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In Li Yuan’s opinion, revealing that he had awakened three Star Meridians at once, though it was an exaggeration, still fell within a reasonable range and could be attributed to his exceptional talent.
And the reason Li Yuan wanted to reveal this to Kross and Alicia was a simple one.
He intended to use the two of them to convey the message to the higher-ups of the alliance.
This was to lay the groundwork for directly taking the possible “Earth Origin Crystals” that might exist within the Worlds within Worlds later on.
At the same time, it was also to lay the groundwork for revealing his extraordinary talent potential to the alliance’s top brass after leaving the World within Worlds… after all, according to Li Yuan’s plan, he would have to gradually reveal his “Nine Layers Star Vein” potential in order to receive the best cultivation from the entire civilization.
“Conceal my talent?”
“No! I concealed the talent of my Star Meridians when I was at the First Rank because it was beyond reasonable limits,” Li Yuan thought. “But now I have stepped into the Second Rank, so even if I gradually awaken the Seven Star Veins, Eight Star Veins… it would all still be within a reasonable range.”
There is a difference between someone growing to three meters tall and someone sprouting a pair of wings.
“I have talent, and the support of the Mind Spirit Divine Palace.”
“But I also need to strive for the best external cultivation conditions,” Li Yuan thought. “Only then can I advance faster and more stably.”
How far a person can go depends on personal talent, but it’s also inseparable from external conditions.
…
The three of them communicated at an extremely fast pace.
Swiftly, Li Yuan, Kross, and Alicia pooled together their recovered items.
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“I’ll take half of all the treasures, and you two each take a quarter, how about that?” Li Yuan said with a smile.
“No need.”
“Li Yuan, they’re all yours. If it weren’t for you, we both would be dead,” Kross and Alicia both shook their heads.
Divide half? The two of them still had some self-awareness.
Moreover, as geniuses, they also had their pride.
“I’ll take eighty percent of the treasures,” Li Yuan did not insist. “Each of you will take roughly ten percent.”
“You also contributed, had you not held them back, I wouldn’t have been able to kill them,” Li Yuan said earnestly.
Ultimately.
Convinced by Li Yuan, Kross and Alicia each accepted a portion of the treasures.
“Li Yuan, what’s the next move? Continue hunting down the Gu Yue Divine Kingdom warriors?” Kross inquired. “According to the information gathered by us martial artists, there should now be quite a number of Gu Yue Divine Kingdom warriors gathered around us.”
The quick convergence of the Gu Yue Divine Kingdom’s warriors and the relentless inquiry by the Seven Star Civilization’s powerhouses naturally garnered attention.
“Let’s not,”
“There’s no hurry at this moment. I would rather first consume the Myriad Life Extension Fruit,” Li Yuan said softly. “When my strength reaches its peak, I can then go directly to the outskirts of the Divine Palace ruins and annihilate the core experts of the Gu Yue Divine Kingdom.”
Li Yuan was very cautious.
Although his Spiritual Awakening Level was close to 39%, theoretically, by killing five or six Second Rank Alien Race members… Li Yuan was more worried that there might be existences stronger than Lei Wu among the Gu Yue Divine Kingdom’s forces.
If encountered, could he be certain of winning?
Better to lie low and grow first, and hunt with greater strength later.
Martial Arts Cultivation and staking life on adventures despise reckless and meaningless bravery.
Sooner or later, the Spiritual Awakening Level will reach 40%; what difference does it make a little sooner or a little later?
In fact.
If it wasn’t for the need to rescue Alicia and the others, Li Yuan would definitely continue his Concealed Cultivation and completely assimilate the effects of the Myriad Life Extension Fruit before coming out of seclusion.
“That might be best,”
“The vicinity of the Divine Palace ruins indeed holds the top battle strength of the Gu Yue Divine Kingdom,” Alicia asserted.
In the few hours while Li Yuan was in seclusion, the thousands of martial artists from the Seven Star Civilization explored the whole World within Worlds. Naturally, some ventured too near the Divine Palace ruins… all died in battle.
Even two Prime Warriors had died.
However, the news they sent back before dying clearly indicated there was a formidable enemy.
“Do not approach the Divine Palace ruins for now,” Li Yuan said softly. “After this battle, the Gu Yue Divine Kingdom will surely be wary of me.”
“You two join the other martial artists first and explore the other areas of the World within Worlds.”
“Don’t stray too far from me; if you encounter danger, immediately seek my help.”
“Alright.”
“Understood,” Kross and Alicia nodded without hesitation.
Unknowingly, they had completely positioned themselves as subordinates.
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Soon after, the three of them separated.
