With the revival of spiritual energy, I cultivated the Great Emperor's Technique on Blue Star.

Wang Jianjun's eyes were sincere, his tone was firm and powerful, and every word he uttered reflected the extreme importance that the Great Xia government placed on Lin Yan, this peerless genius.

A period of turmoil is imminent. The human race on Earth is now in decline, and their cultivation limits are firmly locked by the influence of the environment.

While the alien races from beyond the realm cannot break through the seal left by the ancient sages of the human race and launch a large-scale attack on Blue Star, they also do not have any suppression in terms of cultivation level.

If one day the passage connecting Earth to outer space were to be opened, one can imagine what a catastrophe that would be!

This is why the Great Xia Dynasty so desperately hopes for the emergence of a peerless genius like Lin Yan, who can rise to prominence in the shortest possible time and break through to a level that no one can imagine.

Ordinary geniuses are merely icing on the cake; only prodigies like Lin Yan, who break through realms one after another at a young age, possess heaven-defying combat power, and have a solid foundation in the Dao, are the pillars that will enable humanity to withstand future calamities.

"Thank you, Uncle."

Lin Yan politely thanked him, his eyes remaining calm and unmoved by external things.

To others, the national resources, martial arts opportunities, and heritage quotas that they dream of are nothing more than "minor matters" to him.

Lin Yan's true confidence ultimately lies in the Heaven-Covering Technique, and the future complete Imperial Scripture, Imperial Array, Imperial Technique, and Imperial Scripture.

It is no exaggeration to say that with the power of the primordial runes in his hands, his path ahead was already a smooth and easy road. The official support only made his path to becoming an emperor more stable and faster.

"No need to be polite, you earned this through your own hard work."

Wang Jianjun waved his hand and then led the Lin family father and son into the core area of ​​the martial arts department.

Unlike the outside world, the spiritual energy here is significantly richer. The ground is engraved with spirit-gathering array patterns, and several top-of-the-line high-tech martial arts instruments, all silver-white in color, stand around. They shimmer with light and can accurately detect a martial artist's realm, physical strength, and other qualities. These are testing devices specially designed by the Great Xia Dynasty for extraordinary individuals.

This is a step that every user with high-level privileges must go through.

"Next, I will register your highest level of permissions. The Great Xia Dynasty's permissions are divided into nine ranks and nine levels, with the ninth rank being the highest. Ordinary martial arts club members can only apply for the third rank of permissions at most, with a maximum of the seventh rank."

As Wang Jianjun activated the testing equipment, he explained slowly, "Reaching the eighth rank grants access to a city's martial arts resources and free entry to nearly 90% of the nation's sacred secret realms. The ninth rank, however, is currently the highest level of authority open to the public in Great Xia, extremely rare nationwide. Only supreme experts at the national level can possess it long-term. Even I, as the minister responsible for guarding a city's martial arts department, only hold it temporarily during my term. Looking across the entire Great Xia, among the younger generation, you are the only one with equivalent authority!"

Wang Jianjun's words were undeniably weighty.

In fact, even he himself did not expect that the big shots at the top of the Great Xia would value Lin Yan so much, the number one young person of Blue Star in the true sense, and treat him directly as the future leader of martial arts.

This is nothing short of a high-stakes gamble!

Wang Jianjun couldn't help but recall the scene from the previous night when he reported on matters related to Jiangcheng to his old leader, as well as the old leader's earnest final words of advice.

"Everyone in the Jiangcheng Martial Arts Club, and even the entire Great Xia Martial Arts Club, can be sacrificed, except for Lin Yan."

"Ayan, you stand in this position."

Wang Jianjun guided Lin Yan to stand in the designated area. Immediately afterwards, a dazzling golden beam of light descended from the dome, enveloping Lin Yan's entire body.

hum!

Instantly, a slight tremor resounded, and a faint golden light emanated from Lin Yan's body, interwoven with countless mysterious symbols.

Lines of information text appeared on the instrument screen, and resource permission terms flowed rapidly, imprinting themselves into his identity file and binding them to his unique true spirit blood energy.

