Translator: CinderTL
"A new achievement?" Jiang Ye's eyes flickered.
Before the start of this S-Rank Combat Mission, the system had triggered the 'Entrance Examination Mission'.
At the time, the system had stated that the completion reward would be issued alongside the entrance reward.
Speaking of which, Jiang Ye couldn't help but recall something.
The entrance achievement had originally been triggered three months ago, but the system had stubbornly held it back for nearly four months before finally unlocking it.
"Could this be a big one?" Jiang Ye's eyes gleamed with anticipation.
[System is calculating...]
After a moment of waiting:
[Title unlocked: Peak Disciple]
[Ultimate Limit of the Low Martial World: Peak of Humanity - Ninth Heaven of the Martial God]
[As a Peak Disciple, your cultivation speed is permanently increased by 30%, and you have a chance to trigger 'Dao Resonance' when comprehending cultivation techniques (significantly accelerating comprehension speed, except during bottlenecks, and allowing you to grasp the essence of the technique).]
[Title Unlocked: Po Jun (Warbreaker)]
[In a high-difficulty combat assessment, you killed dozens of Martial Dao Great Grandmasters while transcending your cultivation realm, and you personally defeated a Martial Dao Titan, breaking through a thousand-strong army alone.]
[Reward: When surrounded, damage dealt is increased by 30%.]
"Peak disciple?" Jiang Ye murmured, staring at the system notification.
Peak of Humanity, Ninth Heaven of the Martial God.
Could this refer to his teacher, Zhu Honglie?
"What cultivation realm is equivalent to the Ninth Heaven of the Martial God?" Jiang Ye wondered, intrigued but not overly concerned.
"Cultivation speed increased by 30%," Jiang Ye noted, examining the reward. "And a chance to trigger dao resonance during cultivation?"
Dao resonance sounded similar to a state of enlightenment.
However, according to the system's description, it seemed even rarer than enlightenment.
Mastering the essence of a cultivation technique? Wouldn't that mean instantly comprehending crucial techniques? It was practically instant enlightenment!
Of course, these were just speculations.
The true extent of its power would only be revealed through practical application.
"Po Jun."
Jiang Ye turned to the second reward: "When surrounded, damage dealt is increased by 30%."
He couldn't help but smile.
A 30% damage boost wasn't insignificant, especially since it wasn't a probabilistic increase or a temporary effect.
In some ways, Po Jun's effect was even more valuable than his previous rewards, Tilting at Windmills and Playing the Fool to Catch the Tiger.
"Good." A smile spread across Jiang Ye's face.
As expected of the system's grand move, brewing for over three months—it certainly hadn't disappointed him.
"Hmm?"
Suddenly, Jiang Ye's expression shifted slightly as he glanced at the system panel.
[Physique: Profound Physique (Low-C) → (Mid-C)]
"My physique advanced?" Jiang Ye's eyes widened in surprise.
He had suspected the Star Essence Tempering Fluid would enhance his physique, but an entire tier advancement? That was unexpected.
"It's not guaranteed to succeed," Jiang Ye murmured, his gaze fixed on the panel. The system was currently displaying the advancement process, not the final result.
Only when his physique truly reached Mid-C would it confirm the advancement.
Jiang Ye remained patient, waiting calmly.
Time passed.
Half an hour later.
[Physique: Profound Physique (Low-C)]
"Looks like it failed," Jiang Ye chuckled, unsurprised.
A single dose of Star Essence Tempering Fluid cost fifty million federal currency.
Its effects were undoubtedly inferior to a Penglai's Gift.
Unless he acquired another four or five doses, it wouldn't be enough to advance his physique.
Just as Jiang Ye was about to dismiss it, another line of text appeared:
[New ability detected: Battle Soul]
[First Tier - Grievous Wounds: Increases damage by 10%]
[Second Tier - Bone Armor: Increases damage and defense by 20%]
[Third Tier - Berserk: Increases all attributes by 30%]
"This..."
"Martial Bone Awakening?" A flicker of astonishment crossed Jiang Ye's eyes.
Zhu Honglie had mentioned that the Star Essence Tempering Fluid had an extremely rare chance of triggering Martial Bone Awakening.
But the probability was so minuscule it was practically negligible.
But now, he had actually succeeded?
"Am I really this lucky?" Jiang Ye thought, his heart brimming with joy. "It's true, ever since I obtained the Level 2 Flourishing Fortune, I've been triggering these low-probability events much more frequently."
For example, the damage-boosting abilities like Beauty's Inquiry and Tilting at Windmills.
In reality, his activation rate for these abilities had far exceeded what it was before.
The benefits of increased luck were subtle yet pervasive.
