High-Level Martial Era

Yan Jing broke through not long ago and was promoted to number 31... Li Yuan seemed to have just broken through, so naturally, he should be promoted to number 32.

"Li Yuan, you're taking this a bit lightly."

Dean Hai said solemnly, "The pressure of war in the Rob Sea is indeed great, but after all, it hasn't reached the brink of life or death... It's not time for you to take risks recklessly."

Some very important missions can lead to the higher-ups of the alliance to order the talents of Seven Star Mountain to participate in the war compulsorily.

Places like Fierce Feather Star Realm, Mingxu Star Realm... barely qualify as such tasks.

The war in Rob Sea Star Realm? It is also important, but even if we lose once, it will at most affect the local area... it won't have a huge impact on the entire Seven Star Civilization, so the alliance will not issue compulsory orders.

After all, there are only so many talents from Seven Star Mountain; they need a lot of time to train. If they are to fight in every small and big war in the Second Level Star Realms, the death rate will soar... which is not beneficial for the long-term development of the entire civilization.

Good steel must be used on the blade's edge.

"You've just broken through recently, what you should do is concentrate on cultivation and solidify your foundation." Dean Hai said gravely.

He knew about Li Yuan's grudge with the Alien Race in Rob Sea Star Realm... which was why, during their meeting two days ago, he urged Li Yuan not to apply for any missions.

"Dean, I am confident." Li Yuan said with a smile, "Didn't you just say that we have to wait for another Seven Star Mountain member to arrive before we set off?"

"If you don't believe me, how about we have a sparring match in this brief time?"

"Spar with me?" A glint flashed in Dean Hai's eyes, as if he was sizing up Li Yuan all over again.

A hint of surprise flashed across Yan Jing's eyes as well.

You should know, Dean Hai is not some newly advanced Flying Heaven Warrior... his strength is extraordinary.

"Fine."

"Li Yuan, I won't use any Star Technique, and I will also hold back some power, as long as you can withstand my attack." Dean Hai said in a deep voice, "Then I will agree for you to join the battle, otherwise... I will definitely report to the principal and revoke your mission qualification."

"No problem."

...

The bottom of this battle station base.

There's a vast space for combat and practice.

Just in terms of space size, it's even bigger than the Martial Arts Room in Li Yuan's Seven Star Mountain, and the material of the combat space is special, fully able to withstand the sparring of ordinary Flying Heaven Warriors.

Inside the combat space, Li Yuan and Dean Hai stand hundreds of meters apart, with only Yan Jing as a spectator.

Boom!

Li Yuan instantly used the Body Refining Star Technique, transforming his body to three meters tall, his entire being emitting a robust and powerful aura.

Third Rank top quality Battle Garment flowed like water over his entire body, covering even his head completely, with scales all black, only the surface faintly streaked with a tinge of earthy yellow glow.

"Body Refining Star Technique? Such a strong aura." Dean Hai's eyes brightened; as a formidable individual, he naturally sensed the change in Li Yuan's life force.

With this Body Refining Star Technique, it pushed Li Yuan's physical foundation soaring to the threshold of the Flying Heaven Level.

Boom!

Dean Hai no longer held back, a flicker of his form and he had already moved in front of Li Yuan.

Swish~ A streak of blue saber light tore through the vast sky, attacking Li Yuan like lightning.

"Clang!" Li Yuan's form moved like a gust of wind, and as he thrust forward with his long spear, he struck the saber light, blocking this terrifying strike.

The two immediately engaged in a fierce fight.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Nine consecutive slashes of saber light exploded like endless waves, and as they struck, Li Yuan felt as if he were enveloped by an endless flow of water... this was the Mystery of Water's True Meaning.

Immediately, he was forced back, step by step. Li Yuan's form flickered nine times and had already retreated hundreds of meters.

Nine collisions made it clear to Li Yuan that he couldn't withstand it by force.

Dean Hai, after all, was at level 34, and even without deploying Star Techniques and holding back his power... his strength was still terrifying.

"Shadow Domain." Li Yuan directly executed his trump card.

Rumble~

Streams of earthy yellow energy burst forth in an instant, enveloping an area of dozens of meters, followed by Li Yuan splitting into three, with three phantom bodies simultaneously wielding long spears and attacking Dean Hai with shouts.

"Phantom Body?"

"To form so many phantoms within a domain?" Dean Hai was caught off guard, and his Divine Sense swept over them, unable to differentiate... If phantoms formed by the Fifth Layers Star Technique could be so easily identified, that would be too weak.

