High Martial Arts: Liver Becomes the Master of the Universe

Chapter 190: Beginner in One Month! Terrifying Mental Strength Talent! A Farther View!
After making the decision, Qin Feng did not hesitate at all.

He immediately accessed the Fearless Battle Group's internal system through his personal terminal and found the "Advanced Cultivation Meditation Room" rental option in the resource exchange list.

[Option: Advanced Cultivation Chamber (Void Stone Material)]

[Rental fee: 100,000 reputation points/year]

Seeing the string of zeros, Qin Feng didn't even blink and immediately confirmed the payment.

[Reputation points -100,000. Rental successful. Meditation Room A-73, usage rights activated for one year.]

[Reputation Balance: 50]

Accompanied by a cold system notification, a large sum of money was transferred out.

For Qin Feng, who had just gained a massive amount of reputation through a nightmare-level mission, this investment was both necessary and worthwhile.

Absolute darkness and deathly silence instantly enveloped the entire space.

Qin Feng sat cross-legged, his mind quickly calming down.

He didn't rush into starting, but first adjusted his state to one of calm and stillness.

Then, on a whim, he brought up the "Basic Techniques of Imperial Mental Power Manipulation".

The next moment, a soft light shone in front of him, forming a complex and three-dimensional holographic image.

Countless shimmering particles danced in the air, simulating the psychic energy and unseen spiritual power within the human body.

Beside the video, annotations in the Imperial Common Language flowed like a waterfall, accompanied by a steady, emotionless synthesized voice narration.

"Mental strength is an extension of the will to live, a lever to manipulate higher-dimensional forces..."

"The first step is perception. Empty your mind, sink into the deepest part of the sea of ​​consciousness, and search for that eternal and unchanging light of the 'true self'..."

"The second step is to touch. With your will, try to 'touch' that void, and feel the faint resistance..."

Qin Feng watched intently, imprinting every word and every scene deeply into his mind.

The teaching of holography is undoubtedly top-notch; it makes an incredibly abstract concept as concrete as possible.

However, even so, Qin Feng still felt completely confused.

The feeling was like looking at a beautiful oil painting through a thick layer of frosted glass.

He could see the general outline and colors, but he couldn't understand the brushstrokes, textures, and spirit within them at all.

The manipulation of mental power is mysterious and profound. It is not a simple transfer of energy, but a transcendent skill that involves the origin of life and the dimension of will.

"No wonder one needs a teacher to guide them in cultivating spiritual power."

Qin Feng suddenly understood.

He was instantly reminded of his distant past.

In junior high school, the martial arts teachers taught us the basic version of the "Imperial Body Forging Method," which had been simplified countless times to ensure absolute safety.

At that time, teachers would guide students step by step, demonstrating each movement and each breath, laying the most basic yet crucial foundation for their understanding.

They will only come into contact with the true Imperial Body Forging Method when they enter the Martial Arts Academy.

The same principle applies to the current cultivation of spiritual power.

This book, "Fundamentals of Imperial Mental Power Manipulation," is like a high school textbook. Without the basic concepts laid by a middle school teacher, ordinary students would be completely confused if they tried to use it directly, and might even go astray due to misunderstandings.

Liang You and Chu Qi, two senior students, played the role of "junior high school teachers".

"Can you feel it? That emptiness, that feeling of your thoughts extending outwards but not touching anything."

Senior Chu Qi's calm and steady voice rang out in the absolutely silent room, clearly reaching Qin Feng's ears.

"Ah."

Qin Feng responded, as he was experiencing that feeling at the moment.

“Very good, this is the first step, proving that you have begun to explore that realm of the spirit.”

Liang Youwen's gentle voice followed, "Now, don't think about 'control,' forget that word. Imagine your mind is a part of your body, like your finger. Now, if you want your finger to move, you only need to give the thought 'move,' and it will move. The same applies to mental power."

"Try to focus your mind on the purest and simplest thought in the ocean of your consciousness. For example, 'light' or 'heat'."

Qin Feng did as instructed. He cast aside all distracting thoughts, leaving only the purest idea in his mind—light.

