"The Star Crystal is indeed a rare and precious material, but logically speaking, its effect shouldn't be this great."

  The principal of the sea was slightly puzzled: "He didn't go from level 10 to level 11, but from level 14 to level 15."

  "Just from physical quality alone, his punching power increased by over 4,000 kilograms in just one month."

  "Has he left school this month?" asked Principal Hai.

  Many thoughts flashed through his mind.

  "No, since the end of the freshman year's New Student War, Li Yuan has been staying in school to cultivate." Lei Yang said: "He has to go through actual combat training every day and attend general knowledge classes, all of which can be verified."

  Li Yang clearly understood Dean Hai's confusion, which was doubting whether Li Yuan had other strange encounters.

  But in reality, there isn't.

  "Also, his physical quality, I check once a week. " Lei Yang added: "After using Star Crystal, the progress has improved significantly."

  "The progress is very stable." Li Yang said affirmatively: "All have records on file."

  "Good." Principal Hai finally put down the last bit of doubt in his heart and smiled: "It seems that this treasure, Starry Sky Crystal, was indeed chosen correctly for him."

  "We also underestimated his progress speed." Principal Hai said calmly.

  "The principal is wise." Li Yang smiled and said, but in his heart he was muttering, "We?"

  It's you who underestimated yourself.

  "But then Li Yang asked, "Director, what about us now?"

  "It's still too dangerous to go to Mingyuexing now." Principal Hai said softly: "Let's stick to the original plan, one month later."

  "In another two months, his strength should be able to improve a bit more, and his ability to take care of himself will be stronger."

  "Besides, will the school be closed in December?" asked Principal Hai.

  "Right." Li Yang nodded.

  Ordinary universities have winter and summer vacations, but the vacation time at a martial arts university is completely different.

  Every year in late June and late December, each school has a half-month holiday, allowing students to return home, which is staggered with regular universities.

  "Just let him go and explore the Star Boundary later, first go back home and take a look." said Hai Yuanzhang.

  "Yes." Li Yang nodded, understanding Dean Hai's meaning.

  Going on an adventure in the galaxy and actual combat assessment are two completely different things.

  Although the actual combat assessment is dangerous, the mortality rate of each time can be controlled at around 1%, or even lower, but the cumulative injury rate is high.

  Especially for geniuses like Li Yuan, the mortality rate is even lower.

  The most important thing is to eliminate all 'accidental factors'.

  Wandering in the starry sky? Although schools will also take some protective measures, no matter how defensive they are, they cannot avoid unexpected situations, such as suddenly encountering a second-tier alien or flying creature... This situation has not appeared in history.

  Let Li Yuan go home first, in a sense, it is also a kind of 'farewell'.

  Maybe this time I'll die outside.

  After all, Li Yuan is only 18 years old.

  "There are two more things," said Principal Hai calmly: "First, let Li Yuan come see me tomorrow."

  "Secondly, notify Xinghuo Wudian that Li Yuan has reached level 15 and have them arrange to send the Source Power Battle Suit over as soon as possible."

  "Yes." Li Yang nodded.

  ……

  That night.

  Li Yuan, who was reading the news, received a message from Li Yang.

  "Dean Hai wants to see me tomorrow, possibly to guide my cultivation and adventures in the Star Realm?" Li Yuan looked at the message sent by Li Yang and thought: "I don't even need to apply myself?"

  In the school rules of Kunlun Wu Da, before the fourth year, regardless of physical quality level, one can choose not to participate in Star Boundary Exploration.

  But at the same time, if one's physical quality reaches level 15 or above, they can apply to enter the Star Realm to venture out, regardless of whether it is a freshman, sophomore, or junior.

  Put down the smart ring.

  "Fish Spirit Tribe." Li Yuan continued watching the holographic projection of 'Star Boundary Channel'.

  According to statistics, this time Jiang City encountered a Star Boundary attack, resulting in at least 284 deaths...

  "In Shizhou, over the past seven days, a Fish Spirit Star Realm attack has resulted in at least 800 deaths..."

  "According to our reporter's investigation, starting from today, the Jiangbei Provincial Military Department, Xinghuo Martial Temple and Xingkong Martial Temple will take joint action, conducting a dragnet operation along the Xiang River..." News flashes continued to appear on the screen.

  It's all about Jiangbei Province and the Yulin tribe.

  Since the last conversation with Wan Qinghe, Li Yuan has been paying close attention to Jiangbei Province news, especially news related to Jiang City... Yesterday, a large-scale attack occurred again in various parts of Jiangbei Province.

  By today, it has been basically cleared up.

  "So many casualties." Li Yuan frowned slightly: "The Fish Spirit Clan, is it that hard to eradicate?"

  The Fish Spirit Star Boundary is like an ulcer on the body of Jiangbei Province, not fatal but occasionally inflamed, causing panic and harm to the people of Jiangbei Province.

  "However."

  "Uncle and aunt live in Xinghuo Nanhu community, the impact is not big." Li Yuan said quietly.

  ……

  The next day, November 17th.

  At two o'clock in the afternoon, Li Yuan followed Li Yang to Hai's dean's villa residence.

  This is Liyuan's first time here.

  The last few times I met with President Hai, we were both at the Heilong Building.

  However, as soon as Li Yuan jumped off the aircraft, he was stunned for a moment.

  Because outside the villa, on the lush green grass, Hai Yuanzhang was wearing casual clothes, wearing sunglasses, and lying lazily on a recliner.

  Fishing.

  The sun umbrella was raised high.

  On one side, several waiters were waiting on one side, and various exquisite dishes were carefully prepared on the table.

