Chapter 60

Once we leave the secret realm, we can gain another wave of Shock Points... Hmm, I need to make good use of Li Yang's reputation to create a buzz so that he can achieve an overwhelming victory and gain even more Shock Points.

The next day.

The Star Ash Mystic Realm has opened.

The teachers in charge of opening the secret realm were all ethereal and otherworldly. They floated in mid-air, with wisps of starlight overflowing from their palms, which gathered together to form a deep blue vortex that was two meters wide and two meters high.

The vortex seemed to shimmer with Starlight, as if stepping into it would transport one to the Deep Space.

The professor from the Secret Realm Office smiled and said, "The Star Ash Mystic Realm is now open. Please line up to enter!"

More than 100 students entered the country this time.

Li Yang saw several familiar faces.

Lin Zhaoxia smiled at her.

Zhong Qian nodded to her.

Ying Qi waved to her.

Shen Shangchi chuckled and said, "Hopefully, we can all reach 700 Physique Points when we get out."

Li Yang was initially surprised, but quickly understood.

The student who ranks first in the monthly exam will indeed qualify for entry into the Star Ash Mystic Realm, but it's not the only one who ranks first in the monthly exam.

Why would these powerful families pass up such a good opportunity to train their promising young talents?

The Secret Realm Office is willing to give places even to students from other schools, so why would they ignore them?

Simply put, the top scorer in the monthly exam gets free entry.

If you're not a freshman and get first place in the monthly exam... you'll have to pay a hefty admission fee.

These tickets aren't about money; they're about exchanging favors. If it were just a matter of money, Zhong Kun and Lin Zhaoqin would have gone in with her long ago.

Just then, a group from the Star-Slaying Military Academy arrived, and everyone couldn't help but look over.

Jiang Yuqing, who was leading the group, was still wearing a white long robe. His short hair was messy and hung over his shoulders. His beautiful face was covered with dark circles under his eyes, like smoky makeup. He was very handsome, and his dejected appearance created a strong contrast.

Anyone who sees it will be "surprised".

At this moment, Jiang Yuqing walked up to Li Yang and smiled slightly at her, "Hello, Li Yang, I'm Jiang Yuqing."

The contrast between the clear male voice and the delicate female appearance creates a strong sense of contrast.

Especially after hearing what he said, everyone exclaimed, "!"

What the hell? She... ugh, he's Jiang Yuqing?!

Li Yang smiled politely and said, "Hello."

Jiang Yuqing's voice was neither too loud nor too soft, ensuring everyone present could hear him. He said, "In the Star Ash Mystic Realm, I will show everyone who the true Pill Dao Heavenly Fortune Bearer is."

Chapter 60

Li Yang was quite surprised.

Is it really that direct?

They went straight for the kill.

I thought he was someone who was low-key, cautious, and unassuming.

Jiang Yuqing also wanted to keep a low profile.

However, the frantic [Shock Points +10][Shock Points +10]... made him want to be even more high-profile.

Ideally, Li Yang would just snort coldly and angrily rebuke his impolite remarks.

He then made another harsh statement, completely setting the stage for the atmosphere.

Unfortunately, Jiang Yuqing were disappointed.

Li Yang smiled politely and said calmly, "There's no need to enter the Star Ash Mystic Realm. You are Pill Dao Department Heavenly Fortune Bearer."

Jiang Yuqing: "?"

How could you admit defeat before the fight even started!

Li Yang then said, "Jiang, it's your turn to enter the secret realm."

Jiang Yuqing: "..." Yes, they are in line.

Even after Jiang Yuqing stepped into that deep blue vortex, she was still in a daze...

No, this isn't what I imagined. It feels like punching cotton, and there are hidden thorns in the cotton.

After entering the Star Ash Mystic Realm, Jiang Yuqing first checked the system panel.

As expected, no new Shock Points were added.

There is only one result: [Shock Points from Wei Cang +10].

Jiang Yuqing looked at the idiot next to her, wondering what the guy was so shocked about this time.

Wei Cang's inner thoughts. "The little doll on Li Yang's shoulder is so cute! Qingzi can even ignore that! She's truly amazing!"

Li Yang wouldn't be easily swayed by others; she had her own pace. The disputes over Pill Department and the Pill Dao Heavenly Fortune Bearer were all secondary.

Li Yang's "main quest" in the Star Ash Mystic Realm is to collect Star Ash Soil, while the "side quest" is alchemy.

As for whether the final elixir will be enough to defeat Jiang Yuqing...

She will listen to Professor Li's advice—do her best and leave the rest to fate.

Just as Li Yang was about to enter the Star Ash Mystic Realm, Lin Zhaoxia gently tugged at her.

When fighting, Lin Zhaoxia ties her hair up to reveal her forehead, giving her a wild and domineering appearance; in her daily life, however, she lets her hair down completely, and because she doesn't like to talk, she has a quiet and reserved temperament.

Li Yang had a great time fighting with her last time and had a good impression of her, so he took the initiative to ask, "What's up?"

Before Lin Zhaoxia could speak, Zhong Qian actually walked over as well.

