My slightest action was the system's limit.

Chapter 217 The Second Reconstruction of Talents! (Two chapters combined, please add to your reading list)
Inside the main villa.

Jiang Ye carefully opened the black and gold treasure chest in front of him.

"Beep!" Fingerprint and iris scans passed verification.

Click~!

The black and gold metal lid slowly opened, spewing out wisps of white steam.

There are three grooves in the treasure chest.

A pale blue jade, a translucent metal bottle radiating strange starlight, and a crystal-clear red fruit.

"The champion of the Genius Cup will be awarded 3 million Federal Credits, a Jade of Enlightenment, a bottle of Extreme Sea Essence, and a Martial Bone Opportunity."

"This must be the opportunity for martial arts mastery, right?"

Jiang Ye picked up the glistening red fruit.

"I don't think I've seen this before." He examined it carefully, quite surprised.

"This is ambergris fruit." Bai Gui's voice rang in Jiang Ye's mind: "A common resource in the starry sky, it can be used to improve physical fitness."

"Dragon's Saliva Fruit? To improve physical fitness?" Jiang Ye nodded in realization.

immediately.

"Eat it." Jiang Ye didn't hesitate and swallowed the red, crystal-clear fruit.

Gulp~ It melts in your mouth.

I just swallowed it.

"Whoosh!" Jiang Ye felt a surge of pleasure rising from his abdomen and shooting straight to the top of his head, making his whole body tremble.

"That feels so good."

"It's somewhat similar to a gift from Penglai," Jiang Ye said, closing his eyes to sense it. "But the effect should be somewhat weaker."

He wasn't surprised.

The gift from Penglai is only given once for each major breakthrough.

This martial arts opportunity must be some kind of 'cultivation spiritual object', and its value is certainly considerable, but it is still inferior to the gift from Penglai.

moment.

"Whoosh!" Jiang Ye slowly opened his eyes.

"My life level has improved by nearly 10% again," Jiang Ye thought to himself. "I'm one step closer to the late stage of the second breakthrough."

"In addition, my physical condition should have improved as well."

"It's just a gradual transformation." Jiang Ye could feel the changes within himself.

After breaking through to the second breakthrough, he had a clearer understanding of himself.

Every bit of progress becomes more noticeable.

"The prize money for this championship is indeed amazing."

Jiang Ye looked at the treasure chest again.

“Enlightenment Jade and Extreme Sea Essence?” Jiang Ye picked up the other two treasures and pondered, “I already have Enlightenment Divine Jade, and Teacher Qiu also gave me an Enlightenment Jade.”

He pondered for a moment.

"Whoosh!" Jiang Ye stood up and stepped out the door with the Enlightenment Jade.

Villa No. 101 in the "Di" area.

"Ding Dong!" The doorbell rang.

After a while.

With a "whoosh," the door opened, and a figure with snow-white legs stood in the doorway.

"Jiang Ye?" Zhao Qingli looked at the young man at the door in surprise.

"Squad leader, I have something to give you." Jiang Ye got straight to the point: "Shall we go inside and talk?"

"Huh? You're giving me something?" Zhao Qingli didn't think much of it and nodded, "Come in."

The girl turned and walked into the house.

In the villa's lobby.

Jiang Ye took out the Enlightenment Jade and smiled, "This is the Enlightenment Jade, which can help you speed up your cultivation."

Zhao Qingli's eyes lit up.

"Is this your reward for winning the championship?" she asked in surprise. "I've heard of this; it's very precious."

“Yes, I have one for myself too.” Jiang Ye nodded and said, “You can keep it.”

"Okay." Zhao Qingli didn't say anything more and put the blue jade into her pocket.

"You need to hold it in your mouth when you're cultivating," Jiang Ye reminded him subconsciously.

"Of course I know, do you need to tell me?" Zhao Qingli scoffed, quite aloof.

Jiang Ye shook his head and smiled.

Since having dinner with Zhao Qingli a few months ago, his relationship with her has become increasingly close. In front of him, she would sometimes show a bit of the spoiled and willful side of a young lady.

This is normal.

Jiang Ye knew that Zhao Qingli's father held a high position in the Zhao family, and that Zhao Qingli's mother was also quite extraordinary, supposedly a descendant of a certain extraordinary family.

Zhao Qingli was spoiled from a young age.

With her parents around, it's only a matter of time before Zhao Qingli breaks through to the fourth or even fifth level.

For example, not long ago, Jiang Ye heard that Zhao Qingli had obtained a certain 'cultivation artifact' from her parents, which shocked him for quite a while.

