165: spring equinox!

The end of the term meant that all races would rest and recuperate.

No one wanted to make any moves before the next solar term arrived. Firstly, it was unnecessary, and if the timing was wrong, they might end up sabotaging themselves and looking like a clown.

Therefore...

After Ye Su returned to Su Hang, he didn't find any major problems.

However...

Currently, Ye Su's own situation was the biggest issue.

During the Awakening of Insects solar term, he felt his Realm growing, but his overall stats hadn't changed much.

His Physique had only increased to 62 points.

There was still a significant distance to the limit of 100 for the Awakening of Insects.

One reason was that he was too busy.

The second was that he used the no. 4 potion as a life-saving medicine.

Most importantly, when Physique is increased through drugs, sudden large-scale growth requires a lot of time to adapt, and this period would affect combat power.

Now that he was back, the Research Institute had sent over a large amount of no. 4 potion.

After all, during this period, they had obtained quite a few King-level Lifeforms that could unlock the Second Stage.

*Sigh*—"I should take the potions while I have some free time."

Ye Su thought to himself.

In his small room, Ye Su began using the no. 4 potion.

Surging life essence began to enter his body.

His Physique began to be frantically strengthened.

This strengthening brought a special sensation—Phantom Strength.

This was when the rapid growth of Physique caused a certain illusion about one's own power.

Just like when Ye Su first went through his Awakening and felt he could kill a bull with one punch, he lacked a clear understanding of himself.

This required time to adapt.

Physique +1

Physique +1

—The system background kept notifying him.

After reaching 70 points...

Ye Su stopped.

When he stood up, he stumbled slightly.

The illusion of Phantom Strength.

His rapidly growing Physique was suddenly difficult to control.

So...

After standing up, Ye Su slowly assumed the starting stance of the Ape Fist.

He was gradually adapting to this power.

During this process, Mo Xiaoyu was eating snacks nearby while gathering information.

"Captain Ye, today is March 19th. There are only two days left until the spring equinox," Mo Xiaoyu said.

Mo Xiaoyu continued:

"I wonder whose timing the spring equinox will favor. Zhuge Hu said the Company has started training a group of people themselves and asked if you have time to take a look."

Zhuge Hu's intentions were clear to everyone.

The Su Hang Company wasn't just a hobby; it was a true super-conglomerate.

A super-conglomerate of power, violence, wealth, education, scientific research, and more.

Even the group of people Zhuge Hu had was selected from the Su Hang Grand Camp. Lei Yongtian not only didn't refuse but even helped Zhuge Hu pick them.

He had practically transferred all the soldiers with Professional talent from the Su Hang Grand Camp.

There were fewer than 800 people.

Under the infusion of massive resources, they had reached the Droplet Realm.

They had even begun a planned advance toward the Streamline Realm.

Didn't Mo Xiaoyu film a video when Ye Su taught Cui Hu and the others how to enter the Second Stage?

That video had also been given to Zhuge Hu.

It was estimated that he wanted to get all these people to the Streamline Realm and then advance toward the Second Stage.

After all, everyone knew that as time went by, the Second Stage would no longer be the exclusive domain of the pioneers.

"No time," Ye Su said.

With the next solar term approaching, Ye Su also had to spend his time on improving his strength.

He wanted to push his Physique to the Professional limit of 100 points as much as possible, and then see if there was such a thing as a Professional Advancement afterward.

There is no end to the advancement of Martial Arts, but it requires Opportunity and painstaking work.

But once a Professional advances, their combat power will definitely leap forward by a huge margin!

"Alright then, I told him you probably wouldn't have much time. That guy's ambition is hardly concealed anymore," Mo Xiaoyu grumbled.

Mo Xiaoyu also complained:

"Oh, one more thing. Regarding education, the textbooks from the Imperial Capital are very poor."

"The analysis of Martial Arts is very formulaic. Li Qing asked if you are interested in sharing some experience."

"His hidden meaning is... to be the Teacher of the World!"

Li Qing and Zhuge Hu were similar.

Both wanted to become the successors of the Great Xia regime, the legitimate authority after the chaotic times.

However, Li Qing's actions were subtle.

Zhuge Hu was blatant.

Being the uncrowned king of Professionals wasn't enough; if he became the Teacher of the World, his position would basically be solidified.

"A Professional system indeed needs to be established. It's not as simple as deciding on a few Realm names,"

Ye Su said softly;

"Cultivation experience should draw from the strengths of many."

"Make a note of this. We'll talk about it after the next solar term arrives."

"Okay."

Mo Xiaoyu noted it down.

Ye Su's main goal had never changed.

That was: Great Xia must be able to fight.

In the future, the competition between various races would become increasingly cruel, and the scale and intensity of wars would grow.

Ye Su was very strong.

But he couldn't fight alone.

Pulling up the overall strength of Great Xia would help reduce the pressure on Ye Su as he navigated through each solar term.

Every Letter from the Future meant that Ye Su would take another step forward.

If the entirety of Great Xia collapsed...

Then Ye Su—would have to leave a letter, waiting for those who came after to prove everything once and for all.

That would be too tragic... Ye Su trusted himself more!

After Mo Xiaoyu finished saying all this, there was basically nothing else.

Her Cultivation was different from Ye Su's.

It was more about spontaneous inspiration.

Of course, she occasionally worked hard too.

Following Ye Su everywhere, her Falling Flower Palm was close to the level of true intent, meaning she was only one step away from the Second Stage.

After practicing the Ape Fist for a while...

Ye Su gradually mastered this power.

Then he sat down again and continued taking the potions.

By nightfall...

Ye Su had pushed his Physique to 80 points.

However, adapting to this Physique took even more time.

By the time he truly adapted...

It was already noon the next day.

There were less than 12 hours left until the next solar term.

Ye Su didn't dare to take any more potions.

This adaptation time was too critical.

If a major battle broke out as soon as the next solar term arrived...

And he was still in the adaptation period, it would be a huge problem.

With the global cataclysm, there were too many sudden situations.

The time given for stable development was far too little.

March 20th.

Tomorrow is the next solar term, the spring equinox!

Great Xia had already begun making preparations.

Regarding the transition of solar terms, Great Xia had experience.

So the preparations were handled with ease.

Then...

It was just a quiet wait.

Mo Xiaoyu had already left Ye Su's small room and started patrolling the Suzhou and Hangzhou walls.

Building a Suzhou and Hangzhou wasn't something that could be done in a day or two.

It was progressing in cities across the country—Night fell.

Ye Su had arrived on the roof early.

spring equinox.

Please give us some time to rest; don't let another race rise up and start a war.

Currently, Great Xia could be said to have a thousand things waiting to be done.

But external conditions didn't give you any time to adjust!

Soon.

The time reached 23:59.

Ye Su took a deep breath.

He silently counted down in his heart.

Finally.

He reached out his hand.

Instantly.

The letter for the spring equinox...

Had arrived!