Gao Wu insists on cultivating immortality.

"Um, what happened to you?" Mu Tielin couldn't help but ask.

The battle between Gao Wu and Long Dan was a bit far from him, and both sides moved too fast. Before he could react, the battle was already over.

Mu Tielin was a level 10 Star Master, just one step away from the advanced level. However, he had been unable to take that step for ten years.

As he reached middle age, Mu Tielin's sharp edges had been worn down by time and life. He no longer thought about advancing to the rank of advanced Star Master.

Seeing Gao Wu kill a high-level Star Master who controlled the Dragon Gall with a single shot, he was shocked, envious, and somewhat disappointed.

He hoped Gao Wu was alright, but Gao Wu was having too much fun, so much so that he was jealous!

After regaining his senses, Mu Tielin became intensely curious about the killing process. He really couldn't understand how Gao Wu could kill his opponent with a single shot.

Gao Wu chuckled and said, "That's not difficult either. The energy center of the gentian is destroyed, so the defensive force field cannot be activated. I exchanged a shot with him, and he tried to deflect my gun. I just twisted my wrist and thrust again, and that was it."

The battle itself was as simple as he described, but the subtle variations within it were difficult to describe clearly.

Mu Tielin was skeptical. Was that high-level Star Master an idiot? Could he really be killed so easily by a high-level martial artist?
If he had known this would happen, he should have just rushed in!
As Mu Tielin sighed inwardly, the face of an old man with white eyebrows flashed on the screen. He said directly, "Mu Tielin, right? You should follow the Cangjing into port first."

"Find me at the Defense Forces office when you arrive. Bring Gao Wu with you."

"Yes, General." Although Mu Tielin had only seen this man a few times in videos, he immediately recognized him as Yu Guanghai, the Star Armor Master and Commander of the Defense Force.

Although Qingyuan Star is vast, Yu Guanghai already stands at the very top of the power structure. That such a powerful figure would specifically speak to him was a great honor for Mu Tielin.

Mu Tielin then felt a little uneasy. Master Yu Guanghai had witnessed Gao Wu's single shot that killed the Star Master wielding the Dragon Gallant.

Could it be that Master Yu wants to take Gao Wu as his disciple? No way, no way! Even if Gao Wu is a few years younger than him, he's already over thirty. What future does he have...?

Mu Tielin muttered to himself that although he was envious and jealous, he would not actually ruin Gao Wu's good deed.

Gao Wu wants to learn advanced meditation techniques; perhaps this is a good opportunity.

If Gao Wu could truly become Yu Guanghai's disciple, then as Gao Wu's good friend who had gone through thick and thin with him, he would gain another connection, and perhaps there would be a way to use Gao Wu in the future.

Mu Tielin quickly figured out the pros and cons. Whether out of emotion or self-interest, Gao Wu's ambition was a great thing for him.

Mu Tielin actively retrieved the damaged Dragon Gall Star Armor and brought it back to the Azure Whale with Gao Wu.

The gentian carapace is very beautiful; even with a large hole pierced through its head, there are still some broken flesh and blood tissue inside.

These problems can all be handled by robots, which can clean them very thoroughly.

Over the next few days, Gao Wu and Mu Tielin spent their free time studying the Gentian Star Armor.

The damage to the head and the energy center in the chest reduced the value of this star armor to one-tenth, but even so, it's still worth tens of millions.

The main feature is that the gentian is designed based on the shape of ancient scales, with very beautiful layered scales, emphasizing its handsome and good-looking appearance.

"Sell it. Although it will save a lot of money to repair this thing, the Defense Force has promised to give us high-level star armor and warp rings, which are much better than this."

Mu Tielin said with a smile, "General Yu appreciates you very much. If you perform well there, he will be so happy that he will take you as his apprentice. Not to mention anything else, you can save tens of millions in tuition fees."

"Joining the defense force would be an excellent job. Good pay, high status, and various privileges."

Mu Tielin became more and more excited as he spoke, his eyes filled with envy.

Gao Wu smiled and said, "I hope so."

He wasn't opposed to becoming an apprentice; after all, the Heavenly Spear wasn't his.

Besides, although he is a Martial Saint, he is a Martial Saint in another universe. In this universe, his spiritual power is stronger than that of the Grandmaster, but he still has much to learn.

Having a teacher to guide you is the best thing ever.

Entering Qingcheng to study also means learning from a teacher. This teacher-student relationship will also bind him to the profession and become one of the labels of his identity.

With the Cangjing docked at the spaceport, the subsequent issues will naturally be handled by Li Jinmei and the relevant parties.

As for what will happen to Zhang Qingyun and the others, Gao Wu doesn't need to worry about it.

Those high-ranking officials whose interests were harmed must hate Zhang Qingyun and his group even more...

The headquarters of the Defense Forces is located in Anpyeong District. In fact, the entire district is Defense Forces territory, and outsiders cannot enter the area without permission.

"See that building that looks like two long blue swords? That's Qingcheng Academy."

Mu Tielin pointed to the building outside and introduced it to Gao Wu, "Almost all the star masters on Qingyuan Star come from Qingcheng. This is our headquarters."

Speaking of Qingcheng, Mu Tielin also showed a hint of pride and satisfaction.

Compared to the major schools of martial arts, such as Zhenwu and Dalin, Qingcheng can only be considered second-rate in the alliance.

But on Qingyuan Star, Qingcheng is undoubtedly the overlord. If you can't even occupy a single planet, you're not qualified to establish your own sect.

Mu Tielin talked incessantly on the way, but after entering the defense army headquarters and undergoing two checkpoint inspections, he fell silent.

