Chapter 57 (continued)

After saying that, Zhong Kun gave Lin Zhaoqin a provocative look, as if to say, "You have nothing to say now."

Unexpectedly, Lin Zhaoqin added, "If one reaches the Third Grade Realm and uses it in conjunction with the Fasting Pill, one can enter a meditative state for two months at a time."

Zhong Kun challenged her again. "Reaching the Sixth Grade Realm, twenty years will be a breeze!"

"Pshaw, my great-aunt once entered a meditative state in some Realm Domain for 200 years!"

My great-grandfather was three hundred years old!

My great-grandmother is four hundred years old!

"I..."

The Huangcheng trio and the old farmer trio. "..." Very well, it seems these two have said everything they can say, so this is all they can do now.

Li Yang interrupted them, saying, "Then I'll go take on a breakthrough mission today..."

She deliberately hesitated for a moment, then looked at Lin Zhaoqin and Fang Chuyun and asked, "Do you want to come with me?"

Fang Chuyun and Lin Zhaoqin are both at the Grade One High Stage; they can try to break through to the Second Grade Realm.

They both exclaimed almost in unison, "Okay!"

Zhong Kun hesitated and said, "I won't go. I'll just take a Realm-Breaking Pill..." His Physique Points was actually higher than Fang Chuyun's, but his combat ability was far inferior to hers.

Li Yang looked at Zhong Kun and said, "By the way, our Nature Department doesn't have many rules, but there is one that must be followed."

Several beginners looked at her expectantly.

Li Yang said, "Those who break through to the Nature Department cannot use Realm-Breaking Pill."

Lin Zhaoqin said excitedly, "That's exactly how it should be! Our Lin Family has always advocated that students in the Star Combat Department break through realms through combat! It's just that the Star Wars conservatives won't listen and insist on spending a lot of money to develop even more advanced Realm-Breaking Pill..."

As she spoke, she glared at Zhong Kun.

Zhong Kun said awkwardly, "Not everyone can break through to a higher realm through battle... Only by staying alive can one have a future."

"So what if you leveled up to Third Grade by taking drugs? You'll just be cannon fodder in the Astral Realm!"

"Then we don't have to go to the Astral Realm..."

"Ha, if you're not going to the Astral Realm, why become an Astral Realm Star Wielders? Why not free up resources for those who dare to go!" Lin Zhaoqin grew increasingly agitated, saying, "If everyone wants to hide in the Realm Domain, who will protect Huaxia's main Astral Realm city? Once the main city falls, the entire Realm Domain will be finished!"

Zhong Kun got stuck.

Li Yang said to Zhong Kun, "We can't control what others do, but this is the rule in our Nature Department. It's been like this for hundreds of years... maybe thousands or tens of thousands of years. If you can't accept it, then now..."

Zhong Kun: "!"

He even changed his name in the Zhong Family's large group chat of over a hundred people, to "Half-Step Supreme Disciple - Kun".

His father excitedly sent out dozens of red envelopes, and he also received blessings and admiration from dozens of distant and close relatives...

His brother even sent him a large bonus of 200 merit points, with the note. "A promising future awaits."

Zhong Kun has been put in such a difficult position.

He absolutely refuses to leave the Nature Department!

"I'll go, I'll go!" Zhong Kun immediately said, "Since I've joined the Nature Department, I'm a natural person, and naturally I must abide by the rules!"

Lin Zhaoqin snorted coldly and said, "I didn't expect you to have some backbone."

Li Yang was quite pleased; Kunzi might seem timid, but he was actually quite tough.

Li Yang said, "Alright, let's all four of us go and accept the breakthrough mission together!"

Feng Yiqiao was moved to tears while watching.

Twenty years have passed.

The Agronomy Department can finally offer "team quests" again!

Li Yang didn't waste any time and went to the mission area to find a suitable mission.

To be honest, simply staying in the Star Ash Mystic Realm for two months would be meaningless for Li Yang. Even if she broke through her cultivation level, she wouldn't be able to achieve anything significant.

But Li Yang planned to take Little Lianxin into the secret realm.

The "Collect Star Ash Soil" lifespan unlocking quest should be completed soon, and once completed, you will be able to obtain the lifespan.

Therefore, she needs to increase her lifespan limit in advance and open new Star Aperture so that she can continue to improve her Physique Points and Spirit Points.

Otherwise, if the lifespan expires after only 12 hours after being unlocked, it would be a huge loss!

Since it was Li Yang's first time leading a team, she was very careful and cautious. She didn't randomly assign tasks, but consulted with teaching assistant He Song.

He Song hearing that she was about to break through to a higher realm, He Song exclaimed, "As expected of you!"

For ordinary Star Wielders, breaking through to a higher realm is like celebrating the New Year.

For the Heavenly Chosen Star Wielders, breaking through realms is as easy as drinking water.

There's no way to compare people!

He Song works in the Academic Affairs Office and has a wide network of contacts. He asked a senior female student in the Tasks Office for help, and she quickly found suitable tasks for him.

Upon seeing the task details, Li Yang repeatedly expressed her gratitude, saying, "It's perfect! Thank you so much, senior!"

He Song said, "It's nothing."

Li Yang: "Come visit the Agronomy Department anytime you have time; the mutated steamed buns are all you can eat."