  In short, exquisite!

  Adding to Dean Shanghai's already youthful and handsome appearance, he looked exactly like a luxurious rich young master.

  "Director, Li Yuan has arrived." Lei Yang stepped forward and said.

  "Uh-huh."

  "Li Yuan, Li Yang, you both sit down." Dean Hai smiled faintly and pointed to the two stools beside him.

  Li Yang and Li Yuan both sat down, looking at Dean Hai.

  The abbot finally put down his fishing rod.

  "Li Yuan, do you like fishing?" Principal Hai asked with a smile.

  "I've fished before." Li Yuan said honestly.

  Except for a little in June with his uncle, Li Yuan had never learned fishing at any other time in his life.

  "Do you know what's most important about fishing?" Dean Hai looked at Li Yuan with a hint of a smile.

  Li Yuan thought for a moment: "Patience?"

  No!

  "It's whether there are fish in the pond." Dean Hai smiled and said, "If there aren't any fish, no matter how hard you try, it's useless. For example, some fishing spots seem to have a lot of fish, but the owner deliberately digs a deep hole in the middle of the spot and uses heavy bait to lure all the fish over... then you'll definitely not catch anything at the water's edge."

  Li Yuan was speechless.

  "How was your experience with 'Condensing Spirit' last time?" Principal Hai suddenly changed the subject.

  "I've practiced it, but I feel so-so." said Li Yuan.

  Other issues can be vague, but when it comes to cultivation, this is a matter of personal gain and must be answered seriously.

  "Hmm? It was originally a spiritual secret book for tempering one's will, allowing warriors to better withstand mental attacks." The Sea Master said: "The Star Boundary is fraught with danger, and the enemy's methods are difficult to predict. Mental attacks are very common."

  "However, your spiritual power is strong, its effect is indeed not great, but it's still good to practice more often, after all, there will be some effect."

  "Yes." Li Yuan nodded.

  "According to Director Li, your marksmanship has reached the extreme limit of the fourth level?" said Director Hai.

  "It's almost there." Li Yuan said with a smile.

  In fact, from the Shengong panel, Li Yuan's gun and fist skills have already reached 4th level 99%.

  The only physical method is slightly slower, only 96% of four segments, but it can also be achieved within half a month at most.

  "Reached the fourth stage of extreme, the mind enters the microcosm to control all the subtle powers of the body. The next step is the fifth stage of unity between heaven and man." Dean Hai smiled slightly.

  Li Yuan's eyes lit up and he listened attentively.

  He understood that Dean Hai had called him today, in fact, to point out his skills.

  "The phrase 'unity of heaven and man' was the lifelong pursuit of many great martial arts masters in ancient times, just like the alchemical Taoist elixir of immortality or the Buddhist relics... It sounds very mysterious, but what they were seeking was essentially just two words: nature." said Hai Yuanzhang with a smile.

  Nature? Li Yuan seemed lost in thought.

  "Human strength is limited, we draw in external forces to enter our body, tempering our flesh and training our skills, making our power and speed stronger and stronger... but even for a flying warrior, or one who surpasses the flying level."

  "It can accelerate to dozens of times the speed of sound, even faster."

  "The human body can enter outer space."

  "One punch can shatter a tall mountain." The abbot sighed, "It sounds powerful, but compared to the vastness of nature, what's the difference?"

  "We are separated by tens of billions of kilometers in the Seven Star Sea, and if we don't go through the star bridge or the star boundary... it's extremely difficult for us to communicate with each other."

  "Heaven and earth revolve, the universe is vast, we as individuals seem powerful, but are only a slightly stronger ant in this endless heaven and earth... The unity of heaven and man requires us to use our weak 'heart and spirit' to perceive the countless mysterious movements between heaven and earth."

  "Go grasp one thread of regularity."

  "Just as technology allows a small life to control a powerful weapon... the evolution of our martial arts lives is also like this, we must strive to explore the mysteries of the natural world."

  "With the help of heaven and earth, we can become stronger, whether in spirit or body." Principal Hai smiled: "Otherwise, relying solely on cultivation methods, do you think that a short period of time would be enough to make the physical body of a flying heavenly warrior so strong?"

  Li Yuan seemed lost in thought.

  "These are what allow you to establish a concept in your heart." Principal Hai smiled and said: "If you want to break through, the best method is still to follow the original path."

  "What's with the road?" Li Yuan wondered.

  "Natural law is invisible." Dean Hai smiled and said: "Do you think I'm being too extravagant?"

  "No, Dean has made a great contribution to human civilization, this is nothing." Li Yuan shook his head.

  "This is indeed the case." Principal Hai smiled and said, "In these years, I have paid hundreds of billions in taxes alone, not from doing business or collecting rent within the civilization... but from fighting and killing at the edge of the galaxy."

  "Awesome." Li Yuan said sincerely.

  Tens of billions have been paid in taxes, but how much is actually collected? It's too frightening to contemplate.

  These treasures and wealth, even under the name of Haiyuan, are also a part of human civilization in some sense.

  "It seems I'm enjoying myself."

  "Hmm, indeed I am enjoying it." The abbot of the sea lay down leisurely and smiled: "But this is also my cultivation, refining my heart and understanding the law."

  Li Yuan was perplexed, this realm was too far away from himself.

  "When you truly enter the fifth stage, you will gradually understand what I mean." Principal Hai smiled and said, "Next."

  "Why don't you learn a three-stage spear technique secret book 'Star Intention' from Wudangzhinwang?"

  "This secret manual is an extension of the 'Stellar Spear Technique', and it will be helpful for you to break through the fifth stage of your skills."