Before long, all the information was archived: third-tier extraordinary combat power, independently killed the Blood Sacrifice Cult Venerable, proficient in extremely high-level formations, core reserve combat power of the human race, and holder of ninth-rank authority.

Archive rating – unparalleled in the world!

With the rating finalized, a bright gold pop-up window appeared on the giant national martial arts data screen suspended in mid-air, briefly covering all the scrolling data, extremely eye-catching. This was the highest-level public announcement of Lin Yan's record by the Great Xia Martial Arts Department, representing the nation's full recognition of Lin Yan's talent and combat achievements.

Of course, all others could see were the two golden characters "Lin Yan".

"Lin Yan? Who's that? A newly emerging martial arts giant?"

"I heard he's an even younger prodigy than us, a third-tier cultivator at 18."

"Shh, be quiet. Xiao Qingxuan is back. I heard he also killed a third-tier Venerable on the battlefield. His purpose in coming here today is to compete for a spot in the ancient ruins."

When two tigers fight, one will surely be injured.

Inside the martial arts hall, the members of the martial arts department were discussing animatedly, all their eyes turning to a very conspicuous young Taoist priest in the crowd.

"I will obtain the heritage quota from him."

The young Taoist priest Xiao Qingxuan's eyes flashed with a terrifying light as he stared intently at the name Lin Yan on the screen, his eyes brimming with boundless fighting spirit.

"Permission binding complete!"

On the other side, a look of satisfaction appeared in Wang Jianjun's eyes, which also meant that the relationship between Lin Yan and Da Xia had taken another step closer.

Lin Yan himself didn't have any objections to this. After all, one of the ways he obtained the Origin Rune was by killing enemies. The more enemies he had in the future, the faster he might grow.

After that, Wang Jianjun handed over a special token that was entirely dark gold and engraved with patterns of mountains, rivers, and martial arts.

"This is the Heavenly Pivot Token. The holder of this token can pass through all martial arts treasure troves and sacred secret sites throughout the country. Martial arts branches and sects in various regions can treat the token as if it were the head of the martial arts department, and can mobilize local resources and request nearby combat forces to cooperate."

After saying that, he raised his hand and gestured, and a storage ring floated towards Lin Yan.

"This is the first batch of top-tier cultivation resources allocated to you by the state, including a hundred top-grade spirit stones, a complete set of martial arts equipment, and various rare and precious materials for cultivation, etc."

Lin Yan swept his divine sense across the storage ring, taking in the mountain of cultivation treasures piled up inside. The spiritual energy was rich and pure; any one of them would be a priceless and coveted resource in the outside world, treasured by major sects. This amount of storage was enough to support a core genius of a sect in seclusion for several years of arduous cultivation, and now it was all at his disposal.

"In addition, the Martial Arts Department has allocated you a private secluded cultivation room with a spirit-gathering array operating at full power around the clock, providing a spiritual energy concentration ten times higher than the outside world, facilitating your daily secluded cultivation breakthroughs. At the same time, you will have access to the highest level of access to the national martial arts database, allowing you to access and retrieve ancient scrolls, martial arts secrets, maps of secret realms, and historical materials of extraterrestrial races without restriction. If you have any questions about martial arts, you can also contact the relevant extraordinary individuals directly through the Martial Arts Department's internal network at any time. Generally speaking, apart from the rarely seen national-level supreme experts, everyone else has the time."

Wang Jianjun listed various support policies one after another, each of which was enough to make countless martial arts geniuses yearn for them.

Lin Qingshan, who was standing to the side, had long since become numb to the noise. Bai Chen, who was accompanying him, narrowed his eyes, his heart churning with turmoil. As one of the young prodigies that the martial arts department was painstakingly cultivating, he often found himself struggling to meet his monthly resource quota. In contrast, Lin Yan, having just completed his registration, was already enjoying a top-tier opportunity that was being offered by the entire nation. The difference between the two was like heaven and earth.

"There is another major opportunity, which I have specially requested to be reserved for you."

Wang Jianjun changed the subject, his expression solemn, his tone filled with anticipation: "Underground in the suburbs of Jiangcheng's eastern district, there is an ancient relic that is about to be opened."

