High Martial Arts: Gains one point of health per second, sweeping across the heavens.

The progress bar is increasing rapidly at a speed visible to the naked eye! Unlike tempering martial acupoints, condensing martial meridians does not require a lot of time. As long as there is enough blood and qi in the body, it can be condensed quickly. However, after successful condensation, the body needs to stabilize and adapt for a period of time before it can condense the second one!

It only took less than a minute!

[Ding! First Martial Vein successfully condensed! Base combat power +1000 points! Current base combat power: 13200 points (20% bonus from Extreme Foundation Establishment)!]

A surge of power, far stronger than when his martial acupoints were upgraded, coursed through his entire body, as if his very life force had been subtly elevated. The newly formed martial meridian within his body, like a crystalline conduit, connected to the ninety-nine martial acupoints, making the circulation of qi and blood smoother and more efficient!

"That's it? That's too easy!" Su Jie felt unsatisfied.

Just as he was about to issue the command, the long-absent system notification sounded again, this time with unprecedented solemnity:

[Ding! Detection indicates the host has begun condensing their martial meridians!]

[The second main quest is now available—'Ten Meridians Extreme Realm'!]

[Mission Requirement: Successfully condense the tenth martial meridian before the martial arts exam!]

[Task Rewards:]

Martial Arts Achievement Points: 10000!

Unlock access to the system's core function, "Battlefield of the Heavens"!

[Fragment of the Laws of Random Multiverse Worlds x1!]

[Failure Penalty: The host's potential will be permanently locked, and they will be barred from pursuing the highest martial arts path.]

Su Jie's pupils contracted slightly.

The Ten Meridians Ultimate Realm! This is the only path to the supreme martial arts realm, recognized by the system!

A flame, even more intense than before, burned in Su Jie's eyes. "My path is the vast ocean of stars, the myriad realms! I'm determined to break through the Ten Meridians Limit!"

A surge of heroic spirit welled up within him. Normally, after successfully condensing a martial vein, it would need to be stabilized for a period of time. However, Su Jie felt that with the assistance of the Martial Heart (Green), his martial vein had been condensed flawlessly and did not require stabilization at all.

"How about... we try the second one?" Once the thought popped into my head, I couldn't suppress it anymore.

[To condense the second martial meridian, 20000 points of Qi and Blood are required, and all martial acupoints must be at least level two.]

"Only 20,000? That's nothing! Keep going!"

[Consuming 20000 points of Qi and Blood, the second Martial Meridian is being formed... Progress 1%...]

[Ding! The second martial vein has been successfully condensed! Base combat power +2000 points! Current base combat power: 15600 points!]

Article 3!

[Consuming 40,000 points of Qi and Blood... Successfully condensed! Base combat power +4000 points! Current combat power: 20400 points!]

The fourth martial meridian is complete!

[Consumed 80,000 HP, base combat power +8000, current combat power: 30000 points!]

The fifth martial meridian is complete!

[Consumed 160,000 HP, base combat power +16000, current combat power: 49200 points!]

The sixth martial vein is being formed...

[Requires 500,000 Qi and Blood, Qi and Blood insufficient! Condensation progress: 15%!]

As expected, just like when refining martial arts skills, the consumption of qi and blood increased sharply again starting from the sixth level.

But Su Jie was already very satisfied. In a short period of time, his basic combat strength soared from 12,000 to nearly 50,000, spanning several levels and reaching the level of a fourth-level warrior!

This cultivation speed is terrifying. It's all thanks to the heaven-defying effect of the [Martial Heart (Green)] that he can break through to the next meridian without spending time stabilizing his newly formed martial meridian.

In Tianming Star, those who can comprehend the Heart of Martial Dao at Su Jie's age are already extremely rare, and those who can be nurtured by a perfect Dao Foundation like him, whose Heart of Martial Dao can be upgraded to the point where they can ignore the stabilization period and break through levels continuously, are even more unheard of!

If his qi and blood reserves hadn't been depleted, he was even confident that he could have condensed the legendary ten martial veins in one go and created an unprecedented legend!

Su Jie felt the pressure. Even with the system, the massive demand for Qi and blood remained a huge challenge. Relying solely on the "Origin Breathing Technique's" natural regeneration of 3 points per second was far from sufficient.

"Sigh, spending money on in-game purchases is fun for a while, but if you keep spending money... you'll never have enough health and mana." Su Jie clicked his tongue. "I need to find a way to make some more 'quick money'."

"Other instances of the Myriad Manifestations Heavenly Palace? Hunting higher-level monsters? Or perhaps having a chat with that important figure?"

