Call me trash? I can instantly kill an S-level talent with just one yuan!

"Come on, eat more."

Bai Ningbing peeled an egg and handed it to Bai Jinhan's bowl.

Bai Jinhan looked at the smooth, white egg, and his expression darkened again.

"Thank you."

"You're welcome."

Ye Chen ate one bite after another without any intention of interrupting.

moment.

The three of them grabbed their bags and left.

Bai Ningbing took fifteen Hongyu Fruits to Dragon Soul University, giving five to Li Xiang, five to Hong Wu, and five to Jiang Cha.

These three are all extremely reliable at present. If they are properly trained, they will definitely become indispensable right-hand men in the future.

Bai Jinhan then took ten Hongyu Fruits to the Lin family villa.

He had promised Lin Xiao that he would give him a batch at a price of 2 billion each, which was considered a fulfillment of his promise. As for who he would use them for, that was none of his business.

Ye Chen then took ten Hongyu Fruits and went to the Martial Arts Association alone.

Since he has already revealed some of his trump cards in the face of the high temperature, and he has not shown any hostility, then he can just ask him how to advance to the Martial King level.

Even if he had malicious intentions, Ye Chen was not afraid.

Even at the peak of the fourth level of the Grandmaster realm, unleashing his full power might not be enough to defeat him!

Once he advances to the Martial King level and then strives to reach the peak of the tenth level of Martial King, he will have a firm foothold in this world and will no longer have to live in fear or be at the mercy of others!

……

After a while.

Ye Chen arrived at the Martial Arts Association without incident.

Looking at the magnificent landmark building that resembled an ancient palace, he couldn't help but sigh, "It really has to be a national institution."

Soon, upon learning the news, Wen Gao personally came out to greet Ye Chen.

Ye Chen was somewhat flattered.

It seems I still hold some weight in this big shot's heart.

"Grandmaster level 10?"

Upon meeting, Wen Gao was immediately taken aback.

Even with his centuries of experience, he was still astonished.

Ye Chen bowed respectfully, "Senior."

"Okay, come with me."

The high temperature released energy that carried Ye Chen into the association, where he arrived at an office that was even more luxurious than a presidential suite.

No sooner had they sat down than, before even tea had been served, Wen Da took the initiative to ask:

"Does your talent allow you to accelerate energy absorption?!"

Ye Chen secretly admired him. As expected of a veteran expert, he saw through the fundamental method of Ye Chen's rapid advancement at a glance.

He nodded in agreement:

"To be honest, senior, I do have a talent that can accelerate energy absorption, which is why I can use the potion to increase my strength without interruption."

"Qilin Body, Dragon Transformation, Giant Beast Transformation, plus an energy absorption talent, so... you have four talents?"

"Yes."

"Um……"

Having received a definitive answer, Wen Hai fell into deep thought.

His gaze remained fixed on one spot, never wavering.

Ye Chen didn't know what he was thinking, and didn't dare to interrupt him rudely, so he could only wait quietly.

It wasn't until more than ten minutes later that Wen Da let out a long sigh of relief, relaxed completely in his chair, and murmured, "Very good, very good."

Ye Chen looked puzzled.

What's that old guy thinking about all this time?

They probably don't want to dissect me for research.

"Oh, by the way, what brings you here today?" Wen Da realized.

Ye Chen smiled, "Finally, you remembered me."

He quickly and respectfully said, "Senior, I have come here to consult you on how to advance to the Martial King level."

"King Wu?"

"Hmm... Indeed, you've reached the tenth level of Grandmaster, it's time for you to advance to Martial King."

"But becoming a King of Martial Arts... isn't so easy."

As he spoke to himself, a flicker of unease crossed his eyes, as if he were recalling the past.

Ye Chen's face darkened.

Then say it!

"Ye Chen, do you know where the limits of humanity lie?"

"Please enlighten me, senior."

Wen Da lay half-reclined in his chair, staring at the ceiling, and slowly spoke, word by word:

"Since humanity discovered the path of martial arts, it has endured countless hardships and conflicts..."

"Countless iterations..."

"Limited by genetic factors..."

"..."

After half an hour.

Just as Ye Chen was getting a little confused, Wen Gao finally got to the point.

"Even with all our efforts, humanity still faces two critical limitations."

"Firstly, there is the path you are currently facing to advance from Grandmaster to Martial King."

"Even now, the bodies of ordinary humans can only withstand the power of a Grandmaster at the peak of the tenth level. Any higher, and they will be devoured!"

"Devour???"

Ye Chen was slightly surprised.

The high temperature nodded.

"That's right."

"Power is a double-edged sword. While it can give people the ability to overturn rivers and seas, it can also drag them into the abyss."

"Without a spiritual source, forcibly breaking through will result in becoming a mindless monster."

"Spiritual essence? What is that?" Ye Chen asked, puzzled.

High Temperature spoke softly: "After a living being dies, the substance formed from the pure spirit is pale blue and shaped like a lump of jelly. If it grows freely for a long time, this lump of jelly may even develop instincts and evolve into a living being. However, at this point, its effect as a source of spiritual energy will also disappear."

"There's such a magical thing? It sounds so fantastical." Ye Chen pouted.

High Temperature smiled and said, "The universe is vast and full of wonders. We humans are but a drop in the ocean. There are too many things that we cannot understand."

"So, you mean I need to find this spiritual essence if I want to advance to the Martial King realm?"

"That's right. Besides your spiritual essence, you also need to cultivate your physical constitution, meridians, dantian, and body to perfection. Only by combining these with your spiritual essence can you achieve the Martial King realm!"

"These are all easy to obtain; there are targeted attribute potions, but it's a matter of money. The main issue is mental essence; where can I find it?"

"Overseas."

"Overseas?" Ye Chen couldn't help but repeat the words about the high temperature.

High temperature.

"As I just said, the condition for this thing to form is the condensation of the pure spirit of a living being after death. Where in the country is there a large-scale death event? It can only be found in some biologically dense areas overseas."

Ye Chen fell silent.

This is a bit tricky.

As far as he knew, the conditions for entering and leaving the country were extremely strict; no one could leave without the approval of the state.

As a student, he would naturally not be allowed to do so without special circumstances.

If you want to get out, you have to find another way.

Alternatively, one could directly claim responsibility from the state, stating that they are going out to find spiritual resources.

But in doing so, more of your secrets will inevitably be exposed.

Some old monsters are not easy to fool.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but look at the high temperature. "Senior, do you have any way to get me out of here?"

Wen Gao smiled slightly, looking at Ye Chen and shaking his head.

"If you were a member of the Martial Arts Association, you could not only go out, but I could even personally take you to search. But you're not a student of Dragon Soul now, so I can't help you."