"This place has been buried deep underground for countless years, never before set foot or cultivated. It may contain complete ancient inheritances and countless cultivation resources. There is also the possibility of encountering alien beings that survived from ancient times, so we need to clear it out first."

"At that time, you will be able to go to the core area to cultivate for seven days on your own. This is your privilege, and then it will be opened to other young people."

Upon hearing this, even someone as composed as Lin Yan couldn't help but have a glint in his eyes. The core of a relic would surely allow him to absorb a massive amount of energy, thereby evolving more secret techniques that could blot out the universe.

"Thank you very much, Uncle, for fighting for me." Lin Yan solemnly cupped his hands in thanks.

"Opportunities earned through merit cannot be taken away by anyone."

Wang Jianjun smiled, then his brows furrowed slightly. "It's just that this core spot is too scarce and has always been the focus of competition among all parties. Now that it has suddenly fallen into the hands of you, a newly promoted official powerhouse, it's inevitable that the various sects will harbor some resentment."

"This is especially true of the Qingyun Sect, the number one sect in Jiangnan. The right to develop the ruins was almost predetermined to their chief prodigy, Xiao Qingxuan. Now that the quota has changed, they certainly won't give up."

As soon as the words were spoken, footsteps sounded at the entrance of the martial arts department hall, and a group of people walked in slowly, instantly drawing everyone's attention.

The young man at the head of the group was dressed in a moon-white Taoist robe. He was tall and handsome, and his body exuded a transcendent aura cultivated by a thousand-year-old Taoist tradition. He was not arrogant in any deliberate way, and the spiritual energy he exuded was as solid as water, as deep as the ocean, and in no way inferior to that black-robed venerable one.

Compared to Lin Yan, who had just broken through to the Life Spring (the third level in the eyes of others), he had cultivated for a longer time, his foundation was well-honed, and his foundation was profound and solid.

This person is none other than Xiao Qingxuan, a once-in-a-millennium genius of the Qingyun Sect and the undisputed number one among the younger generation of sects in Jiangcheng.

Several fellow disciples followed behind him, all of whom were at the second level of cultivation. Their auras were refined and steady, and their gazes unconsciously fell on Lin Yan, revealing a complex mix of emotions.

Inside the underground martial arts club, staff and martial arts specialists glanced at each other, but no one made a sound; they all understood what was going on.

The Qingyun Sect, with its thousand-year-old heritage, is a top-tier ancient sect in the Great Xia Dynasty. For a long time, it has controlled most of the historical sites and spiritual veins in Jiangnan, and its younger generation consistently outclasses official martial artists in combat strength. Xiao Qingxuan, in particular, is renowned and widely recognized as one of the most promising young people of our time to be the first to unlock the fourth-tier barrier.

They came here for Lin Yan, not for the stereotypical, rigid, and brainless villains he remembered.

Everyone in the Great Xia shared a consensus: the alien races from beyond the realm were eyeing them covetously, and the human race was fundamentally weak. Internal strife and mutual destruction were the most foolish things to deplete their strength. When a great war came, such internal strife would only cause pain to their own people and joy to their enemies. No one present, whether a disciple of a sect or an official martial artist, would publicly humiliate their fellow human beings.

However, the spiritual energy of Blue Star has only been recovering for a short time, and the spiritual veins of heaven and earth are recovering slowly. The total amount of resources available from ruins (secret realms), high-level spiritual materials, complete inheritances, and cultivation resources is limited. If one person takes up more of these resources, the cultivation path for the rest of their generation will become narrower.

With the urgent need for survival and breakthrough looming, competition is inevitable. There's no need for harsh words; the lines between them are already clearly drawn.

Xiao Qingxuan stepped forward slowly, without uttering any sarcastic remarks. His gaze calmly fell on Lin Yan, and his tone was frank and straightforward, without a trace of sarcasm.

"Minister Wang is right. It was originally agreed that I would be the first to enter the core area of ​​the ruins. The ancient ruins carry the ancient orthodox martial arts heritage and have long been an excellent secluded place for honing one's foundation and breaking through realms. Now that the quota has been changed, I can't help but have some doubts."

"I heard that Fellow Daoist Lin Yan was able to slay a third-tier transcendent being right after breaking through, protecting the people of Jiangcheng and earning this spot based on his merits. No one can deny his strength, but it's not enough."

