Translator: CinderTL
Streams of light converged in the air, forming a projection.
The projection displayed the rules of the Star Realm Sea.
Qiu Cang had already learned a little about these rules from Mo Sheng, who had mentioned that the Star Realm Sea did not restrict entry to high-level cultivators.
This was extremely rare.
But what truly astonished Qiu Cang was not this restriction.
"No restrictions on cultivation level or age, but... on innate talent?" Qiu Cang stared at the projection in utter disbelief.
"How could such a restriction exist?"
Qiu Cang was deeply surprised.
"This is the first time I've seen this as well," Bai Jing said slowly. "The Star Realm Sea only allows those with Dao Bone Aptitude to enter."
"This means that none of the Heavenly Pride with Transcendent Aptitude can enter."
A hint of regret flashed in Bai Jing's eyes.
A Divine-tier Opportunity...
And those with Transcendent Aptitude were barred from entering? This was undoubtedly devastating news for those peerless prodigies.
After all, these prodigies had been preparing for the Star Realm Sea journey for a long time.
Qiu Cang's heart stirred.
"This is an opportunity for Jiang Ye and Xiao Chen," he thought. "Without Transcendent Aptitude, their chances of reaping the greatest benefits will greatly increase."
With this thought in mind,
Qiu Cang continued to gaze at the projection, scrolling through the detailed rules.
"The Star Realm Sea—where cosmic civilizations converge?"
"This opening of the Star Realm Sea will gather dozens of cosmic civilizations from the Cangxu Starfield, all converging in the sea."
"First-tier cosmic civilizations are highly likely to be among the gathered civilizations?" Qiu Cang's expression shifted slightly in surprise.
First-tier cosmic civilizations!
Every first-tier civilization was guaranteed to have a Divine guardian. In terms of strength, technology, and foundation, they far surpassed the Blue Star Civilization.
"First-tier civilizations will also enter the Star Realm Sea?" Qiu Cang frowned.
"Yes."
"Besides first-tier civilizations," Bai Jing continued slowly, "there will also be numerous 0.8 and 0.9-tier cosmic civilizations, like the Fire Ember and Returning Cloud Civilizations."
"Our Blue Star Civilization is considered one of the weaker first-tier civilizations among them."
Qiu Cang's expression grew even more somber.
The other civilizations were manageable, but the first-tier ones were the real challenge!
Even among first-tier civilizations, the Blue Star Civilization's Dao Bone Aptitude would likely be far inferior to theirs.
After all, in terms of both resources and opportunities, first-tier civilizations far outstripped Blue Star.
"It seems this Divine-tier Opportunity won't be easy to obtain," Qiu Cang shook his head. "Competing against the geniuses of first-tier cosmic civilizations will be too difficult."
"What's Chen Zilu's current situation?" Bai Jing asked.
"Xiao Chen?" Qiu Cang hesitated, then shook his head and sighed. "Her innate ability has been damaged. I'm afraid she won't be able to fully unleash the power of her invincible dao bone."
"Her innate ability is damaged?" Bai Jing frowned. "How did that happen?"
"An accident," Qiu Cang said without elaborating.
He hadn't asked Chen Zilu for the specific reason.
But from the previous projection, Qiu Cang could sense that it was most likely because of Jiang Ye. However, he had no intention of revealing this.
"I wonder how much of a gap there still is between Jiang Ye and the invincible dao bone," Qiu Cang thought to himself.
Jiang Ye's combat power was indeed formidable.
But whether he could meet the standards of an invincible dao bone could only be determined by a battle against someone with Transcendent Aptitude.
"What's the Federation's stance on the Star Realm Sea slots this year?" Qiu Cang suddenly remembered. "Since those with Transcendent Aptitude can't enter, there should be quite a few extra slots, right?"
"That's correct," Bai Jing nodded.
"So how will they be distributed?" Qiu Cang asked, puzzled.
According to the original plan, all individuals with Transcendent Aptitude on Blue Star would receive slots, with the remaining few reserved for the most elite dao bone geniuses.
But now? The situation was clearly different.
"I've discussed it with the principals of several universities, including Heaven's Gate University and Starry Sky University," Bai Jing said with a smile. "The Ten Schools League is starting soon, right? Only a month left."
"The slots for the Star Realm Sea will be one of the rewards for the Ten Schools League," Bai Jing announced. "There will be a total of thirty slots."
"In the Ten Schools League, the top three finishers in each grade will earn a slot to enter the Star Realm Sea," Bai Jing explained.
"Top three? That only accounts for twenty-one slots," Qiu Cang asked, puzzled. "What about the remaining nine?"
