C294 A True Genius!

For a prodigy like Lau Ying, transcending boundaries was a walk in the park.

In his past life, Yu Yuan, who never embarked on the path of cultivation, was clueless about its intricacies. But in this life, he considered himself gifted, having encountered the Silvermoon Empire's esteemed young talents—Zhao Yafu, Lee Yu, and Zhan Tianxiang.

Yet, compared to Lau Ying, they seemed to pale in comparison.

Amidst idle chatter, Lau Ying's form quivered, and she effortlessly ascended to the next level, leaving Yu Yuan in awe.

For most cultivators, whether it was a major breakthrough or a minor hurdle, the journey was marked by arduous meditation, grueling battles, and sudden insights. How could Lau Ying shatter these barriers with such ease, simply by engaging in light conversation and enjoying some fruit?

"I didn't choose this," Lau Ying confessed, a tinge of frustration in her voice. She lifted her hand, gazing at the celestial glow beneath her skin, "You might find it hard to believe, but I never wanted to advance so quickly. I believe that if my realm isn't sufficient, there's no need to bear the weight of the sect's expectations."

"The Silver Moon Sect has invested heavily in me, granting access to an array of spiritual materials, pills, and mystical treasures at my leisure. They've spared no expense for my sake."

"From birth, I've known my allegiance lies with the Silver Moon Sect."

"My master even said that I belonged to the sect before I was born, with the Lau family merely being my incidental earthly home."

"The sect instilled in me a sense of duty, urging me to diminish my familial attachments."

"And that's exactly what I've done."

"Yet, I can't shake the feeling that as my realm grows, so too will my obligations to the sect. Ultimately, I must repay their kindness, but I wish to delay it, to take my time."

"Because if I push myself too hard, my carefree days will swiftly come to an end."

"I want to decelerate, not rush through life. Right now, I'm content as I am."

As Lau Ying whispered, cascades of brilliant starlight fell from the heavens, transforming into visible showers of starry raindrops that wove into her Fallen Star Eyes.

Within those eyes, the starlight danced like fireflies. Once refined, they surged toward her in a swarm.

In an instant, Lau Ying's form was ablaze with dazzling starlight.

Yu Yuan narrowed his eyes for a closer look, gazing upon her statuesque figure as if it were a mysterious and arcane sea of stars.

Her very organs, flesh, and bones shone with the luster of countless stars!

Using his Heavenly Soul perception, Yu Yuan was astounded to discover that Lau Ying's acupoints resonated as if in harmony with celestial bodies far beyond.

The human body boasts hundreds of acupoints, and each of Lau Ying's was brimming with stellar power, akin to the Fallen Star Eyes beneath her feet, poised to unleash their force in pivotal moments.

"Silver Moon Sect has found a once-in-an-era prodigy!"

Yu Yuan's spirit trembled, realizing that this maiden from the Lau family of the Divine Might Empire was destined to be a pivotal force in the sect's flourishing future.

The Profound Break Stage involved breaking through the central dantian and purifying the body's flesh, blood, and bones through the eight extraordinary meridians.

Lau Ying, in her youth, was extraordinary. Her acupoints mirrored the constellations, each a microcosm capable of harnessing stellar power, refining her body with the might of the celestial stars.

This signified that beyond the Yellow Court's lower dantian and the Profound Gate's middle dantian, she had access to the star power within her acupoints.

At the Profound Break Stage, the vast star power contained within Lau Ying could potentially surpass that of seven or eight peers at the same level of cultivation.

Armed with the Silver Moon Sect's secret star techniques, her true combat prowess was likely to exceed even that of Thunder Sect's favored disciple, Wai Wujiang.

Contemplating this, Yu Yuan couldn't help but wonder about his own prospects upon reaching the Profound Break Stage.

Lau Ying's innate talent for cultivation and her unique gifts placed a slight pressure on him.

This young woman, who shied away from the weighty duties of the sect and indulged in leisure, was nonetheless propelled by the cosmos to attain such a remarkable state.

Imagine if one day she were to be provoked or suddenly gain clarity and devote herself to the arduous cultivation of the Great Dao—how formidable would she become?

