Translator: CinderTL
"Mind Power Technique..."
After listening to Li Chunjun's words, Wang Qian pondered for a moment before saying, "I don't recommend Sword Prodigy Li exchange for a Cultivation Technique just yet."
He glanced at Li Chunjun. "In fact, I don't even recommend you pour all your energy into cultivating a Great Mystic Power right now."
"Why?"
"The Profound Yellow List!" Wang Qian replied quickly. "For cultivators not raised under special circumstances, the most cost-effective reward on any of the Profound Yellow Lists isn't actually Heavenly Treasures or elixirs. It's Cultivation Technique inheritance!"
He emphasized, "Some Cultivation Technique inheritances would take decades of accumulated contributions to exchange for within the sect of the listed cultivator—even for Overlord-level powers in the Profound Yellow Great World. Their value is immeasurable, yet the Profound Yellow List can simply bestow them directly."
Li Chunjun understood.
The Profound Yellow List was originally established by the Profound Yellow Supreme as a legacy for future generations of the Profound Yellow Great World.
The primary purpose of this legacy was to preserve and transmit knowledge.
Therefore, Cultivation Technique inheritances held far greater value than cultivation resources.
Seeing Li Chunjun's expression change, Wang Qian added, "Moreover, compared to the Overlord-level powers in the Profound Yellow Great World that claim to possess Dao Venerable lineages, the Profound Yellow Supreme... was a Supreme!"
His eyes held genuine respect. "If you were to accept a position, Sword Prodigy Li, you would rank among the top decision-makers in the Human Race. Your inheritance... especially some of its core teachings... is of incalculable value!"
He quickly added, "Of course, this is just a humble suggestion. A genius like Sword Prodigy Li must have his own considerations in any decision he makes. Your insight and understanding far surpass mine, so please, treat this as mere advice."
Li Chunjun nodded.
Insight? Understanding?
What insight or understanding could a Golden Core Cultivator who had only been cultivating for a little over two years possibly possess?
Not only Xuan Zhu, Xu Yu, and Chu Ci, but even Zhao Yu Pan, Yuan Hai, Liu Feng, and even True Lord Zhi Yuan, an Early Nascent Soul True Lord, all had far deeper knowledge and experience than he did.
"Then exchange another detailed cultivation manual on the Primordial Spirit Realm for me," Li Chunjun said. "Preferably one that breaks down the process step by step."
Wang Qian still felt that someone of Li Chunjun's status could obtain such a manual with a single word—plenty of people would offer it freely.
Void Refining Great Powers might even personally impart their Primordial Spirit cultivation experience. But...
Li Chunjun clearly understood his own position, yet still made this request. Wang Qian didn't press the matter further, simply saying, "Knowledge-based exchanges are both precious and cheap. A satisfactory cultivation manual will be delivered to Sword Prodigy Li shortly."
Li Chunjun nodded.
Time flowed on.
Over the next few months, Li Chunjun remained at the Human Race's Great Camp in Two Realms Mountain, continuously gathering information about Nascent Soul, Primordial Spirit, and even the rare Void Refinement Realm.
He also supplemented his knowledge of the Azure Sea Domain and the Profound Yellow Great World, broadening his horizons considerably.
During this period, casual conversations with Zhao Yu Pan, Wu Gang, Yuan Hai, and others, sharing anecdotes and curiosities, further expanded Li Chunjun's perspective, deepening his understanding of worlds beyond Blue Star's Immortal Cultivation World.
While he studied and refined the Broken Crystal, the Great War of the Two Realms between the Human Race and the Divine Race raged on.
This time, the Human Race held the advantage of possessing a "map" of the battlefield, allowing them to know their enemy and themselves.
Li Chunjun, Xuan Zhu, Chu Ci, and their comrades fought a fierce battle on Continent 6, slaying over a thousand Divine Spirits and reducing the Divine Race's Six Great Divine Spirit Envoys to a single survivor. The scales of victory had already begun to tip in their favor at that moment.
Furthermore, the God King of Ending's Divine Edict, ordering the relentless pursuit of Li Chunjun, disrupted the Divine Race's carefully laid plans over several months.
With their tactical discipline shattered and their coordination nonexistent, and with the Human Race already holding a significant advantage, the outcome was never in doubt.
When the year-long deadline arrived, the Human Race had seized control of 61% of the territory, while the Divine Race had retreated to a narrow 39% area.
The 22% gap represented an unprecedented victory for the Human Race.
Thanks to this triumph, countless individuals had grown immensely wealthy.
No one knew how many Nascent Soul cultivators had multiplied their fortunes several times over.
And no one knew how many Core Formation cultivators had survived the war by the skin of their teeth, weeping tears of joy.
The turning point of the war—the Battle of Continent 6—was etched into memory.
The name "Li Chunjun," whom the God King of Ending had decreed must be hunted down, was on everyone's lips.
However, because Li Chunjun had spent months in the Great Camp, though everyone had heard of him, few had actually seen him.
All they knew of him came from rumors: a Heaven's Chosen whose talent and strength were so formidable he could cleave through the Four Great Holy Spirit Envoys with his sword, a prodigy destined to contend for a spot on the Profound Yellow Star Brilliance List.
Some people were even speculating about how long it would take for Li Chunjun's name to appear on the Profound Yellow Star Brilliance List.
This was especially true for those from the Azure Sea Domain.
As an ordinary Realm Region—neither a small one nor among the top tiers—it had been tens of thousands of years since anyone from the domain had made it onto any of the Star Glory, Solar Radiance, or Cosmic Light lists.
