Inside a Cultivation Room at Icewave Academy, Ye Lingyun sat cross-legged, his breathing steady and deep. Around him, star power swirled like morning mist, slowly drawn into his body and slowly released again. Nourished by the star power, his star core gradually grew more radiant and more powerful.
Ye Lingyun's consciousness sank into the depths of his star core, where he could sense every subtle change within it. His star domain was like an endless starry sky, and his star core was its center. He could feel the boundaries of his star domain slowly expanding. With every measure of expansion, his strength grew by the same measure.
"Ye Lingyun, your star domain has begun to expand. This is a crucial step toward the star emperor stage." Dean Bing Xin's voice sounded from outside the Cultivation Room, carrying a hint of satisfaction.
Ye Lingyun slowly opened his eyes, which gleamed like stars. "Dean, I can feel the changes in my star domain, but I still need more power."
Dean Bing Xin nodded. She took an ice-blue jade bottle from her sleeve and handed it to Ye Lingyun. "This is a Star Domain Pill. It can accelerate the expansion of your star domain and help you reach the star emperor stage sooner."
Ye Lingyun accepted the jade bottle. He could sense the powerful energy contained within it, and gratitude filled his heart. "Thank you, Dean."
Dean Bing Xin smiled faintly, her gaze passing through the window toward the distant horizon. "Ye Lingyun, you are the academy's hope. I believe you can work miracles."
Ye Lingyun nodded, his heart filled with determination. He knew he needed to work harder and cultivate more before he could reach the star emperor stage and represent the academy in battle.
As Ye Lingyun cultivated, his star domain