Yan Qing knew he had lost when he saw his fallen sideburns, but he wasn't one to take defeat poorly. His injuries weren't severe enough to impede his movement, so he immediately rose, bowed in return, and said with emotion, "I didn't expect your sword, Teacher Dan Lei, to be a Flying Sword. I didn't even manage to force you to go all out.
However, Yan Qing has benefited greatly. I will definitely practice diligently and spar with you again in the future."
Upon hearing this, Dan Lei remarked that Yan Qing's habit of calling him "Teacher" after losing had started this early, and he decisively refused, "Yan Qing, I can't accept the title of Teacher. On the path of Destiny, you are ahead of me. Today's victory was purely by chance."
Dan Lei was telling the truth here. In terms of raw strength, Dan Lei was definitely not Yan Qing's match.
However, the information gap between them was too vast. Dan Lei knew almost all of Yan Qing's moves, while Yan Qing knew nothing about Dan Lei.
Furthermore, this was a practice spar, and neither of them would go for the kill or use their ultimate moves.
For example, Dan Lei hadn't used the high-heat mode of his Nichirin Greatsword.
Yan Qing had only used the blade of his Flying Sword in combat, without activating its technological enhancements or more lethal techniques.
Therefore, after retracting his Nichirin Greatsword, Dan Lei reverted it to its conceptual artifact form and put it away. He then stepped forward and cast Medicine Dragon Healing the World, healing Yan Qing's external wounds.
After being healed, Yan Qing touched his chest and back, which had just been cut. Now, only the bloodstains and torn clothes proved that he had been injured there before; the skin underneath had completely healed.
At the same time, Jing Yuan and Fu Xuan also descended from the audience seats.
Jing Yuan looked at Yan Qing, who was still feeling his wounds, and immediately asked, "Yan Qing, did you gain any insights from this battle?"
Upon hearing Jing Yuan's voice, Yan Qing reflexively saluted him and replied, "I gained many insights. In future battles, I will definitely observe the details and the environment more carefully, so as not to rush headlong into traps."
Jing Yuan nodded upon hearing this. Yan Qing was quite perceptive. His biggest problem in today's defeat was that he completely failed to notice Dan Lei setting up a formation during the fight, which led to Swallow Returns being broken.
However, Rome wasn't built in a day, and things must be done one by one. Yan Qing still had much to learn about how to deal with opponents who played mind games in the future.
But Jing Yuan had more pressing matters. He took out a Jade Seal and handed it to Dan Lei, saying, "Dan Lei, this is your adventurer's permit.
At the same time, it serves as your passport for interstellar travel.
Factions that cooperate with us, such as the IPC and the Genius Society, recognize this passport.
Furthermore, it represents your identity as a Xianzhou resident. If you suffer unfair treatment on other planets, as long as you are in the right, the Xianzhou Alliance will back you up."
Jing Yuan's words carried significant weight. As everyone knew, the Xianzhou Alliance were staunch followers of the Aeon of the Hunt.
Moreover, revenge was one of the core tenets of The Hunt.
In the current universe, besides the truly insane Antimatter Legion and the Antimatter Legion, who were mortal enemies of the Xianzhou, there were the Propagation.
The remaining major powers, even inhumane ones like the Nihility, did not dare to casually provoke the Xianzhou Alliance.
Because if you truly angered the Xianzhou Alliance, they would actually hunt you down.
Keep in mind that the Xianzhou Alliance had seven Emissary-level powerhouses openly, and even the IPC had to carefully consider if it was worth provoking them.
Moreover, if the Xianzhou Alliance were truly pushed to their limits, they could actually summon a Stellar God.
In contrast, the IPC could not summon the King of Amber for assistance.
To put it bluntly, if someone like the Ten Stonehearts, who were replaceable, truly angered the Xianzhou Alliance and was in the wrong, the IPC might actually sacrifice pawns to save the king.
The situation in the story of Jarilo-VI, where Topaz requested permission from the company to attack the Stellar Train, would never happen.
If Topaz dared to make such a request, she would be suspended on the spot, and they would call her back to see if she had lost her mind.
It could be said that the Jade Seal in Dan Lei's hand was a life-saving charm. Unless he met with disaster at the hands of ignorant small-time pirates or hostile factions of the Xianzhou Alliance, it could save his life.
Therefore, Dan Lei quickly accepted the precious Jade Seal, bowed to Jing Yuan and Fu Xuan, and thanked them, "Thank you, General. When I go out, I will definitely not bring shame to the Xianzhou Alliance."
Jing Yuan believed Dan Lei's words and felt that Dan Lei would surely cause a major incident on this trip. He hoped that he wouldn't turn the universe upside down.
So, Jing Yuan tentatively asked, "Dan Lei, although the adventurer's permit doesn't strictly limit the planets you can visit, have you decided on your destination for this trip?
I personally suggest not going to overly remote places for your first long journey."
Dan Lei had already thought about this during the period he spent cramming knowledge about interstellar factions. He directly replied, "I've already decided on my destination. I plan to go to Agyha.
Although this place is remote, it's still within the IPC's interstellar network, its routes haven't been blocked by the Stellar Plague, and the Antimatter Legion also shows little interest in it.
Furthermore, it's a famous treasure hunting ground in the universe. Although various factions are mixed there, it's still a decent place for training."
Jing Yuan merely nodded slightly upon hearing that Dan Lei was going to Agyha and didn't say much more.
However, Fu Xuan spoke up directly after hearing it, "Agyha? Dan Lei, don't tell me you heard about the remains of the Locust Plague Ancestor there and want to try your luck?"
Fu Xuan had completely guessed Dan Lei's intentions. In fact, Dan Lei's reason for going to Agyha was indeed to find the body of Tayzzyronth of Propagation.
Because Dan Lei remembered that during Aventurine's trial for the [Agyhaazo Aventurine Case], he had clearly emphasized that it wasn't impossible to find Tayzzyronth's remains in Agyha's yellow sand, and Jade had subsequently admitted to this point.
Actually, it's easy to understand. The Genius Society isn't that easily fooled. If Agyha's sand had no special properties, they wouldn't have mobilized vast resources to search for the so-called perfect building material.
However, based on what Dan Lei currently understood, the Genius Society had paid an enormous price. While keeping the planet intact, they had scoured the entire planet Agyha from the inside out, yet still hadn't found what they were looking for or any special energy fields, let alone the remains of a Stellar God.
Therefore, no one now believed this planet held the remains of a Stellar God; all legends were just stories.
But it was certain that there were other valuable items beneath Agyha's yellow sand. It was just that the extraction costs were too high, and it didn't pique the interest of those in the Genius Society.
However, for treasure hunters, what the Genius Society disdained didn't mean they would too. Furthermore, Agyha had a unique ecosystem, and its local biological materials sold very well throughout the universe.
Of course, Dan Lei couldn't directly say he was looking for Stellar God remains, as he himself held no hope for it. It was just a hidden mission.
Dan Lei's primary objective was to absorb the planet's Great Source to fill his Holy Grail, so he replied with a smile:
"Lord Taibai is joking. I'm just one person, how could I possibly search for Stellar God remains? After all, finding them would be walking into death.
Such supreme treasures surely have guardians, possibly even super-insects at the level of an Emissary. My skill level isn't even enough for them to chew on for half a bite."
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