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Chapter 220 Return! Level 5 Preparatory Star Rank (Two chapters combined, please follow for more)
A vast aura swept across the entire Starry Sky Refinement Pool.

"Boom!"

A thunderous roar, like an avalanche, erupted from Jiang Ye's body, a sign that his life force was rapidly increasing.

If anyone else were nearby at this moment, they would probably be intimidated by such an astonishing aura.

But it's okay.

After three hours of continuous cleansing, Jiang Ye was the only one left in the cleansing pool.

After all, most people would find it difficult to endure three hours in a level-two star energy refinement pool.

"finally!"

"Second breakthrough to the peak." Jiang Ye opened his eyes and revealed a smile.

At this moment, all twelve star veins on his body lit up.

The lights shone brightly.

For a moment, it even made him seem somewhat otherworldly.

"Congratulations! You've reached the peak of the second breakthrough." Bai Gui's voice suddenly rang out.

"However, I have a question."

"Senior Bai Gui, what's wrong?" Jiang Ye asked curiously.

"Your rate of absorbing star energy seems to far exceed the standard for newborn endowments."

"Even among those with Dao bone endowments, this is considered above average." Bai Gui asked doubtfully, "But you clearly have a newborn endowment."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ye couldn't help but smile.

indeed!

His starry sky cleansing this time was far more efficient than before.

In just three hours, he completely crossed the threshold of the second breakthrough peak.

Previously, it would have taken at least several days.

"Senior Bai Gui."

"Is it possible?" Jiang Ye asked with a smile, "that my talent has improved?"

"Talent enhancement?" Bai Gui was taken aback.

But immediately, she shook her head and said, "Impossible. Two months ago, you were just a newborn with exceptional talent."

“It’s impossible to improve to this level in just two months,” Bai Gui said firmly.

"Oh?" Jiang Ye asked curiously, "Why?"

“Improving one’s natural talents is not something that can be done overnight.”

"It requires accumulation over time."

“At least in the original White Dragon Civilization,” Bai Gui explained, “it would take at least a year to upgrade from a newborn’s innate talent to a Dao Bone talent.”

"A year?" Jiang Ye was secretly shocked.

He finally understood Bai Gui's confusion.

Bai Gui never imagined that in just a few days, Jiang Ye had transformed from a newborn with exceptional talent into someone with profound Daoist qualities.

Even in a level three civilization.

Improving one's talents is not an easy task.

It takes years of accumulation for one's talents to undergo subtle changes.

And Jiang Ye? He underwent a transformation in an instant.

"It seems your constitution is indeed quite special." Bai Gui didn't think much of it.

The reason she chose Jiang Ye was precisely because of his special qualities.

If Jiang Ye wasn't special, how could he, with only the strength of the early second breakthrough stage, kill a powerhouse close to the third breakthrough stage? At that time, he was merely a newly born talent.

Seeing that Bai Gui was relieved, Jiang Ye didn't offer any further explanation.

He calmed down and felt the changes within himself.

"After reaching the peak of the second breakthrough, it was indeed very different from before. The twelve star veins formed a complete cycle."

After the breakthrough, Jiang Ye had a clearer understanding of his own strength.

“Me now.”

"If I were to go to the White Dragon Court again and encounter that opponent who was close to the third breakthrough," Jiang Ye thought to himself, "I'm afraid I wouldn't need to self-destruct my Guanyuan acupoint to kill him."

Jiang Ye's confidence.

It originates from these twelve star veins within itself.

Star veins themselves are extremely mysterious, containing extraordinary characteristics and capable of carrying the energy of the starry sky.

A single stellar vein can carry up to ten thousand strands of stellar energy.

The twelve star veins? Those are twelve thousand strands of star energy!

Once these twelve star veins form a complete cycle, they can unleash more than 100,000 strands of star energy in an instant.

This is an extremely terrifying concept.

"More importantly."

"The 'White Dragon True God Scripture' that I am currently cultivating can activate higher-level star energy," Jiang Ye muttered to himself. "Even this level two star energy only needs to be diluted tenfold before it can be used by me."

Second-level star energy is dozens of times that of primordial star energy.

Even diluted tenfold, it is still far stronger than the original star energy.

This is the benefit of having a high level of cultivation technique.

