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"Dad."
"You don't need to worry about my affairs," Chen Zilu said flatly.
"It's not me who's worried," the middle-aged man shook his head. "It's your grandfather."
He turned sideways.
A white-haired old man appeared in the projection, his face ruddy and kind.
"Grandpa?" Chen Zilu was startled. Apart from her mother, her grandfather had always been the kindest to her in childhood.
"Xiaolu," the white-haired old man smiled. "It's been so long since I've seen you."
"I'll visit you at the clan soon," Chen Zilu said, her tone softening considerably.
"Good," the old man nodded with a smile. "Zhou Xingkong's grandfather is my old friend. He's been telling me about you all the time."
"That boy Zhou Xingkong likes you a lot too. I have high hopes for you two," the old man continued.
Chen Zilu fell silent for a moment.
After a pause, she said seriously, "Grandpa, I already have someone I love."
"Hmm?"
"You already have someone?" the white-haired elder asked, surprised. "Whose transcendent child is it?"
Chen Zilu shook her head. "Grandfather, that's my private matter."
The white-haired elder was taken aback again.
Having lived over a century, his judgment was exceptionally keen.
Chen Zilu's response strongly suggested that the person she favored likely lacked Transcendent Aptitude.
"Xiaolu," the elder began, his voice tinged with melancholy. "You must understand the clan's predicament. The Chen Clan hasn't produced a transcendent in a century, and we're steadily declining among the transcendent families."
"Now, our clan ancestor is nearing the end of his life and is about to perish."
"If we fail to advance through the civilization strife crossing in the coming years," the elder continued, his brow furrowed with worry, "the Chen Clan could be expelled from the ranks of transcendent families."
Chen Zilu listened silently.
"You are the clan's greatest hope to carry on our legacy, but that's not enough. An invincible dao bone, while formidable, is ultimately not transcendent," the elder said gravely. "But if you could secure a partner with Transcendent Aptitude, the Chen Clan might extend its life for another century."
"Xiaolu, I hope you understand these realities," the white-haired elder said, looking earnestly at Chen Zilu.
Chen Zilu remained silent.
After a long silence, Chen Zilu spoke softly, "Grandpa, I will defeat the transcendent beings. If a draw isn't enough, I'll truly defeat them."
The white-haired elder fell silent.
After a moment, he sighed.
He already knew of the girl's resolve.
"Very well," the elder waved his hand. "Grandpa supports your choice. Since you have someone you care about, I won't force you."
"How many more years can the family last?"
The elder fixed his gaze on her. "Xiaolu, don't put too much pressure on yourself. You've nearly lost your life several times in life and death trials. There's no need to push yourself so hard. Survival is what matters most."
"Mm," Chen Zilu nodded gently.
The communication ended.
Chen Zilu remained seated, as calm as ever.
She stared at her phone, a barely perceptible flicker of doubt flashing deep within her eyes.
In the past, she had been fully confident in herself.
But now, her innate ability had been damaged.
Could she truly still defeat those transcendent beings with their unimaginable innate talents?
"My realm..." Chen Zilu clenched her fair palm tightly.
She was close to the fifth breakthrough.
But her peers with Transcendent Aptitude, who were six months younger than her, had already reached the fifth breakthrough.
Even if she caught up now, she doubted she could ever recapture her former glory.
The young girl gazed out the window, her peach-blossom eyes filled with uncertainty.
After all these years, she felt as if she were back that dark night—when her mother had died, her father had left, and she had been trapped with no way forward, only a path lost in the fog.
This feeling was truly detestable.
On Ancient Star No. 7, time flowed swiftly. In the blink of an eye, several weeks had passed.
At the summit of a towering peak,
Swish! Clatter! Clatter!
Jiang Ye waved his hand, and a massive pile of opportunities and treasures spilled from his Bracelet Space, emitting a faint, ethereal glow as they rapidly accumulated into a small mountain.
Most were Low B-Tier Opportunities, but Mid B-Tier ones were also common.
These were the fruits of Jiang Ye's labor over the past week.
"Three weeks," Jiang Ye said, surveying the treasure mountain. "A total of forty-two Low B-Tier Opportunities and twelve Mid B-Tier Opportunities."
"Most importantly, two Upper B-Tier Opportunities."
"This trip to the ancient star was truly worth it." A smile bloomed on Jiang Ye's face.
The total value of these treasures likely reached tens of billions.
Of course, their true worth was far greater.
Jiang Ye now understood more deeply that for the strong, money was merely a number.
Most of these opportunity treasures, even with immense wealth, couldn't be bought. After acquiring them, most strong cultivators rarely chose to auction them off.
Jiang Ye was no exception.
"Except for a few items I won't use," he declared, his eyes blazing with light, "I'll consume the rest. I wonder how much these treasures will enhance my power."
Moments later, Jiang Ye entered a secluded mountain cave with dozens of treasures.
"I'll eat!"
Gulp... gulp... He grabbed the radiant, gem-like fruits and stuffed them into his mouth one after another.
Like a whirlwind devouring clouds, he finished the entire pile in mere moments.
"Refine," he commanded without hesitation, swiftly sitting in meditation.
A terrifying surge of spiritual energy erupted from his abdomen, sweeping through his limbs like a storm.
A miraculous transformation had begun once more.
"My life level is continuously rising," Jiang Ye thought as he refined the stellar energy, sensing his own state.
After the third breakthrough, his Guanyuan Acupoint transformed into a qi vortex.
This vortex brought about a revolutionary change in his ability to absorb and unleash stellar energy. But that wasn't the crucial part.
The most vital aspect for a third breakthrough powerhouse was absolute control over stellar energy.
Complete mastery.
Before the third breakthrough, the human body struggled to control stellar energy, relying solely on the Star Meridians for transportation.
But after the breakthrough, this situation improved dramatically.
"The qi vortex's absolute control over stellar energy allows it to circulate throughout the body," Jiang Ye mused, "even surging straight towards the crown point."
Stellar energy was incredibly dangerous.
Attempting this before the third breakthrough would likely damage the brain, leaving one in a dazed and useless state.
But after the breakthrough? The Guanyuan Acupoint's absolute control made such an act possible.
"The cultivation of the third breakthrough is about mobilizing stellar energy," Jiang Ye thought, "gradually adapting the body. This is preparation for the fourth breakthrough—when stellar energy will surge towards the crown point to open the sea of consciousness. But that's still too far off."
"For now, I'll focus on raising my life level."
Calming his mind, Jiang Ye began diligently refining the spiritual energy within his body. His life level advanced steadily, albeit slowly.
Starting from the early stage of the third breakthrough, he gradually climbed upward.
Time flowed like water.
Whoosh!
After an unknown period, Jiang Ye's internal aura suddenly underwent a dramatic transformation, and his life level underwent a stunning metamorphosis.
Rumble!
With a thunderous roar, the breakthrough came as naturally as water finding its course.
Mid-stage of the third breakthrough, achieved.
For the next period, Jiang Ye remained confined to the hidden mountain cave, in seclusion.
He madly refined the opportunities within his body.
Time flew by, day after day.
In the blink of an eye, another week had passed.
On Ancient Star No. 7, at the summit of a majestic and towering mountain peak, purple energy surged eastward.
A figure sat cross-legged, facing east.
Whoosh!
Suddenly, the figure's eyes snapped open, and an overwhelmingly powerful aura erupted from his body.
"Late stage of the third breakthrough!"
"Finally, I've broken through."
(End of the Chapter)
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