People are in high martial arts, the system lives in fantasy

Even Su Bei himself had no idea how much his strength had improved this time.

His method of improving his strength is fundamentally different from others. If he were to cultivate ordinary gene techniques, his progress in strength could be inferred. However, the "Great Sun Emperor Body Technique" he cultivates is completely different from other gene techniques. Even Su Bei himself cannot judge it.

However, one thing is certain: this improvement is exponential.

Among fourth-tier martial artists, he is already an invincible existence.

Su Bei did not rush to get up. His cultivation had just broken through, and even with his solid foundation, he still needed some time to adapt. In this Yang Yang Valley, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth was as rich as syrup, and the environment was perfectly compatible with his newly formed Holy Yang Spiritual Aperture, making it the best place to consolidate his power.

The nine miniature sun-like sacred yang apertures on the spine trembled slightly, radiating a warm and vast aura. In an instant, the energy flow within a ten-mile radius became incredibly clear, like a precise map unfolding in the mind:
—The heartbeats of the three fire lizards in the crevice on the left, the suppressed breathing of the martial artists a thousand or a hundred meters away on the right, and even the subtle changes in ionization in the clouds above, all unfolded in the depths of my consciousness like a three-dimensional map.

The miniature solar psychic aperture is connected to nature, making the energy circulation in Su Bei's body just right. With each breath, people seem to breathe at the same frequency as nature.

The nine orifices on the spine form a closed loop of perfect resonance with the dantian and the inner universe celestial sphere.

Without consciously practicing any techniques, the opening and closing of pores during breathing feels as if they are pulsating in sync with the entire valley and even the great sun in the sky.

With each breath, the pure solar energy of heaven and earth surges in like rivers flowing into the sea, circulating and refining through the nine orifices, spine, limbs, and bones, before transforming into even purer solar essence that flows into the inner universe celestial sphere. The celestial sphere gently rotates, feeding back a pure force to the whole body, nourishing, strengthening, and purifying every cell.

This is a harmonious resonance between life and nature—the unity of humanity and nature!

In the blink of an eye, Su Bei entered a state of oneness with nature!
This is the terrifying effect that a perfect spiritual aperture can achieve.

In the past, achieving harmony between humanity and nature required a calm mind, sincerity, and even a bit of luck.

But with his perfect Nine Luminaries Sacred Yang Spiritual Aperture, he seemed to be naturally on the threshold of this state, and with a thought, it was already a natural progression.

In this state, people are closely connected with heaven and earth, and whether it is cultivation or seeking the Tao, they will achieve twice the result with half the effort.

The surrounding solar energy no longer evoked a simple attraction, but a primal intimacy. It was as if he were the light, and the light was him. Flames embraced the spark, and sunlight returned to the blazing sun.

Su Bei could clearly sense that strands of energy were entering his body. Each time the energy passed through his body, it left a more fitting mark, making the next influx of energy smoother and purer.

In this profound moment of realization, Su Bei suddenly "saw" something.

An unprecedented and strange energy phenomenon naturally arose at the microscopic level within his body. It was not true essence, but rather an invisible pulse ripple formed by the pure power of the Holy Yang Mystic Aperture.

hum-

With a slight thought, Su Bei tried to condense this newly generated energy pulse at his fingertips.

It was as if sunlight had been compressed to its extreme, blooming with colors like the aurora. Su Bei did not feel the scorching temperature, but the air a centimeter in front of her fingertips suddenly rippled and distorted in a strange way, as if the space itself had been pressed into a tiny depression by an invisible force.

Is this... the new ability unique to his perfect foundation, born after the Great Sun Emperor's Body Technique reached the fourth level? It seems to be some kind of highly compressed "elemental energy pulse," containing penetrating and shock-absorbing power...

The moment the thought arose, the energy pulse that had been condensed to its extreme at the fingertips began to spread out slightly out of control.

puff!
A hundred meters away, on a bare, reddish-brown, hard rock layer, a perfectly round hole, the size of a bowl and half a meter deep, appeared silently! The edges of the hole were perfectly smooth, as if it had been instantly melted and annihilated by the most precise laser.

Su Bei's pupils contracted slightly.

Such destructive power! And... it's a bit difficult to control precisely. That was just a slight aftershock that was accidentally leaked, but the power it caused was already astonishing!
It seemed as if good fortune was coming to me.

The first level of the Great Sun Emperor Body Technique is the secret technique called "Emperor Body," while the second level contains the secret technique called "Aurora Pulse"—a method of compressing the solar energy within the body to its extreme.

A glint of excitement shone deep in Su Bei's eyes.

Although he is said to be proficient in both spear and fist, his weakness is equally obvious. He has no means of long-range combat. If he encounters some powerful archer warriors, he can easily be kited to death.

Previously, he had overpowered enemies who were supposed to be his match by brute force, but now he has countermeasures and is gradually shifting from numerically-based monsters to mechanically-based monsters.

Just then, a faint spiritual fluctuation, tinged with surprise and inquiry, cautiously swept over, its direction precisely where Su Bei was—clearly, the noise from the pierced rock had alerted the other martial artists cultivating in the valley. Su Bei immediately calmed his breathing and withdrew his cultivation. The nine orifices on his spine instantly dimmed most of their light, and the surging energy around him, resonating with the heavens and earth, vanished, becoming simple and unadorned. The fleeting, terrifying pressure he had just displayed on his body receded like a tide.

