Star Sky Professional
Chapter 397 - 321: Preparing for the Breakthrough (Seeking Monthly Tickets at Month’s End)

Chapter 397: Chapter 321: Preparing for the Breakthrough (Seeking Monthly Tickets at Month’s End)

Several days later.

"Congratulations on your doctoral graduation."

After the thesis defense concluded, Nie Ying personally handed a badge to Fang Xing.

In fact, in the current interstellar era, online certification and permission activation had become crucial, and the sense of offline ceremony had been progressively diminishing.

At Blue Star University, there were hardly any ceremonies for undergraduate or graduate graduations.

However, doctoral graduates were different. Furthermore, as Fang Xing was a Martial Saint, after his graduation, Nie Ying specially arranged a small celebration.

"Thank you, teacher."

Fang Xing carefully stored the Blue Star badge and joined Nie Ying at the reception, where he met some former senior heavyweights.

As one of the three top-tier universities, Blue Star University had cultivated countless strong individuals.

Recently, due to the president Ye Liuyun’s attempt to break through beyond the level of Martial God, numerous powerhouses were returning to the campus.

Fang Xing also benefited from the presence of Ye Liuyun and suddenly met a large number of the Federation’s top echelon.

In such an environment, he behaved very modestly, leaving everything to Nie Ying.

"Martial Saint Fang, congratulations on your graduation."

Xu Sanyang, holding a wine glass, strode over.

"Councilman Xu."

Fang Xing was very restrained.

Although this Xu Sanyang had forged halfway down the path of the Witch Doctor, he eventually followed the path of a Martial Artist and was also an Eighth Realm Martial Saint.

Ye Liuyun’s breakthrough beyond Martial God was particularly enticing to Martial Artists.

"You are strong..."

Xu Sanyang poured himself another drink, "I’m beginning to find you inscrutable..."

Fang Xing suddenly recalled that this senior Xu Sanyang seemed to have a poor tolerance for alcohol and became more inspired the crazier he got.

However, Fang Xing’s current strength indeed had become difficult to measure.

Unexpectedly, not even Xu Sanyang, in a half-crazed state, could see through him.

"I’ve just been doing some research. By the way, Councilman Xu, do you know any experts in the field of dreams and consciousness? I have some questions I would like to consult."

Fang Xing had many puzzles in his mind regarding the strange phenomena of his third traversal.

"Is it concerning that creator? The Federation has long been encouraging research on dreams and the subconscious... Many universities have even established specialized dream studies programs, and a completely new profession has emerged, known as ’Dream Master’!"

Xu Sanyang said, "The big name who researched the ’Dream Master’ profession is ’Lilith Anna,’ a Ninth Realm ’Illusionist.’ One of these days I will introduce you to her..."

"Thank you!"

Fang Xing expressed his sincere gratitude.

He was extremely curious as to why his consciousness had directly descended during his third traversal.

Moreover, the relationship between him and Li Ying after his descent was also very peculiar and special.

At any rate, he could not be a split personality of the other individual.

...

After the banquet concluded, Fang Xing returned to his villa on Blue Star and lay down in the Virtual Cabin, steadfastly playing games.

First, he played Glory of Soldiers, followed by Crystal Kings, White Ape Jianghu, Sword Romance...

After making the rounds, he won countless MVPs, feeling empty as he exited the Virtual Cabin.

"There’s a problem..."

Fang Xing slightly furrowed his brow.

His primary aim in playing games was to relax and entertain himself while also checking on the business intelligence of the Gate factions.

And yet... everything appeared to be normal!

"Everything being normal is the biggest abnormality!"

"The breakthrough of Martial God Ye Liuyun is definitely a major event in the Evil God Realm, how could there be no reaction at all?"

"Unless... these native Evil God worshippers have already lost their credibility."

Fang Xing sighed, thinking about the previous event involving the Moon God, where eight out of ten native Evil God worshippers were infiltrated by undercover agents and spies, leading to a complete failure, with even the Moon God slain.

Considering his own disciples, how many among them were double or triple agents?

Clearly, even the Evil Gods would know better than to trust these cultivators of their faith if they were dimwitted.

It was completely normal to be abandoned.

The Outer Realm Evil Gods were mad, not foolish.

"Perhaps all of this could be a smokescreen?"

"With the massive scope of the Federation, they must have corresponding measures... By chance, in anticipation of this, they might have set up a trap, leading to a fierce confrontation."

"As a Martial Saint graduate like me are returning on a large scale, this is indeed a time when Blue Star University is at its most powerful."

"I’d actually like to see how many true forms of Outer Realm Evil Gods would descend here."

A smile crept onto Fang Xing’s lips.

...

Amid the keen anticipation of all citizens of the Federation.

Finally, the day Ye Liuyun was to make the breakthrough beyond Martial God arrived!

Blue Star University.

Fang Xing and Nie Ying walked through the Great Library, majestic as a marble stele.

"The president plans to breakthrough in the small realm above the library..."

Nie Ying briefed Fang Xing, "At that time, there will only be one camera controlled by the ’Omniscient Brain;’ apart from that, entry is forbidden to everyone else..."

The small realm above the library was initially designed for the placement of the Wan Ling Catalog.

After it was shattered, it must have been repaired to a certain extent.

Currently, as a ’secrecy room,’ it was indeed appropriate.

"The president is indeed noble and virtuous."

Fang Xing sighed.

At the moment of breakthrough, the last thing you want is to be disturbed!

The mere presence of a live broadcast camera could reduce the chances of the headmaster’s breakthrough.

