High Martial Arts Era 368

This wasn’t Li Yuan’s first time visiting the Starfire Martial Temple headquarters.

But on his previous two visits, Li Yuan had entered discreetly from the side, keeping his whereabouts hidden. This time, he arrived openly.

The Starfire Martial Temple headquarters was incredibly vast, towering into the clouds, reaching a height of over a thousand meters. It was the largest and tallest building on the entire Flying Star.

“Big Brother,” Liu Bing also looked at the massive Starfire Martial Temple headquarters, transmitting a voice message, “Elder Qiu said that this building should be disguised as a powerful artifact.”

“Hmm,” Li Yuan nodded.

On his previous two visits, Gu You had also said similar things. Based on Gu You’s speculation, it was likely a true artifact. It should be under the control of the Alliance Leader… Li Yuan was also curious, did the Alliance Leader bring this true artifact back from the Nine Leaf world?

Soon.

Liu Bing shrunk her form again, wrapping around Li Yuan’s arm. Li Yuan also slowly landed in front of the grand entrance to the Starfire Martial Temple headquarters.

At the entrance, there were many Source Warriors guarding the area, and many people came and went. Many people noticed Li Yuan.

Flying? Not rare. There were occasional Heavenly Flight Warriors coming to the Martial Temple headquarters. In other parts of the Seven Star civilization, Heavenly Flight Warriors were big figures, but here they were quite common.

Just as Li Yuan was entering the gate. Suddenly.

“Li Yuan Star Lord, welcome.” A gentle voice rang out, echoing in front of the gate.

“What?”

“Li Yuan?”

“Li Yuan Star Lord, back from Lan Tie Star?”

“Is it Li Yuan Star Lord? I didn’t recognize him.” Whether it was the guarding Source Warriors or the Martial Temple members coming and going to handle business, they immediately burst into a series of exclamations.

No wonder. Li Yuan was wearing battle armor that completely covered his body. It was difficult to tell from his appearance alone.

Swoosh!

A figure in blue robes flashed past, appearing in front of Li Yuan: “Li Yuan, so fast? We just received news of your arrival.”

“Three Leaf Semidivine,” Li Yuan smiled.

“No need to call me Semidivine, just call me Three Leaf. The Temple Lord is waiting for you.” Three Leaf Semidivine smiled gently, “Come with me.”

Three Leaf Semidivine knew very well that in terms of strength, Li Yuan was likely even stronger than her. Naturally, she wouldn’t put on airs.

He was already so powerful at the Heavenly Flight Realm. Once he broke through, how strong would Li Yuan’s strength reach? It was hard to imagine.

“Okay.” Li Yuan didn’t insist. He understood these Semidivine’s thoughts.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

The two of them, one in front of the other, quickly flew towards the highest level of the Martial Temple headquarters along the wide corridor.

“Li Yuan Star Lord is truly amazing.”

“Even the Three Leaf Semidivine came to greet him.”

“Li Yuan Star Lord has a record of slaying Semidivine, Three Leaf Semidivine doesn’t… I heard that Li Yuan Star Lord’s strength is considered extremely powerful even among Semidivine.” Many people along the way whispered among themselves.

“No matter what.”

“Li Yuan Star Lord is back. It looks like the Lan Tie Star planetary crisis should be truly over.”

…

All the way forward, the fewer people there were as they approached the higher levels. By the time they reached the highest level, there was no one at all.

“The entire Martial Temple headquarters has 100 levels,” Three Leaf Semidivine said, “Level 99 is where the Seven Star Conference is held. Semidivine and Heavenly Flight Warriors from the entire civilization can reach it.”

“But this Level 100, only the Martial Temple’s Semidivine and Heavenly Flight Star Lords can come, so there’s usually not many people here.”

Li Yuan nodded slightly. The last time he came, he had gone to Level 99 and left his spiritual imprint. This was his first time coming to Level 100.

Soon, as Three Leaf Semidivine pushed open one of the doors, Li Yuan saw Fang Hai standing in the conference room. Beside him, there stood the ethereal figure of Elder Yun.

