High Martial Arts: I Awaken a Low-Tier Martial System

Chapter 189 163: Years of Cultivation and a Major Breakthrough (Three-in-One) Part 4

Participants must be the top talents in global rankings.

At Penglai University, usually only the top three in the grade, or even the first, have the qualification to enter and participate.

But itʼs only about entering.

Truly making a name for oneself, less than one out of a hundred succeed.

Over the years, only a handful from Penglai University have managed to leave their mark in the Star Wars.

And what Elder Bai mentioned is not just leaving a mark but really making a name.

”Nothing is impossible.” Elder Bai seemed to sense Zhu Honglieʼs thoughts and said calmly, ”The Star Wars takes place every three years, and the next one is in two years, so Jiang Ye indeed has no opportunity.”

”But what about in five years? Or even eight years?”

”Looking at Jiang Yeʼs current growth rate, can you be sure about his future achievements?”

Zhu Honglie shook his head.

Indeed!

Original Talent, second awakening of Martial Bone, such rare exceptions, no one can accurately predict.

”The universityʼs seven years.” Elder Bai said slowly, ”If he follows the standard pace for cultivation, it will only ruin him.”

”Only through repeated life-and-death trials can a real genius be forged.”

”Among the top ten universitiesʼ talents, who hasnʼt gone through repeated life-and-death experiences to survive?”

”Life and death training bring enormous enhancement in strength and potential.” Elder Bai looked at Zhu Honglie, ”You should know this very well.”

”Yes.” Zhu Honglie nodded.

He himself had been through many life-and-death trials.

Certainly aware of the benefits.

As long as one survives, the Martial Arts Will, strength, and potential all experience a leap in improvement.

Far beyond what boring cultivation can compare.

”In fact, this S-Class mission can barely be regarded as life-and-death training.” Elder Bai said gently, ”Letʼs see Jiang Yeʼs performance.”

”If he is really talented enough, after completing this task, his strength will greatly improve.”

”In the future, you wonʼt need to speak up.” Elder Bai said, ”He will request on his own to venture into the Starry Sky Corridor.”

Zhu Honglie shook his head helplessly.

Itʼs not that your disciple doesnʼt show concern!

He doesnʼt want Jiang Ye to go through too many life-and-death trials. The benefits of overcoming are substantial, but what if he doesnʼt?

That could be fatal.

However, Zhu Honglie also knows that Elder Bai expects Jiang Ye to make a name for himself in the Star Wars, from the universityʼs perspective.

This method of training is the most suitable.

”Moreover.”

Elder Bai continued, ”If Jiang Ye excels in this mission, he can be sent to White Dragon University for advanced studies ahead of time.”

”Mm, I understand.” Zhu Honglie nodded.

Studying at White Dragon University is the most important opportunity for Penglai students.

But the prerequisite is having enough strength.

In previous years, arrangements for advanced studies usually start mid-second semester of the first year, which drags on for too long.

If Jiang Ye truly gains enormous improvement in real combat.

Advanced study ahead of time would be perfect.

”Letʼs talk after this S-Class mission.” Zhu Honglie thought to himself.

Heʼs also somewhat looking forward to Jiang Yeʼs performance.

...

The discussions between Zhu Honglie and Elder Bai were unbeknownst to Jiang Ye.

In these few days, he was soaking in the Star Sky Refining Pool, continuously driving the transformation of his life level.

Five days later.

Jiang Ye finally emerged from the Refining Pool.

...

”The young fellow, finally came out.” Star Envoy Wang couldnʼt hide his amazement.

He truly didnʼt expect Jiang Ye to remain in this environment for five days.

And occasionally, he could see a hint of happiness on Jiang Yeʼs face.

Facing such intense pain, instead of suffering, he seemed to enjoy it?

Truly unheard of.

”Star Envoy Wang, thank you for going to the trouble again.” Jiang Ye smiled apologetically.

”Itʼs fine, looks like I really underestimated you.” Star Envoy Wang chuckled, ”Next time, I might bring star energy with even more violent attributes, where the pain level will be several times higher, so be mentally prepared.”

Jiang Ye rejoiced, ”Thank you, Star Envoy Wang.”

”This kid.” Star Envoy Wangʼs face showed an odd expression, could he have really awakened some strange attributes?

...

Back at school, Jiang Ye quickly returned to his villa.

He couldnʼt wait to test his strength.

”Star Sky Rank.” Jiang Ye sat in the virtual cabin.

During this period, he has been striving to reach the Star Sky First Rank.

Yet, the matching mechanism is truly frustrating.

Every time it seemed he would finally ascend, a first-rank powerhouse would appear, followed by familiar consecutive losses.

”First-rank powerhouse.” Jiang Ye snorted, ”Let me face them again.”

This timeʼs star sky refinement brought him enormous improvement.

Even if he encounters a first-rank powerhouse again, Jiang Ye is ninety percent sure he can defeat them.

Connecting to the consciousness cabin.

”Enter.” Jiang Ye closed his eyes.

The Star Sky First Rank Challenge officially begins!

...

Just 30 seconds later.

Inside the virtual cabin.

Swish~

Jiang Ye suddenly opened his eyes.

”Passed.” A hint of happiness appeared on his face.

As expected, Jiang Ye was again matched with a first-rank powerhouse.

But this time, the previously insurmountable ʼfirst-rank powerhouseʼ was much less formidable.

Jiang Ye defeated them in just ten moves.

”First-rank powerhouse? Just that.” Jiang Ye smiled.

”Beep!” He opened the bracelet projection.

A page appeared.

[Jiang Ye]

[Rank: 1st Rank (1/300)]

[Matches: 1499]

[Win rate: 52%]

”Finally reached the Star Sky First Rank.”

Jiang Ye thought, ”This timeʼs star sky refinement increased my strength by at least sixty to seventy percent!”

If not, he wouldnʼt be able to overpower first-rank powerhouses.

With just one round of primordial star sky refinement, enhancing strength by sixty to seventy percent? Itʼs truly incredible.

Generally, one gains only a ten to twenty percent increase.

Often it requires over ten rounds of primordial refinement to drive life level, breaking through the shackle.

But Jiang Ye? Probably only needs two or three times.

”Buzz Buzz!” His phone vibrated.

[Your bank account xxxx.....5679 received 5 million Federation currency]

”Star Sky First Rankʼs reward.” Jiang Ye laughed, ”Itʼs already credited? So quick.”

Recently, indeed good things come in pairs.

His strength and wealth are both rapidly growing.

If his potential is sufficient, these two aspects will only snowball, growing larger and larger.

The strong remain strong, thatʼs the principle.

”Cultivation.” Jiang Ye calmed himself, picked up his spear, and walked towards the practice room.

Wealth is always just numbers.

Only strength truly belongs to oneself.

...

Jiang Yeʼs life returned to tranquility.

Persistently cultivating.

Occasionally, he would run into Shen Changxi, Liu Wanxiao, and Yun QingʼEr and others.

Their strength was also rapidly growing.

Every meeting, Jiang Ye could sense their strength experiencing leap-like improvements.

”Shen Changxi, Yun QingʼEr, their progress is nearly as fast as mine.” Jiang Ye was quite surprised internally.

He speculated their monthly expenses might be even more extravagant than his own.

Otherwise, such progress would be difficult to achieve.

Zhao Qingli mentioned that the wealthy, once in university, spending millions every month is not uncommon.

”I must work even harder.” Jiang Ye gripped his spear, training even more diligently.

...

In a blink, another three days passed.

On November 14th, the eve of the ʼFortress Judgmentʼ mission, Jiang Yeʼs Great Sun Spear Technique finally saw a significant breakthrough.