Crimson Star Pill

Driven by curiosity, Fang Yu soon found an introduction to Civilization Warriors on the campus network. It was a video.

He opened the video.

"As everyone knows, every martial artist who reaches the Primordial Star becomes a Civilization Warrior under our Blue Moon Alliance." A deep, resonant voice sounded. "Every student of Huguang Martial Arts University who reaches level 20 must become a glorious Civilization Warrior."

"Civilization Warriors fight to protect civilization."

"At first, every martial artist is a 'Trainee Civilization Warrior.' Killing savage beasts or alien powerhouses earns civilization points. After killing a certain number of low-tier savage beasts, one can become an official 'Tier-One Civilization Warrior.'"

"If a student of Huguang Martial Arts University has not even become a Tier-One Civilization Warrior before graduation, it is a disgrace," the resonant voice said. "They are not qualified to receive a diploma."

Fang Yu understood at once.

The graduation requirements for Huguang Martial Arts University were probably to reach life level 20 and become at least a Tier-One Civilization Warrior.

The requirements at a martial arts college were much simpler. Students could graduate upon reaching life level 13, with no other conditions.

In the video, the voice continued.

"Students who become Tier-One Civilization Warriors before graduation will receive a reward of 10,000 star coins from the university. Those who become Second-Tier Civilization Warriors will receive 100,000 star coins, and those who become Third-Tier Civilization Warriors will receive five million star coins."

"Anyone who becomes a Fourth-Tier Civilization Warrior will be a source of pride for Huguang Martial Arts University. They will receive 100 million star coins, and their name will be permanently inscribed on the university's 'Wall of Honored Alumni' as an example for generations of students to come."

The video ended.

It seems...

Becoming a Second-Tier Civilization Warrior is somewhat difficult, but not especially so. Fang Yu already had a rough idea. Becoming a Third-Tier Civilization Warrior should be very difficult.

A Fourth-Tier Civilization Warrior? That should be extremely hard to achieve, Fang Yu thought.

Not only did one need to be strong enough, one also had to dare to venture across the Primordial Star for long periods. The chances of dying were extremely high.

As time passed, Fang Yu continued browsing. He had to admit that the information on Huguang Martial Arts University's campus network was far more detailed and extensive than what his college had offered.

The various courses were also more profound.

As an elite student, I can even study certain manuals on saber, spear, and hammer techniques for free? Fang Yu thought. I don't have to pay copyright fees? I can acquire the right to use them directly, though not the right to distribute them.

At college, he had only been able to study basic manuals for free. Many slightly more advanced manuals and secret techniques required him to purchase the rights himself.

Without the rights, he could not study them in secret.

If he was caught, the punishment would be terrifying. At best, he would be fined or sentenced to prison... at worst, he would be executed.

That benefit alone will save me a lot of money.

For elite students, the university also provides dedicated gravity chambers and star power chambers to help raise their life levels... Fang Yu's eyes reddened. There's even a set amount of free time each month to use these advanced training facilities?

If I paid for them myself, it would cost at least 100,000 star coins a month.

No wonder a bachelor's degree is synonymous with higher education.

Every one of these benefits was something college students did not dare hope for. Of course, ordinary undergraduates could not use them either. Only elite students could, and even their time was limited.

That's what an elite contract offers.

What kind of training resources do those so-called Earth Institute students receive? A sudden yearning rose in Fang Yu's heart.

The strong grew ever stronger.

Only the strong were qualified to enjoy better resources. This was not just Huguang Martial Arts University's educational philosophy, but that of the entire Blue Moon Alliance.

After giving the campus network a general browse and gaining some understanding of his upcoming undergraduate life, Fang Yu opened his inbox. It already contained more than ten messages.

The first three were "Orientation for New Transfer Students," "Elite Student Handbook," and "University Rules and Regulations."

The rest were online courses recommended by Senior Uncle Jiang Wei. They were all subjects ordinary undergraduates were expected to study during their first three years at university.

"From Stance Training to Starry-Sky Martial Artist," "From Subtlety to Inner Realm" (recommended), "Martial Arts Ethics and Taboos," "Fundamentals of Nutrition"

"Assessing Terrain on the Primordial Star" (recommended), "A Detailed Guide to Savage Beasts Around Low-Tier Bases," "History of Martial Arts" (complete collection), "A Detailed Guide to Low-Tier Starry-Sky Bases" (recommended)

"Using Star Coins Properly" (recommended), "Temptations of a Martial Artist" (recommended), "Star Aperture Studies"

"Medicinal Taboos"

There were nearly a hundred courses in all, some extensive and others shorter. They covered every aspect of cultivation and daily life that a martial artist needed to be mindful of while growing from weak to strong... Fang Yu had already studied more than half of them at college.

He was more interested in the courses Jiang Wei had recommended.

Especially those concerning the Primordial Star. At college, explanations about the Primordial Star had all been very general. After all, most college students rarely got a chance to visit it even once.

From the courses, Fang Yu could see the fundamental difference between college students and undergraduates.

In the Blue Moon Alliance's plans, college students aren't expected to go to the Primordial Star and fight at all, Fang Yu thought. They're mainly a foundation for advancing the genetic evolution of the entire civilization. At the same time, most martial arts college students go on to become basic martial arts instructors at primary and secondary schools.