His body remained seated there, like an ancient, unmoving red rock.

……

Time flies.

Those who cultivate themselves are unaware of the passage of time.

And dusk comes exceptionally late to Yangyang Valley.

Su Bei sat cross-legged in the shadow of the crimson rock wall, his nine spiritual apertures slowly circulating along his spine, transforming the last rays of the setting sun into pure true essence. The rock wall where he stood had now taken on a faint grayish-white hue.
This is the original color of the rock. The rich solar energy in it has been almost completely absorbed by northern Jiangsu, and it will probably be difficult to restore it to its original state in a short period of time.

Su Bei slowly opened her eyes, a flash of divine wisdom passing through them.

After a full week of recuperation, the newly opened spiritual aperture has become completely stable, and its connection with the celestial sphere has become increasingly close.

"Time to go back." He lightly touched the tactical terminal, and the latest schedule sent by Yuan Suan unfolded on the screen. Zhenwu University had successfully entered the top ten, and their next match would be against Tian Shu University.

Just as his fingertips were about to close the light screen, an energy fluctuation suddenly came from the entrance of the valley. Su Bei frowned slightly. The perception granted by his spiritual aperture allowed him to detect the aura of the person thirty seconds in advance—fiery as fire yet with a touch of yin, like a flame burning beneath a layer of ice.

"Mr. Su Yang?" A clear female voice echoed between the rock walls.

Turning the corner of the rock, a woman in a red dress stood by the hot spring pool. She was about twenty-five or twenty-six years old, with her hair tied up in a high bun, and a beauty mark at the corner of her left eye gleamed amber in the setting sun. Most striking was the crimson jade token hanging from her waist—the highest authority symbol of the Yangyang Valley Management Office.

"The supplies you requested have been delivered." Nan Li placed the sealed box on the rock, but her gaze unconsciously drifted towards the rock wall behind Su Bei—the Sunstone ore veins that had turned into ordinary rock.
Nan Li's gaze lingered on the graying rock face for a moment, a barely perceptible look of shock flashing across his eyes.

Having managed Yangyang Valley for many years, she naturally understood what the concentration of the Sunstone mineral veins in that area meant. An ordinary martial artist could only absorb a drop in the ocean of energy after cultivating here for several days; it would be remarkable if the mineral luster on the rock walls were even slightly dimmed.

Such a consumption, almost completely extracting the essence of the entire area and even altering the nature of the rocks, is unprecedented.

This Mr. Su Yang is no ordinary martial artist. The significance of that highest-level military pass now weighed even more heavily on her mind.

Are you leaving?

Su Bei answered calmly, her voice gentle and natural.

He stepped forward to inspect the sealed box, inside which was a neat row of specially made energy crystals, their rich solar energy perfectly preserved. These were excellent resources for consolidating one's cultivation level and restoring true essence, priceless in the outside world, yet the military had generously sent them over.

"The Sunstone vein in the valley seems to be fluctuating somewhat unusually lately..." Nan Li said cautiously, his gaze seemingly casually sweeping over the gray-white rock wall again, "Have you... sensed anything?"

"I have a slight feeling about it." Su Bei nodded frankly, without explaining further, and then asked, "Miss Nanli made this special trip, surely it wasn't just to deliver supplies?"

Upon being exposed, Nan Li felt a hint of embarrassment at being seen through, but then said seriously, "Indeed. The management office has detected a sharp decline in energy in the core mining area, and you happen to be cultivating here, given your military background. Therefore, we would like to understand the specific situation and whether it is related to your cultivation. We have no other intentions than to make a record and use it as a basis for subsequent adjustment plans."

Her tone was sincere, driven by a sense of duty, and she had no intention of making things difficult. The power and mystery that Su Bei displayed made her put aside the arrogance she usually showed when facing ordinary cultivators.

"It's because my cultivation method was special, and I absorbed some of the essence of the mineral veins." Su Bei admitted casually, while picking up a special crystal. A faint light flashed at his fingertips, and the crystal instantly dimmed, turning into dust that slipped through his fingers. The pure solar power contained within it had flowed into the Nine Luminaries Sacred Yang Profound Aperture on his spine without a single drop being wasted.

Nan Li's pupils contracted slightly as she gazed at the energy crystal remnants that had turned to fine sand, her heart churning with emotion. This absorption efficiency… it was like a whale gulping down the ocean! She could feel the fleeting, intense energy fluctuations that had vanished from the other party in an instant, vast as the sea, far exceeding her comprehension. The weight of that word "slight" was likely far beyond that of ordinary people.

"The military will compensate for the losses in the valley," Su Bei added, his tone leaving no room for doubt, carrying the natural authority of someone in a high position. Given his current strength and the military's level of attention, the losses in Yanggu Valley were indeed not a problem.

Nan Li took a deep breath, suppressing the turmoil in her heart, and put on a professional smile: "Understood. The record will be submitted truthfully. Thank you for your cooperation, Mr. Su Yang." She bowed slightly, her posture even more respectful than when she arrived. "Yangji Valley welcomes you to visit again at any time, sir."

Su Bei nodded, saying nothing more, and stored the sealed box in his spatial storage. He looked up towards Yujing, a golden light seeming to flicker in his eyes before returning to its calm, dark depths. (End of Chapter)