Gradually, in that eternal darkness and nothingness, he seemed to "see" a tiny, almost imperceptible point of light, smaller than a speck of dust.

"Catch it, feel it, don't try to grasp it, but 'become' it."

Chu Qi's voice rang out at the right time, guiding his perception.

Time slowly passed with each attempt.

Ning Jing, Long Yu, and Nisang did not stay there for long.

After giving Qin Feng an encouraging look, they each headed to their respective cultivation areas. Breaking through to level six was just the beginning for them; they had so much to consolidate, so much new knowledge to learn, and time was equally precious.

In the quiet room, only Qin Feng and two senior instructors who were giving him careful guidance remained.

Liang You and Chu Qi were extremely patient. They continuously explained various professional mental power terms to Qin Feng, described the different feelings that might occur at different stages, and corrected any subtle deviations in his perception.

"...When you can clearly feel that point of light, and it responds to your every thought, you've succeeded halfway. That point of light is the aggregate of your most fundamental spiritual energy. What you need to do next is guide it."

“Remember, it’s ‘leading,’ not ‘pushing.’ Like a sailor going with the current, not fighting it. If one day you can clearly feel a cool, pure ‘drop’ in the sea of ​​your consciousness, and make that drop move with your will, then you have truly ‘learned’.”

"And when you can guide countless such droplets to converge into even the faintest 'flow of water,' you have officially 'entered the door.'"

And just like that, three days passed in the blink of an eye.

For a martial artist immersed in cultivation, three days is but a fleeting moment.

On this day, Qin Feng, who was sitting cross-legged, was suddenly jolted in the depths of his mind. After countless failed attempts, he finally clearly "touched" a drop of cold, pure liquid, as if it were condensed from the purest moonlight.

His mind stirred slightly.

The droplet then gracefully and obediently followed his thoughts, tracing a beautiful arc in the sea of ​​consciousness.

Become!

At that very moment, a light blue data stream quietly appeared before his eyes.

[Basic Manipulation of Imperial Mental Power (Beginner)]

[Proficiency: 1/10]

It's done! A sudden realization dawned on Qin Feng.

This is the right path!

With the first success, the subsequent process proceeded smoothly.

His system of rewarding diligence by Heaven began to exert its miraculous power.

[Proficiency +1]

[Proficiency +1]

Every successful guidance, every manipulation of the spiritual energy droplets, is transformed into the purest experience, which is recorded, absorbed, and solidified by the system.

His control over that drop of spiritual energy gradually became smoother and more fluid, from its initial awkwardness and intermittent movements.

In the blink of an eye, a month has passed quietly.

Inside the quiet room, Qin Feng remained seated with his eyes closed, but at this moment, he exuded an aura completely different from that of a month ago.

It was a kind of spiritual fluctuation that was invisible and intangible, yet real and tangible.

In his sea of ​​consciousness, the original "droplet" had long since disappeared. In its place was a "flow" of water, tiny yet incredibly stable, formed by the convergence of thousands upon thousands of droplets.

With a thought from Qin Feng, the spiritual energy "flow" became like an obedient silver snake, nimbly weaving, coiling, and dancing under his control, moving with effortless grace.

He tried to guide this stream of spiritual energy into the surging ocean of spiritual energy within his body.

A strange scene happened.

When the silver stream of spiritual energy first came into contact with the surging golden spiritual energy, there was no repulsion between them. Instead, like lovers reunited after a long separation, they instantly and automatically joined together.

The golden spiritual energy, as if having found its anchor, spontaneously and obediently coiled around the silver stream, following its guidance, and circulated rapidly through the meridians with unimaginable efficiency and precision.

[Empire's Mental Power Manipulation Basics (Beginner)]

[Proficiency: 1/100]

Become!

Qin Feng suddenly opened his eyes, and a glint of light, almost imperceptible to the naked eye, flashed by.

He succeeded, crossing the initial and most difficult threshold for countless level six martial artists in just one month!
"This is the 'spiritual power-psychic energy convergence mode'."

Senior Chu Qi, who had been watching over him the whole time, had a satisfied smile on his face.

