Could the stellar martial path lead to longevity and enduring life?
Lin Yuan did not know.
He had only just reached initiation himself. Even Azure Star had only encountered the stellar martial path a few hundred years ago; on the scale of the universe, it had barely taken its first steps...
But he knew that as long as he put in some effort, the heaven-defying trait "Life Plunder" would ensure he never needed to worry about his lifespan.
He was only eighteen, yet he already had a full three hundred years of life stored up!
And as he continued hunting and plundering, that reserve would keep growing without end...
"I'll wait a few more days, then go to the Starry-Sky Warrior Association to get certified as a Starry-Sky Warrior."
Under the moonlight, Lin Yuan stood on the rooftop, looking down over the buildings and streets below, his gaze steady and contemplative.
Once certified as a Starry-Sky Warrior, he would receive a Star Warrior Badge.
Only those who possessed a Star Warrior Badge could claim the various benefits and privileges the Human Federation granted Starry-Sky Warriors.
The claim that Starry-Sky Warriors stood above every other profession was no empty boast.
Leaving everything else aside, passing the certification immediately entitled him to a detached villa within Satellite City's inner district, automatically making him an inner-district resident.
That benefit alone was worth tens of millions, perhaps even a hundred million Azure Coins!
It was a detached villa in the inner district, after all.
Countless people dreamed of one, yet could only live in the outer district, crammed into towering apartment blocks alongside millions of other ordinary people.
Lin Yuan's current home was merely an ordinary apartment of a little over a hundred square meters, left behind by his parents.
It had three bedrooms and a living room, but it was too small for him to move freely, let alone cultivate at home. Every time, he had to go out to a park to train.
Alternatively, he could pay a hefty price to use a martial arts school's training grounds, but an ordinary family could never afford that.
Such was the lot of ordinary people.
Lin Yuan genuinely longed for a detached villa of his own—not for luxury, but because only homes in the detached-villa neighborhoods had private training rooms!
He would be able to cultivate at home instead of going out every time.
As for why he intended to wait a few days...
Naturally, he did not want to draw too much attention. Completing his transformation overnight was a little too extraordinary; even those Star-Martial Prodigies could not manage it. There was no need to invite needless trouble.
On the third day, Lin Yuan rose early and, after a little preparation, headed straight for the Starry-Sky Warrior Association.
Returning to that vast, almost miraculous complex, Lin Yuan was no longer the person he had been. He had been transformed, reborn down to his very bones.
His entire bearing differed from that of the ordinary people around him. Every movement naturally radiated nobility and a keen edge.
This came from the difference in their levels of life, not from any deliberate effort on his part.
He became aware of it as he walked.
He understood that he had only just broken through and had yet to adjust to such an enormous change.
"This won't do. Having my edge on full display really isn't my style..."
Lin Yuan muttered to himself, working to rein in his aura.
Upon entering the association, he was greeted once more by the hall's breathtaking, shifting galaxy. This time, rather than being dazzled, his breakthrough allowed him to discern the nature of the currents of star power in the air.
So this phenomenon comes from pure star power turned into mist. No wonder a single breath feels like entering an immortal paradise, soothing both heart and mind...
Lin Yuan was secretly astonished.
This was extravagance on an incredible scale.
Having only just broken through, he had refined merely a single wisp of natal stellar force within his body—a pitifully small amount.
Yet the Starry-Sky Warrior Association generously filled an entire hall with misted currents of star power. He could only imagine how many resources that had consumed...
"Lin Yuan?"
"You... broke through to become a Starry-Sky Warrior?"
While he was still marveling, an astonished voice came from behind him.
Lin Yuan turned and saw Lin Xue, the attendant who had helped him with his martial assessment three days earlier.
Lin Xue still wore the association's standard uniform. Her blue-and-silver robe hugged her curvaceous figure, its natural slit at the thigh revealing long, straight, fair legs.
She raised a delicate hand to cover her rosy lips, her expression tinged with surprise.
She had already expected Lin Yuan to succeed in breaking through.
But completing the transformation of his life in just three days still caught her off guard.
He really is a little genius...
A professional, she quickly composed herself, replacing her momentary lapse with a captivating smile.
"You're here to get certified for your Star Warrior Badge, aren't you?"
After breaking through, every Starry-Sky Warrior's first order of business was to have their status certified and receive the Star Warrior Badge that represented their standing.
Without any embarrassment, Lin Yuan nodded openly.
Lin Xue led him to another testing room.
Unlike the room from three days ago, this was an advanced testing room designed specifically to measure Starry-Sky Warriors' physical capabilities.
Certification as a Starry-Sky Warrior was straightforward, still consisting of three tests: strength, speed, and bodily durability.
Familiar with the process, Lin Yuan soon completed the certification.
"Strength—50,000 kg. Qualified!"
"Speed—30 m/s. Qualified!"
"Bodily durability—mortal transcendence realm. Qualified!"
Once all the results were in, he had met every requirement.
Lin Xue recorded them one by one, then took out a silver-white badge and handed it to Lin Yuan.
"Congratulations, Lin Yuan."
"This is your Star Warrior Badge. Its built-in chip contains all your identification information and warrior records."
"All your warrior access privileges have been activated. You can log into the Starry-Sky Warrior Forum to learn more about Starry-Sky Warriors."
"Your exclusive Star-Martial incentives have been issued. The system has automatically assigned your property: No. 68, Zhonghai Sky City, within the inner fourth ring. Simply bring your Star Warrior Badge, and you can move in..."
"You can log into the Star-Martial Marketplace and choose any one of the Stellar Force Secret Arts..."
"An additional incentive payment of fifty million Azure Coins has been deposited into your personal account. Please check that it has arrived..."
Lin Xue continued explaining the various benefits and incentives for Starry-Sky Warriors, listing them one after another while Lin Yuan nodded repeatedly.
Tsk, tsk. Nothing less from a Starry-Sky Warrior.
A truly privileged upper class. A villa and fifty million just to get started—who else could compare?
"A single step to the heavens."
He drew a deep breath. Never before had he felt so tangibly the prestige and grandeur of being a Starry-Sky Warrior.
He could hardly wait to see his first detached villa in this world...
"I'm moving as soon as I get back!"
After bidding farewell to the noticeably reluctant attendant, Lin Yuan hurried straight back to the old neighborhood where he had lived for over a decade.
He returned to the little home that, though not large, held so many years of memories.
In the dim light, Lin Yuan picked up a photograph from a corner of the room and silently wiped away its dust.
As the obscuring layer came away, it revealed a family portrait of a man, a woman, and a little boy.
The man had a sturdy build and an honest face, wearing nothing but a goofy grin.
The woman was gentle and poised. She wore glasses and smiled tenderly.
Between them stood a little boy, seemingly only eight or nine years old, holding their hands. It was Lin Yuan.
"Dad, Mom..."
Lin Yuan gazed at the photograph for a long time, his expression gradually softening.
"I'm leaving, heading into a wider world, to see the starry sky you always wanted to see but never had the chance to..."
"I'm sure your spirits in heaven will keep quietly watching over me, won't you?"
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