Him and their stars.

Chapter 2025 Xia Li: How could it be you?

Yamida fluttered her elegant eyelashes, then chuckled and couldn't help but give a thumbs up: "That's really domineering, and it's really too much! But, it's definitely a name he would come up with. Of course he deserves such a name, that's his style."

Tantai Jing's expression was a little strange.

"This is of course the structure of the Spiritual Aid Society."

Tantai Jing said, "Yes. So Junior Brother regretted it later. He felt that Wuji was used too much, and the academy sounded too closed... uh, classical. It should be called the Spiritual Particle Research Specialized Technical College or something."

“This suits your school's style even better. It not only feels more welcoming but also shows remarkable progress. He's someone who would give everything for this dream.” Yamida still looked moved and in agreement.

Tantai Jing smiled and said, "Madam, my junior brother is not here."

“That’s not important. Praise doesn’t need to be given in person, just as progress shouldn’t be selective,” Amida laughed. “Then why did you change it back?”

Tantai Jing said, "In my opinion, names can be chosen naturally, and people can call each other whatever they want. The Spirit Research Association's motto is to teach without discrimination, and this academy will also welcome disciples from all over the world. Whether it's an academy or an academic institution, as long as students come from all social classes and all races, that's progress."

Yani smiled and said, "I praise going with the flow and I also admire education for all."

Tantai Jing sensed the hidden meaning in the other person's words and immediately changed the subject:

"Based on the current calculations of the spiritual energy barrier, this academy can accommodate a maximum of 400 students and faculty members. Of course, if we want to build animal pens and start some animal husbandry, we'll have to recalculate."

He looked up at the gray fog in the sky, feeling the stability of the transparent barrier, and a sense of satisfaction finally appeared in his eyes: "As our control over this small world increases, the spirit particle barrier will expand, and the capacity here will also increase. The temporary limit can be expanded to at least 1000 people."

In fact, this palace complex, filled with pavilions and towers, could easily accommodate nearly 100,000 people, making it perfectly suitable for a sizable university town. The island's area is also large enough to accommodate its expansion five or six times, plus seven or eight large stadiums, two or three horse farms, and a golf course, among other things.

However, all the psionicists present knew that the so-called "capacity" was not the physical area, but rather the capacity of a living organism.

Yani asked with great interest, "You mean, there's still a possibility of promotion?"

Tantai Jing nodded slightly: "The treasure itself still has the potential to be refined and upgraded, but more time is needed for research. Of course, if we can find the Enlightened One's legacy of the same origin and kind, we might be able to witness the birth of a miracle directly."

"I can tell you prefer the latter."

“We can’t create such a treasure yet, but if we don’t even understand the principles behind it, we’re truly just infants of civilization. Madam, we’ve lingered in infancy for far too long,” Tantai Jing said.

“You are also a great pioneer.” Yani’s compliment was at least half sincere. If it were her, she would certainly choose the former as well: “However, this academy still lacks a stable access route.”

Tantai Jing did not completely deny it.

"With all the resources the Spiritual Research Society currently possesses, you lack spiritual teaching aids, essential experimental materials, and teaching supplies. Especially teaching aids for this kind of environment."

Tantai Jing nodded frankly, with a subtle hint of distress on her face.

"You even considered whether it was possible to develop some new functions, such as hunting those Void Realm creatures to provide students with some practical lessons? Of course, the premise is not to alert those more powerful Void Realm lords."

Tantai Jing smiled: "You have a solution?"

“No,” Amida Berencaster said matter-of-factly.

Tantai Jing smiled and said, "Very good. I see his shadow in you. I don't think that's offensive."

“No, thank you for your affirmation.” A hint of girlish sweetness appeared in Yani’s smile, which instantly and seamlessly switched to a business-like expression: “However, you must admit that the Alliance’s history of exploring the Void Realm can be traced back to the era of Nefarian’s homeworld. We were the first civilization to discover the Void Realm, at least a thousand years earlier than the Empire. We have accumulated enough data, manpower, and experience. We once built a biological research institute right under Jormungandr’s nose, and we also had the means to build an outpost in front of the Lord of the Mist’s lair. The Empire does have a history of raising war spirit beasts in the Void Realm that is three hundred years longer than ours, but that doesn’t mean they are necessarily right.”

Tantai Jing gazed at the undisputed Princess Rainbow Rose and fell into a brief silence.