After sensing the change in his own strength, Jiang Ye entered the training process again.

"The benefits of secondary star energy refinement far outweigh those of primary refinement."

"Continue refining." Jiang Ye closed his eyes.

Although he has already broken through to the peak of the second breakthrough.

However, there is still a considerable distance to go before achieving the third breakthrough.

Leaving aside the progress of cultivation, the difference in life level alone requires at least several more rounds of starry sky refinement.

"A level two Starry Sky Refinement costs five million each time."

"No waste."

Jiang Ye activated the White Dragon True God Scripture and began to absorb the surrounding secondary star energy.

His level of life is still slowly transforming.

The elusive Three Breakthroughs are drawing ever closer.

A day later, Jiang Ye could no longer endure the intense pain and walked out of the purification pool.

This journey of refinement under the stars has come to an end.

After returning to Star Garden No. 11.

"As expected of a level two star energy refinement."

"It's really tough. Even I'm finding it hard to hold on." Jiang Ye shook his head secretly. "I can only last two more days at most."

"Fortunately, I now possess the innate qualities of a Daoist."

“In just two days, the transformation at the level of life has reached its maximum,” Jiang Ye pondered. “Continuing to stay will only increase the suffering.”

Every transformation in life has its limits.

Even the most gifted geniuses need to undergo multiple transformations to reach the threshold of life's shackles.

The energy of the stars has a subtle and gradual effect on the body.

It takes time to accumulate experience.

"but."

"This ordeal shows that my willpower is still not strong enough," Jiang Ye concluded. "I need to hone it more in the future."

During this period, I spent all my time cultivating.

Therefore, he reduced the number of times he went to the Martial Arts Ladder.

But now.

Jiang Ye felt that he needed to improve his training plan and should set aside some time for willpower training.

Otherwise, it wouldn't even be able to sustain a level two star energy.

How will we be able to sustain Level 3 and Level 4 star energy in the future?

Thinking of this, Jiang Ye's expression suddenly changed slightly.

"Senior Sister endures thousands of times more pain than the original purification every time she cultivates. How did she manage to persevere?"

"This level two star energy is only a few dozen times that of the original star energy."

“It’s already been incredibly difficult.” Jiang Ye said gravely.

"Therefore, the God-Eating Syndrome is almost an incurable disease." Bai Gui's voice rang out: "Even in a Level 3 civilization, very few people can withstand it."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ye sighed inwardly.

"After the anniversary."

"We could check out the 'Polar Sea Starry Sky Corridor,' a Class B opportunity location," Jiang Ye planned. "I heard you can obtain Polar Sea Essence there."

Buzz!

Just as Jiang Ye was planning his next move, his smart bracelet suddenly vibrated.

"School news?" Jiang Ye tapped the projector on his wristband.

[Jiang Ye, your redeemed item has been delivered to the entrance of 'Star Garden No. 11'. Please check and receive it promptly.]

"The new equipment has arrived." Jiang Ye's eyes lit up.

Whoosh! He swiftly darted out the door.

After a while.

Jiang Ye entered the training room.

He lifted the silver bracelet, a thought flashing through his mind.

"Oh!"

A huge treasure chest suddenly fell to the ground, incredibly heavy.

"Open the treasure chest." After Jiang Ye verified his biometrics, the treasure chest slowly opened with a click.

Inside the treasure chest were three items.

A long, jet-black spear.

A silver-white bow and arrow.

A dark black bracelet.

Jiang Ye first picked up the bracelet and put it on his wrist.

"Beep!" He pressed the button on the bracelet, and the next moment...

Wow!
Streaks of black light emerged, intertwined, and quickly enveloped Jiang Ye's entire body.

In the blink of an eye, Jiang Ye was dressed in a dark black starry sky battle armor, with golden patterns appearing on all his joints.

"As expected of a tertiary-grade starry sky battle armor."

"Comfortable." Jiang Ye felt as if he were in a cool summer spring, which was an additional ability of the battle armor.

The Earth-tier Starry Sky Armor not only boasts higher basic attributes such as flight speed, attack, defense, and agility, but also...

more important.

It is able to adapt to higher-level star energy, which will greatly enhance Jiang Ye's combat power.

then.

Jiang Ye picked up the spear and bow and arrow again.

