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Jiang Ye turned to Chen Zilu. "Senior Sister, let's go back."
"I'll find you later," Chen Zilu said, glaring at him before vanishing into thin air.
Whoosh! Jiang Ye's figure flickered, transforming into a streak of Flowing Light that shot away at lightning speed.
As the three figures departed one after another, the hundreds of students who had gathered to watch erupted into a frenzy of discussion.
"Jiang Ye, the freshman league champion, challenged Zhou Xingkong, who has Transcendent Aptitude?"
"Holy shit, that's insane!"
"Zhou Xingkong's a junior, right? Jiang Ye's two years younger! Why would he challenge him?"
"The Great Stellar War next year is going to be epic!"
"Epic? Jiang Ye's going to get crushed!" The crowd buzzed with speculation.
Jiang Ye was no longer the obscure, impoverished boy he once was. His reputation had spread like wildfire across White Dragon University, especially after his performance in the Ten Schools League.
"Hey, I heard Jiang Ye has a Primitive Aptitude. Is that true?"
"No way! How could someone with a Primitive Aptitude win the league championship?"
"Probably just hype."
"So, is this challenge just more hype?"
"That didn't look staged at all! It's Zhou Xingkong we're talking about! He's from a transcendent family—why would he play along with Jiang Ye's act?"
"Probably a real conflict." Hundreds of students gradually dispersed.
They all had their own cultivation tasks and maintained a rigorous training schedule.
Today's spectacle was a rare diversion.
As they left, news of Jiang Ye's challenge to Zhou Xingkong would undoubtedly spread like wildfire.
Challenging a Transcendent Aptitude! This was explosive news.
At Star Garden No. 10, inside the main villa, Jiang Ye had just returned home.
Buzz! His phone rang.
Beep! He answered the call.
Whoosh! A surge of light coalesced into a white-robed girl with jade-like legs and bare, snow-white feet.
"Senior Sister," Jiang Ye greeted her first.
"You still remember I'm your senior sister?" Chen Zilu glared at him fiercely. "You're not even listening to me anymore?"
"Why did you have to be so reckless?"
Jiang Ye watched the girl's face, a mix of anger and worry, and shook his head with a smile.
"Senior Sister," he said earnestly, "Zhou Xingkong told me to stay away from you. Do you really think I'd agree to that?"
"Then I'll be the one to teach him a lesson," Chen Zilu retorted.
"Why do you always have to act so tough?" Chen Zilu snapped, her voice laced with exasperation.
Jiang Ye chuckled in disbelief, shaking his head slightly.
Chen Zilu teaching Zhou Xingkong a lesson?
In the past, he wouldn't have said anything. But now, with Zhou Xingkong's innate avatar damaged, his combat strength had undoubtedly plummeted.
Moreover, Chen Zilu possessed only the Dao Bone Aptitude.
If she had actually fought Zhou Xingkong earlier, it would have only aggravated his injuries.
Jiang Ye understood what Chen Zilu was worried about.
It was all because of his earlier challenge.
"Zhou Xingkong came looking for me," Jiang Ye said earnestly. "Even if you drove him off today, he'd be back tomorrow. He's someone I have to deal with myself."
"You'll deal with him?"
"Zhou Xingkong is already nearing the mid-stage of his fifth breakthrough. By the time the Great Stellar War rolls around next year, he'll be even stronger." Chen Zilu gritted her teeth. "Do you really think you can catch up to him by then?"
"Why not?" Jiang Ye replied calmly. "I broke through three realms in a year. If I could do it this year, I can do it again next year."
Chen Zilu stared at him, momentarily stunned.
If anyone else had said that, she would have rolled her eyes.
But Jiang Ye...
"Jiang Ye," Chen Zilu said through gritted teeth, finally sighing softly, "The difficulty of advancing from the fourth to the sixth breakthrough is far greater than that of progressing from the first to the third."
"The path of the martial dao becomes increasingly challenging as you advance."
"You're already at the early stage of the third breakthrough, you must have experienced this firsthand, right?" Chen Zilu asked, looking at him.
"I'm already at the late stage of the third breakthrough," Jiang Ye replied.