After a moment, he spoke: "Twenty percent?"

“Half.” Yani still smiled, but her tone had become more aggressive.

"A quarter?" Tantai Jing asked tentatively.

"Master, you said you would follow the ancient wisdom of education for all. If that's the case, are the students only to be selected from within the community's territory? Or only from Earthlings?"

Tantai Jing spread his hands in surrender: "Your family has a long tradition of learning, but I am not a skilled negotiator. However, esteemed lady..."

“You don’t need to use honorifics with me,” Yani said with a smile. “Master Tantai, this is the beginning of a deeper cooperation. And please believe me, we never intended to usurp your position, or even replace your dominant role. This academy belongs to you, the control is yours, the personnel power is yours, and even the financial power is negotiable. I just hope that we can give some enrollment slots to students from the Alliance. You’ve made great progress, haven’t you? The Alliance also wants to make progress.”

Tantai Jing shook his head: "That's not up to me. We need Junior Brother's consent."

"...Master Lan and Lady Mei are in very good health. I can confirm that."

“I’m sure of it too. Although I’ve lost contact with them, the fact that the spirit lamp is still lit means that they are not only safe and sound, but are also steadily advancing toward their goals.”

"And you, Master Tantai, you are the true leader of the Spiritual Research Association!"

"I am deeply grateful for the trust placed in me by my teachers and fellow students."

"...But you say that guy has to have the final say?" Are you not even going to pretend anymore?
“His stance is different from ours, and his future is far beyond our comprehension.”

Although there was a subtle glint in Yani's eyes, she still smiled and said, "I'll contact him right away. Today."

She was immediately pleased to see a genuine look of astonishment on Tantai Jing's face.

"The last time I spoke with my junior brother, he had just left the Gate of Glory, and then I lost contact with him."

“The last time I spoke to him, he was still running back and forth between the Abyss and the Far Frontier,” Yani laughed.

Looking at the calm Princess Rainbow Rose, Tantai Jing finally decided to let nature take its course.

"The tower in the west wing is the academy's observatory. Please follow me."

Two people, along with a Flammer disguised as a tool, walked through the long corridor, accompanied by the ancient and abundant spiritual energy within the temple, and through the nebula outside the window that spilled into the room.

Amida Berencaster felt that the air here was even sweeter than in the material world, which was obviously an illusion caused by the abundant spiritual energy. If a psychic in such an environment could truly feel the stimulation of spiritual energy on every cell of their body, and even its influence on their spirit, and naturally digest these experiences, their cultivation would naturally be twice as effective.

However, if it were an ordinary person, or even a low-level psychic with insufficient perception, they would probably just feel breathless after taking a few steps.

"I can't wait to see students of all races studying together here, striving towards the truth," said Princess Rainbow Rose.

Tantai Jing pretended not to see it and simply pointed to the garden at the end of the corridor: "That's the observatory."

Since it's within a virtual realm, there are actually no stars to see; it's just a figure of speech. In reality, the tower isn't particularly tall or magnificent; it's merely a tower-shaped building less than thirty meters high nestled among the palace complex, more like an ordinary, unremarkable decorative structure.

And indeed, that was the case. The first five floors of the tower were filled with all sorts of exotic flowers and plants, their vibrant colors extending from the flowerbeds to the ceiling and walls, creating a lively and picturesque scene. Living specks of light flickered and danced within the flowerbeds, like sprites dancing in a riot of color.

The spiral staircase winds its way up in this flowerbed, making you feel as if you are climbing a mountain amidst birdsong and fragrant flowers, even though you are indoors.

With its spacious layout on each floor, balconies, and small booths nestled among flowerbeds, it's quite suitable for a date.

“The first six floors of the tower will be open to students after the start of the school year,” Tantai Jing said.

"So, when exactly will school start? The student enrollment issue is very important." Yani was very persistent about this question.

"Let nature take its course, young lady. Of course, it's best to let nature take its course."

However, when Ya Ni followed Tantai Jing to the top floor, the view suddenly opened up again.

The top of the tower seemed to have no roof. The hazy fog suddenly thinned out here, and the indescribable things flowing in the haze seemed to have lost their breath. Behind the fog, countless stars adorned the sky, twinkling in the space beyond the gray fog.