He didn't hide his recognition of Lin Yan's strength, and then smoothly changed the subject: "In the early stages of spiritual energy recovery, resources are limited. A complete ruin is enough to support the breakthrough to the fourth rank. I have cultivated diligently for more than 20 years and reached the perfection of the third rank. I have also made many contributions. I believe I am no worse than you."

None of the Qingyun Sect disciples behind him uttered any mockery; their expressions were solemn as they quietly awaited Xiao Qingxuan's explanation. They weren't hostile towards Lin Yan, but rather, sect resources were limited. The fewer ancient ruins a sect possessed, the fewer opportunities the next generation of disciples would have to break through—it was simply a matter of principle.

"The capable shall prevail; I agree with this statement." Xiao Qingxuan looked at Lin Yan with an open and honest attitude, without the slightest hint of malice or difficulty. It was purely a martial arts competition between equals among peers. "I would like to compete with you, fellow Daoist, and prove our superiority on the spot."

"If I lose this battle, no one in the Qingyun Sect will ever mention the legacy quota or any high-level resources again. They will be completely convinced of my superiority."

"However, if you are defeated, it means that you are not yet capable of bearing this unique opportunity. I urge Minister Wang to withdraw the authority over the relic corresponding to the Heavenly Pivot Token and hand it over to a more suitable cultivator. Do not let this rare ancient foundation be wasted, as it would be of no benefit to the overall cultivation of the human race."

As soon as the words were spoken, the hall fell silent, and everyone held their breath and watched.

This is not a personal feud, but a fair and square clash between two martial arts forces: the secular prodigies supported by the government and the orthodox sects with a thousand-year history, after the revival of spiritual energy. The outcome will even affect the balance of resources in Jiangcheng in the future.

The path of martial arts is one of fierce competition.

Bai Chen clenched his fists slightly, his mind tense. He knew that Lin Yan was strong in combat, but Xiao Qingxuan had a perfect foundation and cultivated the orthodox Qingyun Sect technique. He had been fighting for many years and his combat experience far exceeded that of Lin Yan. In terms of cultivation level and foundation alone, he was indeed at a disadvantage.

Xiao Qingxuan stood with his hands behind his back, his robes fluttering lightly, a Daoist aura flowing gently around him, calm and composed, without a trace of arrogance. He knew that this battle was merely a fair contest for an opportunity, and regardless of victory or defeat, he would not deliberately damage the other party's reputation, much less use the outcome to publicize or suppress them.

"I wonder if you would be willing to accept this fair contest? We can suppress ourselves to the same level." Xiao Qingxuan's tone was calm, only showing the same determination among martial artists of the same generation to reach the pinnacle of martial arts. "It's not that I'm deliberately forcing or provoking you, but resources are scarce in this era of recovery, and every opportunity should be actively pursued. To put it simply and bluntly, defeating others is the bottom line that all cultivators tacitly understand."

All eyes were on Lin Yan. No one made a fuss. Everyone understood Xiao Qingxuan's position and the resources involved behind Lin Yan's exclusive use of the Tian Shu authority and the legacy quota. The competition was reasonable and beyond reproach.

Moreover, while the words may be crude, the principle is sound, and they have convinced everyone. Who would dare to covet it now?

Upon hearing this, Lin Yan finally slowly raised his eyes. His dark, deep eyes showed no trace of impatience, only a calm and composed demeanor.

His voice was calm, yet it carried an undeniable air of authority, clearly resonating throughout the entire underground martial arts space and suppressing the silent undercurrents within.

"If you want to prove who's better, I'll gladly oblige."

"But that was stated beforehand."

"The path I cultivate far surpasses the limits of this era. Once I unleash my full power, I will leave no room for maneuver. You may not have the chance to admit defeat and cut your losses halfway through."

As soon as he finished speaking, a gentle breeze suddenly rose in the hall. The young man stood tall and straight like an ancient pine tree. His sea of ​​suffering trembled slightly, and the spiritual energy of his life spring surged. A wisp of Daoist charm, seemingly containing the power of heaven and earth, silently spread out.