"Indeed." Zhu Honglie nodded.

If one could make it to the top ten in the Genius Cup, it would bring not just wealth and fame, but also the qualification to participate in the 'Star Wars'.

Guarding the Starry Sky Corridor is, after all, a life-and-death challenge.

The level of danger is even higher than S-Class combat tasks, and carries the risk of death.

If Jiang Ye encounters any accident inside, and is severely injured and dying, then coming out to participate in the Genius Cup would be difficult.

"In a while, he'll be going to White Dragon University for further studies, right?" Elder Bai asked suddenly.

"Yes." Zhu Honglie nodded.

"Just in time."

"Let him see the strongest batch of geniuses in the world." Elder Bai smiled faintly, "By the time the Genius Cup comes, he won't be stage-frightened."

...

The conversation between Elder Bai and Zhu Honglie, Jiang Ye was naturally unaware of.

He was immersed in a marvelous training state, completely oblivious to the passage of time in the outside world.

Practicing spear.

Practicing spear with utter abandon.

Time passed.

No one knows how much time has passed.

"Boom!"

Suddenly, when Jiang Ye thrust a spear forward, it was as if the energy accumulated underground for a thousand years suddenly erupted.

The tip of the spear burst forth, visibly shooting out a pale red beam of light.

The sonic boom roared, seemingly tearing the air apart.

"Boom!" A loud noise.

The wall a hundred meters away, as if hit by a cannonball, was smashed into a giant pit several meters wide, with cracks spreading.

"Whoosh~" The wall flowed like fluid.

In mere moments, it returned to its original state.

"Great Sun Spear Technique, the thirty-third form."

"Success!" Jiang Ye abruptly opened his eyes.

That cultivation state receded like a tide.

He didn't care, looking at the spear in his hand.

"Only three forms away from the true third ultimate technique." Jiang Ye smiled slightly.

Opened the panel.

[Great Sun Spear Technique: Minor Success (88%)]

"Six hours." Jiang Ye glanced at the time, "Improved by 10%?"

"That is equivalent to my usual week's improvement."

Before the combat task, even if taking Middle Grade Profound Body Martial Ginseng, he couldn't reach this speed.

After all, the Great Sun Spear Technique becomes increasingly difficult as it approaches Great Success.

This is normal.

By standard, the Great Success spear technique is for Second Break powerhouses to cultivate.

Jiang Ye's life level has not yet reached that point, making the practice difficult.

And this time, in just six hours, such an improvement? Very exaggerated.

"Besides the feedback brought by the actual combat."

"More importantly." Jiang Ye mused, "It must be the effect of that 'Taoist Intent Resonance'."

While practicing the spear, he seemed to feel the unity of man and spear.

Truly melding with the spear in his hand.

Thanks to this, Jiang Ye quickly overcame many difficult parts of the Great Sun Spear Technique.

"Continue." Jiang Ye was filled with enthusiasm, "Let's see if I can re-enter the 'Taoist Intent Resonance' state."

Holding the spear, he again went to the center of the training room to cultivate.

But this time, Jiang Ye was unable to enter that state again.

"As expected, it's a probability event."

"No matter." Jiang Ye was not disappointed, "Even if it happens once a day or even once every few days, the improvement rate far exceeds before."

"Along with the wondrous state of Profound Body, my cultivation speed has increased tremendously."

He quickly immersed himself in training, practicing without any thought for self.

...

In the following days, Jiang Ye's spear technique progress maintained rapid growth.

Jiang Ye did not waste this opportunity, becoming increasingly diligent in his practice.

In just a few days.

The spear technique gradually approached Great Success.

But at this moment.

Jiang Ye found himself unexpectedly entering a never-before-experienced bottleneck period.

November 20, in the villa.

[Great Sun Spear Technique: Minor Success (99%)]

"Broke through to 99% the day before yesterday." Jiang Ye frowned, "But two days have passed, and cultivation has made no progress."

He realized there was a bottleneck before breaking through to Great Success.

And this bottleneck was larger than any he had encountered before.

But how to break through? It was a question.

"I'll ask the teacher tomorrow." Jiang Ye silently closed his eyes.

...

Time passed.

In the blink of an eye, several days passed.

...

November 30, in the main villa.

[Great Sun Spear Technique: Minor Success (99%)]

Looking at the panel, Jiang Ye felt a bit helpless.

"Stuck at 99% for twelve days." Jiang Ye sighed internally, "This large bottleneck, even earlier entering the Taoist Intent Resonance state showed no growth."

"According to Teacher Zhu, this stage is termed the 'Large Bottleneck Period'."

"Trying to break through is extremely, extremely difficult."

Jiang Ye shook his head and sighed.

He had actually anticipated it.

After all, the Great Success stage of the Great Sun Spear Technique is for Second Break cultivation, so difficulty in breakthrough is normal.

But for twelve days straight, even with the Taoist Intent Resonance, there hasn't been any progress?

This truly surprised Jiang Ye.