“Psychic power and psionic energy are forces of the same origin but different forms. Psionic energy will spontaneously entangle and converge with psychic power, and combine along the same path. This is an objective law engraved at the bottom of the universe, which is followed in the same way in both the subspace and the real universe.”

"The core principle of what we usually call the intermediate level three killing techniques, which are also level four, five, and six killing techniques, is based on this rule. It uses mental power as a guide to leverage spiritual energy, making it operate more quickly, accurately, and efficiently, thereby unleashing stronger destructive power."

Chu Qi held up a finger and continued to explain, "The difference lies in the level of complexity. For example, the level four killing techniques you are about to learn usually have only one or a few fixed energy flow patterns. Level five killing techniques, on the other hand, may have more than ten flow patterns, which requires you to be able to 'use ten things at once' in the instant of battle. As for level six killing techniques, their flow patterns may be as many as a hundred, requiring you to be able to 'use a hundred things at once'. The most prestigious 'Starry Sky Cup' in this star sector is a competition that tests the application of killing techniques at level six and below."

"As for the three levels of killing techniques above level six, namely levels seven, eight, and nine, they have already begun to deviate from this most basic rule and involve the use of higher-dimensional power. The most basic requirement is that the mental strength reaches 100, which is a realm that can only be accessed by planetary level experts."

Chu Qi patted Qin Feng on the shoulder, his voice full of praise: "Qin Feng, congratulations! You've successfully entered the first stage. A month is a testament to your exceptional talent in mental power!"

Qin Feng slowly stood up and solemnly bowed deeply to his two senior classmates, Liang You and Chu Qi.

"Thank you both for your careful guidance over the past month."

His gratitude came from the bottom of his heart.

For the past month, the two senior students have been by my side almost every day, sharing their experiences and insights without reservation.

He will always remember this kindness.

"Haha, you're welcome. The warband pays us salaries!"

Chu Qi laughed heartily and helped Qin Feng up.

Just then, the heavy alloy door of the meditation room was gently pushed open from the outside.

Long Yu, Nissan, and Ning Jing appeared at the door.

After finishing their day's cultivation, they came over to check on Qin Feng's progress, as was their usual practice.

When Nissan saw the door to the quiet room open and Qin Feng had already stood up, he was the first to shout loudly.

"Haha, Qin Feng, what brings you out here? It's only been a month, you couldn't stand sitting still and wanted to get some fresh air, could you?"

Ning Jing's gaze swept over Qin Feng, a faint smile curving his lips. In his characteristic, slightly challenging, calm tone, he said, "You've already emerged from seclusion after only a month?"

Long Yu smiled, a hint of understanding in his eyes: "I guess this monster has probably already mastered the basics. To be able to comprehend a killing move at the level of [Qian Yuan], his spiritual talent is definitely not weak."

"What? Could he have actually mastered it?!"

Nissan stared wide-eyed, his face clearly saying, "I don't believe it."

Senior Chu Qi looked at the three of them, his smile widening:
"Qin Feng has already mastered the basics."

"It took a full month. You're right, Junior Brother Qin Feng's talent in mental strength is extremely high!"

Inside the quiet room, the air seemed to freeze for a moment.

The expressions on the faces of Long Yu, Nissan, and Ning Jing were truly fascinating.

From their initial habitual visits to their teasing of Qin Feng upon his emergence from seclusion, and then to hearing Chu Qi's resolute statement, "You've already mastered the basics," their emotions fluctuated throughout the entire process.

"I... I just said it casually to lighten the mood."

A rare look of astonishment appeared on Long Yu's gentle and refined face. He looked at Qin Feng, then at the confident senior Chu Qi, and finally smiled wryly, "I didn't expect that you would actually get the hang of it."

"This is too outrageous!"

Nissan's bull-like eyes widened as he strode up to Qin Feng, scrutinizing him from head to toe as if trying to find something out. "A month! A whole month! I spent four months back then, getting yelled at by Senior Chu Qi every day, and you..."

For a moment, he couldn't find the right words to describe his feelings.

"As expected of you, Qin Feng."

On the contrary, Ning Jing was the first to regain her composure after the initial surprise.

