Translator: CinderTL
"So that's it," Jiang Ye murmured, a glimmer of understanding dawning within him.
It was a sensation beyond words, surpassing even the clarity of sudden enlightenment.
Like the first ray of dawn breaking through a scientific enigma that had plagued researchers for centuries.
Yet Jiang Ye's current state was even rarer than that.
"No wonder I've been unable to achieve Major Success all this time."
"I've been too focused on pursuing the ultimate perfection of my spearmanship," Jiang Ye realized. "But I've overlooked the fact that spearmanship itself is infinitely adaptable."
His Great Sun Spear Technique was renowned for its overwhelming, domineering power.
As he approached Major Success, this fierce momentum had reached its peak.
Jiang Ye had previously believed that pushing this momentum even further would shatter the final barrier.
But due to the limitations of his life level, he had always fallen short.
Now, however, he saw the truth: such extreme force wasn't necessary.
The starkly different Divine essence in Chen Zilu's spearmanship had revealed that achieving Major Success didn't require pursuing absolute, unyielding ferocity.
"Great Sun Spear Technique," Jiang Ye's eyes suddenly lit up, and his movements shifted.
As his mindset changed, so did his technique.
Jiang Ye's spearmanship had also transformed. No longer purely aggressive, a hint of gentleness now tempered its extreme ferocity.
Far from clashing, these contrasting elements complemented each other, elevating the spear technique's power to new heights.
Clang!
Clang! Clang! Jiang Ye finally stopped retreating, gradually withstanding Chen Zilu's relentless onslaught.
Boom!
His spear technique underwent a complete metamorphosis.
A vast, radiant energy erupted from the tip of Jiang Ye's spear, surging forth like a solar flare.
In that moment, Jiang Ye's Great Sun Spear Technique officially reached the realm of Major Success!
In a mysterious space within the Independent Cosmos, two figures in purple robes—one tall, the other short—were observing a series of holographic projection screens.
They were observers from the Independent Cosmos, affiliated with the Federation. Their daily task was to monitor the Independent Cosmos for promising talents with exceptional combat potential and record their progress.
"Hmm?"
"Chen Zilu from White Dragon University is online today," the taller observer remarked with a sudden smile. "That's rare."
"Chen Zilu?" the shorter observer echoed in surprise. "She's already at Cosmic Rank 4. Is she aiming for Rank 5 this time?"
"She's not trying to advance her tier," the tall observer said, pointing to a projection. "She's been invited into a battle space by someone else."
The shorter observer quickly glanced over.
"Jiang Ye? From Penglai University, only Cosmic Rank 1?"
The two exchanged astonished glances.
Why would Chen Zilu accept such an invitation?
"Check his profile."
The tall observer, with his high-level access, quickly pulled up Jiang Ye's full profile.
"Born in Ancheng, West Mountain Province, ordinary family..."
"So, he's a partner Chen Zilu met in Ancheng," the tall observer said, surprised. "She's actually willing to practice spearmanship with this kid?"
"What does Jiang Ye have that makes him so special?" the shorter observer asked, equally astonished.
Chen Zilu came from a transcendent family and was the pride of White Dragon University.
Jiang Ye? A poor kid from Ancheng.
The gap between their statuses was as vast as the difference between clouds and mud. Logically, their paths should never have crossed.
"Hmm?"
"This kid's spearmanship has reached Major Success," the tall observer said, his expression shifting.
"Chen Zilu is helping him," the shorter observer said with a shake of his head and a smile, seeing nothing particularly remarkable about it.
"But Jiang Ye is definitely worth helping," the tall observer remarked. "With just a hint of opportunity, he broke through a major bottleneck. That's incredibly rare."
"A less perceptive student, even with Chen Zilu's help, wouldn't have been able to break through at all."
The tall observer smiled, as if he had spotted a promising talent.
"I'm quite curious about their relationship," the short observer said with a grin. "It seems... unusual."
He clicked on Chen Zilu's profile.