"Why aren't you surprised that I won the championship?" Jiang Ye asked curiously.

"Of course I'm surprised."

"But when I thought it was you," Zhao Qingli smiled and said, "I'm not so surprised anymore."

"You trust me that much?" Jiang Ye smiled.

"You've already obtained a top-tier Heavenly Rank inheritance." Zhao Qingli looked at him and scoffed, "It would be strange if you didn't win the championship."

“That’s true.” Jiang Ye nodded.

"correct."

Zhao Qingli suddenly asked, "Are you free around Federal Day?"

"what happened?"

“My mother wants to see you,” Zhao Qingli said after a moment’s hesitation.

"Your mother wants to see me?" A strange look appeared on Jiang Ye's face.

Meeting the parents so soon? That's a bit too fast.

"Hey, what are you thinking?"

Zhao Qingli quickly pinched him, a blush spreading across her face: "My mother is a Star Servant Executive Officer in Ancheng Region, and she wants to discuss Star Servants with you."

"oh oh."

"Oh, so that's what it is." Jiang Ye scratched his head and laughed, "I thought it was about meeting the parents."

"What do you mean by meeting the parents? Don't talk nonsense."

Zhao Qingli glared at him immediately, looking like an angry young lady.

But soon a hint of unease appeared in her eyes.

Anyway, are you free?

"I'm free." Jiang Ye naturally agreed. In this situation, even if he wasn't free, he had to say he was.

"That's good." Zhao Qingli chuckled, the blush on her face fading considerably. "Just remember to prepare some gifts, don't go empty-handed."

"Prepare a gift?" Jiang Ye was taken aback. Why did it sound more like he was meeting the parents?
"What does your mother like?" Jiang Ye asked.

"Just buy something casually," Zhao Qingli said. "A token amount is fine."

"That won't do. What if we buy something unlucky or something your mom doesn't like?"

"Oh, why are you worrying about this?"

"Fine, I'll take you to buy it later." Zhao Qingli said helplessly, "Just do as I say."

“You said before that you would listen to me this holiday,” Zhao Qingli said, blinking her eyes.

"Okay, I'll do as the class monitor says on this holiday." Jiang Ye smiled: "Class monitor, take me shopping."

"You bastard." Zhao Qingli rolled her eyes at him.

What are you talking about? It sounds like a couple on a date.

Thinking of this, Zhao Qingli's pretty face flushed slightly again.

"Squad leader, why are you always blushing?" Jiang Ye asked疑惑地问道, "Are you feeling unwell?"

"You," Zhao Qingli glared at him and said, "I'm going to cultivate now, you should go back."

"Okay, I'm off then." Jiang Ye smiled, stood up, stretched, and walked towards the door.

"This guy." Zhao Qingli was dumbfounded. You actually left after I told you to?
Jiang Yeran walked to the door and suddenly paused: "Class monitor."

"What?" Zhao Qingli looked at him in confusion.

"Don't think about me," Jiang Ye said with a smile, then leaped out the door.

"Who misses you?" Zhao Qingli blushed instantly and glared at his retreating figure.

Return to the villa.

Jiang Ye sat cross-legged in the training room. "For the next few days, I will focus all my efforts on refining the spiritual energy within my body," Jiang Ye thought to himself. "I need to quickly improve my cultivation level."

"After the Commonwealth Day holiday, I may visit the Sky Walkway."

“A second-class opportunity, this is an excellent chance to improve, I must seize it.” Jiang Ye planned his next steps: “Strive to reach the third breakthrough as soon as possible and unlock the fifth level of the Martial Arts Ladder.”

The Martial Arts Ladder.

This is Jiang Ye's biggest way to improve, and it can greatly enhance his potential.

Of course, competition is also a way to improve one's talents.

"I wonder when the system will finish settling the results for this Genius Cup," Jiang Ye muttered to himself.

Currently, there are no new achievements reported in the system.

It must be the influence of this competition that's still spreading.

It's estimated that it will take a few more days, until the situation calms down, before the system starts settling accounts.

"Buzz!"

Just as Jiang Ye was pondering, his phone suddenly vibrated.

"Director Chen Kang?" Jiang Ye's expression shifted, and he immediately realized something.

Chen Kang, Director of Xingzhizhe Center in Penglai District.

Previously, Jiang Ye had signed an endorsement contract with the other party.

"Beep!" The call was connected.

A projection of a handsome man in black appeared.

It was Chen Kang.

"Jiang Ye!" Chen Kang said with a smile, "Congratulations on winning the championship of the Twenty-Five Schools Alliance. On behalf of the Star Career Center, I extend my sincere congratulations to you."

