115: Unyielding Ambition

Melting Furnace Mountain returned to calm, and the students lined up in an orderly fashion to cultivate on the lotus platforms.

After comprehending the first Divine Ability of the Fire Attribute, Eternal Sacred Flame, everyone was happy for Lu Yuan.

Including Chu Wushe; although he didn't say anything on the surface, a faint smile played at the corners of his mouth.

"The stronger you are, the more accomplished I'll feel when I defeat you!" Chu Wushe thought.

Hearing the Principal's conversation with Lu Yeli, Lu Yuan focused his attention on that.

"That was a long time ago."

"When Yueyao and I comprehended the Divine Abilities that could merge, the old man spent a lot of time, and the Space Attributetutor researched a positioning Spirit Skill," Lu Yeli recalled.

She had the Time Attribute, and Ke Yueyao had the Space Attribute.

"The Spirit Skill researched was mainly for positioning, to locate Practitioners who could cast these two attribute-fused Spirit Skills, just like Yueyao and I."

At this point, Lu Yeli began to complain.

"Besides Yueyao and me, who else in this world can awaken both Space and Time Dual Attributes simultaneously?"

There really was someone!

Lu Yuan remembered that God Emperor Realm Expert.

"Later, not only the university's instructors, but also the Elders of the Seven Alliances and One Hall came to help with the research, and during that time, the Alliance Leaders inquired about the progress," Lu Yeli said, mentioning many important figures.

"Oh, right, Principal Lao of Pengcheng University came here every three days, he was even more dedicated than the Alliance Leaders!"

Lu Yeli deliberately emphasized Lao Qiyuan.

She remembered it particularly well.

To research this Spirit Skill, she and Ke Yueyao wasted a lot of energy and time.

The Seven Alliances and One Hall gave them generous compensation, and Lao Qiyuan gave them an additional separate reward.

As he listened, Lu Yuan felt a headache coming on.

How did this matter get connected to his own Principal?

Suddenly, Lu Yuan remembered that day when he returned from the No Mans Land, the Principal had followed closely behind and was even injured!

"Was it researched?" Lu Yuan asked.

"Yes, it should be in the next few days. The old man said he'd have Yueyao and me cast this Spirit Skill."

Lu Yeli whispered softly into Lu Yuan's ear.

"At that time, the four Alliance Leaders, the old man, and your Principal will all come. They seem to be looking for..." Lu Yeli paused for a moment, somewhat uncertain.

"I feel like they want to kill someone!"

Even though Lu Yeli felt that such a person didn't exist.

Since the resurgence of spiritual energy a thousand years ago, no one had been able to awaken both Space and Time Attributes simultaneously.

Even she and Ke Yueyao only discovered that their Spirit Skills could merge under very accidental circumstances.

Both of them had comprehended top-tier Divine Abilities, and they complemented each other!

Upon hearing this news, Lu Yuan was more inclined to Lu Yeli's guess: the Alliance Leaders wanted to kill that God Emperor Realm Expert.

Especially his own Principal, who had already fought him once.

"It has nothing to do with me," Lu Yeli said.

That day, she only needed to cast the Spirit Skill for positioning; the rest would be left to the Alliance Leaders.

Lu Yuan nodded and continued to tour with his Older Sister and Jiang Tianxia.

"Let's go experience Zhangsha Mountain," Lu Yuan said, then summoned the Earth Calamity Zhang Sha.

Zhangsha Mountain, as its name suggests, is a special cultivation ground specifically for Earth Attribute Practitioners.

The reason for going to Zhangsha Mountain was not only because the mountain shared the Creature's name but also because its cultivation method was very interesting.

Lu Yeli, knowing that Lu Yuan could gain attributes through Calamities, marveled at the wonders of the vast world.

On the surface, Lu Yuan was a special class Puppet Master, but in reality, he was a Six-Attribute Practitioner.

Once the other Calamities awakened their intelligence, he would become a Nine-Attribute Practitioner!

Bang—

A heavy, muffled sound rang out, and Lu Yuan looked at the students lying on Zhangsha Mountain.

They had all fainted, both male and female, fallen into unconsciousness.

The cultivation method of Zhangsha Mountain was similar to a hydraulic press: the user propped up a stone with both hands, and the stone slowly descended.

Pressure followed!

When the pressure became unbearable, the stone would not crush the user into a patty but would rise back up.

