Tang Dynasty Demon Suppression Division

A glint flashed in Li's eyes.

"You've passed the first hurdle."

Li Yuan was taken aback.

"It's already approved?"

"The first trial began the moment you stepped into the galaxy."

"You were lost in the Milky Way, forgetting yourself, but in the end, you relied on your own strength to find your memories and your true self."

"The opening of the first gate is complete!"

"As a reward for clearing the level, you will gain a new power."

A pure and vast power surged out of the palace and flew into his body.

This power, of the same origin and substance as the Star Stone, but even stronger, circulated within his body for a week before finally converging in his dantian and enveloping his primordial core.

After merging with this power, Li Yuan's Yuan Dan began to change, and silver-white patterns appeared on its originally pale golden surface.

The Yuan Dan slowly rotated, and with each rotation, it caused the surrounding spiritual energy to resonate, as if echoing the stars in the sky.

"This is the power of the stars." Li's voice echoed in his mind. "You can borrow the power of the stars in the heavens during battle. As long as the stars are destroyed, the power will never cease."

"How much you can borrow depends on your own cultivation level and your understanding of the Way of the Stars."

Feeling the new power within his body, Li Yuan felt a surge of excitement.

"Thank you, senior." He solemnly clasped his hands in a salute to Li.

"No need to thank me." Li slowly closed her eyes, her voice becoming ethereal. "You earned this yourself. Go."

"See you in the next level!"

Its figure gradually blurred in Li Yuan's vision, and finally disappeared as a dark golden stream of light.

The door slowly closed, instantly shutting out Li Yuan's consciousness.

In the quiet room, Li Yuan's eyelids twitched slightly, and he opened his eyes.

The Soul-Suppressing Bell above his head trembled, suddenly shrank, and in an instant turned into the size of a fist, flying into his palm, and all the runes on it were extinguished.

For a moment, Li Yuan was dazed, looking at the Soul-Suppressing Bell in his palm with a complicated expression.

He is back.

He sat up and looked down at himself. He was no different from before he lost consciousness, but he could feel that something inside his body was completely different.

The Zhou Tian Xing Chen Soul-Guiding Array that enveloped the room suddenly dimmed the moment he awoke, reverting to a scroll that fell to the ground.

Liu Hongyan, who was guarding outside, was stunned for a moment, then her eyes widened and she pushed the door open abruptly.

A handsome young man stood at the doorway, smiling at her.

Liu Hongyan suddenly stopped, her gaze lingering on his face for a moment, where his once dull eyes were now sparkling with life.

"Instructor".

Li Yuan was preparing to bow with his hands clasped.

Liu Hongyan walked up to him in a few steps, reached out and patted his shoulder hard, so hard that Li Yuan's body swayed.

"It's good that you're awake."

Her eyes were slightly red.

Looking at her, Li Yuan felt a surge of warmth in his heart. He stood up, straightened his clothes, and bowed respectfully to Liu Hongyan: "I'm sorry to have worried you, Instructor."

Liu Hongyan laughed and waved her hand: "Stop with the pleasantries. Now that you're awake, get yourself ready. There's a lot of work waiting for you outside."

No sooner had he finished speaking than Su Wenyuan appeared in the doorway. He looked Li Yuan up and down, and seeing that his eyes were clear, he clapped his hands and laughed, "Good, good, good!"

He walked over and looked Li Yuan up and down again, a hint of surprise in his eyes: "Your demeanor seems a little different."

Liu Hongyan then noticed that the previously composed and handsome young man had gained a touch of elegance.

Li Yuan knew this was a change brought about by the integration of the power of the stars into his Yuan Dan. He smiled and didn't explain further, "Thank you for your concern, Dean. I'm much better now."

Su Wenyuan gave him a deep look but didn't press him for details. He had seen too many geniuses and too many secrets.

Every practitioner has their own destiny; there's no need to delve into every single thing.

"Sit down and let's talk." Su Wenyuan gestured for Li Yuan to sit down, his expression turning serious. "Tell me in detail about your trip to the Northwest."

Li Yuan nodded and recounted everything from the time he accompanied Chen Shuo to Poyang Lake for the investigation to the defense of Hulang Pass, down to the smallest detail.

The only thing he kept hidden was everything about the Myriad Realms Palace. Mr. Mo had repeatedly warned him not to reveal it to anyone.

After listening, Su Wenyuan sighed with a solemn expression: "It seems that the situation in the Northwest is more complicated than I imagined."

"By the way, there's something I must tell you beforehand." He looked at Li Yuan, "Someone in the court has submitted a memorial saying that you are colluding with the demon race and having an affair with the Chen Su Demon Emperor, and that your father, Li Chongwen, has openly sided with the demon race."

"Some people advocate that you be summoned back to the capital for investigation before a decision is made on your fate."

Review?

Li Yuan's heart sank slightly, but he was not surprised. He had already anticipated this day when Li Chongwen decided to stay in the demon race.

"I understand," Li Yuan said calmly. "The innocent will clear themselves. If the court wants to investigate, I am willing to cooperate."

"Don't worry." Su Wenyuan patted his shoulder. "The academy won't let you suffer any injustice. I've already written to His Majesty to vouch for you."

Li Yuan was deeply moved and solemnly clasped his hands in thanks: "Thank you, Dean."

"Alright, you should get some rest." Su Wenyuan stood up. "Instructor Liu, please make the arrangements."

Liu Hongyan nodded, saw the dean off, and turned around to see Li Yuan about to leave.

"Instructor Liu, I'm going back to my dormitory to check on things."

He had been gone for half a year and couldn't wait to see his good brothers.

Liu Hongyan sighed, "I haven't told you yet, the war in the Northwest is getting intense, the imperial court is expanding enrollment, and the academy has decided to let students in their third year and above graduate early."

"Huh? You graduated?"

Li Yuan was dumbfounded. He had only gone on one mission and returned to graduate immediately?

This is so sudden.

"Yes, the eleven students of the Tian Shu class set off three days ago."

Li Yuan was stunned for a moment before he came to his senses. "They're all...gone?"

The Tian Shu Class graduated early, and the classmates went to the battlefield. Their fate was uncertain, and no one knew if they would come back alive.

He never imagined that their parting six months ago would be their final farewell. Li Yuan's eyes instantly reddened, his fists clenched, then limply relaxed.

Seeing the boy's red eyes, Liu Hongyan felt a little sorry for him. "By the way, Wu Yu didn't leave."

He said he'd wait for you to come back.

"real?"

This sudden turn of events almost left Li Yuan speechless. "This kid actually remembers our original agreement."

"Thank you, instructor!"

The usually composed and mature young man got up and ran, waving at her as he ran.

Liu Hongyan couldn't help but smile.

The once bustling courtyard of the Tian Shu Class dormitory is now deserted.

Wu Yu stood alone in the open space by the door, practicing his boxing routine meticulously. He was extremely serious, practicing the basic boxing techniques over and over again, seemingly tireless.

He didn't want to stop. Once he stopped, looking at the empty beds, he couldn't help but start overthinking.

"You brat, you promised to go adventuring with me, but you still haven't come back!"