Off to the side, Lu Sihua said, "Heavenly Artifact Continent is teeming with powerful experts, and even the combined forces of the four major planetary powers of the Galaxy Alliance can barely stand against them. If it weren't for that thing, Earth—resource-poor as it is—would never have provoked Heavenly Artifact Continent so recklessly."

"That thing? What is it?" Qin Shou asked curiously.

Qin Long let out a long sigh, "Back then, monsters rampaged on Earth, and humanity hovered on the brink of destruction. Meanwhile, Elder Long had to remain vigilant against the Galaxy Alliance, who might take advantage of the chaos to invade Earth; he couldn't spare any energy to deal with it directly.

To stabilize Earth's situation as quickly as possible, the three of us had no choice but to forcefully break through to the Demigod Realm, sacrificing our potential in the process.

Over the years, our progress in cultivation has been painfully slow. We can only dream of peeking into the God Realm."

Qin Shou raised an eyebrow, "So... Earth entered the interstellar battlefield because Heavenly Artifact Continent holds the key to breaking through to the God Realm?"

Qin Long nodded, "Exactly. To the natives there, the key to breaking through lies in cultivation methods.

Elder Long once sent many exceptionally talented young individuals to infiltrate Heavenly Artifact Continent, hoping they could join its sects and obtain cultivation techniques.

But who could have guessed? Those sects somehow anticipated our plans in advance. They turned the tables and deliberately provided those kids with flawed techniques. Fortunately, Elder Long caught on to their scheme—otherwise, if such techniques were disseminated on Earth, the consequences would have been catastrophic."

Qin Shou's heart stirred. "Undercover agents in Heavenly Artifact Continent?

So... those chosen kids were basically sent there as spies?"

"Like hell it's Digital Monster surveillance or something..."

Suddenly, Qin Shou thought of something, "Principal, Elder Long is a Divine Realm Expert; doesn't he possess any cultivation techniques?"

If he doesn't have cultivation techniques... then how did Elder Long achieve the God Realm?"

At this point, the three exchanged glances, their faces full of helplessness.

"Elder Long indeed doesn't have any cultivation techniques. His ability to achieve the God Realm is due to..."

Halfway through the explanation, the three paused, seemingly unsure how to clarify.

"Due to what?!" Qin Shou pressed, growing more curious.

Qin Long gave a wry smile, "Because Elder Long has been a Divine Realm Expert since the very moment he became self-aware. He never practiced any cultivation methods."

Qin Shou: "..."

Born divine... even Elder Long must feel resigned about it.

At that moment, the long-silent Zhang Qianqiu spoke up, "Since Heavenly Artifact Continent's Divine Realm experts are keeping their eyes on Elder Long and the other Divine Realm members of the Galaxy Alliance, obtaining cultivation techniques is up to us.

By the way, Principal Qin, how did *you* break through to the Demigod Realm?"

He abruptly shifted the topic and asked.

Both Qin Long and Lu Sihua instinctively looked toward Qidian, the atmosphere growing subtle.

Qin Shou narrowed his eyes slightly. This old fox still wasn't being entirely honest.

Casually, Qin Shou replied, "After being captured by that Spine-eating Gu, it seemed particularly intrigued by my Talent Ability. So, they performed some sort of experiment on me.

Long story short, when I woke up, I'd already advanced to the Demigod Realm. They were utterly horrified that I retained my self-awareness, so naturally... I wiped them out entirely."

"Just like that?" Zhang Qianqiu asked skeptically.

Qin Shou gave the old man a sideways glance, "What else do you want? All I know is the Basic Breathing Technique and Advanced Breathing Skill. If you want them, I'll gift them to you for free."

Lu Sihua waved his hand dismissively, "Alright, alright, I believe Principal Qin. Principal Qin has never had any exposure to Heavenly Artifact Continent's secrets; how could he possibly have cultivation techniques."

While he didn't believe Qin Shou's explanation, he trusted even less that Qin Shou would possess any cultivation techniques.

Qin Long chimed in, "That's right. This brat just lucked out. Those Spine-eating Gu must have tried to control him as he advanced to the Demigod Realm, but because his abilities were somehow unique, their experiment went awry and led to their obliteration. There's nothing more to discuss."

He turned to Qin Shou, "Brat, now that you're a Demigod Realm expert yourself, it's high time you join the interstellar battlefield to lend us a hand. Stop trying to slack off."

Qin Shou shrugged, "No problem. I'll prepare for a few days and head to Heavenly Artifact Continent. But I've got my own ways to obtain cultivation techniques—you all will need to cooperate with me."

"Why should we..."

Zhang Qianqiu instinctively objected, but Qin Long immediately agreed.

"No problem. You slippery little devil—er, I mean, brilliant strategist—if you can secure cultivation techniques... forget cooperation, I'd even marry you!"

Qin Shou gave him a disgusted look, "Principal, can you stop grossing me out? But hey, if you've got a pretty granddaughter or something, I might consider."

Qin Long's eyes lit up, "That's a great idea! Why didn't I think of that? From now on, out in public, you can call me Principal, and in private, I'll call you grandson—"

"Hold up, stop right there, you shameless old dog..."

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