Zhangsha Mountain had no designated areas; one could simply find any stone.

Lu Yuan was full of interest.

He wanted to see his pressure limit. Following the instructions, he propped up a stone with both hands and activated the switch.

Bang—

"How many seconds do you think Lu Yuan can last?" Lu Yeli asked with a smile.

"A Divine Power Realm Peak should last a long time."

Jiang Tianxia watched Lu Yuan, whose arm veins instantly bulged, feeling the full pressure.

"Zhangsha Mountain is the only mountain here where cultivating has an effect even on Transcendent Realm Practitioners," Lu Yeli explained.

Other mountains were only effective for those below the Transcendent Realm.

With veins bulging on his arms and forehead, Lu Yuan finally understood why so many people were sound asleep.

This stone was ridiculously heavy, full pressure from the start, and it kept applying pressure!

Before long, Lu Yuan was drenched in sweat, seeing double in the distance.

His body was too tired, making him want to sleep... The stone's weight continued to increase, and the Earth Attribute symbol on his brow gradually appeared.

"Holy crap, it's smoking! Why is Zhangsha Mountain smoking?!"

A cry of alarm rang out.

Billowing white smoke rose straight into the sky!

This commotion was even greater than before, and the visiting students cried out in surprise, looking towards the smoking Zhangsha Mountain!

Whoosh whoosh whoosh—

Chen Yaozong and the three Vice Principals hurried back.

Seeing this scene, Chen Yaozong's mouth twitched, and he cast his domain to prevent Lu Yuan, who was comprehending a Divine Ability, from being disturbed.

"Principal, this..." Liu Hongsheng said with a wry smile.

Good heavens, was Imperial Capital University Lu Yuan's blessed land?

First, he comprehended the first Divine Ability of the Fire Attribute, Eternal Sacred Flame, and now he was beginning to comprehend an Earth Attribute Divine Ability!

Comprehending a Divine Ability required the right time, place, and people, none of which could be lacking. Even with Lu Yuan's SSS-Rank Talent, a 100% comprehension still required luck.

It could happen during a meal, or while sleeping, or at any other time.

"Principal, it seems Zhangsha Mountain has a problem because of Lu Yuan's comprehension," Liu Hongsheng said.

"If there's a problem, fix it. Are we going to make him pay for it?"

Chen Yaozong's tone was calm.

If another student at Pengcheng University comprehended a Divine Ability and accidentally damaged the special cultivation facility, Lao Qiyuan wouldn't make them pay either.

As long as it was unintentional, not deliberate, that was the key.

"Indomitable Spirit, another top-tier Divine Ability," Chen Yaozong murmured.

"How does it feel like Lu Yuan comprehends Divine Abilities as easily as eating and drinking? Can I be like him when I break through to the Divine Power Realm?"

Jiang Tianxia said.

"You..."

Lu Yeli hesitated, unable to bear shattering Jiang Tianxia's beautiful fantasy.

Perhaps Jiang Tianxia would only comprehend a Divine Ability after breaking through to the Divine Power Realm and cultivating to its peak, not like Lu Yuan, who comprehended two in one day.

Half an hour quietly passed, the Earth symbol was fully outlined, and Lu Yuan opened his eyes.

The students next to him were still sound asleep, no different from before.

Before Lu Yuan could test the effects of the Divine Ability he comprehended, Vice Principal Liu Hongsheng walked over.

"Lu Yuan, the exchange day isn't just for visiting Imperial Capital University; you can visit other universities too."

Liu Hongsheng said.

"For example, Modu University, their cultivation grounds can better help you improve your close-combat skills, and also Shencheng University, Linan University..." Liu Hongsheng introduced the unique cultivation grounds of these three universities.

The implication was clear.

Can you please stop wreaking havoc on Imperial Capital University? Please, go wreak havoc on other universities!

Lu Yuan: "..."

Unlike Liu Hongsheng, who implicitly told Lu Yuan to wreak havoc on other universities, Chen Yaozong stood in front of Lu Yuan.

"The Earth Attribute Divine Ability you comprehended is called Indomitable Spirit."

Indomitable Spirit?

Without Chen Yaozong's explanation, Lu Yuan understood the profoundness of this Divine Ability. He snapped his fingers and looked at Chu Wushe.

"Didn't you want to fight me? Come on, let me see how strong you are after comprehending a Divine Ability!"