Five days later, Wang Lan completed the final variant of the Star Martial Toxin Vaccine.

"Congratulations Host, you've completed the full set of mutated Star Martial Toxin Vaccines. Awarded 100,000 experience points and 20,000 skill points."

During these days, while Wang Lan waited for the Star Martial Toxin Vaccines to arrive, he wasn't idle. Under the personal leadership of Princess Aier, he and the Star Martial Academy volunteer group ventured into Different Dimensional Spaces. They collected 80 types of Star Martial Toxin samples, encompassing nearly all toxins from the five Different Dimensional Spaces of the Kingdom of Ice and Snow.

Wang Lan naturally synthesized the vaccines for all these toxins and sent them back to his country. Besides unimaginable exhaustion, the 80 types of Star Martial Toxins brought him a massive amount of experience points. Unbeknownst to him, the 1,000,000 experience points requirement had dwindled to less than 100,000.

When the final set of mutated Star Martial Toxin Vaccines was completed, the experience bar instantly filled. In that moment, a wave of Star Energy Fluctuation spread out from Wang Lan.

Princess Aier, who had just arrived outside Wang Lan's dormitory intending to check on him, suddenly halted, her face showing an expression as if she'd seen a ghost.

These past few days, Princess Aier would visit Wang Lan whenever she had free time. She couldn't quite explain her feelings, but seeing Wang Lan work with such earnestness always made her feel that this boy was incredibly handsome. While Wang Lan was indeed somewhat handsome, he was by no means drop-dead gorgeous, especially considering their different races and aesthetic standards. Yet, Princess Aier's feelings were strangely intense. She swore it wasn't flattery or self-hypnosis; Wang Lan's focused state had truly made her fall for him at first sight. How to describe this love at first sight? Just one look, and I'd already thought of names for our future children.

Although she knew it wasn't good to disturb Wang Lan while he worked, Princess Aier couldn't help but come to see him, even if it meant just sitting quietly to the side and watching. But... what was happening now? This commotion... wasn't it the sound of someone making a breakthrough? Moreover, it wasn't just any breakthrough, but the kind that signified a major leap in realm. Wang Lan had been synthesizing Star Martial Toxin Vaccines these past days. Could he really manage his cultivation simultaneously? No wonder he achieved such brilliant successes at only eighteen... And Yu Ruoyun said Wang Lan only awakened his Star Martial talents at sixteen. Compared to Wang Lan, my own reputation as a genius deserves to be flushed down the toilet.

The noise of Wang Lan's breakthrough alarmed many of his classmates and instructors at the camp. WHOOSH, WHOOSH, WHOOSH. Led by Yu Ruoyun, several people quickly arrived outside Wang Lan's dormitory.

"Princess Aier, is Wang Lan breaking through?"

"I don't know. I just got here myself. I hadn't even knocked when the Star Energy Fluctuation came from inside."

"This is the Star Energy Fluctuation of advancing to the Galaxy Stage! Everyone, be quiet for now and guard Wang Lan," Wu Shaohua hurriedly commanded.

"No need. He has completed his breakthrough," Yu Ruoyun said indifferently as she glanced at the door, a look of resignation on her face. She had long grown accustomed to Wang Lan's frequent breakthroughs.

When the semester began, Wang Lan had just broken through to the Star Cloud Stage. Students at Modu City Star Martial Academy typically didn't get many chances to fight in their first year, meaning few Soul Bead gains. Yet, this guy managed to advance from the early Star Cloud Stage to its peak in just one semester. Now, he had been in the Kingdom of Ice and Snow for just a few days, and before a real battle could even start, he broke through first. It was time for me, a once-in-a-millennium genius, to abdicate and make way for someone more worthy.

