Swallowed Star: The Sacred Eye of Duplication

Li Lanqing stood at the gate of the Extreme Martial Arts School headquarters, holding the metal box Ye Yun had given her with both hands. A puzzled expression lingered on her face. Thinking back on her experience, she still found the whole situation strange. From the moment she arrived to when she left, she had no idea why she was summoned—she had been kept completely in the dark.

Shaking her head, Li Lanqing looked down at the metal box. Remembering Ye Yun's words, she instinctively hugged it tighter. Having grown up by her grandfather's side, she knew his greatest wish better than anyone. And now, this small box contained something that could fulfill that wish. She had never imagined that a simple, chance encounter would lead to such an unexpected turn of events.

After seeing Li Lanqing off, Ye Yun remained alone in the empty reception room. Taking a few drops of spiritual dew, he felt his condition improve slightly. Fortunately, he had experience and had stopped using the Copy Eye in time—otherwise, his injuries might have been even more severe than last time.

"Scanning Li Lanqing led to this? Could she not be a true lifeform in essence?"

This encounter only deepened Ye Yun's doubts, but he was also somewhat satisfied—his intuition had been correct. Li Lanqing indeed had strange qualities, but for now, his strength and knowledge were insufficient to uncover the truth.

He recalled the brief appearance of the copy progress bar during the scan—just a mere 0.01%. Still, it provided him with a direction for future investigation. Right now, he couldn't complete the copy because he lacked the strength. But one day, when he could fully replicate her abilities, he would finally uncover the secret behind Li Lanqing.

For now, he set the matter aside. Before long, he received a message from Hong. He whispered,

"Momoyu, take me to the War God Palace."

In the vast virtual room, Ye Yun's figure in white appeared. He pushed open the door and stepped into the grand hall of the War God Palace. At its center, a high platform had been erected, where Hong and Lei Shen were already waiting. Below them, a sparse gathering of figures stood watching.

Ye Yun ascended the platform, flanked by Hong and Lei Shen. Scanning the crowd, he spoke loudly,

"Everyone, I have gathered you here today to make an important announcement. From now on, we will establish the Ares Palace Training Camp. The purpose is to enhance your overall strength. Hong and Lei Shen will serve as your instructors and oversee your training."

"You are Earth's finest warriors. The planet's growth and prosperity depend on your efforts. But while Earth advances, you cannot afford to stand still. I believe that with your talents and our guidance, you will unlock even greater potential."

Currently, Earth's senator-level warriors were in the early stages of exploration, relying solely on their own efforts to break through to the planetary level. Each possessed exceptional talent and perseverance. Previously, both the environment and conditions had been limiting, but with Ye Yun increasing training efforts, new opportunities for growth could emerge.

At that moment, every planetary-level powerhouse on Earth was gathered in the hall. Some had already witnessed Ye Yun's overwhelming strength during the Earth Alliance's formation. Others, unfamiliar with him, needed only to observe how even Hong and Lei Shen deferred to Ye Yun to understand the situation.

When Ye Yun finished his speech, no one raised objections. Instead, murmurs of agreement filled the hall. More importantly, his plan benefited everyone present. Anyone who had reached the planetary level had an unwavering desire for strength. Many had been stuck at their current level for a long time, and now, with a structured path for advancement, there was no need for coercion—everyone wholeheartedly supported Ye Yun's decision.

After finalizing the arrangements, Ye Yun returned to the familiar Mingyue Community and finally lay comfortably on his bed.

"Once Luo Feng emerges, I'll leave Earth. Who knows when I'll be able to return?"

Many of Ye Yun's current plans were still in their early stages, including Earth's overall evolution and the development of the Earth Alliance. For now, they remained concepts without detailed execution. He intended to wait until Earth's inhabitants had fully adapted to the changes before formally launching his plans.

Ye Yun decided to depart after Luo Feng emerged from Ruins No. 9. Before leaving, he would arrange everything, entrusting A Long and A Hu with Earth's protection and development. That way, both he and Luo Feng could leave without worries.

"Luo Feng was born on December 26th, and the golden-horned beast will be born four days later. The timing is perfect—saves me the trouble."

With that thought, Ye Yun's consciousness entered the virtual universe.

