Jinling Campaign

Lu Yin didn't expect that he could cultivate using this method on Earth, and coupled with the doubling effect of Celestial Star Technique on his cultivation speed, his energy absorption rate far surpassed students like Grani. Looking across the Da Yu Empire, he should be among the top ranks.

Before long, an entire star energy crystal was completely consumed, significantly boosting the amount of star energy absorbed within Lu Yin.

Subsequently, Lu Yin shattered another crystal and began absorbing its energy.

Having enough star energy crystals doesn't guarantee reaching the pinnacle of the current realm, as these crystals contain energy impurities that need to be condensed. Only those who practice the Body Tempering Decision can achieve this.

For those who directly absorb star energy crystals for cultivation, only those who reach the Star Envoy realm can purge these impurities. Thus, their energy intensity is not high, their combat strength is unstable, and their cultivation depends on the availability of star energy crystals. However, these crystals are difficult to obtain, leading to a vicious cycle, which is the origin of the terms "Berserkers" and "War Slaves".

In total, there were five star energy crystals, all of which Lu Yin absorbed. Only then did he feel the surging energy within his body. He had reached the peak of the Exploration Realm, which was the pinnacle of Earth's Earth Realm. He was just one step away from reaching the Probe Realm, a step that required the Body Tempering Decision.

Lu Yin lay on the roof of the villa and rested overnight. The next day, he went straight to Grani. "Let's spar."

Grani was speechless. "You're challenging me early in the morning? I may be a cultivator, but I'm also a woman. What man comes looking for a fight this early?"

Lu Yin also felt it wasn't quite right, but he was eager to know the difference between himself and the elite exploration cultivators of the Academy. "Then I'll come find you in the afternoon."

"No need. If you want to fight, let's fight," Grani said. She didn't take Lu Yin seriously at all. If it weren't for his Wave Ripple Palm being passable, she wouldn't even consider cooperating with him.

The two found an open space with roars of beasts faintly heard from both sides, and a faint scent of blood diffused with the wind.

"Come on. I won't fight back," Grani said calmly, her gaze proud.

Lu Yin tightened his right palm and then released it. The air parted like a curtain, and with a sudden kick of his legs, the airwaves split open the earth. His body shot directly in front of Grani, and he struck out with a palm, a pure Wave Ripple Palm, a full-force blow from Lu Yin.

A single Wave Ripple Palm surprised Grani. She had originally planned to block with one hand, but ended up raising both hands.

Bang!

The airwaves swept through, the immense air pressure crushing the ground, and Lu Yin's palm pressed Grani's legs deep into the ground, leaving a pit several meters in diameter.

Grani was astonished. "Impressive power. Even our exploration students at the Academy may not have such a powerful strike. A sneak attack could kill exploration cultivators with strength below 2,000."

Lu Yin grinned. Indeed, with the Wave Ripple Palm, he had killed Aosta. Although it didn't have the same power as now, Aosta hadn't reached a strength of 1,500 at that time. "It's not over yet. Let's continue," he said, striking again with another Wave Ripple Palm, the power of which was almost identical to the last one, pushing Grani a little deeper into the earth.

Grani frowned, her hands tingling. "That's enough. Your attacks are ineffective against me. My strength exceeds 2,000, as you should know. With every increase of 1,000 in strength, the intensity of energy and strength differs."

Lu Yin shouted, "One last palm," and as he spoke, faint starlight flashed across the surface of his right hand, with the moon revolving around his palm and air flowing around the outside, just like the Wave Ripple Palm—this was the Celestial Palm.

As Lu Yin struck the last palm, Grani's heartbeat accelerated. Her body turned into remnants and disappeared in the original spot, shattered by Lu Yin's palm, breaking the ground within a hundred meters, the air rushing out, gradually spreading, making a loud noise, even the sky shaking, the air twisting.

Grani's figure appeared several meters away, looking shocked at the scene. "What is this?"

Lu Yin was proud. "This was taught to me by my grandfather, the Extreme Wave Ripple Palm."

Grani squinted. With her experience, she couldn't recognize the Celestial Palm, but the power of the Wave Ripple Palm was too strong. It even made her feel threatened. "I've heard that the Wave Ripple Palm can be stacked. The last strike should have been a double Wave Ripple Palm," Grani said seriously.