"Junior Sister Liu, are you here too?"

Out of nowhere, a resonant laugh echoed through the air. It started from a great distance but seemed to draw near in a mere moment.

Then, a striking young man in blue, standing on a broadsword, glided through the sky toward them.

The youth in blue stood tall and exuded an air of nobility, his looks and demeanor both impressive.

He rode his sword through the air, hovering above the Fallen Star Eyes, but was momentarily held back by an unseen barrier, unable to break through right away.

Lau Ying, momentarily taken aback by his laughter, quickly composed herself, sitting up straight and shedding her casual demeanor for one of slight restraint and a touch of resignation.

She looked up at the newcomer and waved her hand with a hint of reluctance.

A shimmering starry veil appeared and vanished just as quickly.

With a casual gesture, Lau Ying pulled aside the starlight barrier that shrouded the Fallen Star Eyes, allowing the sword-riding youth to enter smoothly and land on the suspended meteorite.

"And who might this be?"

The youth in blue cast a curious glance at Yu Yuan, his spiritual sense infiltrating effortlessly, like quicksilver finding every crevice.

In a heartbeat, he assessed Yu Yuan's true cultivation level and age.

He furrowed his brow slightly, realizing that Yu Yuan's cultivation at the early stage of the Yellow Court was hardly noteworthy.

"He's a friend from the Silvermoon Empire," Lau Ying said, not bothering to give her name. "Senior Brother Wang, weren't you supposed to be adventuring in the Kingdom of Rewia? I heard your Spirit Void Sect discovered an unusual secret realm there and sent many to explore. What brings you to the Absence Relic?"

"The Spirit Void Sect..." Yu Yuan's expression shifted.

On the Heavenly Source Continent, the Spirit Void Sect stood at the forefront of the seven lower sects.

Yu Yuan had always harbored a distaste for the Spirit Void Sect, a sentiment that persisted from his past life.

His previous encounters with the Spirit Void Sect had been far from pleasant.

This led to a deep-seated bias against them, and later, he would outright refuse any practitioner from the Spirit Void Sect seeking medicine or assistance from the Medicine God Sect.

Three hundred years ago, in the vast expanse of the Boundless Land, it was common knowledge that the Spirit Void Sect and the Medicine God Sect were at odds.

He was well aware that the Spirit Void Sect had not always been the foremost among the seven lesser sects. Now, it was the Ancient Desolate Sect, once the least of the seven, that stood as the mightiest following the three great upper sects.

The decline of the Ancient Desolate Sect to its current state was, in no small part, due to the machinations of the Spirit Void Sect. Having had a favorable relationship with the Ancient Desolate Sect in his past life, he was privy to many secrets, which only deepened his disdain for the Spirit Void Sect.

"An unexpected turn of events brought me here," said the youth in blue, his smile tinged with hesitation. "Junior Sister Lau Ying, there are some matters I wish to discuss with you in private."

He gestured towards Yu Yuan. "Would it be too much to ask your friend to step away for a moment?"

Yu Yuan's brow creased ever so slightly.

The blue-clothed youth appeared oblivious to Yu Yuan's displeasure, maintaining his amiable smile as he continued to gaze at Lau Ying.

After a brief pause, Lau Ying addressed Yu Yuan, "I've enjoyed our conversation, but there are some things I need to discuss later with you."

"So, you're sending me away?" Yu Yuan asked.

"Senior Brother Wang has a smile that hides his claws, and his temper is short. I fear he might bear a grudge against you," Lau Ying's voice echoed directly in Yu Yuan's mind, swift and startling like a flash of lightning.

The message had come from Lau Ying herself. Even in the presence of the Spirit Void Sect's blue-clothed youth, she could use her secret arts to communicate with Yu Yuan's soul within the Fallen Star Eyes without fear of detection.

Before Yu Yuan could reply, a circle of starlight erupted beneath him. Encircled by the radiant glow, he was suddenly propelled out of the Fallen Star Eyes. He streaked across the sky like a plummeting meteor, trailing a comet's tail of stardust, descending straight toward the Absence Relic Lau Ying had mentioned.

"Yu Yuan!" came a familiar shout from below, just as he neared the point of impact.

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