427: Back to Earth, Yang Lele's little thoughts

After rushing back to Earth, Yang Dian didn't go home immediately, nor did he contact anyone else. Instead, he called out the Dimension Butterfly.

Seeing the Dimension Butterfly, which was holding a large star core fragment and trying hard to stuff it into its body, show curiosity towards him, Yang Dian rubbed its small forehead before speaking:

"Go explore underground and see if there are any secrets beneath Earth's surface."

"For example, spatial passages leading to other worlds, or blessed lands not under our control."

"If there aren't any, then look for prehistoric creature remains, fossils, to see if you can find anything from the classic of mountains and seas."

The little creature flapped its wings, then with some effort, lifted the star core fragment, which was bigger than its body and held by its limbs, as if to say it had something important to do and no time for work.

Yang Dian chuckled at the sight:

"You can send a few Clones down to search; it won't delay your digestion of the star core fragment."

As he spoke, he reached out and tugged at the star core fragment in the little creature's embrace.

The little creature held it very tightly; he couldn't pull it out.

"Also, why are you getting such a large star core fragment?"

"You only need a star core fragment to anchor Universe coordinates; isn't big or small the same to you?"

The Dimension Butterfly flapped its wings a few more times, then, after controlling a hundred or so Clones to drill into the ground, conveyed the idea of 'bigger is better, bigger is stronger' to Yang Dian.

After conveying its thoughts, it held the star core fragment, flew back to the cocoon it had already woven with a proud look, and began to digest the star core fragment.

Just as the Dimension Butterfly left, Dudu extended a tentacle and scratched Yang Dian's head.

Feeling Dudu's urge, Yang Dian grabbed it from his head, held it in his arms, and rubbed its soft, cool cap.

"Don't rush, let me calculate how to use the energy first."

After swallowing the Strange Star core energy, Yang Dian was incredibly rich.

353 million energy, there were too many things he could do.

For example, he could extensively replicate the innate abilities of other Awakened.

Or, for example, let Dudu absorb energy and then feed back starlight to sublimate its Physique.

And also raise the Heaven and Man Unity Skill, Dragon Claw Hand, and Star Gazing Art Cultivation Techniques by several Ranks.

"Dudu sublimes its Physique once, and the energy required to upgrade the Cultivation Techniques is halved."

"Currently, upgrading the Heaven and Man Unity Skill requires 25 million energy. Next, Dudu only needs to feed back 3 times, and the upgrade energy will drop to 3.125 million."

"Uh, even after sublimating the Physique three times, if I want to upgrade the Heaven and Man Unity Skill three times, it will still require 350 million energy."

Scratching his head, Yang Dian then communicated with Dudu using his consciousness, asking about the energy required for further Physique sublimation.

"The next few Physique sublimations will consume 8 million, 20 million, 50 million, and 125 million energy respectively?"

"If sublimated three times, 78 million energy will be consumed, leaving 275 million energy, which is not enough to upgrade the Heaven and Man Unity Skill three times."

"If sublimated four times, 203 million energy will be consumed, leaving 150 million energy, which is still not enough to continuously upgrade the Heaven and Man Unity Skill three times."

"So, in the end, I can only upgrade the Cultivation Technique twice, right?"

This was even with Dudu's feedback.

If it weren't for Dudu, this little treasure, with Yang Dian's original Physique, wanting to upgrade the Heaven and Man Unity Skill twice more would cost 11 billion energy.

This is the energy that could only be accumulated by fully conquering 30 planets similar to Strange Stars.

"Indeed, Dudu is my second cheat."

"Without Dudu, the efficiency of strength improvement would decrease by tens, hundreds, or thousands of times, and the further one Cultivates, the more obvious Dudu's boost to Cultivation efficiency becomes."

Hearing Yang Dian's praise, Dudu, who was swimming freely in the energy pool of its Soul's abode, immediately flapped its cap, emitting joyful "Dudu" calls.

Yang Dian then said:

"Absorb 203 million energy; the remaining energy is for me. I need to improve my strength."

