High-Level Martial Era

"Lǐ Tianyou? Fifty thousand Blue Star Coins?" Li Yuan was taken aback for a moment.

Memories of the past flooded his mind instantaneously.

Before the high school assessment in April of their senior year, he gave Lǐ Tianyou fifty thousand Blue Star Coins under the guise of a 'loan' so that the latter could take better care of his health, emphasizing that he could wait until after university graduation to repay it.

At the time, Li Yuan's wealth was far from what it was today.

"To think he repaid it as a freshman?" Li Yuan sighed inwardly. Fifty thousand Blue Star Coins meant nothing to the current him.

But for an ordinary freshman at Jiangbei Martial University?

It must have been somewhat of a burden.

It is known that most students from Jiangbei Martial University graduate around level twelve, and those who graduate at level fifteen are considered elites.

Based on Li Yuan's estimation, Lǐ Tianyou's Physical Quality was probably around level eight right now.

After pondering a bit,

"Di~" Li Yuan proactively called Lǐ Tianyou. After only five or six seconds,

a holographic projection formed, displaying Lǐ Tianyou's figure. Having not seen him for over half a year, he had become much more robust than during their senior year, and his expression even more resolute.

However, he seemed a bit at a loss.

"Li Yuan." Lǐ Tianyou showed an awkward smile.

"You repaid the money so quickly; you could have at least sent me a message." Li Yuan said with a smile, "Do you look down on me, your old classmate?"

"No, absolutely not." Lǐ Tianyou shook his head repeatedly, "I just didn't want to disturb your cultivation. After all, I know your time is precious. You must be a top student at Kunlun Martial University by now."

"I watched the battle between the ten colleges' freshmen last year," Lǐ Tianyou said with an embarrassed smile.

Li Yuan couldn't help laughing.

The freshmen battle of the ten colleges was something all Martial Arts University students across Xia Country could watch. It was normal for Lǐ Tianyou to know a bit about his situation.

"I'm busy, but I still have time to talk to an old classmate," Li Yuan said with a smile, "How is everything at Jiangbei Martial University? It seems you're doing quite well."

"Not bad." Lǐ Tianyou revealed a slight smile, "You know Professor Ming, right?"

"Professor Ming?" Li Yuan nodded, "I do."

During senior year, Jiangbei University hosted a recruitment event where Professor Ming invited him to join Jiangbei Martial University.

However, after the college entrance exams, they lost contact.

"In December this year, our school organized a special test, which seemed to revolve around spiritual will," said Lǐ Tianyou with a smile, "I was lucky to break into the top ten among the freshmen, and Professor Ming took notice of me. Now, I'm cultivating under him."

"Top ten? Impressive!" Li Yuan exclaimed admiringly.

After some thought, Li Yuan reasoned that since Lǐ Tianyou's Physical Quality wasn't very strong and his spiritual power was likely below average among the thousands of freshmen at Jiangbei Martial University... yet he made it to the top ten.

Just in terms of Willpower, Lǐ Tianyou was probably the first among the freshmen at Jiangbei Martial University.

Li Yuan wasn't surprised by this. He had long known about the other's determination and perseverance.

"Later, when Professor Ming found out I was your high school classmate, he valued me even more. I passed the first stage of the test and got some cash rewards, so I thought I'd repay you first," Lǐ Tianyou said with a smile.

Li Yuan nodded slightly.

"According to Professor Ming, even though I don't have a compatible high-rank Cultivation Technique, I still have a chance to become a Prime Warrior," said Lǐ Tianyou, "but it will be somewhat painful."

"Painful?" Li Yuan's interest was piqued, and he asked, "Cleansing Spirit Marrow?"

Lǐ Tianyou was taken aback for a moment, then nodded, "Right, Li Yuan, you know about it?"

"I know," Li Yuan said with a smile.

Not only did he know, but he had also been tormented by it repeatedly.

Li Yuan thought for a moment, "What's the monthly quota of cultivation resources for you at Jiangbei Martial University now?"

"One Cleansing Spirit Marrow and twenty batches of First Rank blood-qi medicinal remedies," Lǐ Tianyou responded with a full smile, "Plus, you receive quite a bit of cash as a reward for each target you achieve."

It was apparent that Lǐ Tianyou was very satisfied.

"The professor says that the most important thing for me now is to strive to reach the Fourth Level of skill technique."