He simply gave Qin Feng a deep look with his sharp eyes, his tone carrying a hint of matter-of-fact感慨.

It's as if to say that it's normal for such a miracle to happen to you.

After a brief moment of shock, heartfelt joy and congratulations surged forth like a tide.

"Congratulations, Qin Feng! You have officially stepped into the threshold of Level Six!"

Long Yu smiled sincerely.

"Hahaha! Well done! From now on, our team will have four level six powerhouses!"

Nissan slapped Qin Feng's shoulder hard, making a dull "thump" sound.

Faced with the congratulations from his close friends, Qin Feng simply smiled modestly and said, "It was just a fluke."

No one takes this "luck" seriously.

There is no room for luck on the path of martial arts.

Behind every seemingly effortless breakthrough lies a profound underlying reason.

"Don't be modest!"

A sly glint flashed in Ning Jing's eyes, and a rare, mischievous smile appeared on his usually stern face. "Talk is cheap. Come on, try it now, see if you can fly!"

He urged, "Theoretically, as long as you successfully master the mental power manipulation technique, you have already reached the most basic standard of the sixth level 'Soaring Realm'."

"Yes, yes, yes! Try it!"

Nissan joined in the commotion, his face full of anticipation.

Hearing them say that, Qin Feng's heart couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement.

Flying and traversing the earth—this is a desire etched deep within the human gene pool.

Since embarking on the path of martial arts, he has witnessed countless powerful individuals flying through the air with their spiritual power, roaming the sky like gods. How could he not yearn for such a feat?

He took a deep breath and, following the method he had just mastered, sank his mind into the sea of ​​consciousness.

The silver stream of water, formed from countless droplets of spiritual energy, moved at his command. It extended from the sea of ​​consciousness like invisible tentacles, wrapping around his body and naturally intertwining and merging with the vast golden spiritual energy within him.

An invisible yet incredibly powerful lifting force slowly emanated from below.

Qin Feng felt his body lighten as his feet left the cold ground made of "void stone".

One meter, two meters, three meters...

He succeeded!

An unprecedented sense of freedom, as if freed from the constraints of the earth, filled his mind.

He could clearly "see" the smiling faces of Long Yu and the others below, and could feel the subtle movement of the surrounding air.

This is the perspective of a level six martial artist!

However, this joy did not last long.

When he rose to a height of about seven or eight meters above the ground, the lifting force began to become extremely unstable.

His body swayed in mid-air like a candle in the wind, and the lifting force formed by the "spiritual power-psychic energy aggregation" completely collapsed the next second.

"what--"

Under the gloating gaze of Long Yu and the others, Qin Feng, like a kite with a broken string, plummeted from a height of seven or eight meters after a short cry of surprise, crashing heavily onto the hard ground with a "bang".

"Hahahahaha-"

The next moment, Ning Jing's unrestrained laughter echoed throughout the entire meditation room.

He laughed so hard he almost fell over, and tears were welling up in his eyes.

Nissan and Longyu couldn't help but laugh too, their shoulders shaking with laughter.

Qin Feng got up from the ground, covered in dust, and dusted himself off. He was physically strong, so falling from this height didn't hurt him much.

He looked at the three people laughing so hard they couldn't stand up straight, and had a look of utter amusement and exasperation on his face.

"You guys just want to see me make a fool of myself, don't you?"

"Hahaha... I can't take it anymore, let me laugh a little longer..."

Ning Jing finally managed to stop laughing, wiping away the tears from the corners of her eyes. "Back then, every single one of us fell like this. I fell the hardest, hitting my head on the ceiling before falling. Now, seeing you, this monster, getting hurt just as badly as we did, makes me feel so much better!"

"That's right!"

Nissan nodded in deep agreement, "I feel better now!"

"This is normal."

Long Yu explained with a smile, "To truly achieve free flight, there are two essential conditions. First, your mental strength must be at least 30 points. Second, your 'Imperial Mental Strength Control Fundamentals' must be cultivated to the 'Perfect' state. Only then can you stably output mental power, precisely control the force and direction, and soar freely through the sky. Basically, only those who have cultivated the Soaring Realm to its limit and are about to touch the first 'Great Limit' can achieve that."