The last time someone from Azure Sea Domain had managed to make it onto a list was tens of thousands of years ago, when the Immortal Alliance's influence over the Profound Yellow Great World was still limited and competition was less fierce.
Otherwise, for an ordinary Realm Region like Azure Sea, even just earning the Challenger Qualification would make someone a star in the eyes of everyone following the Profound Yellow List.
Under these circumstances, Li Chunjun, who was considered a potential candidate for the list, naturally became the focus of everyone's expectations.
This was still before news of the Battle of Two Realms Mountain had spread.
Once the battle concluded and Li Chunjun's achievements were broadcast far and wide, his name would become a household word, even reaching every Lesser World within the Azure Sea Domain.
On the day the Two Worlds Mountain Battlefield was about to close, Zhao Yu Pan, Wu Gang, Dong Xuan, and a dozen others gathered in Li Chunjun's room.
Seeing them arrive, Li Chunjun understood their intentions. After a moment's thought, he spoke first: "I hail from the Blue Star Minor Realm under the Azure Sea Domain. I still have unfinished business there, but this Lesser World is entangled in significant karmic ties, involving major powers within the Immortal Alliance, including the Chiyang Sword Sect and the Wu Ji Sect."
He held nothing back, stating directly, "You may investigate the scale of the Chiyang Sword Sect and the Wu Ji Sect. Once you've thoroughly understood the situation, if you still wish to follow me, you may travel to the Blue Star Minor Realm. However, even if you choose not to go, we will have opportunities to meet again in the future."
"Sword Prodigy Li..." True Lord Yuanhai began to speak, but Li Chunjun raised a hand to stop him.
"As I said, this matter may involve not only the Chiyang Sword Sect and the Wu Ji Sect on Blue Star, but also their counterparts within the Immortal Alliance! Therefore, there's no need to rush your decision. If fate allows, we will meet again, whether on Blue Star or in the Profound Yellow Great World."
Hearing Li Chunjun's words, True Lord Yuanhai had no choice but to swallow his retort.
Zhao Yu Pan, Wu Gang, and the others nodded in agreement. "Sword Prodigy Li, rest assured. We will investigate thoroughly, and our final decision will be carefully considered and unwavering."
"Good." Li Chunjun nodded slightly. "After the Great War of the Two Realms, you have all gained much. I wish you all success in your cultivation and may you soon attain True Monarchhood."
The others rose to their feet as well. "We wish Sword Prodigy Li an early ascent to the Star Brilliance List and renown throughout the Profound Yellow Great World."
Li Chunjun nodded slightly and bid farewell to each of them.
After Zhao Yu Pan, Wu Gang, and the others departed, Li Chunjun found Wang Qian waiting for him outside.
"Sword Prodigy Li," the Nascent Soul True Lord greeted him with a bow. "Please follow me. We will use a special passage to enter the Frigid Jade Fortress directly."
Li Chunjun nodded.
He followed Wang Qian toward an area of the Great Camp etched with numerous array patterns.
"Over here!"
As soon as Li Chunjun arrived, Xuan Zhu greeted him. Chu Ci also nodded slightly in his direction.
The dozen or so people in the area also scrutinized him.
Some even took the initiative to bow and greet him: "Sword Prodigy Li."
Li Chunjun scanned the crowd. Almost everyone in the top twenty of the Merit Points Ranking was present.
"Li Chunjun, I've heard about your background," Xuan Zhu said, stepping forward. "Though you hail from the Taixu Sword Sect in the Blue Star Minor Realm, your name hasn't been recorded in the Main Sect. So, after leaving the Two Worlds Mountain Battlefield, don't rush to join any faction. Go to the Profound Yellow Great World."
Xuan Zhu continued earnestly, "Go to the Profound Yellow Great World and try to obtain the Challenger Qualification granted by the Profound Yellow List. If you succeed, trust me, you'll be able to choose any top-tier sect or Overlord power you desire."
"I understand," Li Chunjun replied with a slight nod.
Chu Ci also stepped forward, bowing respectfully. "If the Frigid Jade Fortress or anyone else gives you trouble, Sword Prodigy Li, just send me a message directly. Myriad Phenomena Sect still holds some influence in the Azure Sea Domain."
Li Chunjun nodded to Chu Ci. With a Void Refining cultivator as its anchor, Myriad Phenomena Sect could hardly be said to merely hold "some" influence in the Azure Sea Domain; it was practically its Overlord.
Not even the Primordial Spirit True Monarchs stationed at Frigid Jade Fortress could afford to offend the Myriad Phenomena Sect. Even the general overseeing both Frigid Jade Fortress and the Two Worlds Mountain Battlefield had to show them respect.
After a brief exchange of greetings, everyone gathered in the center of the array formation at the staff's direction.
Moments later, a dazzling stream of light shot from Frigid Jade Fortress, enveloping the entire plaza.
When the blinding light receded, everyone on the plaza was swept away by the retreating radiance, teleporting directly to Frigid Jade Fortress.
Within the light, Li Chunjun recognized this as spatial technology.
However, it was merely the most rudimentary application of Spatial Ripples—a technique that even Primordial Spirit True Monarchs who had only recently grasped the Dao of Space could achieve with the aid of special array formations and instruments.
As the light faded, the environment around Li Chunjun shifted.
The dim, icy atmosphere of Two Realms Mountain gradually receded, replaced by a vast hall dominated by steel, heavy machinery, and a distinctly technological aesthetic.
The instant Li Chunjun materialized in this hall, he felt at least a dozen gazes fixed upon him.
And without exception, the owners of these gazes were all...
Primordial Spirit True Monarchs.
(End of the Chapter)
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