After completing the breakthrough, Wang Lan could finally upgrade his Gold skills again. Speaking of which, my skills haven't been elevated to their ultimate state. Only Song of Life, Phantom Tracer, Flame Sword, Meteor Fire Rain, and Earth Surge Fire Sea have reached Gold Nine. Even Crescent Arrow and Thunder Snake haven't reached Gold Nine. Not to mention, many of my S-rank Star Martial Skills are still at Gold One or Two, such as Sentient Beings, Holy Shield, Gate of The Underworld, and so on. By the time I reached the Star Cloud Stage, I had already realized that skill points were becoming scarce, and I had to forgo enhancing some Star Martial Skills. Before reaching the peak of the Star Cloud Stage, having obtained Zanpakuto, I geared myself towards a swift combat approach, primarily focusing on Phantom Tracer and Flame Sword, occasionally coupled with Star Cloud Sword Dance. In large battles, I would deploy Meteor Fire Rain and Earth Surge Fire Sea, two area-effect Star Martial Skills. But who could have anticipated that I would obtain the talent of The Whirlpool Clan? With my Star Power replenished, I can now follow the Mage's path. In that case, those S-rank Star Martial Skills I've mastered will come in handy: Flame Sword, Water Severing Knife for long-distance attacks; Sentient Beings for taking on ten opponents at once; Gate of The Underworld for defense; Meteor Fire Rain to clear the field. I can just stand afar, and a casual wave of my hand will bring Heaven Rupturing Earth Splitting. It has both style and safety, much stronger than charging forward with Zanpakuto and Holy Shield for close-quarters combat. But in the later stages, supporting so many Star Martial Skills will require too many skill points. It might not seem like it, but my system only has 70,000 or 80,000 skill points left. These are just enough to max out S-rank Star Martial Skills like Sentient Beings. So, should I upgrade Weight Exchange? Should I upgrade Thunder Snake? What about Gate of The Underworld and Holy Shield? Water Severing Knife, Inch Strength Fist, and so on... there's a whole lot to upgrade. Learning too many S-rank Star Martial Skills... is not necessarily a good thing, Wang Lan thought.

"I'm finally done..." Wang Lan's voice came from behind the door as it was slowly opened.

Wang Lan, who was stretching, abruptly froze mid-action. The crowd outside stared at him, wide-eyed.

"You're all here... what's up? Is something the matter?"

This question made Princess Aier feel as if she'd turned to stone. Didn't he have any clue what was going on?

"You just had a breakthrough. You'd better spend some time to solidify it," Yu Ruoyun said, somewhat resigned. "I've never seen anyone break through as smoothly or as frequently as you do."

"Forget you, I haven't seen anyone like that either... Don't all stare at me, alright? High talent isn't my fault, is it? Are you guys hungry? How about we get something to eat?"

"You should consolidate your realm as soon as possible. Tonight, the first batch of vaccines will arrive, and tomorrow we're heading out to the first Different Dimensional Space."

"Wang Lan, if you're hungry, I can have the kitchen prepare something for you immediately. What would you like to eat?"

"Do you have noodles?"

"Yes, please wait a moment." Princess Aier hurriedly left.

"Wang Lan... um, I know I shouldn't ask, but... was your sudden breakthrough because of the Immortal Cloud Mysterious Green Record? Is it that powerful?"

The news about the Immortal Cloud Mysterious Green Record was no longer a secret in the Star Martial Academy, but it was not yet ready for widespread implementation. Even if the nation urgently needed to promote it, it couldn't be announced all at once. Promotion had to be planned and purposeful. Wu Shaohua and the others had only heard of it but hadn't seen it.

"Mr. Wu, even without the Immortal Cloud Mysterious Green Record, he breaks through casually. It's not the first or second time he's broken through after a battle. But speaking of the Immortal Cloud Mysterious Green Record... although its effects are good, they're not as abnormal as his. I estimate that even with cultivating the Immortal Cloud Mysterious Green Record, it would take about two and a half years to break through from the peak of the Star Cloud Stage to the Galaxy Stage. He went from the early Star Cloud Stage to the Galaxy Stage in less than a semester."

"It takes two and a half years? That's not fast at all," Wu Shaohua said, suddenly losing interest.

"I mean, under the condition of having no Soul Beads at all. And this is, after all, the Qi Cultivation Chapter, which mainly focuses on the early stages. If one still lacks a substantial source of Soul Beads by the peak of the Star Cloud Stage, then that Star Cloud Stage cultivation is practically useless."

