165: Chapter 165 Requesting Secret Techniques from the Imperial Star

Star Library.

This is one of the iconic buildings of Tianshui Martial Arts University, constructed entirely from star meteorites.

It is said to house the most extensive collection of martial arts classics, historical documents, and cultivation secret techniques in the entire Tianshui Prefecture.

Principal Yang Qi brought everyone to the top floor of the library.

Shen Qingqiu frowned slightly and looked at Principal Yang Qi. "Principal, why have you brought us here... what are you planning to do?"

Teacher Zhou Qi, Luo Xiangdong, and Teacher Ding Wu also looked puzzled.

Principal Yang Qi turned around, his gaze falling on Lin Yun, a hint of mystery in his smile.

"With such excellent talent, how could we not strive for a higher Rank Martial Dao Golden Core?"

Everyone was taken aback.

Immediately, Shen Qingqiu's pupils constricted slightly, her tone filled with disbelief.

"Principal, are you intending to... apply to the Imperial Star for Lin Yun...?"

She didn't finish her sentence, but everyone understood what she meant.

Applying to the Imperial Star!

Requesting a higher Rank Martial Dao Golden Core Secret Technique!

Qiao Shiyu jumped up in excitement, grabbing Lin Yun's arm, her small face flushed red.

"Brother Lin Yun! Grandpa Yang is going to help you apply for a Secret Technique from the Imperial Star! That's the Imperial Star! The strongest martial arts Holy Land in the entire Empire!"

Bai Lulu also widened her eyes, her alluring face full of shock.

The three teachers looked at each other, their eyes filled with both excitement and deep concern.

Applying to the Imperial Star...

It had happened before.

In the thousands of years since Tianshui Martial Arts University was founded, many brilliant Geniuses had appeared.

Among them, the school had attempted to apply to the Imperial Star for higher Rank Secret Techniques for some.

But without exception, every single one had been rejected.

The standards of the Imperial Star were harsh to the point of cruelty.

Luo Xiangdong couldn't help but ask, "Principal, are the chances high? Will the Imperial Star really provide a better Secret Technique?"

Teacher Zhou Qi also said worriedly, "All those previous applications were rejected. Although Lin Yun has extraordinary talent, but..."

Principal Yang Qi didn't speak; he simply walked to a circle of light engraved with complex patterns in the center and slowly closed his eyes.

Light shone from beneath his feet, spreading along the patterns and enveloping him completely.

He was communicating with the Imperial Star.

Shen Qingqiu gently pressed down on Lin Yun's shoulder and whispered, "Wait. This is your Opportunity, and also a test."

Lin Yun suppressed the excitement and nervousness in his heart, waiting quietly.

Qiao Shiyu nervously clutched Bai Lulu's hand; for once, the two were not bickering, both staring intently at Principal Yang Qi within the circle of light.

The three teachers wore solemn expressions, both expectant and worried.

Time ticked away second by second.

Half an hour felt like half a century.

Finally, the light within the circle gradually dimmed, and Principal Yang Qi slowly opened his eyes.

He turned around, his gaze sweeping over everyone before finally landing on Lin Yun, a smile slowly appearing at the corners of his mouth.

"I have already informed the Imperial Star of your situation. Your complete record of challenging the Virtual Tower has also been submitted."

Lin Yun's heart was pounding.

Shen Qingqiu stepped forward and asked the question everyone cared about most:

"Principal, are the chances high? Will the Imperial Star really provide it?"

Principal Yang Qi stood with his hands behind his back, his smile full of confidence.

"Rest assured, it is a one hundred percent certainty."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone was stunned.

A flash of surprise crossed Shen Qingqiu's eyes. "One hundred percent? But those previous applications..."

Principal Yang Qi waved his hand, interrupting her.

"The reason they were rejected before was because those students were not Genius enough."

He looked at Lin Yun, his eyes full of appreciation.

"Cultivating a higher Rank Secret Technique requires matching talent and Comprehension Ability."

"Otherwise, even if you obtain it, you won't be able to Cultivate it. It might even end up being inferior to the Void Embryo Core Planting Art."

"The Imperial Star is not lacking in Secret Techniques; what they lack are people who can truly successfully Cultivate them."

"If they give it to you and you cannot Cultivate it, that is a waste. It would also delay your original cultivation progress."

"If they give it to you and you can Cultivate it, that is a win-win."

"Therefore, their evaluation standard has never been 'whether there is talent,' but 'whether there is this potential.'"

Shen Qingqiu was lost in thought.

Teacher Zhou Qi stroked his beard and sighed with emotion.

"The Principal is right. Since the founding of our Tianshui Martial Arts University, no more than ten people have cultivated the Void Embryo Core Planting Art to the sixth level to condense a Rank 6 Martial Dao Golden Core."

"The stronger the Secret Technique, the higher the difficulty of cultivation. If the talent is insufficient, one might never be able to enter the door in a lifetime."

Luo Xiangdong nodded.

"Exactly. That is why the Imperial Star is so cautious. If they give it to you and you cannot Cultivate it, it would harm you. It would be better to steadily Cultivate the Void Embryo Core Planting Art."

Teacher Ding Wu looked at Lin Yun, his eyes full of envy.

"Student Lin Yun, this is a massive Opportunity for you!"

Lin Yun's heart was stirred, but he maintained a calm expression on his face and bowed deeply to Principal Yang Qi.

"Thank you, Principal!"

Principal Yang Qi smiled and patted his shoulder.

"Don't be in such a hurry to thank me. Once you get the Secret Technique, Cultivate it well and don't embarrass our Tianshui Martial Arts University."

"Yes!"

...

After coming out of the Star Library, Lin Yun and the others met up with Su Yingxue and the others who had been waiting outside.

As soon as they met, Qiao Shiyu rushed over impatiently, chattering and spilling out everything that had happened today.

"Sister Yingxue! You don't know! Brother Lin Yun was so amazing today! Combat Power Tower 4.05 points! Trial Tower 6 points! Total score 10.05! He directly broke our school's historical record!"

"Also, also! He even entered the Micro-Perception Realm! Aunt said that is a technique that only a Rank 4 Martial Artist can master!"

"Later, Grandpa Yang came in person! He brought us to the Star Library! He is going to help Brother Lin Yun apply for a higher Rank Martial Dao Golden Core Secret Technique from the Imperial Star!"

"The Imperial Star! The strongest martial arts Holy Land in the Empire! Sister Yingxue, do you know!"

The more Qiao Shiyu spoke, the more excited she became, her small face flushed red, gesturing wildly, wishing she could recount every detail of the day.

Su Yingxue and the others gasped in surprise as they listened.

"10.05 points?!"

"Broke the historical record?!"

"Micro-Perception Realm?!"

"Applying to the Imperial Star for a Secret Technique?!"

Exclamations rose one after another; the beautiful wives' eyes were full of pride and adoration, looking at Lin Yun with deep emotion.

Su Yingxue was the first to rush over, linking her arm with Lin Yun's, her eyes slightly red.

"Husband! You are so amazing!"

Shen Youqing also walked over and gently held his hand. "Husband, we are proud of you."

Wu Qingya, Lin Qianxi, Zhao Qingyue, and Chen Yuwei also gathered around, their eyes full of tenderness.

Qiao Feifei stood to the side, listening with a look of infatuation. The gaze she directed at Lin Yun was full of adoration and... a hint of indescribable affection.

Everyone was looking forward to it.

Three days later, the Imperial Star's reply.

What kind of heaven-shaking Secret Technique would it bring?

The group celebrated boisterously for a while before Lin Yun took his wives back to the Lin family residence.

Lin Yun found Wen Yan.