“Temple Lord.” Three Leaf Semidivine stood at the door and said softly, “Li Yuan has arrived.”

“Three Leaf Teacher, you’ve worked hard.” Fang Hai looked at Three Leaf Semidivine.

“Temple Lord, in the future, you can just call me Three Leaf. I don’t dare to be called Teacher.” Three Leaf Semidivine’s voice was slightly cold. “I’ll go down now.”

Then, Three Leaf Semidivine gave Li Yuan a slight nod, a smile returned to her face, and she vanished into a stream of light at the end of the corridor.

Leaving a slightly embarrassed Fang Hai.

“Headmaster?” Li Yuan called out again. He noticed that the Headmaster and Three Leaf Semidivine seemed to have a special relationship.

“It’s nothing.”

“Li Yuan, welcome back from your triumph.” Fang Hai’s expression returned to normal, he smiled, “Come, have a seat.”

In the conference room, there were benches and tea sets. Fang Hai sat down directly, and Li Yuan followed suit. Although his own strength had greatly increased, facing Fang Hai, Li Yuan still felt a tremendous threat… This made Li Yuan understand that, in terms of strength, he was still no match for Headmaster Fang Hai.

Perhaps, their Realm of Laws were close.

But the gap in their fundamental strength was still vast.

“A year ago, the Headmaster had just broken through to peak Semidivine strength,” Li Yuan thought to himself, “Over a year has passed. The Headmaster’s Source Power cultivation should have increased a lot, and his strength has probably made significant progress. He might be able to rival the Semidivine limit.”

As a Seven Star Meridian cultivator, even if their Realm of Laws comprehension was lower, it would still be relatively easier for them to raise their strength to the Semidivine limit.

“Li Yuan.” Fang Hai, in a black robe, smiled at Li Yuan, “This time in the Lan Tie Star crisis, you contributed a lot. I, on behalf of the Seven Star civilization, would like to express my gratitude for your contributions.”

“It’s what I should do,” Li Yuan said.

“Elder Yun.” Fang Hai looked at the white-robed elder.

“Li Yuan, you have made great contributions in this battle. According to the rules left behind by the Master, we will calculate your contribution points for you.” Elder Yun said, “A total of 5 million Seven Star points… In fact, this is far less than your contribution, but the entire civilization’s resources are limited, so I hope you can understand.”

“Elder Yun, don’t worry. I understand. I’m very satisfied with these rewards,” Li Yuan smiled slightly.

5 million Seven Star points, which is 50 Divine Crystals. These rewards are equivalent to the entire fortune of an ordinary Semidivine. It’s not a bad reward…

But Li Yuan’s own gains were even greater. Most importantly, Li Yuan understood that the Lan Tie Star crisis had caused huge losses for the entire civilization… The resources needed for postwar reconstruction alone were astronomical.

There were also massive amounts of compensation payments. Star Realm wars are about expansion and the acquisition of external resources. But the Lan Tie Star crisis was a war within the territory, which mainly resulted in losses.

Therefore, Li Yuan originally didn’t intend to ask for any Seven Star points.

“By the way.”

“Headmaster, Elder Yun.” Li Yuan said, “During the Lan Tie Star war, I acquired a lot of treasures, including a very powerful formation. I thought I had no use for it myself, so I wanted to sell it to the Seven Star Treasure Vault. Would you two mind taking a look?”

“Formation? Is it the formation that gathers black clouds?” Fang Hai asked curiously.

“That’s right.”

“You can show it to Elder Yun.” Fang Hai smiled, “He directly controls the civilization’s Treasure Vault. His ability to appraise treasures far surpasses mine.”

Li Yuan nodded, and with a wave of his hand, he took out the entire Xuan Yun Array. Immediately, a mysterious and powerful aura spread out.

“Good treasure.” Fang Hai’s eyes lit up.

“A complete formation foundation,” Elder Yun also said solemnly, “Let me feel it carefully.”