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"When that happens, my Physical Quality will improve a lot faster," Lǐ Tianyou said somewhat helplessly, "Unfortunately, I only broke through to the Third Level at the end of last semester."

"That's already very fast," Li Yuan said with a laugh.

If his memory served him right.

Just before the college entrance exams, Lǐ Tianyou had just entered the Second Stage of skill technique.

In half a year, Lǐ Tianyou advanced from the Second Stage to the Third Stage of skill technique... This rate of progress, even among the many freshmen at Kunlun Martial University, was quite remarkable.

After all, not everyone is him.

The two chatted some more.

"Alright, Li Yuan, I won't disturb your cultivation," Lǐ Tianyou said with a smile.

But before he could end the call,

Lǐ Tianyou was shocked to discover that a message flashed across the holographic projection in front of him: "Your account... has received a transfer of 10 million Blue Star Coins from Li Yuan."

"T-ten million Blue Star Coins?" Lǐ Tianyou was instantly stunned, looking at Li Yuan in the projected screen in shock.

For him, this was an unimaginable fortune.

"Li Yuan, how can you... so much money..." Lǐ Tianyou was at a loss for words for a moment.

It was too much.

"Tianyou, this money is still a loan from me to you," Li Yuan said with a smile, "To assist your cultivation."

"A loan for me? I could never repay it in this lifetime," Lǐ Tianyou shook his head continuously, "Besides, this money must be important to you as well."

He knew Li Yuan was formidable.

But subconsciously, he still felt that Li Yuan, like him, was just a freshman. No matter how outstanding, it seemed implausible for Li Yuan to casually spare 10 million Blue Star Coins.

"Tianyou, this money isn't that significant to me anymore, but it's very important for you," Li Yuan's voice grew serious.

Lǐ Tianyou was stunned.

Insignificant to Li Yuan? Just how powerful was Li Yuan now?

"If you weren't striving hard and had given up on the Martial Path, I definitely wouldn't lend you the money," Li Yuan said earnestly, "But Professor Ming thinks highly of you... I trust his judgment. You don't have a compatible high-rank Cultivation Technique, so to become a Prime Warrior, you'll need a lot of resources."

"Resources mean spending money, and this ten million isn't even enough for your cultivation, I'm sure you've realized that in your half year at university."

Lǐ Tianyou didn't say a word.

He fully understood that.

"Among our group of friends from our senior year, people like Zhou Qi went to cultural universities, and we don't have much contact," Li Yuan looked at Lǐ Tianyou, "The ones who have really been going crazy on the Martial Path, aside from me, are probably only you."

"As classmates, I want to help you."

"Money is meant to be spent, don't worry about it too much. Just focus on your cultivation and strive to become a Prime Warrior in the future," Li Yuan said with a laugh, "When the time comes, not to mention ten million Blue Star Coins, even earning a hundred million won't be difficult."

"Alright, that's it for now. I have some things to attend to, so I'll end the call," Li Yuan said with a smile, and then he disconnected the call.

Left standing before the screen, Li Tianyou was still filled with shock.

"Help me?"

"Become a Prime Warrior?" Li Tianyou clenched his arms, a hint of determination in his eyes, "Li Tianyou, oh Li Tianyou."

"Opportunity!"

"Others may come from better backgrounds or have higher talent... but having a classmate like Li Yuan is also an opportunity," Li Tianyou silently told himself, "I must seize it."

"Don't let down his expectations."

At the same time, Li Tianyou could feel the carefree and wild tone in Li Yuan's words.

Ten million, a hundred million Blue Star Coins seemed like nothing.

This was the power of strength.

"Work hard."

"Strive, even if it's desperate, to become a Prime Warrior." Biting his teeth, Li Tianyou quickly started placing orders in the school's 'Cultivation Resource Treasury,' buying more cultivation resources.

His cultivation was extremely arduous.

But the school had a system, resources were limited, and for a student like him, without High Rank cultivation methods and techniques not particularly outstanding, it was already remarkable for the school to invest millions of Blue Star Coins in him every year.

...

At Jiangbei Martial University, Professor Ming, who was meditating quietly in the Martial Arts Room, suddenly opened his eyes, having received a 'student anomaly alert.'

He clicked on the screen to check.

