Spiritual Milk Quenches the Body

The moment the Star Origin Spiritual Milk entered his body, it didn't bring the violent energy surge he'd imagined.

They melted like four warm, smooth stars with lives of their own, instantly transforming into four streams of cool, pure energy that shimmered with dreamlike starlight.

These energy streams seemed to possess sentience. Without any conscious effort, they naturally divided into three currents. One sank into his limbs and bones, nourishing his physical body. Another flowed into his dantian vortex, refining his True Qi. The last, most mystical current rose directly, silently merging into the depths of his sea of consciousness, which was constructed from Spiritual Power.

The entire process was devoid of pain, replaced by a comfort and sublimation that penetrated to the marrow and nourished the soul, as if his entire life level was being quietly cleansed and elevated.

Lin Feng immediately focused his mind, activating the Wind-Thunder Foundation Building Method with unprecedented efficiency, actively guiding and accelerating the absorption of this gentle yet boundless primordial power of the stars.

The first change occurred in his physical body.

The starlight energy flowing into his flesh and blood acted like the most precise nanobots, accurately seeking out the subtlest flaws and hidden injuries in his body—the slight internal tremors from his previous battle with Snake Consort, the minute cracks in his meridians from the pressure of forcibly breaking through realms, and even the slight, irreversible fatigue damage to his cells caused by the Wind-Thunder energy during his earlier tempering in the core of the Fiery Wind...

Nourished by this primordial stellar power containing the essence of creation, all these hidden issues were repaired, mended, and vanished at a visible rate, restoring his condition to an unprecedented perfect peak!

Following this, a deeper transformation began.

His muscle fibers, soaked in starlight, became tougher, denser, and filled with explosive power. The purple thunder patterns on his bones seemed to be infused with vitality, becoming clearer and more complex, even subtly interwoven with the flowing starlight, emitting an ancient and immortal aura. His fascia became more pliable and expansive, capable of withstanding more violent power surges. Even the deepest marrow seemed to regain new vitality under this baptism, with his blood production and energy storage capabilities significantly enhanced.

[Physical Body Realm Breakthrough: Bronze Skin Iron Bones (Intermediate)!]

[Strength: 1888kg!]

[Agility: 75m/s!]

His physical strength had explosively increased by four hundred kilograms!

His speed had also surged by ten meters per second!

His pure physical strength was now approaching the threshold of a Martial Master!

Concurrently, the purplish-black Wind-Thunder vortex in his dantian was undergoing a world-shattering change.

The incomparably pure, balanced, and peaceful primordial stellar power from the Star Origin Spiritual Milk acted as the most efficient purifying agent and catalyst, perfectly merging with his originally untamed Wind-Thunder True Qi.

The Wind-Thunder True Qi was compressed and purified to the extreme. The slight ferocity and impurities that were mixed with the black Wind-煞 (Sha - malevolent energy) were completely washed away and annihilated, leaving only the most fundamental, purest Yin-cold Wind-煞 characteristic, achieving an unprecedented perfect balance and fusion with the brilliant purple lightning.

The overall rotational speed of the vortex surged, while its volume actually condensed slightly. However, the total amount and quality of energy contained within it had undergone a qualitative leap, increasing by more than several times!

His meridians, like riverbeds widened by the power of the star river, became broader and more resilient, capable of accommodating a more vast and boundless torrent of energy flowing ceaselessly.

[Wind-Thunder Foundation Building Method Proficiency greatly increased! Wind-Thunder True Qi Purity +25%, Total Amount +40%!]

[Realm Steadily Climbing to: Martial Artist (Late Stage Peak)! Only one step away from the Martial Master realm!]

Finally, the cool and vast starlight power flowed into his sea of consciousness.

His sea of consciousness, originally slightly fatigued and dim from consecutive extreme battles and high-intensity Spiritual Power exertion, became instantly full, abundant, and exceptionally active, like parched land receiving timely rain.

The area of the "lake" formed by condensed Spiritual Power expanded, and the "water" became more viscous and solid, shimmering with ripples of wisdom. Even more mystically, on the rippling surface of the lake, and around the purple lightning flashes representing the True Meaning of Thunder, specks of starlight began to flicker and float, complementing the lightning and making his spiritual power even more profound and stable.

[Spiritual Power Breakthrough to: 50! Spirit Platform becomes clearer, Perception, Deduction, and Willpower all significantly improved!]

The four drops of Star Origin Spiritual Milk had simultaneously propelled his body, True Qi, and Spiritual Power onto a new, towering stage far beyond his peers!

His strength was more than double what it was before entering the core area! At this moment, he felt that even if he faced the fully powered Snake Consort again, he wouldn't be so flustered, and he even had sufficient confidence to fight and win!

When Lin Feng had completely finished absorbing the energy and slowly opened his eyes, they were no longer simply filled with purple lightning. Instead, they transformed into a more profound and mysterious sight—his left eye seemed to contain a miniature world of thunder being born and extinguished, while his right eye resembled a reflection of a swirling, brilliant star river.

He gently clenched his fist. Before he even exerted force, the air around him emitted faint popping sounds, a sign of power that was extremely contained yet naturally overflowing.