Thus, the gray mist that constituted the illusory realm no longer had the unpleasant gloom and oppression, but was covered with a dreamlike and mysterious beauty.

“I felt as if I had glimpsed the essence of the universe…” Herito Rivers exclaimed. He felt he had reached the closest point to the truth, yet he couldn’t quite grasp it, leaving only an uncontrollable surge of emotion.

"The universe is a chicken. The matter-based universe is the outer egg white and shell, while the virtual realm is the yolk. From a higher dimension perspective, isn't this the true structure of the universe?" - The Frammore.

"It's too early. It's like the concept of a flat earth and a round sky in the classical era, but it's still too early." Tantai Jing remained cautious and rational.

“Interestingly, concepts like this almost always emerge in the early stages of every original civilization. The Alliance and the Empire are no exception,” Yani laughed. “However, you’re right. It’s indeed too early to deduce the truth of the universe from this perspective.”

She then took out the pendant hanging inside her clothes, opened the gemstone cover, and took out a red brocade pouch.

"When Yu Lian was preparing to lead those four God-class ships back to China, I gave him three brocade pouches. Now there should only be one left, the same red one as mine."

Tantai Jing slightly raised an eyebrow: "This... I vaguely recall reading about these things in classical novels. Miss Yamida, have you already deduced this far?"

The leader of the Spirit Research Association looked at Princess Rainbow Rose, who was less than half his age and whose combat power was less than 20% of his own, with a hint of apprehension in his eyes.

The other party did not give a direct answer, but only said, "Red is his favorite color, so he will definitely leave it until the very end to be taken down."

Herito Rivers was momentarily stunned: "So, this, this doesn't mean that the general is actually a pessimist?"

“No, that just shows he’s quite patient,” Yani replied, slowly opening the red brocade pouch and taking out the golden pages of a book.

Tantai Jing remained calm and composed; those were pages from the Book of the Sun God, a priceless treasure of the Rainbow Rose family. However, the pages were engraved with runes and symbols almost invisible to the naked eye.

He clearly saw the girl's fingers tracing the uneven pages of the book. Psionic energy flowed into them, like the nerve endings of a withered leaf being activated.

And so, that leaf, which had already left the homeland of the Noble Phantasm, suddenly came alive. If it was before a magnificent yet indifferent golden artifact, it was now at least a golden plate reflecting the sunlight.

A moment later, the gentle spiritual light slowly fell to the ground.

At this moment, beyond the unobstructed sky, the dappled starlight behind the gray fog suddenly became bright.

The brilliance on the pages seemed to resonate with the starlight beyond the dome, and that warm halo was expanding, gradually converging into a perfect frame.

The Flammore people instinctively retreated to the edge of the platform, afraid that their presence would affect the arrangement of the spirit particle array. Tantai Jing, however, stood still, his eyes fixed on the flickering pages of the book in the girl's hands. He wanted to memorize every change in color, to capture every energy pulse within the room.

He knew he couldn't do it, but no matter how much he could remember, it might inspire his own spiritual practice.

...Three minutes later, Tantai Jing said that he did not understand it but was greatly shocked. However, he was certain that as the light moved like music and formed chapters, a spatial passage that could be stable for two eras was taking shape.

Compared to the spatial paths formed by virtual commands, this spatial structure seems to be more stable and smoother.

At the intersection of the two realms, stability means concealment, making it even more difficult for those indescribable illusory beasts to detect.

Yani finally smiled knowingly: "He responded over there."

"This is the best news I've received this month." Tantai Jing couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Bathed in soft, spiritual light, the silhouette of a human figure appeared in the center of the platform.

"He's here." Yani decided to suppress her excitement and restrain herself.

"I can sense my junior brother's presence now," Tantai Jing said confidently.

Both of them spoke with great excitement.

As for Herito River, he tried to shrink himself to the edge of the platform, still wanting to disguise himself as a piece of furniture.

Although he is now in the form of the Spirit Research Society, he still feels panicked when he thinks of Yu Lian, probably because he has been traumatized by the beating.

Its form went from blurry to clear, and then naturally solidified into a physical entity. However, when its full appearance came into view, both of their expressions became strange at that moment.

That's not Yu Lian at all. It's clearly a monster covered in an insect carapace.

However, the monster seemed even more astonished than everyone else present: "The Rainbow Rose Princess of the Alliance? How could it be you?"