After some playful banter, Chu Qi and Liang You, the two senior students who had been watching with smiles on their faces, came over.

"alright,"

Chu Qi's voice drew everyone's attention back, "The first step in spiritual cultivation, the 'entry level,' is the most difficult and crucial. Our responsibility is to guide you safely through this most challenging stage. Now that Qin Feng has entered the realm of spiritual cultivation, our initial teaching task can be considered successfully completed. The rest of your cultivation journey is up to you."

"Oh, right, there's something I need to remind you of."

Liang You added, "The annual 'Starry Sky Cup' is about to start. If you're interested, you can sign up and give it a try."

"Starry Sky Cup?"

Qin Feng asked in confusion.

"This is the highest-level competition held by this star region and open to all students of Xingkong Martial Arts University."

Long Yu explained, "It has an extremely high gold content."

Liang You nodded and said, "That's right. However, there are two minimum requirements for registering for the Starry Sky Cup. First, your Imperial Arena rank must reach 'fourth dan'. Second, you must be a student of Starry Sky Martial Arts University."

"To go far in the Starry Sky Cup, or even win the championship, you generally need to reach at least 'Ninth Dan' in the Imperial Arena."

Chu Qi's tone carried a hint of longing, "The honor of the Starry Sky Cup is secondary; the most important thing is its rewards. The rewards are extremely generous, and their value is even greater than the combined rewards for completing ten consecutive Nightmare-level missions."

Ten Nightmare-Level Missions!
This metaphor sent a jolt through Qin Feng's heart.

He knew all too well how amazing the rewards of Nightmare-level missions were; ten of them combined would amount to an unimaginable astronomical figure.

"Oh, right, there's one last thing."

Chu Qi's expression turned serious, and his sharp gaze swept over the four of them. "This matter is of paramount importance to your future cultivation."

"The Imperial Arena, while perfectly simulating everything in reality, including the use of mental energy, has a fatal flaw—when watching matches and reviewing replays, you can't clearly and intuitively see the specific flow of your opponent's mental energy. Compared to real combat, it has both advantages and disadvantages. Do you understand what I mean?"

This question caused Long Yu and the other two to fall into deep thought.

However, a flash of inspiration struck Qin Feng, and he instantly grasped the key to it.

He said in a deep voice, "I understand. You mean... before level six, the killing techniques we learn at level three and below rely more on fixed power generation techniques and psionic nodes. As long as you have fought against an opponent who has mastered the same killing technique in the Imperial Arena, you can basically find their weaknesses and ways to counter them by reviewing the game."

"However, in the realm of killing techniques at level four and above, the core driving force becomes mental power. If we only fight in the Imperial Arena, what we can see is still only the final form of the opponent's move, but we cannot see its inner, most crucial 'mental power-psychic energy aggregation mode'. This means that we cannot accurately strike and break through its most fundamental energy operation mode."

"That's right!"

Chu Qi's eyes shone with intense admiration, and he nodded emphatically.

"Absolutely right! Qin Feng, you understand immediately!"

"That's exactly the point! For example, when you fight an opponent who cultivates the Ninefold Thunder Blade, after reviewing the game, you'll understand that you should strike at the key moment when he's accumulating power to disrupt his rhythm. When you fight a spearman who cultivates the Cold Light, you'll know that you must seize the initiative and not let him gain the upper hand."

"But Level 4 killing techniques are completely different! The same move will have different weaknesses and cores because of the different patterns, timing, and intensity of the flow of spiritual energy guided by mental power. You will never learn how to dismantle your opponent's 'core' just by fighting in the Imperial Arena. Therefore, I recommend that you have more real combat sparring within the battle group, and practice each other's moves. Only in this way can you truly understand the secrets of Level 4 killing techniques."

"certainly,"

He then changed the subject, "The Imperial Arena also has its advantages. The pressure of battles that are so close to life and death is incomparable to internal sparring. Under high pressure, you can better unleash your potential and improve your combat skills. How to balance the two is up to you."

"understood."

Qin Feng, Long Yu, Nissan, and Ning Jing all nodded heavily.

