"It's not that I lack it."

After thinking for a moment, Lu Yuan replied earnestly, "It's just that I often feel it's not enough."

Yu Wentong was amused by his words and said irritably, "Then work hard. Don't always expect me to foot the bill for you. It doesn't matter much for other things. However, for top-grade Secret Realm materials like Phoenix Feather and Moon Eating Fang, there are only a few in the whole world. Even if I were willing to give them to you, the higher-ups wouldn't be willing to part with them..."

"Ah, that's not what I meant..." Lu Yuan hurriedly defended himself, though his heart was filled with regret. His first attempt to fleece Lord Tong had failed... It seemed he had asked for too much this time. If he had known, he would have just asked for one item instead of five... maybe then he would have stood a chance.

After thinking it over, Lu Yuan was still unsatisfied and decided to settle for less.

"Lord Tong, what is 'The Origin Heart Sutra' in the store?"

Yu Wentong took a bite of a mushroom skewer and said casually, "'The Origin Heart Sutra' is the path I plan for you to follow."

The path I'm going to follow?!

Lu Yuan blinked, subconsciously recalling the stunning, galaxy-like brightness he had perceived when his consciousness inhabited Yu Wentong's body.

"Is it Pure Martial? Wasn't the path above Pure Martial Grandmaster already severed?"

Lu Yuan's expression turned serious, his mind no longer on getting freebies.

"The path of Pure Martial on our planet has indeed reached its end, but that doesn't mean Grandmaster is the limit of Pure Martial..." Yu Wentong mused as she chewed.

Lu Yuan was inwardly shaken and blurted out, "Is 'The Origin Heart Sutra' a martial arts heritage from an extraterrestrial civilization?!"

He stared at Yu Wentong, the shock he felt no less than when he first learned of the existence of Evil God Power.

The end of Pure Martial isn't Grandmaster? Beyond that, apart from New Martial and the Modification System, is the only power that can contend with Evil God Power something else entirely? And there's also the martial arts heritage of extraterrestrial civilizations? Is the martial art Yu Wentong practices the so-called Extraterrestrial Martial Arts?!

This information was too astonishing for Lu Yuan; he was momentarily lost for words.

Sensing his turbulent emotions, Yu Wentong nodded. "You can understand it that way."

Lu Yuan tried to calm himself and said in a deep voice, "Lord Tong, I want to learn."

This was said with utmost sincerity. Lu Yuan had always rejected New Martial and the Modification System. That was why he was committed to pioneering an extraordinary martial arts path with an upper limit that could rival New Martial, the Modification System, and even Evil God Power. Now, suddenly learning that such a path already existed, he naturally couldn't wait to witness it and experience its wonders.

Unfortunately, Yu Wentong shook her head.

"You can't learn it yet. This path requires condensing the first-grade Light of Spirit to even begin. You're not a Grandmaster yet. Even if I put 'The Origin Heart Sutra' in front of you now, you wouldn't be able to learn it. Besides..." Yu Wentong paused, then added, "I also don't want you to embark on this path so early."

"Why?!" Lu Yuan didn't understand.

Yu Wentong seemed to have finished eating. She idly tapped a disposable chopstick on the table. "The more solid your Pure Martial foundation, the greater the benefits when you officially step onto this path. You have good talent and haven't reached your own limits yet. I plan to have you build a solid foundation for a few more years. Otherwise, even if you were to step onto this path now, you'd just be a rookie, only good for getting beaten up by others..."

"Alright." Lu Yuan pursed his lips, then asked, still somewhat unwilling, "Lord Tong, you just mentioned that the first-grade Light of Spirit is a prerequisite for this path... so, is Spiritual Power the key to cultivating it?"

"Not entirely." Yu Wentong shook her head. "Knowing too much now won't do you any good. If you're really curious... Hmm— In a while, the world's nine Legendary Level Secret Realms will open. A group of people from the Extraterrestrial Base, all of whom are on this path, will return. You can take the opportunity to experience it then. Oh, right..." Yu Wentong seemed to recall something and emphasized, "Phoenix Feather and Moon Eating Fang are materials found within Legendary Level Secret Realms. If you're lucky, you might be able to gather some of these top-tier materials for yourself during this event..."

Lu Yuan's eyes flashed, and he nodded silently. He scanned the uneaten skewers on the table, his mind preoccupied with Yu Wentong's words, and everything he ate tasted like chewing wax.

Once all the skewers were finished, Lu Yuan looked up. Yu Wentong was propping up her chin, giggling as she watched the people at the next table, who seemed to be looking back at her. Lu Yuan glanced over and realized that the group at the next table were all robotic simulants. He had no idea why Yu Wentong was so interested in a bunch of robots deliberately dressed as "hooligans."

He withdrew his gaze and, after a moment's thought, said to Yu Wentong, "Lord Tong, I plan on making a journey to Penglai to see if I can use this opportunity to advance to Grandmaster rank."

Lu Yuan was informing Yu Wentong of his plans. This way, if he caused any trouble, Lord Tong could cover for him.

"Sure." Yu Wentong, her eyes still fixed on the neighboring table, replied casually, "Before you go, I'll find a Grandmaster for you. Have a chat with him first. Who knows... you might even break through before you set off."

Lu Yuan's eyes brightened, and he eagerly responded, "Okay."

Although he hadn't managed to get the specific things he wanted most from Lord Tong this time, he had obtained a significant amount of unexpected information. He would need to go back and properly digest it all.

The Hundred-eyed Dark Crow, Holy Light Goddess, Secret Realms, Extraterrestrial Martial Arts... Lu Yuan had received so much information lately that it felt as if his perception of the world had broadened. This world was likely far more vast and mysterious than he currently perceived. Never before had Lu Yuan felt such a strong desire to venture beyond the planet.

In the past few decades, countries worldwide have made leaps and bounds in advanced technology. Coupled with what Yu Wentong revealed about the Extraterrestrial Martial Arts inheritance... it's proof that higher extraterrestrial civilizations must exist. Is the appearance of Evil God Secret Realms, and the global exploration of these realms, somehow connected to this extraterrestrial civilization? Yu Wentong said a group from the Extraterrestrial Base would return soon. Are these the people within Yellow Bear who have the most direct contact with this so-called extraterrestrial civilization? And just how strong would practitioners of Extraterrestrial Martial Arts be?

As Lu Yuan's mind churned with these thoughts, he suddenly heard Yu Wentong let out a soft "Ah!"

Lu Yuan hurriedly looked up. Yu Wentong's fair, beautiful face was filled with eager anticipation and excitement, her bright eyes fixed on the side.

The group of robotic simulants eating and chatting at the neighboring table had all stood up and were approaching them, clearly with ill intent.

"Here they come, here they come!" Yu Wentong patted his arm excitedly and spoke rapidly, "I heard this place has an immersive scenario where simulated hooligans start a drunken brawl. We waited half the day and finally triggered it! Quick, Lu Yuan! It's your turn to show off!"

With that, the dignified Lord Tong quickly rose and dashed behind Lu Yuan, looking forward to the fun while pretending to be scared.

Lu Yuan watched this scene speechlessly.

Finally, he reluctantly stood up, took a deep breath, and shouted at the approaching hooligans, "What... are you all staring at?!"

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