January 10th.

Experimental School, Battle Arena.

In the largest battle arena.

Two True Men stand in the viewing seats, overlooking the scene below.

At this moment, an intense battle is unfolding in the wide, attribute-less arena.

Dazzling stars are rapidly moving in the sky, almost ignoring inertia, wantonly and dominantly radiating starlight and holy light, vaguely showing the silhouettes of a young man and an angel within.

Meanwhile, the valiant swordsman wielding an ice sword and clad in ice armor is not to be outdone.

She also has the ability to fly, and although it is clear she is at a disadvantage, her sharp and icy aura has not diminished at all, instead becoming more spirited, dodging and maneuvering in what seems like an endless rain of light, with massive sword qi occasionally slashing out to counterattack the stars.

Thus the scene turned into a barrage battle reminiscent of ace aerial combat.

"Bai True Man, your niece is incredible."

The tall elder with white hair and beard, dressed in a robe emblazoned with stellar patterns, watches the two in the center of the battlefield, lavishing praise without hesitation: "Her movements and retreats are measured, having already grasped some essence of the Ancient Martial Style and the Master of War."

"What's more commendable is that as your heir, she has witnessed first-hand the unparalleled scene of your ascension to True Man, with such a fitting configuration and talent."

"This is simply a spectacle tailored for her, she must have comprehended a Natural Spirit Pattern belonging to herself that can blend into her own Mystical Technique, and the Dao Mark on her Ice Brave partner has also been completed."

"This is an opportunity that many may not encounter in a lifetime."

"In the future, this will become her most precious asset."

"True Man Puxiang, you are too kind."

Bai Wu shook his head, looking at his niece, who was inevitably and undisputedly falling behind bit by bit, and then glancing at the silhouette of that young man:

"I distinctly feel that he is still holding back... that trump card must be quite terrifying."

"After all, I am just a newly formed True Man, Shengnan, whether in terms of innate qualities or resources, ultimately lags far behind the true disciples of your Celestial Star Sect, catching up is a task full of challenges and requires long-term effort."

At this moment, in the center of the battlefield.

The complete Dao Mark innate to Du Qing's talent is even showing signs of approaching the threshold of two, while the six-winged Holy Light Beast, combined with his Spirit Beast, is also faintly exhibiting the traces of a complete Dao Mark.

Without True Intent and True Body, a Spirit Master and their contractual partner cannot grow Dao Mark through their own cultivation.

Thus, Celestial Star Sect must have bestowed upon Du Qing some divine object of extremely high compatibility, or he has received a True Intent Implantation or a blessing from a Holy Beast, or perhaps he has observed a high-tier spectacle to accomplish it.

Moreover, the growth of Dao Mark is not a simple addition.

Just like pouring two cups of 25-degree water together will not make it fifty degrees, even if a divine object is used in a consumptive way, the Dao Mark on it cannot simply be inherited completely, it depends on the compatibility.

In Bai Wu's view, the resources and foundation Celestial Star Sect invested in Du Qing must be an astonishing figure.

True Man Puxiang raised an eyebrow, clearly understanding the implication in his words: "You misunderstand."

"More than half of it was not our Celestial Star Sect's doing."

He turned his head, looking at the young man sitting with three beautiful maiden demihumans watching the battle, his gaze almost showing an enthusiastic glow.

"It was Lin Guang's guidance that benefited his partners immensely during their evolution."

"It wasn't impossible to achieve this initially, but it would have required consuming at least two to three times more resources."

Bai Wu's eyes widened slightly, also looking at Lin Guang's figure: "That's how it is."

"Bai True Man, I've heard your breakthrough is also related to him..."

Bai Wu had no intention of hiding it, and solemnly nodded, acknowledging this point.

"If not for the life force of the Ancient Martial Spirit Master being elevated to the level of the same tier Spirit Beast, with greatly enhanced recovery speed, according to my post-analysis, my probability of succeeding in the breakthrough during my trip to the Icefield might not even have been ten percent."

