In the black sedan.
Zhang Jianwu sat in the driver's seat, eyes closed in repose.
"Ring, ring!"
Suddenly, the phone rang.
Zhang Jianwu opened his eyes.
"Beep~" He answered the call.
"Director Zhang." Cao Feng's voice came from the other end: "How is the situation?"
"Jiang Ye hasn't returned yet." Zhang Jianwu shook his head and said, "Old Cao, why are you more anxious than I am? You've called three times this hour."
Cao Feng laughed helplessly: "How can I not be anxious? If Jiang Ye succeeds, he has a very high chance of scoring 870 points, with bonus points, that's 890!"
For An City No.3 High School, only about ten students join the Twenty-Five Schools Alliance every year.
Among them, maybe only one can score above 890, or none at all.
But this year.
Zhao Qingli is almost a certainty.
And if Jiang Ye can also reach that score?
An City No.3 High School would have two students scoring above 890, surpassing the neighboring An City Second High School.
This is a rare accomplishment for Cao Feng, and the entire school.
"Don't get your hopes up too high."
Zhang Jianwu shook his head and said, "The greater the hope, the greater the disappointment."
"I know." Cao Feng sighed: "Jiang Ye was in a coma for five days, performing normally is already good enough. If he fails the certification, there's nothing to blame."
"The college entrance exam is near, we should be encouraging."
Zhang Jianwu nodded and said, "If the kid really doesn't succeed, then Penglai University will be out of reach. We should discuss how to comfort him then."
"Here's what you do..." Cao Feng began giving suggestions.
While they were discussing how to comfort Jiang Ye.
"Thump, thump, thump!"
Suddenly, there was a knock at the car door.
Zhang Jianwu looked up, his eyes suddenly brightened.
He quickly opened the car door: "You're back?"
"Director." Jiang Ye solemnly sat in the passenger seat and said, "There's good news and bad news."
Hearing this, Zhang Jianwu saw Jiang Ye's expression, his heart sank.
"Tell me the bad news first." He said seriously, already prepared for the worst.
Jiang Ye pondered slightly.
"The bad news is..."
"The Star Sea Conglomerate offered a million." Jiang Ye slowly said, "They invited me to join, but I refused."
Zhang Jianwu was stunned.
This is bad news?
"And the good news?" Zhang Jianwu pursued.
"The good news." Jiang Ye smiled and said: "The Star Sea Conglomerate still offered fifty thousand in sponsorship, with no strings attached."
With those words.
The interior of the car went silent.
Finally, Cao Feng on the phone couldn't help but ask: "Jiang Ye, did your Star Sea Divine Path certification pass?"
"Teacher Cao is here too?" Jiang Ye nodded: "Yes, I've passed the certification."
"You little rascal!"
Zhang Jianwu couldn't help but give his head a light smack, laughing and scolding: "You were playing with us? What bad news, I thought you didn't pass!"
Jiang Ye coughed and said, "I lost fifty thousand, isn't that bad news?"
"Compared to the Star Sea certification, what is fifty thousand?"
Zhang Jianwu shook his head, then looked at him seriously: "Jiang Ye, tell the truth, did you really pass or not? Don't joke."
"I really passed." Jiang Ye nodded earnestly.
Zhang Jianwu looked at him seriously.
Moments later.
"Good!"
"Hahaha!" Zhang Jianwu suddenly laughed loudly: "Great! I knew you could do it!"
The oppressive atmosphere inside the car instantly dissipated.
The emotions of a Martial Arts Master can also create an invisible aura, affecting the environment.
The oppressive atmosphere earlier was due to Zhang Jianwu's heavy heart.
But now? He's completely relaxed.
"Jiang Ye." Cao Feng's voice also filled with excitement: "How do you feel now? Has your strength changed significantly?"
Zhang Jianwu also looked at Jiang Ye.
They had always heard that passing the Star Sea Divine Path certification results in a Star Sea Gift.
And this gift brings great improvement in a very short time.
"A lot of change." Jiang Ye nodded without hesitation and said: "The Star Sea Gift greatly enhanced the transformation of my bones."
"My progress in First Break may have already surpassed one-tenth."
"One-tenth?" Zhang Jianwu and Cao Feng were a bit surprised.
From First Break to Second Break, most people spend years or even a lifetime.
Even Tao Bone level Martial Arts geniuses need at least a year.
And Jiang Ye jumped to one-tenth all at once? That's quite astonishing!
Jiang Ye continued: "Additionally, during the Star Sea Gift process, my Guanyuan Acupoint was transformed into an hourglass shape."
"Teachers, do you know about this situation?"
He looked at Zhang Jianwu.