Top 3 on the All-Stars Popularity Ranking
Once fought to a draw against a peer with Transcendent Aptitude
Top Ten Most Beautiful Spear Masters
Number One Beauty of the East Sea
Popularity Index: ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
A series of glittering golden tags flashed across the screen.
"This girl is a true popularity superstar," the short observer marveled.
"She's actually helping a boy improve his spearmanship?" he exclaimed. "If the Heavenly Pride from White Dragon University saw this, they'd probably go mad with jealousy!"
"You're so nosy," the tall observer said, shaking his head. He considered himself above such gossip.
Suddenly.
"Hmm?"
The tall observer, watching the projection, exclaimed in surprise, "It seems these two really do have an unusual connection."
Within the combat arena:
Clang!
Clang! Clang! Jiang Ye unleashed his full power. The spear in his hand transformed into a dawn light tearing through the night, its blade flashing with blinding brilliance.
"He broke through?" Chen Zilu's rosy lips curved slightly upward as her beautiful eyes fixed on Jiang Ye. "Not bad."
Just moments ago, she had intentionally helped Jiang Ye push himself. But she hadn't expected him to shatter his bottleneck and take that final step.
Breaking through a bottleneck wasn't something that could be forced.
Yet Jiang Ye's grasp of opportunity far exceeded her expectations. Even that fleeting chance had allowed him to achieve a breakthrough on the spot.
"Since that's the case..."
"I'll give you another push." A strange glint flashed in Chen Zilu's eyes.
Boom!
The girl gripped her spear tightly and took a light step forward.
In an instant, a lightning-like silver spear thrust exploded toward Jiang Ye.
At that moment, alarm bells rang in Jiang Ye's mind. He sensed imminent danger.
"Great Sun Primordial Chaos."
"Stabilize your defenses!" Jiang Ye swung his spear, its light flashing around him, forming a dense Great Sun protective barrier.
Having achieved Major Success in his spearmanship, he could now execute any technique effortlessly, without hesitation.
Even now, Jiang Ye's Primordial Chaos Defense seemed flawless, leaving no openings he could detect.
Yet...
Boom! Chen Zilu's spear pierced downward, instantly finding a weakness and shattering Jiang Ye's first layer of defense with ease.
"Damn it!" Jiang Ye knew he was in trouble but fought desperately to resist.
Chen Zilu's spear was too fast.
Under her assault, Jiang Ye felt as if his entire body was riddled with vulnerabilities.
The Silver Dragon Spear shattered all his defenses, advancing with overwhelming force until its tip exploded toward his throat.
A silver flash streaked past like a startled swan.
The spear tip halted mere millimeters from Jiang Ye's neck, stopping just short of piercing his skin.
Boom! Terrifying energy waves radiated outward, yet Jiang Ye remained completely untouched.
Chen Zilu withdrew her spear in time.
She gazed at Jiang Ye, a hint of satisfaction in her eyes. "You've lost."
"Thank you for your guidance, Senior Sister!" Jiang Ye said, bowing respectfully.
Not only had she helped him achieve Major Success in his spearmanship, but she had also pointed out numerous flaws in his technique. After this battle, Jiang Ye's spearmanship was likely to improve dramatically.
"Hmm," Chen Zilu replied.
"You're not bad. You can be my junior brother now," she said, smiling warmly. "From now on, call me Senior Sister."
"Senior Sister," Jiang Ye replied with a smile.
Previously, no matter what Jiang Ye called her, Chen Zilu had always seen him as merely her student. But from this moment forward, she truly accepted him as her junior brother.
"Junior Brother," Chen Zilu said, her peach-blossom eyes fixed on him. "I helped you achieve Major Success in your spearmanship. How do you plan to repay me?"
"Repay you?" Jiang Ye was surprised by the question.
How should he repay her?
Jiang Ye fell into deep thought.
"Does it really take that long to think?" Chen Zilu winked at him. "Treating me to a meal would be fine too."
(End of the Chapter)
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