Lu Yin shrugged. "Maybe. Names vary."

Grani looked at Lu Yin, her gaze no longer arrogant but solemn. "A double Wave Ripple Palm requires extremely high demands on the body. Even exploration cultivators have very few who can achieve it. We don't have a single one at our Academy. You're impressive. Once you reach the Exploration Realm, you'll be able to compete with any elite, and maybe even enter the highest academy of the empire—the Hall of Cosmo."

Lu Yin was surprised. "The Hall of Cosmo? Me?"

Grani said, "Maybe. With your physical strength, it's not impossible. Alright, I'm tired. Let's go," she said, leaving.

Lu Yin watched Grani leave, raised his hand, and thought. Sparring was one thing, but more importantly, he wanted to see if he could defeat her. This woman reacted quickly, using footwork and combat techniques to avoid his attacks. She was indeed an elite of the Academy.

But he wasn't inferior. At the moment she dodged, the power of the Celestial Palm had shrunk. If this woman thought that his earlier strike was his full strength, she would be disappointed.

Unable to contact Jin Ling, Lu Yin had Ming Yun and others wait at the gathering place. Grani didn't care about Ming Yun and others, so it saved Lu Yin from explaining.

But after two days, Ming Yun found Lu Yin.

"Brother Lu, how long are we going to stay here?" Ming Yun asked, staring at Lu Yin. She learned from two frontline centurions that this was a frontline supply station, but she always felt that something was wrong. People here often talked about Heavenly-level experts. Where did these Heavenly-level experts come from?

Lu Yin replied, "Don't ask too much. Give me a few days to respond to you."

Ming Yun wanted to ask more, but suddenly her face changed, looking up at the sky. Lu Yin turned to look, and Grani landed anxiously. "Let's go. Aodon and the others went to Jin Ling."

Lu Yin was surprised, grabbing Grani's arm and being taken by her to fly towards Jin Ling.

Ming Yun was surprised. If she wasn't mistaken, the armor worn by the woman in the sky was exactly the same as the aliens who attacked Jin Ling a while ago.

Not far away, Xu San also came over, equally surprised.

In the sky, the airflow swept past, and Grani flew towards Jin Ling at the fastest speed, even with Lu Yin.

"How do you know Aodon went to Jin Ling?" Lu Yin asked.

Grani said coldly, "It's none of your business. Remember, when you get to Jin Ling, act accordingly. Our goal is to seize Jin Ling. Aodon didn't go alone. His helpers are definitely not weak. Be careful on your own."

Lu Yin's expression was solemn. Since Aodon dared to abandon Grani, it proved that the people he chose must be stronger than Grani. According to calculations, Aosta had a strength of about 1,500, and Aodon might have reached close to 2,000. Grani exceeded 2,000. Therefore, anyone joining forces with Aodon must have far exceeded 2,000 in strength, and they might not be alone.

Hope Zhou Shan can hold on, Lu Yin looked to the south.

Half an hour later, Grani took Lu Yin quickly towards Jin Ling, and in the sky above Jin Ling, two figures hovered. One of them was Aodon, with pieces of his body and ring armor broken, and a young man standing beside him, hands behind his back, eyes proud.

All the survivors in Jin Ling looked up in fear, two Heavenly-level experts?

Zhong Shan issued a strong warning, and Zhou Shan soared into the sky, a hundred meters away from Aodon, his face solemn. "It's you again?"

Aodon sneered, "Isn't it a pity that you didn't kill me last time?"

Zhong Shan narrowed his eyes. "Very regretful."

"Hmph, it's a pity you'll never get the chance. This is my senior brother, Terrence," Aodon said proudly.

Zhong Shan looked at Terrence, feeling the energy waves emanating from Terrence's body, and his heart sank. This person was much stronger than Aodon.

Terrence looked at Zhong Shan, cold and proud. "I didn't expect to find such a strong person among the natives. I can help you step into the stars. Follow me."

"Senior Brother Terrence, don't bother talking to this one-track-minded native. He won't agree," Aodon said.

Terrence glanced coldly at Aodon. "When I speak, it's not your turn to interrupt."

Aodon quickly agreed and glared at Zh

ong Shan.