There are various paths to overcome the Six-star Celestial Gate, Bai Wu chose to condense True Intent through life-and-death battles to fulfill the breakthrough conditions.

But regardless of final success or not, one must at least ensure one's survival to proceed.

Successfully condensing True Intent without dying at the moment of breakthrough could be attributed to Bai Wu's extraordinary talent and sufficient accumulation, but if it weren't for coexisting with the Ice Brave before that, leaving aside that Ice Dragon, he might have perished during the life-and-death struggles in the Icefield earlier, which would mean none of what came afterward.

True Man Puxiang, stroking the stubble on his chin, clicked his tongue lightly: "Sss..."

For those Five-Star Peak Spirit Masters from humble backgrounds, without a systematic inheritance, wishing to break through to True Man, Bai Wu's original ten percent chance is already considered high, realistically, in twenty attempts, having one succeed is outstanding.

Otherwise, why do people hold such respect for high-tier Miracle Masters and Spirit Beast Doctors?

Because their random guidance could be life-saving, goddammit.

This is what being Spirit Favored is all about.

If there was ever doubt before, now he was completely certain.

The two True Men engaged in pleasant conversation, but their dialogue was evidently shielded from the private conversation channels of everyone else present.

Meanwhile, nearby, Du Tingbei, chubby and slim, and Liu Feifan could only watch eagerly, not daring to make a sound, unable to interject a word, they could only exchange a glance, also using spiritual power to quietly communicate.

"Old Liu, surely you didn't really have your ancestral grave emit auspicious smoke, how did the elder of the student you focus on, suddenly become a True Man?"

"Is your Experimental School really a team of commoners? How come all of them are direct disciples of a True Man?"

In Liu Feifan's eyes, aside from his amazement at the battle scenes of the two geniuses below, there was only bewilderment and innocence left—no hint of deceit, a pure genuine feeling—murmuring, "I really don't know..."

The newly hot-shot True Man, Bai Wu, who broke through at the age of only 63.

The Celestial Star Sect's Supreme Elder, the seasoned Six-Star powerhouse True Man Puxiang.

The two True Men arriving together, gathering at a small Experimental School.

If you add in Doctor Kaiwen in the research building a few kilometers away.

Currently, the Experimental School has a total of three True Men!

Although such legendary figures as Hua Bo had previously visited the Experimental School, they merely came to have a look and invest a little, nowhere as close as truly being related to students, treating them as direct disciples.

Fortunately, Liu Feifan treats these students sincerely… they all have a good impression of him.

As Liu Feifan and Du Tingbei watched in amazement, the battle below also reached its climax.

Immense and sharp ice-blue sword qi, carrying terrifying cold, struck directly onto the dazzling star.

Boom!!!

In an instant, the field erupted with a fierce blast, radiant brilliance shot out, engulfing the center of the collision.

Ten seconds later.

Light points scattered like falling flowers, settling upon the battlefield where ice pillars stood, the two had already landed.

Looking at Du Qing in front of her, completely unharmed, Cold Shengnan, with her Body-Protecting Spiritual Artifact triggered, slightly exhausted, half-kneeling on the ground, released the [General] in her hand, letting it hover around her, panting for a while, watching this gloomy and beautiful young man in a black coat with some reluctance.

"As expected, just as I thought, as strong as a monster..."

Cold Shengnan considered herself to have undergone successive transformations, encountering many fortunes, like riding a rocket, yet the gap with Du Qing seemed not to have narrowed much.

However…

Unexpectedly, Du Qing did not utter any mocking words, but instead, approached and extended his hand towards her.

"..."

Cold Shengnan was momentarily stunned, yet she wasn't coy, and firmly grasped his hand, managing to stand up.

The two gazed at each other.

The platinum brilliance in Du Qing's eyes gradually faded, revealing his pupils with a hint of brown.

He was silent for a moment, then suddenly spoke.

"I must apologize to you."

His words surprised everyone present—even the two True Men were no exception—they perked up their ears.

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