"But without the stimulus of life and death, his spirit will hardly grow genuinely, and his comprehension and nature will struggle to transform," Dean Hai said, "Just like Fang Hai, how exceptional was he back then? Because he was too exceptional, Starfire Martial Hall was reluctant to let him undergo tempering, fearing his death. And in the end?"
"Becoming a Flying Heaven is indeed impressive, but does it do justice to the talent Fang Hai initially exhibited?"
"A jade uncut won't make a ware."
"I have high hopes for Li Yuan."
"I just hope that while his heart still retains its sharpness and energy, he advances with courage and vigor," Dean Hai looked at Li Yang, "Do you have any thoughts?"
Li Yang shook his head repeatedly, like a bobblehead doll.
Big brother! When you put it that way, am I even allowed to have any objections?
Li Yang knew in his heart that Dean Hai had a point.
"Rest assured, venturing through life and death is also a phase," Dean Hai's voice softened again, "After he's ventured for a while, he will return to the school to cultivate in tranquility. Combining the two approaches will yield the best results."
"Yes," Li Yang nodded.
The buoy on the nearby lake surface suddenly jerked.
"Got a bite," Dean Hai revealed a smile and quickly lifted the fishing rod.
A small fish was hooked and pulled up.
As for Dean Hai and Li Yang agreeing on Li Yuan's next stage of cultivation, Li Yuan himself was in the dark.
He still immersed himself wholly in his cultivation, occasionally—
"Qian Qian and Muhua got transferred to a school directly under Martial Hall? Did they agree to it?" Li Yuan called his uncle Li Changzhou on V-chat, "Oh? If they are willing, then fine, it's your call, Uncle."
Every three to five days.
Li Yuan would contact his family, which was one of his few 'mental relaxations'.
He would dive back into his cultivation.
"With the help of the Hundred Marrow Cleansing, I'm absorbing the High Origin Spirit Spring at an incredible rate," Li Yuan sighed, "In August alone, I used up a whole nine portions."
Nine portions, that's 9 million Blue Star Coins!
Apart from the four portions given by the school, Li Yuan paid for five portions himself.
"In September, I might even need ten portions," Li Yuan thought.
This rate of resource consumption was terrifying.
The greater the consumption, the more astounding the results.
As martial artists progress, their improvements usually slow down, especially in terms of Life Level.
But for Li Yuan, it was quite the opposite; since his Entry Rank, his Life Level grade had been accelerating steadily.
"Li Yuan, your Physical Quality is improving too quickly," Jiang Lun, the practical combat teacher, was the most astonished.
He conducted practical combat training every three days and could distinctly perceive—
Every time he saw Li Yuan, Li Yuan's speed and strength had visibly improved.
Such a rate of transformation was absolutely astounding.
"Teacher, that's why I'm saying I'm a genius," Li Yuan said with a chuckle, "Come on, Teacher, you're not leaving today unless you let me have a good time."
"You rascal," Jiang Lun laughed.
"Teacher Jiang," Li Yang approached Jiang Lun privately.
"President Li," Jiang Lun was very honest.
He appeared polite and studious outwardly, but he was wild at heart and knew very well who he could and couldn't provoke.
"Regarding the extent of Li Yuan's Physical Quality enhancement, don't let it leak out," Li Yang said gravely, "The highest authorities of the school have plans, and it's an order directly from Dean Hai."
"Understood," Jiang Lun had already begun imagining scenarios.
The other two regular Prime Warriors who often trained with Li Yuan were likewise entrusted by Li Yang not to disclose anything.
Aside from Li Yuan diligently cultivating.
All the freshmen at Kunlun Martial University had gradually adapted to the university's cultivation pace and were fully engrossed in their practice.
People like Gu Qiang and An Nong were also progressing very quickly as time went by.
Before a general education class started—
"Brother Yuan, my skill has reached the Intermediate Rank of the Third Stage," Gu Qiang said excitedly, "And my body just reached Entry Rank yesterday, hitting level 10.0."
"Congratulations," Li Yuan replied with a smile.
Gu Qiang's pace of progress… was decent among the new students of Kunlun Martial University.
Especially in terms of Physical Quality, he was actually in the top tier.
However, given his family's background, it was somewhat slow.
"Brother Yuan, my sister asked about you the other day," Gu Qiang suddenly said.
"Your sister?" Li Yuan was taken aback, Lin Lanyue?
The two hadn't contacted each other for several months.
"How is she doing in Starry Sky University?" Li Yuan asked with a smile.
Starry Sky University was far away on the Lantis Continent, located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.
And far from Xia Country.
"She'll be fine with my big brother there as a teacher," Gu Qiang shrugged his shoulders.
Li Yuan realized that the 'big brother' Gu Qiang mentioned was probably Brother Lin.
"It seems her Physical Quality is almost at level 13 now, and her skill has reached the Intermediate Rank of the Fourth Level. She's making extraordinarily rapid progress. Honestly, even Wu Dongdong probably can't match her in a real fight now," Gu Qiang said thoughtfully, then smiled, "But she still can't catch up to you, Brother Yuan."
Wu Dongdong had also enrolled at Starry Sky University.
"Lin Lanyue is almost at level 13? Fourth Level Intermediate Rank?" Li Yuan was surprised.
Such incredible progress.
Physical Quality aside, when Lin Lanyue entered the Entry Rank back in April, with her talent and resources, it was understandable that she could improve by more than two levels in nearly half a year.
Li Yuan remembered very clearly, right before and after the high school exams, Lin Lanyue seemed to have just broken through to the Fourth Level of skill.
Because her exams in skills scored full marks.
Yet, in just a few months, to have risen to the Intermediate Rank of the Fourth Level?
"Indeed, one must never underestimate anyone," Li Yuan mused, feeling genuinely happy for his friend's progress.
Time continued to pass day by day, and before long, September ended and October arrived.
The weather was no longer hot.
Cultural universities would have a four-day holiday in October, but Martial Arts University only had a two-day vacation.