"Frosty Sun Spear, Falling Star Bow." He briefly tested the power of his new equipment and compared it with the previous Black Dragon Spear.

Soon, Jiang Ye had a general idea of ​​the standard.

"The Frost Sun Spear is about three times more powerful than the Black Dragon Spear," Jiang Ye said with a smile.

A truly astonishing gap.

Three times the power, equivalent to an increase of one minor realm.

"it is good."

"With these," Jiang Ye said with a smile, "I'll have a better chance of surviving life-or-death situations in the future."

Jiang Ye's anticipation for the life-or-death adventures to come grew stronger.

A Class C opportunity?

No, he's going to a second-rate opportunity location!

Only a Class B opportunity could allow Jiang Ye to directly break through from the peak of the second breakthrough to the third breakthrough.

This was a huge temptation for Jiang Ye.

"Tomorrow is Federal Day."

"Let's go back to Ancheng with the class monitor first to meet her parents, especially her mother," Jiang Ye planned. "During this time, I'll focus on my cultivation."

He glanced at the panel.

[Technique]

Nine Stars Stepping on the Stars: Great Success (10%)

Great Sun Spear Technique: Mastery (55%)

Heavenly Tribulation Fist: Mastery (9%)

White Dragon True God Scripture (Part 1): Beginner (20%)

Piercing Star Arrow Technique: Beginner (50%)

Cold Sun Spear Technique: Minor Success (50%)

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"Great Sun Spear Technique, Cold Sun Spear Technique, White Dragon True God Scripture, Star Piercing Arrow Technique."

"For now, I'll focus on improving these four things," Jiang Ye silently planned. "As for the others, I'll cultivate them when I have time."

He held the Enlightenment Jade in his mouth and walked to the center of the training room.

Start practicing shooting.

"Whoosh!" Jiang Ye held the Cold Sun Spear, the spear shadows changing continuously.

In an instant, he entered a state of mental clarity, and his marksmanship slowly improved.

Time flies.

May 1st is Federal Remembrance Day.

Jiang Ye boarded Zhao Qingli's circular aircraft, took off from Penglai University, and flew towards Xishan Province.

On board the aircraft.

"Jiang Ye, you've already broken through to the peak twice?"

"So fast?" Zhao Qingli crossed her snow-white legs and stared at the young man in front of her in surprise.

She remembered that when Jiang Ye entered university as a freshman, he was only in the middle of a mediocre class.

He's already broken through to the peak twice in less than a year?

"I just broke through yesterday," Jiang Ye said with a smile. "What about the class monitor? He should be close to his second breakthrough by now."

"Yes, it still needs a few more Starry Sky Refinements." Zhao Qingli nodded, her expression complicated.

She hasn't even reached the second breakthrough yet, while Jiang Ye is almost at the third breakthrough!
This guy is a real pervert.

Jiang Ye could only smile at Zhao Qingli's complicated feelings.

In fact, he not only broke through the peak of the second breakthrough, but also made great progress in other aspects in the past two days.

Jiang Ye glanced at the panel.

[Technique]

Great Sun Spear Technique: Mastery (59%)

White Dragon True God Scripture (Part 1): Beginner (24%)

Cold Sun Spear Technique: Minor Success (58%)

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Only two days.

All three techniques have seen remarkable improvements!
"His innate talent and spiritual essence are truly terrifying."

"With the help of the Enlightenment Jade," Jiang Ye thought to himself, "the speed of cultivation is simply like riding a rocket."

Zhao Qingli was unaware of Jiang Ye's feelings.

at this time.

"Jiang Ye," Zhao Qingli continued, "Do you have anything else to do when you return to Ancheng this time?"

"No." Jiang Ye shook his head.

“Then we’ll go to the mall to buy some things, and then I’ll take you to my mother’s place,” Zhao Qingli planned carefully.

Jiang Ye listened patiently.

"no problem."

"How should I address your mother?" Jiang Ye suddenly remembered a question.

"Call me 'Auntie'," Zhao Qingli rolled her eyes at him. "What else do you want to call me?"

Jiang Ye coughed and smiled, "I mean, should we address each other by our titles?"

"No need, just call her Auntie."

"Row."

time flies.

A few hours later.