Li Yuan wasn’t in a hurry.

Time passed, and after a full quarter of an hour, Elder Yun finally spoke again: “This Source Power formation is very good, enough to defend some key locations. Li Yuan… the Seven Star Treasure Vault is willing to pay 40 million Seven Star points to buy this formation. Are you willing?”

“Okay.” Li Yuan didn’t haggle.

“Li Yuan,” Elder Yun couldn’t help but say, “You should know the true value of this formation, why don’t you haggle? You’re at a loss.”

If it were in the God Realm, this formation would fetch 600-800 Divine Crystals, and that would be hopeful.

“Elder Yun, could I possibly sell it to anyone else?” Li Yuan smiled, “Besides, I wouldn’t need this formation, but it would be very useful to the entire civilization. Why keep it in my hands… As for a loss? Like the Alliance Leader, he probably contributed many treasures to the Treasure Vault for free.”

“The Alliance Leader has also secretly contributed many treasures to help many younger generations,” Li Yuan said, “I am now strong enough. If I have the ability, I should naturally consider the entire civilization. 400 Divine Crystals is not a small amount.”

After learning about the Seven Star civilization’s background and strength in detail. Li Yuan understood in his heart that, unknowingly, he had grown into a top-level powerhouse of the civilization. He couldn’t just think about himself.

For a civilization to rise, it actually relies on a small group of top powerhouses to hold it up and shield the successors from the wind and rain. From generation to generation, through inheritance and continuity, it can become powerful. If all the top powerhouses are selfish, then a civilization is very difficult to pass down, and it will only gradually decline.

Hearing Li Yuan’s words.

“Elder Yun, are you still worried?” Fang Hai laughed, “I told you, with Li Yuan’s personality, he would never disappoint you and Teacher.”

“Haha.” Elder Yun laughed.

Li Yuan was a bit confused.

“Li Yuan, the Master has already entered the Nine Mountain world, and he won’t be back for a short time.” Elder Yun said.

Li Yuan was startled. The Alliance Leader left Flying Star?

“When did this happen?” Li Yuan couldn’t help but ask.

“Last September,” Fang Hai said, “Only me and Elder Yun know about this within the entire civilization.”

“Hmm, Lan Te Semidivine should also know. Teacher will tell him,” Fang Hai pondered for a moment and said.

Li Yuan was secretly shocked.

Last September? That is September 2051. At that time, it wasn’t very long ago since the Headmaster took over as the Starfire Temple Lord and Deputy Alliance Leader.

“Why tell me?” Li Yuan couldn’t help but ask.

“Because you’re almost qualified.” Elder Yun smiled, “In terms of strength, you are already among the top ten in the civilization. You even have the potential to compete for the top five.”

Top five? Li Yuan sighed inwardly.

The Seven Star civilization’s Semidivine are indeed generally not strong. They can’t help it. The entire civilization has only risen for too short a time.

“You are already this strong at the Heavenly Flight Realm. Your future is limitless.” Elder Yun said, “Once you pass the Nine Leaf trial, I’m afraid you will be able to rival peak Semidivine, and you will also gain many benefits and treasures… In short, the Master has high hopes for you.”

Li Yuan listened. He still remembered the Alliance Leader’s words from back then.

“The Nine Leaf Trial, is it the Nine Leaf world?” Li Yuan asked.

“It’s almost the same.” Elder Yun vaguely said, “When you go to the Nine Leaf world, you will naturally understand.”

Li Yuan nodded. Whenever they talked about this, whether it was the Headmaster or the Alliance Leader, they rarely spoke directly. There must be some kind of restriction.

“Li Yuan, Teacher has gone far away. I am now responsible for guarding Flying Star.” Fang Hai sighed, “But to be honest, my current strength, compared to Teacher’s from the Flying Star War a hundred years ago, is still inferior in many ways… It’s really a lot of pressure.”

“Like this Lan Tie Star crisis, if Teacher were here, he would be able to quickly suppress everything.”

