”
Boom!
Dean Hai flashed into the villa, and the doors slammed shut.
…
An hour later, a large aircraft took off from Kunlun Martial University and headed directly for Jiang City.