Jiang Ye and Zhao Qingli have returned to Ancheng and bought gifts at a nearby shopping mall.

2 pm.

The two appeared in the center of Ancheng City, at the foot of a building that was 100 meters tall.

“This is where my mother works,” Zhao Qingli introduced.

"This is my first time here," Jiang Ye remarked, gazing at the hundred-meter-tall building in front of him.

This high-rise building is the only 100-meter-tall building in Ancheng.

It is also a landmark building of the entire city.

As a child, Jiang Ye often dreamed of working here when he grew up.

However, now that I've witnessed the prosperity of Donghai Province, this place seems rather ordinary.

"Let's go," Zhao Qingli said. "I'll take you to see her."

"Ah."

The two entered the building.

On the top floor, in a spacious office.

"Mom, I brought Jiang Ye with me." Zhao Qingli walked into the office.

Jiang Ye followed closely behind. It was a very simple office with a desk, an office chair, and a built-in bookcase on the wall.

On the bookshelf, there was also a framed photo.

A mature and beautiful woman wearing a light blue dress sat at her desk.

It was Zhao Qingli's mother, Chen Qingyun.

"Hello, Auntie." Jiang Ye placed the gift on the desk.

"Hello, Jiang Ye." Chen Qingyun smiled and nodded, glancing at the gifts on the table, then shook her head and said, "You came all this way, why did you bring anything?"

"You are my superior."

"It's our first meeting," Jiang Ye said with a smile, "You should bring something with you."

Chen Qingyun glanced at him in surprise.

This kid is quite good at talking.

A smile also appeared on Zhao Qingli's face.

Before coming, she was a little worried that Jiang Ye and her mother might kill the conversation.

Now it seems that with Jiang Ye's communication skills, there's absolutely no need to worry about these things.

Chen Qingyun looked at her daughter and said, "Qingli, you go out first. I have something to talk to Jiang Ye about."

"Okay." Zhao Qingli didn't say anything more and turned to leave.

After Zhao Qingli left.

"Auntie, you were looking for me?" Jiang Ye looked at the mature and beautiful woman with a puzzled expression.

"Yes, it's about Star Creeders."

"First, let me introduce myself," Chen Qingyun said with a smile. "My name is Chen Qingyun, and I am the Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Star Professionals Center, based in Ancheng."

"Hello, Aunt Chen," Jiang Ye said.

"I am aware of your victory at the Genius Cup."

“Your performance and potential are both outstanding,” Chen Qingyun said with a smile. “Therefore, I have decided to promote you to Level 5 Reserve Star Professional.”

"Level 5?" Jiang Ye was taken aback.

The ranks of prospective star-class personnel are divided into five levels, from level one to level five.

Level 5 is the highest level!
However, Jiang Ye was not surprised.

As Chen Qingyun said, his performance and potential are sufficient to meet this requirement.

"This is the treatment for a Level 5 prospective Star Rank professional, take a look." Chen Qingyun waved her hand.

Buzz! A projection appeared.

Jiang Ye observed carefully.

"Ten million in resources are provided annually, allowing you to participate in three Level 2 Star Energy Refinement missions for free each year, unlocking the highest-level Star Job mission."

"A level 5 prospective Star-level professional doesn't seem to have very high pay," Jiang Ye muttered to himself.

No wonder only a small fraction of the geniuses in Donghai Province choose the path of Star Cultivators.

This treatment would have been considered very prestigious for Jiang Ye six months ago.

but now?
Even he felt it was a bit too low.

"Do you feel the pay is too low?" Chen Qingyun seemed to see through his thoughts.

“It’s actually quite normal.”

"The Federation established the position of Reserve Star Professional in order to support, not to train," Chen Qingyun said, shaking her head. "Moreover, the subsidies for Reserve Star Professionals are only for those who have reached the third breakthrough stage."

“Once you reach the third breakthrough, you will become a formal Star Servant, and these subsidies will be canceled,” Chen Qingyun said.

"Understood." Jiang Ye nodded.

"You have broken through to the peak twice."

“Promoting you now wouldn’t make much difference,” Chen Qingyun shook her head and said, “That’s why I’m here today not just for this matter.”

"But it's something else that's more important."

"It concerns the lives and safety of millions of people in Ancheng."

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