Even if it was just by a little bit, at a critical moment, that could be the difference between life and death!

Ye Liuyun’s ability to reach this step was something even Fang Xing greatly admired.

"The headmaster has already entered the Minor Realm, and the evacuation and sealing off of the ordinary students have also been completed. Let’s wait together."

Nie Ying appeared somewhat wistful as she followed Fang Xing to the rooftop of the Great Library.

Naturally, the entrance to the Minor Realm here had long since been closed, replaced by a huge screen.

In the center of the screen was a lone figure, the Martial God Ye Liuyun himself!

On the rooftop, a scattered group of twenty-odd people stood, all with cultivation at or above the Eighth Realm.

Among them was a retiree-looking elder, who seemed to have diminished in vitality to a certain extent, half-lying there in a white undershirt riddled with holes, fanning himself with a palm-leaf fan.

It was the old librarian Meng who had previously guarded the Wan Ling Catalog.

"Meng Old..."

Fang Xing approached to greet him.

"It’s you..."

Old Meng lifted his eyes and sighed, "Little Ye is risking his life to break through above Martial God, and you are the most outstanding young man in our school. Watch carefully, learn well... I’m nothing but a useless old bag of bones now..."

His words were tinged with defeat and melancholy.

Even if it was a holographic projection, the screen could never truly convey the subtle fluctuations of qi, power, and will during a breakthrough.

Not to mention that the Federation’s virtual technology hadn’t reached such a standard yet.

That’s why these Martial Saints had to gather at the entrance of the Minor Realm, to personally experience those fluctuations.

Fang Xing kept silent and sat down cross-legged.

Old Meng kept rambling, "In your class, the one I had the most hope for was Gu Jiantong... But that poor boy was just unlucky, and even though he was saved later, he was already half ruined."

Blonde-browed Gu Jiantong!

Another familiar name.

Fang Xing couldn’t help but ask, "I remember he was possessed by the master of a school. Didn’t he get rescued in the end?"

"He was saved, but that devil didn’t care about his body, forcibly extracting his potential... His Light Transformation Ability was ruined, his body riddled with holes, tainted with Evil God contamination, entangled with the origin of life... even with the use of a Source Sea Level Healing Cabin and interventions from various professors, it was hard to reverse his condition. They simply managed to barely repair his body and sanity... I recently heard he has completely despaired, giving up the path of martial arts, returning home to inherit billions, and going to arrange marriages..."

Explained old Meng.

"That’s really..."

Fang Xing didn’t know what to say.

But having survived being possessed by a Gate Master, he was already lucky enough.

Not to mention the billion-dollar fortune, luxury homes, and beautiful wife... Thinking about it, one might even feel envious.

"It’s starting."

Just then, Nie Ying spoke softly.

Fang Xing looked to the screen and saw Ye Liuyun still sitting cross-legged without any change.

He pondered for a moment, released a trace of his own Qi, and immediately felt the deep and vast martial qi and will emanating from inside the Minor Realm.

After a few seconds, that qi and will began to fluctuate slightly.

"The teacher really was once Martial God, his control over qi far exceeds my own..."

Fang Xing couldn’t help but admire.

Nie Ying looked at her student with some surprise.

She had once been Martial God, only later falling in realm, but her insight remained, allowing her to see the start of the process.

But the timing Fang Xing grasped had already surpassed that of several of her Martial Saint senior brothers.

In the struggle of Martial Arts, being one or two seconds ahead in the grasp of timing and insight could mean the difference between heaven and earth.

"Among my students, it seems you might achieve the highest accomplishments one day."

Nie Ying sighed with emotion.

Previously, when Pan Xiong had recommended this student to her, she had accepted him only reluctantly.

After all, as the vice-chancellor who had been teaching for many years, she had accepted too many graduate and doctoral students.

Even later, when she found out that Fang Xing had killed the school tutor Wei Shentong, she was a little displeased.

Although it was excusable, wasn’t it possible to let the school handle it? Why resort to direct violence?

That was a common problem among the higher-ups: you could have grievances, and they could stand up for you, but you couldn’t take matters into your own hands.

Of course, Nie Ying was a decent person, giving what was due.

Fang Xing was happy that his mentor didn’t bother with him, leaving him to enjoy himself.

Later, as he gradually showed his talent, turning out to be a late bloomer capable of breaking into the Vajra Realm, Nie Ying changed her opinion and took him on as a doctoral student.

And finally, the breakthrough to Martial Saint!

Now, Nie Ying suddenly realized that Fang Xing seemed to have surpassed all her other students, becoming the true inheritor of her mantle.

With that statement, the expressions of several Martial Saints near Nie Ying changed.

Fang Xing, however, remained calm, not wanting to miss this rare opportunity, keenly understanding the fluctuations of qi within the Minor Realm.

As for matters outside? He was quite confident.

With so many arrangements and contingencies in the Federation... just on the library rooftop alone, there were more than twenty Martial Saints and Martial God protectors.

Even if an Outer Realm Evil God arrived, it would be beaten to death!

"However, in theory, an Evil God shouldn’t manage to reach here, right? Otherwise, the Federation would lose all face."

...

While Fang Xing’s thoughts drifted, outside Blue Star, hovering above a near-Earth orbit, a ’moon’ appeared.

Within this moon was a young man with a buzzcut, dressed in black, his demeanor cold. He was none other than the Nine Swords Academy’s Space Martial God ’Duan Hai.’

He was piloting the ’Moon God,’ silently watching Blue Star...

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