Establishing One's Own Faction

"Are you sure?" Hou Feng asked seriously. "No one has chosen this item in the past thirty years. While it's helpful for Martial Artists who cultivate the sun, moon, and stars, the results have always been rather disappointing."

"The effects might not even compare to Jade Wood."

Hou Feng still felt compelled to advise him. After all, the lessons learned from previous users were fresh in his mind. They had chosen it out of desperation due to their starved genes.

"This is the one. I'm not changing my mind!"

Su Bei's decisiveness was evident; he had clearly made his choice.

Hou Feng opened his mouth, wanting to say something more, but ultimately remained silent. "That's fine then. Perhaps it didn't show much in others, but it might make a big difference for you."

"Even if the results are just so-so, it's still an A-grade Ascension Secret Treasure, no matter what."

It was unclear whether he was trying to comfort Su Bei or himself.

However, he quickly completed the registration. On the Association's private network, this A-grade Ascension Secret Treasure, [Meteorite], now belonged to Su Bei. Even if someone wanted to exchange for it now, they wouldn't have the chance.

The item was packed into a box and delivered to Su Bei in no time, showcasing remarkable efficiency.

"This [Meteorite] doesn't have any special environmental requirements; it just needs to be kept in the box. So, I'm entrusting it to you for now. Please take good care of it," Hou Feng said. Su Bei naturally nodded.

He put the box away. It wasn't large, as the [Meteorite] was only about the size of a fist, and the box was perfectly suited for it.

At this point, Su Bei finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He wasn't sure which was better, Jade Wood or Meteorite. It wasn't that he didn't listen to advice, but if he insisted on something, he had his reasons.

The Emperor Sun Aura was his reason for insistence.

This trace of Emperor Sun Aura was a constant source of hope for Su Bei.

The quality of this energy from the fantasy world was simply too high, almost crushing all other forms of energy he had encountered. Compared to the Emperor Sun Aura, all the A-grade Ascension Secret Treasures he had seen that day were like the difference between clouds and mud!

However, Su Bei had no way to use it. He could only passively use it like a power bank, and even then, the effects were surprisingly good.

But in reality, this was akin to begging with a golden bowl, completely failing to find the correct method of use. It was a total waste of a treasure.

He had tried absorbing Solar Energy and converging it towards his heart, but it had no effect. Let alone activating the Emperor Sun Aura, it was as if the energy disdained to even acknowledge his efforts.

At his current rate of absorption, Su Bei suspected the Emperor Sun Aura's energy would still remain when he was an old man.

If he could find a way to utilize it, Su Bei believed his strength would experience a massive surge, with effects far beyond anything an A-grade Ascension Secret Treasure could offer!

Since [Meteorite] could stir the fluctuations of the Emperor Sun Aura, that alone was enough for Su Bei to take a gamble!

Furthermore, Li Xiongshan from the Military Department had also promised him an Ascension Secret Treasure. In any case, Su Bei could afford to gamble; if it didn't work out, he could just switch to another.

By the time Su Bei returned home, not much time had passed.

After greeting his parents, he went directly into the training room and carefully took the [Meteorite] out of the box.

Its appearance was indeed unremarkable, but this small piece was surprisingly heavy. A rough estimate put its weight at least several hundred pounds, indicating its high density.

From the outside, its deep black color and uneven surface, when felt closely, even exuded a mysterious aura akin to the universe, as if cosmic energy had been infused into it.

As expected, the Emperor Sun Aura within his body began to stir. His heartbeat was like the pounding of a heavy drum, each beat accompanied by fluctuations in the aura, gradually permeating his limbs and bones. His entire body felt warm, like basking in the sun through a window on a winter day.

His aura became bright and warm.

The genes at the deepest part of his body seemed to be dyed with a faint golden hue, constantly refining various parts of his physique, bringing him closer to perfection.

His speed had increased by more than a hundredfold compared to before!

The energy of the Emperor Sun Aura spread to his right hand, as if trying to break free from Su Bei's body and rush directly into the Meteorite!

But for some reason, it was completely unable to break free from Su Bei's body.

"Is this... trying to go independent?"

Su Bei frowned, experiencing a strange sensation. It was as if he was merely a vessel for the Emperor Sun Aura, and now it had found a better vessel and wanted to abandon him?

This wasn't necessarily the Emperor Sun Aura having self-awareness; it was more like an instinct of its own. However, the very idea of a trace of energy possessing instinct was already incredibly bizarre.

"As expected... there's no such thing as a free lunch in this world."

Su Bei sighed lightly.

Regardless of whether this was beneficial for the Emperor Sun Aura, it was certainly not beneficial for Su Bei at the moment!

If he lost this trace of Emperor Sun Aura because of it, he would have nowhere to turn to cry.

After all, when opening the Body Gate, his body's genes would be exposed. This trace of Emperor Sun energy might directly rush out of his body, which would be a huge loss.

Ignoring the craving of the genes within his body, Su Bei calmly put the Meteorite back into the box.

Although it seemed like he had gambled incorrectly, even if he didn't use it, carrying it with him to attract the Emperor Sun Aura would still greatly benefit his cultivation!

That same afternoon.

Li Xiongshan sent over a piece of Jade Wood, even before Su Bei had brought the matter up.

He had told Su Bei to choose whatever he liked, and if he couldn't find anything suitable, to pick the most expensive one, with the Military Department covering the cost.

This was in line with what he had promised that day, but there was also a slight difference.

Regardless of whether Su Bei had found an Ascension Secret Treasure that suited him, Li Xiongshan would treat it as if he hadn't found anything.

For the next few days.

Su Bei also gradually became busy. He continued his usual cultivation without interruption, but he added archery to his training. He practiced his fist techniques and spear techniques diligently, occupying almost all of his time, even compressing his sleep to a very short duration.

And that wasn't all. He carried the Meteorite with him at all times, constantly drawing out the Emperor Sun Aura, which allowed his physical body to strengthen continuously over these past few days. In just three days, his strength had once again broken through its limit, reaching nearly 3100KG!

This was already three times the standard strength of a first-order Martial Artist!

At this moment, Su Bei's foundation was truly too profound!

Although he hadn't truly tested himself, he was confident that even among first-order Martial Artists, he would definitely be considered among the strong.

And once he opened the first Body Gate, he would directly step into the invincible stage of the first order!

And today.

The time finally came to head to the Jinnan Military Region.