This Martial Bone Awakening was likely another manifestation of that luck.
"Chen Zilu was right," Jiang Ye mused. "Martial Bone Awakening comes without warning."
He hadn't noticed anything unusual, yet he could sense a new ability within him, similar to a buff granted by the system.
"This must be what Shen Changxi, Liu Wanxiao, and the others call their innate abilities," Jiang Ye observed, examining his status panel. "But compared to theirs, my three-tiered ability doesn't seem particularly strong."
For instance, Shen Changxi's second-tier Divine Speed Domain amplified her speed by several times.
In contrast, Jiang Ye's awakened Battle Soul felt somewhat underwhelming.
"Better than nothing," Jiang Ye muttered, shaking his head.
The fact that a single dose of Star Essence Tempering Fluid could produce such an effect was beyond his wildest expectations.
Demanding too much would only make people resentful.
"Time to cultivate," Jiang Ye muttered, picking up a mid-grade profound martial ginseng and heading toward the training room.
Whoosh!
Whoosh! Jiang Ye moved with the grace of a startled swan, his spear casting countless shifting shadows like ceaseless waves.
The moment he entered his meditative state, Jiang Ye felt himself transported to a realm of perfect clarity.
The world around him faded into monochrome.
In his mind's eye, only he and his spear remained.
Is this dao resonance? Jiang Ye wondered, a flicker of understanding dawning within him.
He didn't dwell on the thought.
Instinct told him this state was rare and precious, an opportunity he couldn't afford to waste.
"My spear," Jiang Ye murmured, closing his eyes and fully immersing himself in the moment.
In that instant, he felt the spear in his hand merge completely with his being, becoming one inseparable entity.
Moreover, countless flashes of insight surged through his mind.
Great Sun Spear Technique, thirty-second form.
Great Sun Spear Technique, thirty-third form.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Jiang Ye's movements flowed seamlessly as his spear unleashed terrifying power with each strike, driving his cultivation forward relentlessly.
As Jiang Ye's strength surged,
At Penglai University, within a white-gold aerial structure, in a conference room:
"You're saying Jiang Ye awakened his Martial Will Perception?" Elder Bai asked, his gaze fixed on the red-haired elder before him.
"That's correct," Zhu Honglie nodded. "I've confirmed it thoroughly. You've seen the combat footage, haven't you?"
He knew Elder Bai kept an eye on S-Rank Combat Missions.
"I have," Elder Bai sighed. "I truly underestimated him."
He remembered.
Just half a month ago, during the Freshman Competition, Jiang Ye's strength had been comparable to Shen Changxi's, perhaps even slightly behind.
But now? He had completely surpassed her.
"Awakening Martial Will Perception during the first breakthrough?" Elder Bai's eyes flashed with astonishment. "Such cases aren't unheard of, but they're exceedingly rare. Setting aside Transcendent Aptitude, even among those with Dao Bone Aptitude, only the most exceptional individuals can achieve this."
"Indeed," Zhu Honglie agreed.
Dao Bone Aptitude was also tiered.
If categorized into A, B, and C tiers:
Shen Changxi, Liu Wanxiao, and others without a Substantial Domain would only qualify for C-tier.
Those with Substantial Domains were further ranked based on the strength of their Domain Ability.
Someone like Hai Dong, with his Domain, might barely qualify for B-tier.
But Elder Bai was referring to the absolute pinnacle of A-grade Dao Bone Aptitude.
Jiang Ye still had a long way to go to reach the level of those elite cultivators, but this single achievement was enough to prove his immense potential.
"Elder Bai," Zhu Honglie remarked with a sigh, "you were right all along."
"Jiang Ye truly needs to experience life-and-death trials, such as venturing into the Cosmic Void Passage."
"Pure secluded cultivation would only waste his innate talent," Zhu Honglie murmured. "Only through life-threatening experiences can his true potential be unlocked."
Zhu Honglie had witnessed Jiang Ye's breakthrough during the S-Rank Combat Mission.
This single breakthrough was equivalent to more than half a month of Jiang Ye's previous arduous training!
And this was just the reward from an S-Rank Combat Mission.
What unimaginable gains could he achieve through life-and-death trials?
"No need to rush," Elder Bai said calmly, his earlier urgency now replaced by composure. "Let Jiang Ye fully digest his current gains. No—" he corrected himself, "after the Twenty-Five School Genius Cup concludes, we'll have him stationed at the Cosmic Void Passage."
"The Genius Cup is more crucial for him right now."
"Securing a top-ten finish would have a profound impact on Jiang Ye's future for years to come, shaping his entire martial dao career," Elder Bai said, stroking his beard.
(End of the Chapter)
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