Li Yuan left alone, this time choosing a direction away from the Divine Palace ruins, and escaped over twenty kilometers.
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Just now, on an inconspicuous Gobi desert, he searched for an inconspicuous pit.
He hid inside it.
“Here, it’s over 20 kilometers from where the battle just took place, and over 180 kilometers from the Divine Palace ruins,” Li Yuan thought to himself, “Within a short time, even the top warriors from Gu Yue Divine Palace would find it difficult to locate me.”
He completely released his spiritual power.
Concentrating his spirit, he calmed his mind, and after dozens of seconds, Li Yuan’s heart became completely tranquil.
Whoosh!
With a flip of his palm, a translucent white fruit appeared in his hand. The surface of the fruit faintly shimmered with divine light and emitted a strange and intoxicating fragrance.
“A Fourth Rank treasure.”
“How will it enhance my physical quality with a single use?” Li Yuan’s eyes gleamed with anticipation.
He had no plans to save the treasure for trading later.
Swallowed to secure, enhancing strength to cope with the imminent great battle.
He opened his mouth.
“Pfft~” Li Yuan, who already knew the effect of the Myriad Life Extension Fruit, ate and swallowed it in a few bites. It melted instantly upon entering his mouth.
Just after swallowing it.
Hiss~ A refreshing sensation immediately rose from his abdomen and shot straight to the crown of his head, sending him into an invigorating shudder.
Too exhilarating.
“The Myriad Life Extension Fruit, containing immense energy, is generally painless to use as long as the body can bear it,” Li Yuan thought with great joy.
Rapidly.
Hum~ Hum~ Invisible forces began to surge from his abdomen into the tendons and bones of his limbs and skeletal structure,
Instantly, his body parts, which had ceased evolving, commenced a new round of transformation.
Li Yuan felt his whole body subtly trembling, his bones becoming stronger, and his muscles, flesh, hair… every part of his body relentlessly grew stronger!!
“[Your life level has increased from 22.2 to 22.3]”
“[Your life level has increased from 22.3 to 22.4]” As time went by, a series of Divine Palace notifications flickered past Li Yuan’s line of sight.
Astonishing transformation.
Leap-like growth.
With Li Yuan’s realm of skill, he didn’t feel the slightest discomfort from the rapid transformation of his body.
…
As Li Yuan consumed the Myriad Life Extension Fruit and a new round of transformation began.
About eighty kilometers from the Divine Palace ruins, on the vast barren land.
Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!
The towering redhead with a black-robed, chubby man finally spotted a purple-robed figure rushing towards them.
“Lei Wu,” the burly redhead said in a deep voice, looking at the disheveled Lei Wu, “What exactly happened? You only sent a message saying that you encountered a great enemy and asked us to retreat immediately. What kind of great enemy is it?”
“Are Dong Ming and Mai Ka really dead?” The black-robed chubby man couldn’t help but speak up, his eyes slightly red, as he had a good relationship with the two.
Whoosh!
Lei Wu flopped down on a rock, finally breathing a sigh of relief, his eyes revealing a trace of fear as he looked at the two and said, “Would I lie to you?”
“You haven’t faced him in reality, you simply don’t understand.”
“The genius sent by the Seven Star Civilization is terrifyingly strong, his physical quality is close to mine, and his skill level is even higher than mine,” Lei Wu continued with lingering fear in his eyes, “If I hadn’t escaped quickly, I would have been killed by him too.”
The burly redhead and the black-robed chubby man exchanged glances, a shock visible in their eyes.
They knew well how powerful Lei Wu was.
And how arrogant Lei Wu could be.
To be driven to such a state? To flee in a panic, was that Seven Star Civilization genius that strong?
“Tie Mu’er, how’s the situation with the message you sent to Mintian Hou asking for reinforcements?” Lei Wu turned to the burly redhead, “If there are no reinforcements, I plan to leave the relics’ world. I don’t want to die here.”
“The reinforcements are almost here.”
“They’ve already reached the Star Realm base and should be entering the remains world at any moment,” Tie Mu’er quickly said, “Just ten minutes ago, General Shan Yun sent me a message.”
“The reinforcements, who are they?” Lei Wu asked.
“Mo Hu! And he has brought a large number of First Rank warriors with him,” Tie Mu’er said solemnly.
“Mo Hu, he’s willing to risk coming here?” Lei Wu’s eyes flashed with surprise, “He’s a Semi Divine Level genius, probably the only one under Mintian Hou’s command, right?”
The five of them, though elite under Mintian Hou’s command with the potential to become Flying Heaven Warriors.
But such elites, and a Semi Divine Level genius, have an essential difference.