He Song smiled and said, "Okay!"

Li Yang shared the task with the other three.

Upon seeing this, Zhong Kun said with considerable anxiety, "They're actually going to the outskirts of the city... Can't these cultists just shut up? Why are they always causing trouble!"

Lin Zhaoqin said disappointedly, "The leader of the City Defense Army is Fourth Grade, so we're just lowly soldiers accompanying the troops."

Li Yang remained vigilant and warned them, "Don't underestimate cultists. Their cultivation methods are very unorthodox. Last time, I encountered a hall master who rapidly advanced his cultivation level by digging into other people's Star Aperture."

Zhong Kun's face paled, and he asked, "No rejection reaction?"

Lin Zhaoqin said, "Of course there are, but cult members are all desperate people who don't care about tomorrow, they won't care about such things."

The four-person team was carefully considering their mission, unaware that someone was watching them from a dimly lit room somewhere.

The aged voice said slowly, "No need to rush. With Li Yang's advancement speed, she will soon reach the Peak Second Grade. At that time, send people to ambush her on the outer edge of the Astral Realm."

"What if she brings those scions of wealthy families along again?"

"Heh." The aged voice chuckled softly, coldly stating, "Then kill them all together."

"But what about the Zhong Family and the Lin Family..."

"How many scions of noble families have died at the hands of 'Astral Realm creatures' over the years?"

"Understood!"

-

Twenty years later, the Agronomy Department's team-building mission this time was nothing short of chaotic.

When the group of four set off, the three senior brothers were extremely worried, but Feng Yiqiao comforted them, saying, "The mission is secondary; the people are the most important!"

Lü Shunshun was very cheerful. "I'll be waiting for you guys to come back for dinner tonight."

Xia Putao was imparting her extremely limited experience to Zhong Kun: "We just pick on the weak! As long as we can crush them, it doesn't matter if they're seriously injured, poisoned, or on the verge of death... Back in the day, your senior brother hid in a dog hole for ten days and actually wore that bastard down to death..."

Zhong Kun nodded repeatedly, listening intently, almost as if he were taking notes.

Lin Zhaoqin glanced at him disdainfully and said, "Follow behind me, and I'll keep you alive."

Zhong Kun ignored her completely and ran towards Li Yang with a clatter. He didn't call her Yangzi" anymore, and instead said, "Senior Sister~ I'll follow you~"

Li Yang felt goosebumps rising on her arms and said, "Speak like a human!"

Zhong Kun: "Yangzi! 200 Merit Points, let me follow behind you!"

Li Yang: "Deal!"

He was supposed to follow her anyway, so he figured he might as well make the 200 merit points.

The City Defense Army are launching a large-scale operation to destroy a key stronghold of the Descending Star Cult on the outskirts of the city.

The raid will take place tomorrow. Li Yang and his three companions are just temporary recruits. Their mission is simple and brutal: just follow them and charge in.

On the day of the operation, the leader of the City Defense Army even gave them a special visit.

The leader was very friendly to them, and the other City Defense Army were also happy to see them.

It's not because they're particularly strong, but because having these "protective charms" will make this mission much easier.

The deputy leader had already secretly investigated and reported to the leader, "One is a girl from the Lin Family, and the other is a Zhong Family! Boss, we've got incredibly good luck this time!"

"Don't be careless!" The team leader coughed lightly and said cautiously, "This time we have the perfect timing, location, and support! We must destroy this damned cult's hideout!"

The news quickly spread within the City Defense Army. Upon learning that scions of prominent families had come to train, their morale soared, and their combat effectiveness increased by another 30%!

Li Yang was still quite nervous. She wasn't worried about the mastermind's malicious ambush, but rather about the team's lack of coordination, such as Lin Zhaoqin being too reckless and Zhong Kun being too timid...

Result...

It's completely different from what I imagined!

After the battle began, Zhong Kun was the most reckless, while Lin Zhaoqin didn't even have much room to maneuver. Li Yang and Fang Chuyun were completely stunned by the "pay-to-win player".

All they knew was that Zhong Kun had made thorough preparations for this breakthrough journey; he carried a whole bunch of medicine bottles, which jingled as he walked.

Zhong Kun's Star Weapon was ordinary, but it contained a temporary Star Artifact Star Curse Spell in the right. He was also wearing an invulnerable combat suit, and his hat could transform into a helmet in critical moments. Not only did it offer amazing defense, but it could also filter poison gas...

First, a foolish cultist at the first level of the First Grade Realm slashed Zhong Kun on the shoulder.

There was a loud bang.

Zhong Kun was unharmed, but the cultists were repelled.

Zhong Kun: "?"

The next second, he exclaimed excitedly, "That's it?"

Everyone: "..."

Then, Zhong Kun started running amok. Relying on his expensive "defense suit," he began throwing Star Artifact and Star Curse at the cult members.

The defensive set was too heavy, making it impossible for Zhong Kun to use his Burst-Speed Combo.

Fortunately, the Star Artifact and Star Curse are extremely powerful.

Bang!

The cultists exploded!

Whoosh!

The cult members spontaneously combusted!

Lin Zhaoqin cursed, "Zhong Kun, save one for me!"

Zhong Kun laughed loudly, "I killed him with my own skills!"