The boundless power within him, surging like a star river yet completely under his command, brought a sense of control over himself and a supreme confidence that looked down upon everything.

"The finals... I'm ready."

He stood up abruptly, his upright posture like a peerless divine weapon about to be unsheathed. His gaze was sharp as lightning, piercing through the chaotic and mixed energy flows of the core area, as if he could already see the Starfall Main Arena suspended in the air, drawing the attention of the entire province, and the stage for the final battle!

Just then, the participant token on his wrist erupted with an unprecedented brilliant white light, enveloping his entire body like a miniature sun.

A spatial power far stronger than before descended, irresistible.

[Myriad Phenomena Battlefield time officially ends! Final points standings locked! Transmitting top 100 examinees to the finals venue - Starfall Main Arena!]

Lin Feng relaxed his body and mind, allowing the vast spatial power to envelop him for the teleportation.

Before his eyes was extreme white light and the rapid distortion of space. Moments later, his feet felt solid ground, and the deafening roar of sound from all around poured down like a celestial river, instantly engulfing him!

He was now in the center of a colossal, magnificent circular arena, impossibly vast and bathed in the light of countless simulated stars!

Beneath his feet was a floor as smooth as a mirror, inscribed with countless ancient and complex runes, subtly connected to the energy core of the entire arena.

Above his head was a boundless starry sky dome, seemingly within reach, with stars twinkling and rivers of stars flowing.

Around him were tiered, spiraling stands filled with hundreds of thousands of fervent spectators!

The cheers, shouts, and the cacophony of musical instruments and energy amplifiers formed tangible sound waves, impacting the minds of every genius present!

Lights, gazes, expectations, pressure... everything was like a spotlight, fixed solely on the one hundred top geniuses in the center of the arena, who had fought their way out of tens of thousands of examinees!

This was the core main venue of the Starfall Arena! The supreme stage for the final battle of the Jiangnan Province Martial Arts Examination!

Lin Feng's gaze, cold as lightning, swept quickly over those beside him.

Zhao Feng, Qin Wushuang, Chen Feng, Zhou Min, and other familiar and unfamiliar faces were teleported in one after another. The aura emanating from each of them was even stronger and more refined than in the Myriad Phenomena Battlefield, their sharpness fully revealed. Clearly, they had all gained their own opportunities in the final period, making thorough preparations for this ultimate battle.

Zhao Feng still held his ancient long sword, his eyes sharper than before, yet the fierce sword intent surrounding him was much more restrained, like the calm before a storm.

Qin Wushuang remained as nonchalant as ever, his white robes unstained by dust, a faint smile playing on his lips, as if he had blended into the starry background, unfathomably deep.

On the high platform, several figures appeared, resembling gods. Their powerful auras inspired awe even from a distance. Leading them was the Star River Martial King.

His gaze, peaceful yet seemingly able to see through everything, slowly swept over the hundred geniuses below. It paused for a fleeting moment, almost imperceptibly, on those at the very top of the leaderboard—Lin Feng, Qin Wushuang, Zhao Feng, and others. A hint of anticipation flashed in his eyes, too subtle to be noticed.

"Congratulations, young geniuses," the Star River Martial King's voice was not loud, yet it clearly drowned out the clamor of hundreds of thousands, echoing in every corner.

"With your strength and will, you have proven yourselves to be the undisputed pride of this generation of Martial Artists in Jiangnan Province! But remember, the path of Martial Arts is like sailing against the current, it never ends! The finals before you will be the ultimate stage for you to showcase your potential and break through your limits! It is also the starting point for you to reach a broader world!"

"The rules for the finals are simple and direct—arena combat! Single elimination, winners advance, losers are eliminated! This will continue until only one person remains, determining the ultimate champion of this year's Jiangnan Province Martial Arts Examination!"

"Now, I declare, the finals—officially begin!"

As his decree, like an imperial edict, fell, the massive rune-covered floor in the center of the arena emitted a deep and magnificent hum. Ten even larger alloy arenas, enveloped by transparent yet incredibly tough energy barriers, slowly awoke like slumbering behemoths, rising solemnly from beneath the ground!

Simultaneously, the colossal holographic screen above the arena suddenly lit up. Countless names and avatars began to scroll at a dizzying speed, randomly matching the opponents for the first round!

The atmosphere in the entire venue was ignited at this moment, reaching its boiling point!

"Lin Feng! Invincible!"

"Qin Wushuang! Star Champion, guaranteed victory!"

"Zhao Feng! Sword sweeps in all directions!"

Countless spectators shouted themselves hoarse, calling out the names of the geniuses they supported. The frenzied roar of the crowd almost threatened to overturn the dome of the arena.

Lin Feng calmly watched the names flashing rapidly on the screen, his expression as placid as a still pond. Only within his chest did the fierce fighting spirit, honed through countless battles, erupt like a volcano that had been suppressed for millennia, burning fiercely!

His gaze, piercing through the crowd, met the eyes of Qin Wushuang and Zhao Feng not far away once more, colliding in the air!

Invisible sparks flew between the three of them.

They all saw unreserved determination and conviction in each other's eyes.

The target was, and would only be, one—

That supreme, championship position!