“But Teacher isn’t here, and I am powerless.” Fang Hai said.

Li Yuan listened, and many thoughts flashed through his mind.

“Many things.”

“I hope you can grow up as soon as possible and carry the burden with me.” Fang Hai looked at Li Yuan.

Li Yuan was stunned.

Carry the burden together?

“Li Yuan.” Elder Yun looked at Li Yuan, “According to the Master’s instructions, once you reveal your Semidivine level strength, you don’t have to stay in the Martial God Star Realm. You need to gradually take on some of the affairs of the civilization.”

“I will obey your arrangements.” Li Yuan said.

“The plan is to have you return to Blue Star to take on the position of Starfire Blue Star Temple Lord.” Fang Hai said, “Currently, there is no peak Semidivine on Blue Star. If you go back, it will greatly ease the pressure of defending Blue Star.”

“There are no peak Semidivine on Blue Star?” Li Yuan was slightly surprised.

“Teacher has gone far away, and Lan Te Semidivine, Blood Cloth Semidivine, and I are all guarding Flying Star.” Fang Hai explained, “Heart Feather Semidivine is from Tian Hai Star, and he has also been guarding Tian Hai Star for a long time.”

“After all, in terms of importance.”

“Tian Hai Star is actually more important than Blue Star.” Fang Hai said, “Tian Hai Star has a population of over 30 billion.”

Li Yuan nodded. He truly felt the lack of top-level combat power in the Seven Star civilization.

The Alliance Leader is gone, and there are only four peak Semidivine left. This is very dangerous. Thankfully! The Ten Thousand Demon civilization seems to be unaware.

Secondly, from the Headmaster’s meaning, it seems they control certain trump cards. They are confident that they can block the Ten Thousand Demon civilization’s invasion.

“On Blue Star, besides the three-level Star Realm, Wan Han Star Realm, the most crucial one is actually the Kunlun Star Realm. That’s the one directly facing the Immortal Ruins civilization. It’s also the potential greatest danger.” Fang Hai said, “Once the Kunlun Star Realm becomes unstable, such as being upgraded to a three-level Star Realm, and if the Immortal Ruins civilization decides to invade us… It wouldn’t be as simple as the Lan Tie Star crisis.”

“The overall strength of the Immortal Ruins civilization is more than ten times that of the Ten Thousand Demon civilization. I even suspect that there are still living True Gods in the Immortal Ruins civilization.” Fang Hai said, “At least, it can be confirmed that there are at least ten living Void Gods in the Immortal Ruins civilization.”

Li Yuan listened, and he was shocked.

So, how many Semidivine does the Immortal Ruins civilization have? Based on Li Yuan’s understanding, the entrance to the Kunlun Star Realm is expected to expand into a four-level Star Realm in the future… Once it reaches its most dangerous moment, it will be an absolute nightmare.

The Kunlun Star Realm is indeed the Seven Star civilization’s biggest concern.

“Okay, I’ll go back to Blue Star to take up the position,” Li Yuan said.

“By the way, you can be the Kunlun Martial University Headmaster for a few years.” Fang Hai said, “At that time, if there are no other matters, you will need to stay at Kunlun Martial University for a long time.”

“Be the Headmaster?” Li Yuan’s heart stirred.

“Don’t worry. The specific matters will be handled by those deans and vice-principals. You’ll just be a figurehead.” Fang Hai smiled, “Also, the Blue Star Temple Lord will be the actual leader of the entire Blue Star. At that time, all the power on Blue Star will be under your command, including the Semidivine on Blue Star.”

“Including the Semidivine?” Li Yuan was stunned, “Including Senior Bai Shan?”

“That’s right.”

“This matter, Senior Bai Shan already knows. He won’t resist. In the past, I was able to secure the position of Blue Star Temple Lord because of Bai Shan Semidivine’s support.” Fang Hai said, “Your strength far exceeds mine back then, and it will be easier for you.”

Li Yuan couldn’t help but nod. So that’s how it is.