"An hourglass-shaped Guanyuan Acupoint?"
Zhang Jianwu was slightly surprised.
"For certain uniquely talented individuals, their Guanyuan Acupoint is indeed different from normal." He pondered: "But hourglass-shaped? I've never heard of it."
Zhang Jianwu thought for a while, finally shook his head.
"I'm not familiar with these."
"If you have the chance, you should ask Chen Zilu; she might know more than I do," said Zhang Jianwu.
"Teacher Chen?" Jiang Ye nodded.
"Boom~"
Zhang Jianwu didn't say more and started the car's engine.
"Jiang Ye, when you go back," Zhang Jianwu said with a hint of expectation on his face, "settle down well. Good luck with the high-stakes exam in two days!"
"Yes."
"Good luck!" Jiang Ye also took a deep breath.
"Good luck!"
Boom!
The black sedan sped onto the road, heading towards An City.
...
Returning home, Jiang Ye took a quick shower and then hurriedly returned to his room.
Sitting in the chair.
After a moment of contemplation, Jiang Ye dialed Zhao Qingli's number.
"Beep..."
The call connected.
"Class rep." Jiang Ye spoke, "I passed the certification."
"Passed?" Zhao Qingli paused for a moment in disbelief, "Really?"
"Of course, it's true."
Jiang Ye shook his head with a smile and continued, "Class rep, I'm transferring the hundred thousand dollars to you now."
Previously, Zhao Qingli had given him a spot in the Star Sea Divine Path.
The price was a hundred thousand.
The promise was made that once he successfully got certified, he'd transfer the hundred thousand.
Jiang Ye naturally wouldn't go back on his word.
Especially since his gains this time couldn't simply be measured by money.
After completing the transfer.
"Jiang Ye, you're quite trustworthy," Zhao Qingli said with a hint of laughter in her voice, "Best of luck on the exam. Make sure to get into Penglai University."
"Yes, you too, good luck!" Jiang Ye replied with a smile.
"Ding!"
[Your account xxxxx...5679 has been credited with 500,000 Federation credits.] A notification message appeared.
Earlier, it was the promised fifty thousand sponsor from Director Liu that had been credited.
"So quickly?" Jiang Ye found himself quite surprised.
He had just transferred a hundred thousand to Zhao Qingli and didn't expect another fifty thousand to be credited.
Indeed, the more he spent, the more money came in.
...
After hanging up, Jiang Ye moved to the center of the room.
Sitting cross-legged.
Calming his mind.
"Just two days left until the high-stakes exam."
"Nine Luminaries Star Stepping? It seems impossible to reach entry now," Jiang Ye pondered, "But the Star Martial Advancement Technique still has much room to improve."
Currently, his Advanced Technique has reached Minor Success of 25%.
With the support of Upper D rank Profound Body and Heart of Enlightenment, he cultivates at Divine Speed.
However... Jiang Ye was more curious about what makes the Starry Sky Secret Technique unique.
According to Liu Beiqiang, the Starry Sky Secret Technique is the most suitable cultivation technique for star energy.
It showcases star energy's power to its fullest!
"Let me try cultivating it," Jiang Ye closed his eyes. "If I can show even a part of its power, that'd be remarkable."
He calmed his mind.
The Qi Force within him began circulating along the cultivation route towards his legs.
'Nine Luminaries Star Stepping' is a leg technique.
The main reason Jiang Ye chose this Secret Technique over others, apart from its rank, was to overcome the shortcomings in his leg technique.
Take the previous fight against the replica as an example.
If Jiang Ye's leg technique had been strong enough, paired with the 'Foot Path' buff, it was sufficient to crush the replica.
He wouldn't have been hurt at all.
Similarly,
If Jiang Ye's leg technique improves significantly within the next two days, the combat readiness section of the exam would earn him higher scores.
"Bang!"
"Bang!" "Bang!"
Jiang Ye kicked continuously, his force erupted, and his toe created a dull thud in the air.
With the support of Upper D rank Profound Body and Heart of Enlightenment.
He quickly entered the cultivation state.
Unknowingly, he had already grasped the basic force technique of this Secret Technique.
Time passed.
One hour.
Three hours.
Six hours.
Jiang Ye cultivated ceaselessly, completely immersed.
"Boom!"
All of a sudden, the force within him surged, akin to a tide pouring outwards.
A faint silver light flickered.
"Boom!" Jiang Ye launched a kick, like a heavy hammer smashing through the air, shattering the surrounding airflow, erupting with a thunderous roar.
At the same time, an inconspicuous prompt quietly flashed on the panel.
[Nine Luminaries Star Stepping: Not at Entry→Not at Entry (1%)]
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