He knew this place was under constant surveillance and equipped with various automated defense weapons. Speaking carelessly could easily get him shot in the head.

The two waited outside the office for twenty minutes before a pretty female lieutenant came over and called Gao Wu in.

The pretty female lieutenant glanced at Gao Wu's platinum blonde hair; with soldiers everywhere, such a hairstyle was truly rare.

Gao Wu smiled at the pretty female lieutenant; he could understand her surprise. However, he was only there to pay his respects to Yu Guanghai, so there was no need for him to do anything special.

In fact, Mu Tielin had advised him to cut his hair short. He felt it was unnecessary. If Lao Yu had taken a liking to him, a head of white hair wouldn't make a difference.

If he didn't like him, shaving his head seemed a bit too deliberate. Yu Guanghai was sitting on the large sofa, smoking a cigarette. When he saw Gao Wu come in, he politely greeted him, "Come in, sit down."

The old man had short, gray hair, white eyebrows, and a square face. He looked serious and dignified, rarely smiling.

Gao Wu greeted the old man politely and sat down on the sofa next to him in a very natural and comfortable manner.

Yu Guanghai looked Gao Wu up and down. He hadn't seen him for a few days, and Gao Wu's mental strength had actually improved again. It was really quite special.

Generally speaking, the golden age for cultivating spiritual power is between fifteen and thirty.

After the age of thirty, bodily functions decline, making it difficult to increase mental strength.

Using drugs can cause disharmony between body and mind, leading to various problems. Judging from Gao Wu's state, his body and mind are in harmony, which doesn't seem like he's used drugs.

Perhaps the stimulation from real combat unleashed his potential. After all, there's a huge difference between playing games and real combat.

The diversity of human genes leads to all sorts of people. While rare, there are examples of people awakening their spiritual strength in middle age.

Yu Guanghai said, "I heard you want to learn advanced meditation techniques?"

"Yes." Gao Wu nodded seriously.

Yu Guanghai said, "It's truly rare for someone your age to still be able to unleash their potential and keep striving for improvement."

"The shot that killed Gentian also demonstrated your combat wisdom."

He pondered for a moment and then said, "I can recommend you to study in the advanced class at Qingcheng. The tuition is completely free, and there's also a scholarship of a certain amount."

"Advanced courses typically last six months. Would you be willing to take that?"

Ten years ago, Yu Guanghai would have been willing to take Gao Wu as his disciple. Now that he's older, his energy is not what it used to be.

With all sorts of people around him having secured stable positions, suddenly taking on a disciple would make everyone else feel uneasy, and it wouldn't be a good thing for Gao Wu either.

Gao Wu knew that Yu Guanghai had no intention of taking on any apprentices, so giving him a letter of introduction was a good thing.

Actually, this is better, because learning from a teacher and becoming an apprentice are different.

The former is actually associated with Qingcheng, while the latter is associated with Yu Guanghai.

He estimated that he would soon reach the level of a master, and being associated with Yu Guanghai would be a constraint.

"Thank you, General." Gao Wu stood up and expressed his sincere gratitude.

Yu Guanghai nodded: "Cultivate diligently. Perhaps you will be the next divine general."

He rarely encourages others, but Gao Wu impressed him greatly; it's truly remarkable that someone his age still possesses such a strong drive for success.

Gao Wu smiled and said, "Thank you for your kind words, General."

Yu Guanghai knew it was unlikely, and he smiled too...

After leaving the office, the pretty female lieutenant led Gao Wu and Mu Tielin to the Star Armor Warehouse.

The warehouse was located underground and heavily guarded. We had to go through countless checks before we could enter the huge underground warehouse.

More than two hundred Star Armor suits were neatly arranged in the warehouse, their huge and sturdy metal bodies exuding power and beauty.

"Pick any one you like, and you can take it with you once you've chosen," the beautiful lieutenant said.

"Can I take a test drive?" Mu Tielin's eyes lit up. He liked every single one of them and couldn't decide which one to choose.

"They're all in good condition." The beautiful lieutenant shook her head; they couldn't let the other party cause trouble in the warehouse.

Gao Wu strolled around in front of the huge metal star armor. The advanced star armors were all very beautiful, but they had different styles.

Some are weighty and steady, some are slender and agile, some are domineering and flamboyant, and some are low-key and profound...

After circling the warehouse, Gao Wu stopped in front of a suit of cyan star armor.

The Star Armor is nine meters tall, with a slender shape and angular outer armor. The two swords are strapped side by side at the lower back, giving the entire Star Armor a sharp and fierce aura.

The cyan paint job also gives the Star Armor a sense of calm and composure.

The beautiful lieutenant pointed, and a screen appeared, displaying detailed data about the Star Armor.

Qingming: Equipped with two nanoparticle alloy swords, each five meters long, which can be combined...

Heavenly Sword Type III Energy Center...

Gao Wu glanced at the data; it was a high-level star armor from the Heavenly Sword series, on par with the Dragon Gall he had destroyed.

The data wasn't important; what mattered was that he felt a sense of familiarity and closeness with the Star Armor, like seeing a beautiful woman for the first time—a feeling of instant connection!

According to this realm's doctrine, the Star Armor's spirit resonates with him. In his own understanding, Qingming's mental network matches his mental energy field.

“That’s it,” Gao Wu said, pointing to Qingming.

Mu Tielin, standing nearby, asked with some surprise, "Aren't you good with guns?"

"Double swords are even cooler."

Gao Wu's answer left Mu Tielin speechless... (End of Chapter)