"Dudu ~"

The little creature responded cheerfully, then vigorously opened and closed its cap, beginning to absorb energy and condense starlight.

It had to work hard.

Over 200 million energy; it would take a long time for it to absorb it all.

"At the current speed, Dudu will need about three to five months to completely absorb and digest 200 million energy."

"After its Physique is sublimated, upgrading the Heaven and Man Unity Skill, Dragon Claw Hand, and Star Gazing Art will also take several months."

"So, should I go find some fun?"

While pondering whether to go to the docks for some fries, Yang Dian also double-checked Yang Lele's location, then ordered the Dimension Butterfly to open a passage to the seaside.

"Woo ~"

As soon as he passed through the spatial passage, Yang Dian heard an ethereal cry echoing in the sky.

The ground was instantly enveloped in shadow, and Yang Lele's surprised cry reached Yang Dian's ears:

"Big brother, quickly hide, Big Tiger is coming down!"

Looking up at the sky, wasn't it Big Tiger, whose body length was already close to 200 meters, flying like a small mountain, folding its wings and pressing down on him with the force of Mount Tai?

"Naughty."

His Qi and blood transformed into mist, supporting Big Tiger. Watching it flip over and pat its belly like a seal, Yang Dian couldn't help but laugh:

"You little fellow, how can you still be so mischievous after growing so big?"

Flipping Big Tiger over and patting its head, standing in front of its eye, which hadn't grown much, Yang Dian couldn't help but feel a little emotional:

"You've grown so big ~"

"Woo ~"

Big Tiger rubbed Yang Dian's chest with its snout, then spread its wings, carried Yang Dian onto its head, gave a joyful cry, and plunged into the sea.

Standing in the bubble Big Tiger exhaled to separate the seawater.

Yang Dian looked back at the ocean vagrants following Big Tiger, then looked at Yang Lele:

"Aren't you competing the day after tomorrow?"

"Why aren't you cramming today, still playing with Big Tiger?"

"Alas ~" Yang Lele sighed dramatically:

"Tomorrow's competition is probably doomed. I'm playing a bit early to relax."

Yang Dian was a little curious:

"Aren't you always fearless? Why are you so timid this time?"

Yang Lele looked at Yang Dian suspiciously, then angrily raised her foot and stomped on Yang Dian:

"Hmph ~ Big brother, you don't care about me at all!"

Lin Ling, who was standing beside Yang Lele, holding Tongtong and introducing various marine creatures to Tongtong, spoke upon hearing this:

"Lele's opponent in the next competition is Zheng Fei."

Yang Dian blinked:

"Who is Zheng Fei? Is he famous?"

Lin Ling looked at Yang Dian with some surprise:

"Big Brother Yang, have you not been paying attention to the Martial Arts Competition and domestic news recently?"

Yang Dian nodded.

"I've been in seclusion Cultivating on an Alien Planet recently. I just came out and only had time to briefly deal with the Expeditionary Force's matters before rushing back."

"Why, does it seem strange that I don't know Zheng Fei?"

Lin Ling showed a look of understanding:

"Then it's not strange."

"Zheng Fei's grandfather is Zheng Xinglong. Zheng Xinglong is our newly promoted Martial Arts Grandmaster in Huaxia."

"Zheng Fei's own strength is actually average, but he can summon Zheng Xinglong's Martial Dao projection to fight."

"It can be said that he only made it into the Martial Arts Competition semifinals by relying on Zheng Xinglong."

"If it weren't for his grandfather, he would have been eliminated long ago."

"Now the Martial Arts Competition is the most hotly debated topic online. His entering the semifinals by such means is indeed a bit dishonorable."

"So, the internet is now full of voices condemning him, saying he cheated to reach the Martial Arts Competition semifinals."

Yang Dian looked at Yang Lele, who was bowing her head, silent, like a punching bag, and suddenly understood.

This girl wasn't stupid; she knew she couldn't win and wanted to ask him to fight on her behalf.