"The most critical thing is."

"As Teacher Zhu said, once you enter the bottleneck period." Jiang Ye mused, "The only way to break through is relying on oneself."

"It might take several weeks, or it might take several months."

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"Even Teacher Zhu can't help me much," Jiang Ye shook his head slightly.

The bottleneck he's facing can only be overcome by himself!

However, even 'Taoist Intent Resonance' cannot be of assistance, indicating that this bottleneck phase is not easy to get through.

Could it be that he will be stuck here, unable to break through until the Second Break?

The thought of it gave Jiang Ye a shiver.

"Whatever."

"Combat training it is." Jiang Ye shook his head and sighed, getting up to walk to the virtual cabin.

Entering the Virtual Independent Starry Sky.

...

[Name: Jiang Ye]

[Rank: 1st Rank (6/300)]

[Matches: 1516]

[Win Rate: 50%]

Upon reaching the Star Sky First Rank, the opponents he encountered became quite formidable.

They were either sophomore students from the Twenty-Five Schools Alliance.

Or freshman students from the top ten prestigious schools.

Since reaching the Star Sky First Rank, Jiang Ye challenged a few more matches, mostly ending in defeat.

Fortunately, Jiang Ye's goal isn't to advance in rank, but to hone his combat skills.

However, just as he was about to start matching, he froze for a moment.

A row of tiny words appeared below the scoreboard.

[Star Sky First Rank, unlocked 'Invitation Duel' feature]

[Can open an independent space, invite students from the top ten prestigious schools and the Twenty-Five Schools Alliance (1st Rank and above) for simulated duels, results not counted towards Starry Sky Rank]

"Invitation duel?" Jiang Ye was taken aback.

Upon seeing the introduction, he immediately realized.

Isn't this just creating a room?

"Create," Jiang Ye clicked the button below.

Whoosh!

His figure instantly disappeared from the spot.

... Jiang Ye opened his eyes again, now standing on a starry arena.

[Please invite your opponent]

Jiang Ye pondered for two seconds, then typed three characters on the projection screen.

[Inviting...]

Just five seconds later.

[Invitation successful]

[Your opponent is entering the room]

"Swish!"

Opposite the arena, a stunning girl dressed in a moon-white fluffy chiffon dress with waist-length hair slowly emerged.

She opened her eyes, her peach blossomed gaze landing on Jiang Ye.

The next moment, a charming smile appeared on the girl's cold yet serene face.

"Jiang Ye." Chen Zilu said with a bright smile, "You've reached Star Sky First Rank?"

"Broke through a few days ago."

"Just realized today that I can create a room," Jiang Ye chuckled, "Are you also in the Independent Starry Sky? What a coincidence."

Chen Zilu gently shook her head, "I saw the notification on my phone and came in."

Jiang Ye's heart stirred; the other side moved quite fast.

Entered within five seconds.

"What's up."

"Want to duel me?" Chen Zilu looked at Jiang Ye.

"Teacher, you're joking." Jiang Ye shook his head with a smile.

Competing with Chen Zilu?

Isn't that asking for humiliation?

"I haven't seen you in a while, teacher; just wanted to say hello." Jiang Ye blinked, "Have a chat."

"Chat?" Chen Zilu's beautiful eyes looked at him, then suddenly laughed.

Her cultivation schedule was very tight.

If anyone else said this, she would most likely roll her eyes.

But Jiang Ye?

Hmm...

Chen Zilu looked at the increasingly handsome young man before her, nodding, "Alright, let's chat."

"Just right, I have something to tell you too."

"What is it?" Jiang Ye asked curiously.

"You should be coming to White Dragon University for further studies soon, right?" Chen Zilu looked at him and said.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ye nodded, "I was just about to tell you."

"When will you be coming?"

"If all goes well, within two months," Jiang Ye said.

Both the gains from combat and the breakthrough to the Second Break take time.

Before heading to White Dragon University, Jiang Ye needs to elevate his strength to peak state.

"Good."

"Once you arrive, I'll introduce you to my teacher," Chen Zilu smiled, "By then, you can just call him teacher."

"Elder Qiu?" Jiang Ye asked in surprise.

"Yes, my teacher excels in spear techniques too," Chen Zilu said with a cheerful smile, "And his style is quite different from Teacher Zhu's."

"If you can get his guidance, it'll be very beneficial for you."

She wasn't implying that Zhu Honglie was inferior to Qiu Cang.

Both were top-notch teachers.

But combining and verifying different styles of spear technique teachings could spark many inspirations for Jiang Ye, perhaps even an epiphany.

The path of the teacher is not singular.

This isn't ancient times where it's emphasized to apprentice under only one school.

Having guidance from an additional teacher certainly results in greater achievements.

Jiang Ye clearly understood these things in his heart.

"Yes, yes, I understand." Jiang Ye nodded slightly.

Following this,

Jiang Ye suddenly thought of something, looked at Chen Zilu and asked, "If I call Elder Qiu teacher, how should I address you?"

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