Lin Zhaoxia shifted her gaze from Li Yang's left shoulder and asked, "Do you want to go to the Lin Family's cave to cultivate?"

Li Yang: "?"

Zhong Qian stopped looking at the eye-catching little doll and said, "The Zhong Family also has a cave in the Star Ash Mystic Realm." He had come to invite her as well.

Neither of them were good with words, far less eloquent than their younger brother and sister.

But they were also trying to explain to Li Yang, "The Star Ash Mystic Realm is a blessed land, but there are even better locations within it. Each of us has a map. If you go in with us, we can land in the same place and then go to the cave together to cultivate... which will be faster."

Li Yang felt a warmth in her heart and smiled, "If I go, wouldn't I be taking away the Starlight that should belong to you?"

Lin Zhaoxia said, "The impact will be minimal."

Zhong Qian also said, "If you try to find the location yourself, you'll waste a lot of time."

They phrased it tactfully, but Li Yang could easily understand.

The Star Ash Mystic Realm opens every year, and the scions of noble families enter it every time. Naturally, they keep records and even draw maps.

As for this so-called "cave dwelling," it was discovered through the continuous exploration of generations of those who entered it.

They must have reached some consensus, such as that this place belongs to the Lin Family, so the Zhong Family won't go there.

At this moment, both Lin Zhaoxia and Zhong Qian extended olive branches to her, willing to sacrifice their own cultivation speed in order to invite her to join them in seclusion for cultivation.

Li Yang remembered this kindness, but also politely declined.

She leaned closer to them and lowered her voice, saying, "My main purpose for going in this time isn't for cultivation."

Lin Zhaoxia frowned.

Zhong Qian immediately said, "You're not a student in the Pill Department, why bother with them..."

Li Yang laughed and said frankly, "Professor Li is so generous, I really can't refuse."

Lin Zhaoxia and Zhong Qian were both speechless for a moment, and a hint of disappointment appeared on their faces.

They didn't say anything, just nodded in agreement, and entered the Star Ash Mystic Realm one after another.

Li Yang could understand their unspoken words.

Lin Zhaoxia and Zhong Qian are both top-tier writers.

They have already opened 7 Star Aperture, and this entry will inevitably max out their Physique Points.

Two months in the secret realm, but only two days have passed since I came out.

They will reach the Peak Second Grade at rocket speed, then advance to the Third Grade Realm, and then go to the Astral Realm for training.

This is a speed that ordinary students wouldn't even dare to dream of.

Taking Li Yang's past life as an example, it's like they were admitted to Tsinghua University Peking University at the same time. While other students were still figuring out how to choose courses, they had already completed all the courses and successfully passed the postgraduate entrance examination.

Lin Zhaoxia and Zhong Qian both admire Li Yang. They know that Li Yang lacks resources, so they want to help her as much as possible.

They didn't want Li Yang to fall behind.

But the truth is, ordinary people with Heavenly Chosen are always held back by the lack of resources.

For example, Li Yang went through great lengths to obtain the Star Ash Mystic Realm, but she had to give up her cultivation in order to obtain the resources promised by Li Yaowan.

Even if Lin Zhaoxia and Zhong Qian both possess talent in the Alchemical Dao Department, Li Yaowan would never approach them.

The Star Ash Mystic Realm is just a microcosm.

There will be countless opportunities like this in the future, and the Heavenly Chosen of aristocratic families will choose to cultivate without any scruples, while the Heavenly Chosen of commoners can only weigh the pros and cons time and time again.

One "secret realm" is nothing, but what about dozens of times?

The gap between them will widen to an unimaginable extent.

Li Yang knew what they were worried about.

The problem is that everyone's "cultivation methods" are different. If she were to meditate in the caves of the Lin Family or Zhong Family for two months, she probably wouldn't survive...

Forget about raising it to 700 points of Physique Points; it might even deduct a few points from Spirit Points!

Everyone is working hard, just in different directions.

As long as she lives long enough, it will be difficult for her to fall behind.

Li Yang also stepped into the starry vortex. The feeling was quite wonderful, like suddenly diving into the deep sea. There was a momentary feeling of suffocation, but soon her breathing became smooth, and she felt a refreshing coolness on her face, accompanied by a light fragrance.

Li Yang's vision suddenly cleared. She had heard Lin Zhaoqin and Zhong Kun describe the scenery in the Star Ash Mystic Realm, but seeing it in person still felt incredible.

No wonder it's called "Star Ember".

It does indeed possess a desolate beauty reminiscent of stars burning out.

Although it was night in the secret realm, the surrounding scenery was not dim; on the contrary, it was quite bright.

The dark sky held the afterimages of stars, their shattered embers winding into a dazzling galaxy, like countless incandescent bulbs casting cold rays of light.

It was very quiet around.

Li Yang could breathe smoothly, but she didn't have much of a desire to breathe.

The surging Starlight poured into her body, instantly filling her Star Aperture and beginning to nourish her.

It's like someone is constantly supplying her with oxygen and food; she doesn't need to actively seek them out.

Li Yang was well aware of his talent for cultivation.

While he's not as ridiculously bad as Tongzi described, he's just one of millions of ordinary people.