After finishing his affairs on Earth, Ye Yun finally had some free time. Once again, he descended upon Black Dragon Mountain Island in the virtual universe. Without delay, he teleported to the larger Qianwu Continent.

Qianwu Continent was the heart of the Qianwu Universe in the virtual world. In terms of size and facility development, it far surpassed Black Dragon Mountain Island. Upon arriving, Ye Yun set it as his default login location. From now on, every time he entered the virtual universe, he would appear directly on Qianwu Continent.

After some searching, he located the Killing Field but chose not to enter the decisive battle space immediately. Instead, he stepped into the killing space first.

Momoyu's image materialized before him. Ye Yun exhaled and asked,

"Momoyu, based on your analysis, can I start practicing the 'Nine-Section Cold Light Spear' now?"

Momoyu replied,

"Dad, records indicate that the 'Nine-Section Cold Light Spear' is one of the nine spiritual master weapons, integrating the laws of water and space. You must have a certain level of mastery in both laws to use it effectively."

"You have a strong grasp of the Law of Water, sufficient for the early stages of training. However, you have no foundation in the Law of Space. Based on my calculations, it will take a long time before you can successfully execute the first technique of the 'Nine-Section Cold Light Spear.'"

Hu Yanbo had been highly proficient in the Law of Space—so much so that he could conceal dark universe coordinates. He had left behind many secret techniques and manuals on space within the Yunmo Star inheritance.

Ye Yun nodded. He had studied those manuals recently but found himself struggling—he simply lacked a natural talent for the Law of Space. It was the complete opposite of his intuitive grasp of the Law of Water.

"I've already mastered the first five transformations of the Soft Water Spear. With that foundation, I refuse to believe I can't master the first technique of the 'Nine-Section Cold Light Spear!' Momoyu, simulate an opponent—a first-order stellar-level spiritualist who has mastered the first technique of the 'Nine-Section Cold Light Spear' to perfection!"

Although Ye Yun had yet to acquire a real 'Nine-Section Cold Light Spear,' the virtual universe allowed him to simulate any weapon in the killing space. This would serve as a way to familiarize himself with its mechanics in advance. Furthermore, the upcoming Universe Genius Battle, hosted by the Virtual Universe Company, would also take place in virtual space—whether or not he possessed a real spear was irrelevant.

A figure resembling Ye Yun materialized in front of him, carrying a thick, long spear on its back. At first glance, it looked similar to the Soft Water Spear, but the intricate patterns covering its surface revealed otherwise.

When the battle began, Ye Yun focused intently on his opponent's movements. He watched as countless hair-thin needles shot out from the thick spear. Each needle was engraved with intricate patterns—mostly blue, with a few silver ones interspersed. Under his opponent's precise control, the glowing lines on the needles began to shimmer, rapidly merging into an ethereal, blue swordfish about a meter long, streaked with faint silver light.

"Is this the first move of the Cold Light Nine-Section Spear—Phantom Swordfish?"

The sight of the shimmering, blue-silver swordfish immediately reminded Ye Yun of the Soft Water Spear's first transformation—the Soft Water Fish. Both techniques relied on controlling numerous fine needles to form a fish-like shape. However, the Phantom Swordfish was on a completely different level. The number of needles, the complexity of their formation, and the precision required far surpassed the Soft Water Fish. It wasn't just a matter of mastering the law of water—integrating the law of space added an entirely new dimension of difficulty.

Beside Ye Yun, a Nine-Section Cold Light Spear materialized. His mental power extended outward, deconstructing a mass of fine needles. Carefully, he manipulated them, linking their patterns together in an attempt to replicate his opponent's technique.

An illusory fish slowly began to take shape in front of him. However, before it was even halfway complete, flaws emerged in the connections between the needles and their intricate engravings. In an instant, the entire structure collapsed. The conflicting forces between the patterns erupted, scattering the needles back into the air. No matter how much Ye Yun tried to stabilize them, the formation unraveled, leaving only countless fine needles floating weightlessly around him.

Despite the failure, Ye Yun remained unfazed. Once the residual energy dissipated, he took control of the needles once more, pinpointed his previous mistakes, and began his next attempt at forming the illusory fish.

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