Or low-level martial arts instructors at various martial arts clubs.

Undergraduates, on the other hand, are designated by the Blue Moon Alliance as the backbone of the Civilization Warriors. They may rarely produce peerless powerhouses, but their enormous numbers allow them to support the various starry-sky bases, Fang Yu reflected.

Fang Yu browsed quickly.

His time was limited.

In the few days he had left, he could not possibly study every course in detail. He could only try to gain a general understanding so he would not be completely in the dark.

Suddenly, his phone vibrated again.

"Your account ending in 8629 has received 1,000,000.00 star coins... transferred from an account ending in... total account balance: 5,961,322.52 star coins."

It was a new message.

The university's one-million-star-coin scholarship has finally arrived. Fang Yu's eyes lit up. With that, he had received all the training resources he could obtain from the transfer examination.

I need to study the courses.

But they're only supplementary. Fang Yu had thought it through. As for my technique, I only recently reached greater mastery of Subtlety, and I haven't yet guided my qi and blood deep into my spine. It's too early to talk about the Inner Realm.

Technique depended on comprehension.

But physical technique also required gradual progress. Fang Yu had only recently broken through, and he still needed time to consolidate and strengthen himself before he could attempt to reach a higher level.

Transferring to university and getting an elite contract means I've accomplished my goal ahead of schedule, Fang Yu reflected silently.

Under his mother's influence, he had developed the habit of thinking things through from a young age.

He was accustomed to planning his path in advance.

I'm twenty-one this year. I have less than four years left in my golden training period, so I have to make the most of my time. A light shone in Fang Yu's eyes. I still have two years as an undergraduate.

So my next goal is to get into graduate school.

There were hundreds of martial arts universities in the Blue Moon Alliance, so there were quite a few martial arts undergraduates. Martial arts graduate students, however, were far fewer in number.

Only Crescent Moon Martial Arts University and the ten key martial arts universities were qualified to admit martial arts graduate students.

It was easy to imagine how difficult it was to get in.

But Fang Yu felt no fear whatsoever.

Just as when he had first entered college, his goal had been to transfer to a university. Many people had laughed at him then, but in the end, he had achieved it.

Aim high, and you may reach the middle. Fang Yu's gaze was resolute.

Fang Yu had long been accustomed to setting himself an extremely ambitious goal and then doing everything he could to reach it. That way, even if he ultimately fell short, his achievements would not be insignificant.

Martial arts graduate students are the very best martial arts geniuses. Once I succeed, the training funds I receive will be unimaginable.

There's only a year and a half until the examination.

If I train normally, there's no way I can meet the requirements. Fang Yu had just read some information on Huguang Martial Arts University's campus network. The requirements merely to register for the martial arts graduate examination were extremely high, with three main conditions.

First, applicants could not be older than twenty-four.

Second, they had to reach life level 30.

Third, they must have obtained an Earth Contract.

One step at a time.

First meet the application requirements, then try to pass the examination.

If I want to improve as quickly as possible and obtain that so-called Earth Contract, the best path is to awaken the Void Star Aspect. Fang Yu had thought it through long ago. Raising my life level is my top priority.

Fang Yu opened his phone and tapped into another app, Starlight Department Store. It was the Starlight Group's shopping app, which mainly sold supplies for martial artists.

Crimson Star Pill!

I'm counting on you. Fang Yu's gaze settled on one of the pills.

At the same time, he scanned its description.

Crimson Star Pill: Contains the essence of star power. Suitable for intermediate and advanced martial artists who have not awakened a Star Aspect. After use, the body can absorb star power, rapidly raising its life level.

Price: 1 million star coins per bottle (10 pills per bottle)

Recommended use: One bottle every half month at levels 20-25; one bottle per week at levels 25-30; use in moderation above level 30.

Contraindication 1: The star power contained in Crimson Star Pills is violent. Users must be at least life level 20, or they risk physical injury. In severe cases, the muscles and bones may be thrown into disorder, along with the brain's nerves.

Contraindication 2: Crimson Star Pills are made from Red Star Grass. Certain special components are harmful to the body, and long-term use may damage future martial arts potential. Not suitable for martial artists under thirty. Use with caution!

Contraindication 3: After each month of use, wait at least three months before resuming, depending on the condition of the body.

The Crimson Star Pill was a very famous pill. Its medicinal power was potent, but its side effects could greatly affect the body's foundation and limit future development.

Thus, it was mostly used by intermediate and advanced martial artists whose strength was approaching its limit and who had not awakened a particularly powerful Void Star Aspect. They only hoped to take their strength a step further.

If I want something with very few impurities and minimal side effects on the body...

That would be the higher-grade Dragon Star Pill, Fang Yu thought. The Dragon Star Pill was extremely effective, but its price was equally striking: five million star coins per bottle.

It was not something Fang Yu could currently afford.

The Crimson Star Pill was the best medicine Fang Yu could think of for quickly raising his life level at the moment.

I'll buy one bottle first and try it. Fang Yu quickly placed the order. Although he had absolute confidence in his innate ability, Devour, he did not dare be careless.

Once he confirmed that the Crimson Star Pill was harmless to his body, it would not be too late to buy it in bulk.