Senior Chu Qi's words revealed a crucial core principle on the path of cultivation for sixth-level experts.

"Okay, that's all."

Liang You smiled and said, "The road is right beneath your feet, go and walk it."

After saying this, the two senior instructors turned around and walked away gracefully, concealing their achievements and fame.

Although they had only spent a short month together, Qin Feng still bowed once again to their departing figures.

"Thank you, senior."

"You're welcome! Haha, keep it up..."
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After seeing off Liang You and Chu Qi, the two dutiful senior instructors, only Qin Feng, Long Yu, Ni Sang, and Ning Jing remained in the spacious and quiet meditation room.

The atmosphere, which had been somewhat restrained due to the presence of senior colleagues, completely relaxed at this moment.

The novelty and excitement of just entering the "Soaring Realm," as well as the fighting spirit brought about by a thrilling sparring match, still surged in the hearts of the four.

They are comrades-in-arms, competitors, and companions who will soon walk side by side on the new path of becoming a Level 6 martial artist.

"Alright, the two senior students have shown us the way."

As the former captain of the team, Long Yu naturally took on the role of organizer.

He did not leave immediately, but paced slowly in the quiet room, his expression shifting from relaxed to focused, as he began to organize his next training plan.

“The training after level six is ​​completely different from before. I think it can be clearly divided into three main parts.”

He held up three fingers, his voice steady and powerful.

"First, cultivate your mental strength. Second, cultivate your vitality index. Third, and most importantly, cultivate your killing techniques."

“Among them, spiritual cultivation is a slow and steady process that cannot be rushed.”

Long Yu's gaze swept over everyone. "The senior students have already made it very clear. It permeates all our actions."

Whether it's practicing killing techniques, engaging in high-intensity combat, or deep meditation, any behavior that can tire our minds and create stress is a way of forging our mental strength.

Afterwards, we can achieve a slow and steady improvement by supplementing with sufficient sleep or expensive recovery drugs.

"Therefore, this can be considered a 'passive practice' that we must do every day, without needing to set aside a fixed amount of time to plan it."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Spiritual cultivation is more like a habit that needs to be ingrained in one's bones than a course that needs to be mastered.

"As for the second item, the cultivation of the vitality index."

Long Yu's expression turned serious. "This will require us to dedicate a significant amount of time to this. We need to use our newly acquired spiritual power to shake and cleanse the 'Supreme Yuan Apertures' within our bodies, stimulating their potential and allowing them to further nourish our physical bodies."

This process is extremely mentally taxing and tedious. Using appropriate recovery potions can significantly increase efficiency. However, regardless, it requires focused attention and time.

"Then, there is the third item: the practice of killing techniques."

Long Yu's tone became more serious, and his eyes sharpened. "I believe that this is the key to widening the gap in our strength at this stage, and it will also determine our future combat power!"

"After reaching level six, both martial artists have reached the 'first limit' of 18,000 points of vitality index. One has only mastered the level four killing technique to the basics, while the other has pushed it to 'perfection'. The difference in strength between the two can be described as heaven and earth!"

“The practice of killing techniques is divided into two main battlefields: the Imperial Arena and real-world combat.”

"The senior has already pointed out the advantages and disadvantages of the Imperial Arena. It's a great place to hone combat instincts and accumulate life-and-death experience. Everyone can fight at their own pace. However,"

He then changed the subject, "In terms of real-world combat, I suggest we do it every day! Right there on the arena in the Fearless Zone, we should not only practice against each other, but also spar with as many other battle groups as possible, seeing as many different types of weapons as possible, and fighting in a more diverse way!"

Long Yu's plan was clear, logical, and meticulous. It perfectly combined the guidance of his seniors with their own actual situation, and quickly outlined a clear and visible path to becoming stronger for the four of them.

"I agree!"

Ning Jing succinctly expressed his agreement, his cold and stern face filled with fighting spirit.

"well said!"

Nissan slapped his thigh excitedly and said, "I've heard that those prodigies who shone brightly at the 'Starry Sky Cup' and became famous throughout the empire, weren't they all built up through billions of real combat experiences? They've personally dismantled and fought against almost every level four, five, and even six killing technique commonly used in the empire! No matter what move you use, they can immediately come up with seven or eight countermeasures. Those guys are all martial arts masters, they're terrifying!"

