194: Chapter 194 Second Grade Limit, Achieved!

January 8th, morning.

Lu Youyou brought the latest news regarding the Wen Ning incident.

"Her Highness Anya intervened and firmly protected Wen Ning."

Lu Youyou's expression was complex, a mixture of astonishment and a touch of emotion. "The specifics of the negotiations aren't clear to anyone, but the result is that the Jiaotong University administration and that Instructor Zhao seem to have temporarily 'accepted' some arrangement.

Wen Ning will not be handed over to human judicial authorities, nor will she face severe public punishment from within Jiaotong University."

"However," she changed her tone, "Wen Ning herself adamantly refused to stay on Blue Star, let alone continue at Modu Jiaotong University.

No matter how the university tried to persuade, convince, or even possibly offered some protective arrangement, she refused. Her attitude was exceptionally resolute."

"In the end, it was Her Highness Anya who sent people to directly take Wen Ning away from Jiaotong University, sending her to her own territory via a special channel.

She is no longer on Blue Star."

Hearing this news, Qin Yan fell silent for a long time.

Anya's influence was beyond imagination; she had actually managed to temporarily quell a serious murder case on human territory.

And Wen Ning's choice had completely severed her last possibility of remaining in the human world.

"Perhaps, for Wen Ning, this is also a... good choice."

Qin Yan finally let out a soft sigh, his tone complex.

If she stayed on Blue Star, at Modu Jiaotong University, what would Wen Ning face?

Not just the potentially endless retaliation from the Zhao family in the shadows, but also the strange looks from Classmates, the pointing fingers behind her back, possibly forever bearing the label of 'murderer'.

Leaving this place of heartache, heading to a brand new world where no one knows her past.

Although the future is uncertain, filled with unknowns and risks, at least... it's a release, a chance to start anew.

Even if this new beginning is in the perilous territory of a foreign race.

"I hope everything goes smoothly for her over there."

Qin Yan could only silently wish her well in his heart.

In the afternoon, Qin Yan once again devoted all his energy to training.

The turmoil in the outside world, the fates of others, all transformed into stronger motivation for him to temper himself and yearn for greater power.

The consumption rate of bone nurturing pills and earth marrow stone milk accelerated; the sound of his spear tip tearing through the air grew sharper with each passing day.

Time flew by in the daily grind of arduous cultivation.

January 12th, afternoon.

Estate No. 11.

Qin Yan, bare-chested, moved at high speed within the training room, his long spear dancing like the wind.

His skin showed an abnormal crimson hue.

All his pores were open, emitting billowing white steam that somewhat blurred his figure.

*Crackle... Snap...*

Subtle yet dense sounds, like jade being repeatedly hammered and tempered, continuously emanated from within his body.

That was his bones undergoing the final, most difficult transformation, launching an assault toward the theoretical perfect limit.

With each spear swing, each exertion of force, his blood energy vibrated against every single bone.

The nourishing power of the "bone nurturing pill," the profound vital essence of the "earth marrow stone milk," and the highly efficient guidance of the "Nine Revolutions Golden Body Spear" at its Perfection realm.

The three perfectly combined, continuously washing over every inch of the essence of all 206 bones in his body.

He could feel that the strength, density, and affinity for blood energy of his bones had all reached an unprecedented critical point.

Only the final transformative push was missing!

"Now is the time!"

A brilliant light erupted from Qin Yan's eyes as he let out a low roar. His entire body's blood energy converged like a hundred rivers returning to the sea, collapsing inward with a thunderous force.

Then, with an even more violent momentum, it followed an arcane path to deliver the final, most thorough impact and refinement upon his bones!

*Hum—!*

A clear, resonant bell-like sound seemed to ring out within his body.

All his bones trembled simultaneously, and the dense "crackling" sounds abruptly ceased.

Immediately after, an indescribable sensation—lightness, solidity, and perfect completion, as if shedding a heavy shackle—spread through his limbs and bones like an electric current!

The steam billowing around his body gradually dissipated, and the crimson hue on his skin rapidly faded.