“The details will be discussed with Elder Yun when you return to Blue Star.” Fang Hai said, “He will also assist you.”

“Understood.” Li Yuan nodded.

It sounds like the Blue Star Temple Lord is basically the top authority of the entire Blue Star? The power must be enormous.

But Li Yuan didn’t care much about it in his heart. Reaching his level of strength, especially after experiencing the Lan Tie Star crisis and fighting against Semidivine, worldly power no longer held any attraction for Li Yuan.

Becoming a stronger cultivator is Li Yuan’s pursuit.

“There are two more things.” Fang Hai said, “The first one concerns you. It’s about the Nine Leaf world. According to Teacher’s instructions, you will be eligible to go there when you reach 44-level combat strength.”

“I had 42-level strength when I took my final trial. I succeeded by chance,” Fang Hai said.

“Why not wait until you comprehend the Thousand Illusion Array Diagram?” Li Yuan was puzzled. He currently has 44-level combat strength.

“Before the Master left, he estimated that you would have 44-level strength once both Earth and Wind entered the Realm of Laws.” Elder Yun said, “But it seems his judgment was wrong. Your strength has improved much faster.”

Li Yuan nodded slightly. Perhaps the Alliance Leader didn’t expect him to cultivate so many Ninefold Star Techniques.

“My suggestion.”

“Still follow Teacher’s instructions.” Fang Hai said, “You’re already extremely strong. But if you can comprehend the Thousand Illusion Array Diagram, you’ll have many advantages in the Nine Leaf world.”

“Okay, I’ll wait until I condense the Law of Wind Essence before going to the Nine Leaf world.” Li Yuan said.

Li Yuan also had his own considerations.

Once he comprehended the Law of Wind, his strength would be strong… And if he waited a few more years to go, Xiao Bing’s strength would also become stronger. His grasp would be greater then.

He wasn’t even thirty yet, no need to rush.

“The second thing.”

“The Ten Thousand Demon civilization sent us a message. They want to make peace with us,” Fang Hai smiled gently.

“Peace?” Li Yuan’s eyes widened. Are you kidding me?

The Lan Tie Star crisis hasn’t ended yet. The Seven Star civilization has just suffered hundreds of millions of casualties, and the Ten Thousand Demon civilization wants to make peace?

“It’s not just the Ten Thousand Demon civilization. Several other alien civilizations like the Cloud Beast civilization and the Heavenly Benevolent civilization, who were more or less at war with us before, have all proposed peace talks during this period.” Elder Yun laughed, “They have all proposed peace talks.”

Li Yuan was surprised.

“What conditions did these alien civilizations give?” Li Yuan asked.

Since these alien civilizations have taken the initiative to propose peace, they must be willing to make concessions.

“Basically, it’s about withdrawing from the bordering three-level and two-level Star Realms.” Elder Yun said, “And then they will pay some treasures, Divine Crystals, etc.”

“But at the same time, most of them require the Master, Fang Hai, and you to make an oath of the Law that you will not initiate another war against them.” Elder Yun said.

“They’re dreaming.” Li Yuan shook his head, “They want to withdraw from the three-level Star Realm? How dare they not withdraw?”

Li Yuan asked himself, with his current strength, he could sweep through most three-level Star Realms. After all, only a few three-level Star Realms have Semidivine, and most of them are mediocre in strength.

Not many could stop him.

“Civilizations like the Cloud Beast civilization, the Heavenly Benevolent civilization, etc., are basically only protected by peak Semidivine.” Fang Hai smiled, “When you become even stronger, you can completely kill your way through the three-level Star Realms… By then, they won’t be able to do anything to you.”

“On the contrary, you can fight if you want to fight, and leave if you want to leave. Some weaker alien civilizations would probably be destroyed by you at their foundation.”

“The foundations of most civilizations are not as strong as ours, the Seven Star civilization.” Fang Hai said, “They don’t have that kind of secret treasure that can easily kill Semidivine.”

Li Yuan couldn’t help but nod.