"Indeed."

Long Yu nodded. "Against that kind of opponent, any fancy skills are meaningless. The only way is to surpass him in every aspect of hard power."

"Then our plan from now on is... to cultivate diligently!"

Looking at his three new companions and feeling the pure and passionate atmosphere of cultivation, Qin Feng felt a long-lost sense of pride welling up in his heart.

"That's right! It's all about rigorous training!"

Long Yu laughed, looking at everyone, and proposed a concrete plan, "I plan to start tomorrow by engaging in closed-door training to improve my vitality index every morning. In the afternoon, I'll go directly to the combat zone in the Fearless District and practice for a few hours. In the evening, I'll go to the Imperial Arena for some excitement. Then, every few days, I'll find time to take a long period of deep sleep, which will help me save on mental energy recovery potions and reputation points. How about this schedule? Want to join in?"

"no problem!"

Nissan was the first to respond; he had been eagerly anticipating it.

"can."

Ning Jing nodded.

Qin Feng looked at them with a gentle smile on his face and said softly, "Back in Qiming First Martial Arts High School, I also trained with my two roommates like this. Later, one of them went to the top 100 Starry Sky Martial Arts University, and the other... came to Canaan Starry Sky Martial Arts University."

The other person he mentioned was naturally Shi Potian.

These simple, nostalgic words caused the lively atmosphere to pause slightly.

The smiles on Long Yu, Nisang, and Ning Jing's faces faded slightly, replaced by a complex and empathetic envy.

"Hey……"

Nissan sighed deeply, a hint of melancholy showing on his rugged face. "Back in high school, I also tried practicing like this with my roommates."

It's a pity that those guys were all lazy dogs. They shouted slogans loudly, but they didn't stick to it for more than three months before they all found excuses to run away.

In the end, I was left all alone, persevering until graduation.

He looked at Qin Feng with genuine envy in his eyes.

"I envy you, Qin Feng. It's amazing that you and your high school friends are still classmates at the same Starry Sky Martial Arts University."

"yes……"

Long Yu sighed softly, his gaze distant, as if he were recalling his past. "It's too difficult, really too difficult. There are almost no friends I've known since childhood who can walk side by side with me on the path of martial arts."

Aren't the three of them the same?
They are geniuses, the most dazzling beings on their respective planets and in their respective eras.

Along their path of growth, they have had countless friends, classmates, and partners.

But as time went by, and as they gradually emerged from the competition of geniuses, those who were once side by side were left far behind, one after another.

Those friends eventually became warm yet distant memories in their lives, names that would only send blessings during holidays.

Only geniuses who truly possess the same level of talent and willpower can possibly walk the same path and see the same scenery on the cruel and long single-plank bridge of martial arts.

Therefore, they genuinely envied Qin Feng.

What I envy is not just that he has a friend he's known since he was a teenager, who is still studying at Canaan Starry Sky Martial Arts University.

What they envy is the pure bond that exists from weakness to strength, where there are always people who understand you, support you, and grow alongside you.

But without a doubt, all four of them now possess top-grade Yuanqiao (primordial apertures) and are at the starting line for the sixth level of soaring into the sky!

The four of them may go very far, walking on the same path.

"Alright, that's all for now!"

After a brief moment of reflection, Nissan shook his head vigorously, shaking off the lingering melancholy. He grinned, revealing a bright smile, and rallied his spirits once more.

"Let's start today! The four of us will work together!"

He stretched out his huge fist and stared intently at the crowd.

"The 'Starry Sky Cup' is still a whole year away from its official start! Let's see how much the four of us can improve in this year!"

"it is good!"

Long Yu, Ning Jing, and Qin Feng spoke almost in unison.

They extended their fists and collided heavily with Nissan's fist.

The muffled thud was not just the collision of fists, but also the resonance and agreement reached at this moment between four equally proud and unwavering martial arts hearts.

For honor, and for the higher view of the distant starry sky!

(End of this chapter)