Just as he was pondering, an unfamiliar number lit up on the old communicator on his wrist. He raised an eyebrow and answered the call.

The light screen unfolded, revealing the phantom of an elderly man with white hair and beard, dressed in a dark gold robe. The old man had a ruddy complexion, and his eyes shone with a sharp, inner light. Even through the screen, one could feel his profound and unfathomable aura, far surpassing that of Yang Baichuan!

Behind the old man's phantom image, one could also see Zhao Bingyun's face with a complex expression.

"Young friend Su, I apologize for disturbing you." The old man had a warm smile on his face and spoke in a gentle tone, like an elder who cared for a younger generation. "I am Zhao Xuankong, the Grand Elder of the Zhao Family of Jinling."

"Elder Zhao." Su Jie nodded calmly at the light screen, showing neither flattery nor nervousness.

A hint of surprise flashed in Zhao Xuankong's eyes. He had personally made the communication, yet this young man was so calm.

"Young friend, you possess extraordinary talent, creating an astonishing record at the Myriad Manifestations Heavenly Palace. You are truly a genius that our human race has only seen once in a thousand years," Zhao Xuankong said bluntly.

"You flatter me, I was just lucky." Su Jie's tone remained calm.

"Luck is also a part of strength." Zhao Xuankong smiled. "Young friend, do you know that the tallest tree in the forest will be felled by the wind? You are now in the eye of the storm. Without the protection of a powerful force, your future will be fraught with danger."

"So Elder Zhao is here... to protect me?" Su Jie raised an eyebrow.

"Indeed!" Zhao Xuankong stroked his beard. "My Zhao family of Jinling has a thousand-year-old heritage and profound foundation. As long as you are willing to join us, young friend, the Zhao family is willing to spare no effort in nurturing you! Cultivation techniques, martial arts skills, guidance from renowned masters, and even a vast amount of demonic beast blood essence can all be provided! We can also ensure your safety!"

His words were full of confidence and allure, especially emphasizing the "massive amount of demonic beast blood and energy".

At this moment, Zhao Bingyun's voice interrupted from the side, tinged with urgency: "Su Jie, my Zhao family is extremely sincere! It's much better than you staying in Linjiang! As long as you agree, everything that happened before will be forgiven!"

Su Jie glanced at her but didn't reply.

Zhao Xuankong pressed on, "I've heard you have some disagreements with the Zhou family? If you agree, my Zhao family can make them bow down to you."

Su Jie looked at the light screen and suddenly smiled: "The conditions are indeed very tempting. However, I'm used to being carefree and don't like being constrained. Besides, I prefer to rely on myself."

Zhao Xuankong's smile faded slightly: "Young friend, one tree cannot make a forest. Even the strongest genius needs resources. Do you know how massive the amount of blood and energy is required to condense the later martial meridians? Without the support of a powerful force, how will you obtain it? By hunting demonic beasts?"

The "poison" in the Qi and Blood Pill is a sword hanging over our heads! My Zhao family has a secret method that can reduce the poison in the Qi and Blood Pill by 20%!

Su Jie nodded: "Epithecus, huh? That sounds pretty scary."

Just as Zhao Xuankong thought he was wavering, Su Jie changed the subject: "However, I still want to try on my own first. What if I can solve it?"

Zhao Bingyun couldn't help but sneer: "Solve it? Who do you think you are? Even the War God Yue Wuji suffered greatly back then! How could you possibly do it all by yourself?"

Su Jie shrugged: "You have to have dreams, right?"

Zhao Xuankong's eyes turned slightly cold. He lowered himself to recruit him, but this young man was so ungrateful!

"It's good for young people to be proud, but being too rigid can lead to failure. Some opportunities, once missed, will never come again." His tone was cold, and even through the communicator, an invisible pressure seemed to emanate from the screen.

Su Jie felt the pressure but remained unmoved, even finding it somewhat boring.

"I appreciate Elder Zhao's kindness. However, I have no plans to join any faction for the time being. If there's nothing else..." He made a gesture to end the call.

Zhao Xuankong's face darkened completely. He hadn't expected Su Jie to be so unyielding!

"In that case, I hope you won't regret it, young friend." Zhao Xuankong gave Su Jie a deep look, and then the communication was cut off instantly.

As the light screen disappeared, the relaxed expression on Su Jie's face vanished.

"Trouble has indeed arrived. The Zhao family is just the first." He rubbed his temples. "Qi and blood resources are indeed a major problem. Relying solely on the original breathing technique to increase them will take far too long to open up martial meridians in a short period!"

While Su Jie was pondering, he suddenly thought of the new All-Heavens Armory feature that the system had just released. Now he should go and study it!