The ten great schools each have seven grades during their university years, so the Ten Schools League will be divided into seven separate competitions.
"The remaining nine slots are special allocations," Bai Jing replied. "For example, Jiang Ye. As I mentioned before, I promised to secure a slot for him if he obtained two Upper B-Tier Opportunities."
"So he doesn't need to worry about the slots."
"However, don't tell him about this yet," Bai Jing said with a faint smile. "Wait until the Ten Schools League concludes."
"Understood," Qiu Cang replied, his own smile mirroring Bai Jing's.
The Ten Schools League will not feature participants with Transcendent Aptitude, as the disparity in talent is too great. The Great Stellar War is the true battlefield for those with Transcendent Aptitude and top-tier Dao Bone geniuses.
Nonetheless, the prestige of the Ten Schools League remains undeniable.
If Jiang Ye could stand out in the Ten Schools League, in a sense, he would already have entered the ranks of the Blue Star Civilization's peerless prodigies.
On Ancient Star No. 7, within the ruins of a city:
Atop a dilapidated high-rise building:
"Thanks to Perceptive Insight, otherwise I probably wouldn't have found this Mid B-Tier opportunity here with just my eyes," Jiang Ye said, looking at the treasure in his hand.
It was a crimson-purple fruit, its wrinkled surface resembling ginseng, no larger than a baby's fist.
This was the Longevity Fruit!
Though it looked unappetizing, for some elderly people nearing the end of their lives, it was an priceless treasure.
"Though it's only a Mid B-Tier opportunity," Jiang Ye thought, "its value is no less than that of an Upper B-Tier one. Historically, it once sold for a staggering ten billion federal currency."
With this in mind, Jiang Ye couldn't help but smile. With a flip of his palm, he stored the Longevity Fruit in his Bracelet Space.
"Next opportunity zone," Jiang Ye said, looking at the map. "Hope I can still find a hidden gem."
This urban ruin had long been explored. But the Longevity Fruit had been hidden so deeply that without Perceptive Insight, Jiang Ye would never have discovered its existence.
Soon, Jiang Ye identified his next target.
"Let's go!" With a swift movement, he soared into the distance.
For the next several days, and even weeks, Jiang Ye would be consumed by his treasure hunt.
Meanwhile, at Star Garden No. 10 on the White Dragon University campus, Chen Zilu returned to her villa. She sank into a chair, looking unusually pale and exhausted.
The young woman closed her eyes and meditated briefly.
When her complexion had slightly improved, she opened her eyes.
"The difficulty of breaking through to the fourth breakthrough with my Primitive innate talent will be extremely high," she murmured to herself.
She was well aware of the limits of her Primitive talent. Even with Martial Bone Awakening, reaching the third breakthrough was a formidable challenge. This wasn't just due to the inherent limits of her talent, but also because the fourth breakthrough itself was a monumental hurdle.
The fourth breakthrough was a major gate!
For her Primitive talent to overcome this obstacle would be an arduous, even impossible, task.
Chen Zilu gazed at her phone, a flicker of inner conflict crossing her eyes.
In mere seconds, the hesitation vanished, replaced by unwavering resolve.
"I must obtain that treasure," she declared, her peach-blossom eyes blazing with determination.
In the next moment, she unlocked her phone and dialed a number.
Ring...
The call connected.
Beep! Light rays converged, forming a middle-aged man in a suit and tie, his face stern and imposing.
Though his expression was cold, it softened slightly upon seeing Chen Zilu.
"Xiaolu," the man said, "you rarely call. What's wrong?"
Chen Zilu fell silent for a moment.
She rarely spoke to this man.
"Father," she said calmly, "I want to apply to the clan for the right to use the [Blood Jade Divine Tree]."
"The [Blood Jade Divine Tree]?"
The man was slightly taken aback.
"Xiaolu, are you preparing for your fifth breakthrough?" he asked.
"Yes."
"The [Blood Jade Divine Tree] is the foundation of the Chen Clan," the man said slowly. "It's also the reason the Chen Clan ranks among the transcendent families."
"You are the strongest Heavenly Pride with a dao bone in the clan. You have one opportunity to use the [Blood Jade Divine Tree]."
"Are you sure you want to use it now?"
"In a while." Chen Zilu pondered for a moment.
"Very well," the man said without asking further questions.
He gazed at Chen Zilu and suddenly asked, "What's your relationship with Zhou Xingkong of the Zhou Family?"
Chen Zilu frowned slightly and said calmly, "I don't like him."
"Zhou Xingkong is the Zhou Family's most gifted young man of this generation, and he's about your age," the middle-aged man said. "I think you should try to get to know him."
(End of the Chapter)
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