Revealing a skin tone underneath that faintly glowed with a warm, jade-like luster.

In his movements, his bones no longer emitted crisp sounds; instead, there was a sense of solemnity, harmony, and seamless unity.

Second-Grade Limit—"jade bone" realm, achieved!

Qin Yan stopped moving, leaning on his long spear, his chest heaving as he gasped for breath.

But beneath the exhaustion was an indescribable sense of exhilaration and power!

"Finally... achieved!"

Sensing the surging, yet perfectly controllable new power within his body, Qin Yan's heart was filled with joy and emotion.

"No wonder no one broke through the second-grade limit during the Exchange Competition," he realized, feeling the changes in his body. "The difficulty is ridiculously high!"

He possessed a top-tier Body Tempering Martial Art like the "Nine Revolutions Golden Body Spear" at its Perfection realm.

He consumed valuable bone nurturing pills and earth marrow stone milk daily.

Even giving his all, it still took him nearly twenty days to barely break through!

The resources consumed during this period, converted into academic credits, were an astronomical figure.

"My current cultivation progress should have surpassed Little Martial Sister's."

Qin Yan estimated, "But compared to Lin Qingyue and Xiao Wangshu, I'm still slightly behind."

Just a few days ago, Xiao Wangshu had successfully cleared the twentieth floor of the Secret Realm Tower!

This meant her strength was firmly at the second-grade limit, and she might have even begun preparing to impact the third grade.

As for Lin Qingyue's situation, it was the other "Capital Twin Star," Chen Tian, who told him during a communication.

Thinking of this, a trace of doubt flashed through Qin Yan's mind.

Chen Tian, this Capital genius, since exchanging contact information...

Although they communicated occasionally, every time Qin Yan suggested a projection chat, the other party always declined with various excuses, insisting on text-only communication.

Though puzzled, Qin Yan respected personal habits and didn't probe further.

After all, "different strokes for different folks"; perhaps the other party simply disliked that kind of face-to-face communication.

Dismissing the distracting thoughts, Qin Yan summoned his panel:

[Level: Second-Grade Limit]

[Bone Forging: 206 jade bones]

[Blood Energy: 665 Cal]

[spirit: 72 Hz]

[Martial Art: Nine Revolutions Golden Body Spear Bone Forging Chapter, Ninth Revolution Perfection]

[Spear Technique: Four Segments (2%)]

[Alchemy: First-Grade Alchemist (34%)]

(Second-Grade Alchemist: Requires 70 Hz spirit)

[Skill Points: 212 points]

[Note: As long as you work hard, you will gain something.]

Indeed! After reaching the second-grade limit, his blood energy value skyrocketed by over 10 Cal, reaching 665 Cal!

Moreover, his spirit power, enhanced by spirit-nurturing dew and the jade bone of his skull...

had also reached 72 Hz, meeting the conditions to unlock Second-Grade Alchemist.

And his Skill Points, accumulated through daily arduous training and combat insights, had reached 212 points!

This was a considerable "fortune."

"Tomorrow, I'll go challenge the twentieth floor of the Secret Realm Tower!" Qin Yan's gaze was resolute.

He had to clear the twentieth floor before breaking through to the third grade to obtain the five elements imprint and Martial Arts Skill insights.

Once he broke through to the third grade first, even if he cleared it later, according to the Secret Realm Tower's rules, he could no longer obtain the special rewards targeted at the Five Elements Sect's techniques.

That would be an unacceptable loss for him.

"After clearing the twentieth floor, I'll immediately use Skill Points to quickly learn and even advance the Blood Refining Chapter of the 'Nine Revolutions Golden Body Spear,' and then... officially impact the third-grade Blood Exchange realm!"

The plan was clear, the path ahead in sight.

Suppressing the excitement in his heart, Qin Yan began post-breakthrough adaptation training, familiarizing himself with his now much stronger body.

Every movement was filled with a surging sense of power.

As night deepened, the lights in the estate's training room remained bright, illuminating the figure of the youth who tirelessly trained, drenched in sweat.

Tomorrow would bring another new challenge.

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(Four chapters presented~)