"..."
Chen Zilu fell silent, her gaze fixed on Jiang Ye with a strange intensity.
She knew Jiang Ye wouldn't joke about something like this, which meant he had genuinely reached the late stage of the third breakthrough.
"How did you manage that?" Chen Zilu couldn't help but ask, realizing she hadn't checked Jiang Ye's progress recently.
"Nothing special," Jiang Ye said, blinking innocently. "Just ate a few dozen B-Tier Opportunities back on the ancient star."
"..."
Chen Zilu was speechless for a moment.
After a long pause, she nodded slightly. "Hmm, your cultivation speed is quite impressive."
"Now do you believe me?" Jiang Ye asked with a smile.
"Believe what?" the girl glared at him again.
"You're being reckless," Chen Zilu said, gritting her teeth. "So many people witnessed your challenge to Zhou Xingkong. The news will spread like wildfire through the ten great schools."
"It'll even reach the transcendent families!"
"When the Great Stellar War arrives, you'll be under intense scrutiny," Chen Zilu said, her voice tinged with anger.
She didn't want Jiang Ye to risk his life for her sake.
Unexpectedly, Jiang Ye shook his head.
"That's exactly the effect I wanted," Jiang Ye said with a smile. "The more people who know about this, the safer I'll be for the next year."
"At least Zhou Xingkong won't dare cause trouble again."
"After all, everyone knows," Jiang Ye said slowly, "that a battle between us is inevitable."
"Are you so confident you can win next year?" Chen Zilu stared at him intently.
That was Transcendent Aptitude.
Even she wasn't absolutely certain of victory.
"There's still nearly a year left. No need to rush," Jiang Ye said with a smile. "Just trust me, Senior Sister."
Chen Zilu gazed at him for a moment.
"Fine," she sighed, her voice tinged with resignation. "I believe you."
"Heh, my senior sister is so kind," Jiang Ye grinned.
Chen Zilu rolled her eyes but said nothing more.
"Senior sister, what was that just now?" Jiang Ye suddenly asked.
Earlier, Chen Zilu's jet-black hair had transformed into snow-white strands, beautiful yet radiating an icy, distant aura.
"That's also part of my innate ability," Chen Zilu replied, reluctant to elaborate.
"Innate ability?" Jiang Ye chuckled. "Senior sister, you looked stunning just now—absolutely breathtaking."
"You're just full of sweet talk," Chen Zilu retorted, rolling her eyes again. Her expression feigned annoyance, but the corners of her lips twitched upward in a secret smile.
"Ha ha!" Jiang Ye laughed heartily.
After a long while, they ended the call.
Jiang Ye hung up the phone, the smile gradually fading from his face.
"Transcendent..."
"This is what it means to be transcendent," Jiang Ye murmured, his voice tinged with suppressed awe and longing.
It was the first time he had directly witnessed the terrifying power of a Transcendent Aptitude.
Transcendent Domain!
This domain directly altered the surrounding environment, harnessing the power of heaven and earth to exert absolute suppression. Within this domain, Jiang Ye couldn't even activate his Blood Sea Domain.
Of course, this was also due to the vast difference in their cultivation realms.
The gap between their realms was simply too great.
Yet Jiang Ye had a feeling that even if their realms were comparable, he still wouldn't stand much of a chance.
To a Dao Bone Grade Domain, a Transcendent Domain was like a dimensional strike!
This was an unforgettable experience for him.
Since beginning his cultivation journey, Jiang Ye had encountered many benefactors and enjoyed smooth progress. This was the first time he had faced such a formidable opponent.
Strength.
I must strive to become stronger, Jiang Ye thought, sighing inwardly. For the first time, he felt the helplessness of being weak.
Star Realm Sea!
This is an opportunity I can't afford to miss. I must seize it, Jiang Ye resolved, his determination growing stronger.
As he pondered, a notification suddenly appeared:
You have achieved a new accomplishment: Securing first place in the Ten Sects Grand Competition, earning the recognition of millions.
Unlocked title: Champion Master
Reward: Talent Reconstruction
(End of the Chapter)
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