"Hello, Director Chen." Jiang Ye smiled slightly.

"Jiang Ye, I want to apologize to you."

Chen Kang said apologetically, "Last time, I underestimated you."

“You certainly deserve a top-tier endorsement contract.” Chen Kang smiled and shook his head. “As compensation, I’m willing to personally add an extra 30 million Federal Credits to the top-tier endorsement contract.”

"An extra bonus?" Jiang Ye's expression shifted.

The highest-tier endorsement contract is worth 1 million federal dollars.

Add another 30 million? That's already a huge sum.

"This is a personal apology," Chen Kang said with a smile. "I hope Jiang Ye won't refuse."

Jiang Ye hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, "Thank you for your kind offer, Director Chen."

There's no need to refuse.

After all, the other party has already gone this far.

However, out of caution, Jiang Ye still inquired about whether it complied with regulations.

After receiving a definite answer.

Jiang Ye then nodded in agreement.

Hang up communication.

Just minutes later.

[Your account xxxxx5679 has received 1 million Federal Credits.]

[Your account xxxxx5679 has received 3000 Federal Dollars.]

"It seems that even the Star Professionals Center values ​​the champion's status quite a bit."

Jiang Ye looked at the notification that the money had been deposited and suddenly smiled.

Chen Kang, the director of the Federal Star Careers Center in Penglai District, is not much lower in status than Bai Lao.

However, the other party's attitude in this message was very friendly, even polite.

Why did the other party's attitude change so drastically?

Without a doubt, it's because of Jiang Ye's strength and potential.

Winning the championship among the 25 schools also subtly elevated Jiang Ye's status and position.

"Everything external is subject to change."

"Only one's own strength remains constant and truly belongs to oneself." Jiang Ye understood this principle more and more.

He calmed himself down and began to refine the spiritual substances within his body.

Time flies, day after day.

The controversy surrounding the Twenty-Five Schools Genius Cup has gradually subsided.

News about Jiang Ye has gradually faded from people's view amidst the constant emergence of new hot topics.

The influence of the Twenty-Five Schools Genius Cup is ultimately limited.

It's quite remarkable that the hype has lasted for several days.

It's impossible for it to last for weeks, months, or even half a year like the Battle of the Stars.

Fortunately.

Jiang Ye didn't care about these external titles; he continued his cultivation as usual.

In the blink of an eye, several days had passed.

4 month 28 day.

In the training room, Jiang Ye sat cross-legged as usual, focusing intently on refining the spiritual substances within his body.

On the surface, he appeared calm.

However, if a powerful expert at the fourth level or above were present at this moment, they could use their martial arts will perception to envelop Jiang Ye.

You will be surprised to find.

Jiang Ye's life level is constantly leaping towards new peaks. Although the progress is slow, it is increasing every moment.

If we display the progress from the second to the third breakthrough using a 100% progress bar—

87%
88%
89%
"Shua~!"

Jiang Ye suddenly opened his eyes, and his martial arts aura burst forth.

This kind of spirit has clearly far exceeded the scope of the late stage of the second breakthrough and is infinitely close to the peak of the second breakthrough!
"finally!"

"It took several days," Jiang Ye said with emotion, "to refine all the opportunities I gained last time and make them all my own."

"Wow~"

Jiang Ye's breath receded into his body like a tide.

next moment.

Buzz~buzz!
On Jiang Ye's body, streaks of starlight appeared.

One, three, six.
In an instant, all eleven star veins appeared.

The outline of the twelfth star vein can even be seen, though it is not fully lit yet.

"pity."

"Just one last step away from reaching the peak of the second breakthrough," Jiang Ye said with regret.

However, he was already content.

A trip to the Genius Cup.

This directly elevated him from the mid-stage of the second breakthrough to near the peak of the second breakthrough.

It has improved by almost two minor realms!

This speed of cultivation is already extremely fast.

"I should be able to break through to the peak of the second breakthrough by the next Starry Sky Refinement," Jiang Ye guessed to himself.

Just as he was pondering.

suddenly.

[You have achieved a new accomplishment: You won first place in the sect competition, and your strength has been recognized by tens of millions of people.]

[Unlock Title: Famous Throughout the Land]

[Reward: Talent Reconstruction]

A series of subtitles quietly appeared in front of Jiang Ye.

"They're here!" Jiang Ye's eyes lit up.

Several days passed, the turmoil subsided, and the system's new achievements finally arrived as promised.

Jiang Ye waited quietly.

After a while.

The system subtitles reappeared.

[The power of the world has been extracted through the efforts of ten million people.]

[Talent Reconstruction!]

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

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