In the past, in the Mortal Domain, it was very rare for a Heavenly Flight Realm cultivator to have the strength to reach the Semidivine threshold. So, as long as there was a Semidivine guarding the entrance to the three-level Star Realm, it was very safe.

But he was a second-order, eight-star Meridian cultivator. Many of his actions and logic have changed.

“Headmaster, what do you think?” Li Yuan looked at Fang Hai.

“Take your time negotiating,” Fang Hai smiled, “Right now, your strength isn’t at peak Semidivine yet. So, even if we negotiate, those alien civilizations won’t make too many concessions… Once your strength grows further, they will eventually bow their heads.”

“At that time, we won’t have to make any oath of the Law. They will have to bow their heads and offer many treasures to appease our anger.” Fang Hai said.

Li Yuan nodded slightly.

Deep down, Li Yuan didn’t want to make an oath of the Law. It’s an extra restriction.

“The only one we can’t talk to.”

“Is the Ten Thousand Demon civilization.” A murderous glint flashed in Fang Hai’s eyes, “According to Teacher’s instructions, only one of us, the Ten Thousand Demon civilization and us, can survive. We will never forget the Flying Star feud from back then.”

“This time in the Lan Tie Star crisis, it was another blood debt of hundreds of millions of people.”

“Understood.” Li Yuan nodded heavily.

In the Seven Star civilization’s education, from elementary school onwards, they emphasize the ‘Flying Star War’ heavily. That was the closest moment the entire civilization came to annihilation. It cannot be forgotten.

So, other civilizations can be negotiated with, but the Ten Thousand Demon civilization… there is no possibility of negotiation.

…

After the exchange with Fang Hai.

Soon, the transfer order was sent back to Blue Star. At the same time, Li Yuan’s status was also directly promoted from a Third-Rank Star Lord to a First-Rank Star Lord.

In the entire Seven Star civilization, there are only a handful of people who hold this kind of status. It also represents that Li Yuan’s authority has been raised to a very high level within the civilization.

But Li Yuan didn’t rush back to Blue Star. Instead, he came to the ‘Artifact Chamber’ deep inside the Starfire Martial Temple headquarters.

This is where the entire Seven Star Treasure Vault stores all the artifacts that can be freely exchanged, as well as a few important treasures. It’s the most important place in the entire Seven Star civilization.

Even Semidivine in the Alliance need to apply and receive approval before they can come here.

The last time Li Yuan came here, he exchanged the artifact spear he currently uses.

In the vast hall.

Artifacts that emitted a powerful aura floated around, each one suppressed by special fluctuations. Countless, there were hundreds of artifacts in the Artifact Chamber in total.

“The Alliance Leader has collected quite a few treasures,” Li Yuan couldn’t help but say. He could feel the uniqueness of many of the artifacts. They must be among the top in the fifth-level.

All of the artifacts here were left behind by Eastern Extreme.

“Some artifacts were brought back by the Alliance Leader from the Nine Leaf Nine Mountain.” Elder Yun said, “But most of the artifacts were obtained by the Alliance Leader over the years by slaying alien Semidivine. They were placed here.”

Li Yuan listened.

The Alliance Leader once killed dozens of Ten Thousand Demon Semidivine in one battle. He must have obtained quite a few artifacts.

“Do you want to exchange for artifacts again?” Elder Yun asked curiously.

“Hmm.”

“Elder Yun, you still remember that I was eyeing two artifacts when I came last time, right?” Li Yuan smiled, “My Seven Star points weren’t enough back then. Now I want to exchange them.”

He just got 40 million Seven Star points, which is equivalent to 400 Divine Crystals. It’s enough to exchange for some extremely powerful artifacts.

“The Star Cloud Extreme Void Shuttle? The Dark Star Divine Spear?” Elder Yun said, “I remember those two artifacts. Are you sure you want to exchange them?”

“That’s right.” Li Yuan nodded. He has been coveting these two artifacts for a long time.

(End of Chapter)

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