Boom!

Dean Hai also erupted in an instant, with water currents arising from nowhere, surging and colliding towards all directions, while another combat saber appeared in his left hand.

"Clang, clang, clang, clang!"

The shadow of the spears and saber light, like flowing water, collided; the thrusts of the three long spears were too fast.

For a time, even Dean Hai found it somewhat difficult to counter, completely entangled by Li Yuan.

Yan Jing, standing afar and watching the battle, was utterly shocked by the scene: "Li Yuan, he can actually fight Dean Hai to this extent?"

Even though Dean Hai had put away many of his techniques.

But the skill and mystery unleashed were real!

"Too amazing," Yan Jing marveled silently, "If Li Yuan were to go all out in a fight against me... I'm afraid I would lose my life in just a few exchanges."

The two mysteries combined.

With three star techniques enhancing his body... Li Yuan's combat power had reached a terrifying level.

Finally.

"Domain!" Dean Hai erupted, having been suppressed by Li Yuan all along, this also caused him some loss of face; the water around him turned incredibly violent in an instant, with its power increasing by more than tenfold.

Boom—

The violent water flow swept across the vast sky, like numerous water dragons slaughtering their way through, tearing apart the domain's air currents formed by Li Yuan's thoughts, annihilating them layer by layer.

Following that, the savage water flow struck towards Li Yuan's three phantom bodies.

...

After more than ten seconds, Li Yuan gave up resistance.

"Dean Hai, I've lost," Li Yuan spread his hands, but he couldn't hide the smile on his face.

"What have you lost?"

"I had to use my domain star technique to defeat you," Dean Hai shook his head and said with a sigh, "I'm getting old."

"Your move just now, that should be a combination of two mysteries, right?" Dean Hai couldn't help asking.

"Mhm," Li Yuan nodded.

There was no need to hide this; any normal Flying Heaven Warrior who fought against him would be able to tell, unless they were a fool.

"Dean, do I qualify to join the battle now?" Li Yuan asked with a smile.

"You do," Dean Hai said with emotion, "I really don't know how you practice, you've been in the Martial Divine Star Realm for just one year, right? How could your strength have increased so much?"

"Brother Li Yuan," Yan Jing flew over as well, his face full of shock, "With your strength, even Yu Jinghe might not be your match."

Li Yuan couldn't help but smile.

In terms of physical quality, techniques, star techniques, weaponry... he was no less than Yu Jinghe in every aspect; naturally, his overall strength could rival, or even overcome, his opponent.

"Big Brother Yu and I have our strengths, I suppose," Li Yuan said with a smile, "In terms of absolute offensive power, he should be stronger than me."

The True Meaning of Metal, is exceptionally good at attacking.

A while later.

"Alright."

"Another Seven Star Mountain member has arrived, let's get ready to go," Dean Hai said, "Li Yuan, keep your true strength hidden for now... Yan Jing, you too."

"Okay."

"Understood."

...

Ten hours later.

Li Yuan, Yan Jing, and three other Seven Star Mountain members, followed Dean Hai and arrived at the entrance to the Rob Sea Star Realm channel of Xia Country.

The land was vast and desolate, with sand filling the skies.

The setting sun, bloody red, dyed the horizon into a magnificent sea of crimson... Numerous gigantic war fortresses stood tall, along with many towers of weaponry, and countless shapes of the mechanical legions, creating a spectacular sight.

High in the sky.

"To see so many war bases gathered in one place, this is my first time," Yan Jing couldn't help but say.

"Me too, I've only seen it in videos before," Li Yuan nodded slightly, a mysterious light flickering in his eyes, his heart filled with a surge of pride.

His childhood dreams, without realizing it, were already coming true.

"Those three ordinary members of Seven Star Mountain have already been sent off," Dean Hai said in a low voice, "You two... as strategic-level members, come with me to meet the highest commander here."

"The highest commander?" Yan Jing showed a trace of confusion, "Who is it?"

"General Lin."

...

In the super-sized conference room of a war fortress.

Several figures clad in combat armor were present, a few of them exuding a notably strong life force.

They were waiting here.

"Senior Lin."

A young woman dressed in a black battle garment frowned and asked, "How much longer until they arrive?"

"Don't rush," a burly figure roughly thirty years old, wearing silver combat armor, said in a deep voice.

Suddenly, the burly figure in silver combat armor smiled, "They've arrived."