"Mr. Wu, the Immortal Cloud Mysterious Green Record does help those above the Star Cloud Stage, but it's not decisive. However, for the early stages, especially for newly awakened Star Martial Warriors, it's something that could give them a five-year lead. If their talent is high, breaking through from the Starlight Stage to the Star Shine Stage wouldn't even take half a year, and breaking through from the Star Shine Stage to the Star Cloud Stage would take at most two years. Think about it, how many geniuses have been stuck in the early stages for five, six, seven, or even eight years?"

With this explanation, it sounded truly impressive. Take those who awaken at nine years old, for example. If they had the Immortal Cloud Mysterious Green Record, they could reach the Star Cloud Stage by twelve. At that point, they'd have enough strength to hunt Exotic Beasts in the trial grounds, and their power would soar rapidly. In another three years, they could reach the Galaxy Stage by fifteen or sixteen. Thinking about it this way... my goodness. By that time, will a large number of high school students at the Galaxy Stage emerge? Maybe even a flood of eighteen-year-olds breaking through to the Star Sea Stage? And those who break through to the Star Sea Stage before twenty-two could aim to challenge the Five Emperors, a realm that transcends the Star Sea. In 20 years, there could be hundreds, if not thousands, of powerhouses like the Five Emperors. Damn! Wu Shaohua trembled with excitement at the thought that he might witness such a magnificent scene in his lifetime.

The crowd quickly dispersed; Wang Lan's breakthrough was just a minor episode.

Shortly after, Princess Aier arrived at Wang Lan's dormitory carrying an exquisite food box.

Although the Kingdom of Ice and Snow was at a point of desperation with scarce resources, thanks to aid from other nations and a recent donation of food from Jade Country, they wouldn't skimp on treating Wang Lan and his group of saviors, even if they had to scrimp and save for themselves. For the past five days, the volunteer group's meals couldn't be called lavish, but they included meat at every meal.

Cooked rice with side dishes tasted decent, but Wang Lan had a strong preference for noodles. He had been missing them for many days and was actually planning to make instant noodles in his dorm after getting some fresh air. But since the Kingdom of Ice and Snow had real noodles, Wang Lan, of course, opted for the delicious alternative.

SLURP, SLURP...

"Is it good?" Princess Aier propped her chin on her hands, her eyes shining as she watched Wang Lan devour his meal with gusto.

"Mhm, delicious. Give that chef an extra chicken leg later. His noodles are very authentic."

"I made them."

"Huh?" Wang Lan looked at Princess Aier in surprise. "You can cook? No, wait, you can make Jade Country's noodles? Even among Jade Country people, not many can make them—eight or nine out of ten southerners can't."

"I just learned. I guess I have a bit of a talent for it."

"That's very thoughtful of you," Wang Lan said, his tone carefully neutral. "How are the preparations for the upcoming battle?"

Regarding Princess Aier's feelings for him, even Wang Lan, who could be as dense as a pig's trotter, had finally figured them out. Unfortunately, he wasn't in a position to accept such affection. Dealing with just Xie Sisi was already a puzzle for him, let alone this princess. A princess of a nation, how could he dare to make a move? After considering for a split second, Wang Lan decisively shifted the conversation.

"Currently, 1,500 mercenaries have arrived. Perhaps another 500 will come tonight. By the time we depart tomorrow, we should have 2,300 to 2,400 mercenaries. Including 1,000 from our Kingdom of Ice and Snow and another 1,000 from the Jade Country's Star Martial Army, our total force will be over 4,000. With the high-level experts from the Star Martial Academy stabilizing the battlefront, it should be enough to attack the Exotic Beasts of one Different Dimensional Space."

"By the way, how strong are the Exotic Beasts? I've heard that poison-type Exotic Beasts aren't that formidable once their poison is neutralized."

"No, quite the contrary. The Exotic Beasts from these five Different Dimensional Spaces are very strong; poison might just be an ancillary ability for them. Their strength is generally at the Star Shine Stage. Some of their leaders are at the Star Cloud Stage, and the chiefs of the Exotic Beast tribes are at least at the Galaxy Stage. So far, no Exotic Beasts at the Star Sea Stage have been discovered, so it shouldn't be too much of a problem."

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