"Li Tianyou ordered so many qi and blood potions? And Essence Pills for Origin Power?" Professor Ming looked at the alert and wondered to himself, "Where did he get the money?"

After a moment of thought, he directly called Li Tianyou.

...

At Kunlun Martial University, inside Li Yuan's villa.

"Hm? Professor Ming." Li Yuan, who had just finished a short training session, received a call from Professor Ming.

"Is it about Tianyou?" Li Yuan quickly answered.

The call connected.

"Li Yuan, hello," came a deep voice from the communication.

...

Shortly after, Li Yuan hung up the call with Professor Ming, who had been very polite throughout.

At the same time, it gave Li Yuan a true understanding of Li Tianyou's situation.

Li Tianyou, far from merely 'struggling' as he described himself, was not just among the top ten in the test of Spiritual Will but—second!

The intensity of his cultivation practice could be described as madness.

It was this terrifying willpower that caught Professor Ming's attention and ultimately led to his exceptional promotion to the 'Warrior Class.'"

At the same time.

Li Tianyou, in the span of half a year at university, was rapidly accelerating in skill proficiency… slowly revealing his edge.

According to Professor Ming's estimation, by his third or fourth year, Li Tianyou's skills could potentially reach the Fourth Level.

Upon hearing this from Professor Ming, Li Yuan thought of a phrase—accumulating thickly to discharge thinly!

"Talent is not immutable."

"Skills are honed over time."

"Comprehension and mental temperament can transform over a long period, alongside experiences," Li Yuan's understanding grew clearer, "Quick progress now doesn't mean quick progress at every step."

"Perhaps, Tianyou wasn't dazzling during his high school days, but he has been gritting his teeth and persevering, tempering his will. The hardships and dangers did not break him; instead, they made him even stronger."

"This will all become the foundation for his future growth."

"Once a certain level is reached, as long as one can endure it, a rapid transformation is inevitable," Li Yuan mused to himself.

Li Yuan was quite expectant of his old classmate's achievements.

As for transferring 10 million Blue Star Coins to Li Tianyou? Li Yuan didn't care at all.

This amount of money meant little to Li Yuan.

Now, with his powerful spiritual power, a single adventure in any Star Realm could earn Li Yuan at least several tens of millions of Blue Star Coins.

Like a few days ago.

He had transferred 50 million Blue Star Coins to his uncle and aunt, to be used for his younger brother's and sister's cultivation during this phase.

He also hinted to his uncle that he had earned the money himself, not to worry too much.

What is the purpose of earning money? To spend it!

"The Martial Path is for achieving clarity of thought."

"Now that I have the ability to seize vast wealth, parting with some of it to provide a better life for my family and helping friends within my means brings me great happiness," Li Yuan continued his training, practicing with his spear.

After the situation with Li Tianyou.

Li Yuan felt his Spear Technique becoming increasingly smooth in his hands.

Li Yuan harbored the aspiration of 'reaching out to help the world,' having been influenced by his uncle long ago, and his experiences since starting university, he aspired to one day protect civilization like the senior Dongfang Ji.

But that would be in the future.

"Right now, my abilities are still limited, and my strength is not yet powerful, but I should at least manage to be self-sufficient and benefit those around me who are worthy of help," Li Yuan's thoughts were very pure, doing what he could with the abilities he had.

He did not give away his money lightly.

As for Li Tianyou, Li Yuan felt his extreme diligence was worth helping, and only then did Li Yuan decide to assist.

All decisions followed his own heart.

"Whoosh!"

As Li Yuan manipulated his Long Spear, suddenly the Spear Light surged, as if it drew upon some invisible force, causing a dazzling starlight to burst forth in midair.

The starlight flickered, becoming more like flowing star rivers.

"[Your Spear Technique level has increased from Fifth Stage 27% to Fifth Stage 29%]" a Divine Palace prompt flashed by.

"Just one more step away from the Intermediate Rank of the Fifth Stage," Li Yuan continued his training with increased seriousness.

With each passing day of dedicated hard practice.

Li Yuan could clearly feel that he was getting closer to understanding the "Meaning of the Stellar," the Third Layer, 'Galactic Convergence.'

...

Time passed.

On the evening of February 8th, 2044, Xia Country Time (Blue Star Time).

The 'Global College Martial Arts Competition (Virtual Combat),' followed by countless people around the world, was about to begin.