98: The secrets of the source core, fame spreads throughout the starry sea.

Purple Nightmare fled in panic, while the ancient bone fragment recording the information about the void origin core quietly floated in Yun Feng's palm, emitting a hazy and mysterious Chaos luster.

Nie Li, Yun Hao, and Yun Qiao gathered around, their gazes fixed on the priceless fragment, filled with curiosity and solemnity.

"The void origin core..." Nie Li mused, "Legend says it is the supreme marvel that can only condense by chance Opportunity during the epochal transition—when the old Void Realm perishes and the new Void Realm is born.

It contains the most Origin Void Realm Law and power of an entire era.

Obtaining it might allow one to glimpse the scenery beyond the Heavenly Mandate Rank."

Yun Feng nodded slightly, sinking his Divine Sense into the bone fragment.

Instantly, countless intricate, twisted, and fragmented star map fragment information and ancient runes flooded into his Sea of Consciousness.

This information was severely incomplete, like a forcibly torn scroll; many crucial nodes were blurred, paths were broken, and it even contained markings for chaotic spatial traps.

"A fragment is a fragment after all," Yun Feng finished analyzing quickly, his tone calm.

"The information is incomplete, the path is perilous, and it only points to an ancient ruin area where the origin core might exist, not the origin core itself.

Moreover, the 'Void Graveyard' where this ruin is located is a forbidden zone that even Star Sea behemoths avoid speaking of."

Despite this, it was still a glimmer of Opportunity leading to a higher level, and its value was incalculable.

"Court Master, should we start preparing for the exploration?" Battle Intent flickered in Yun Hao's eyes; the Aura from his single spear strike that annihilated a Heavenly Mandate Rank expert had not yet fully subsided.

"No rush." Yun Feng shook his head.

"Incomplete information means rashly venturing in is no different from seeking death.

Furthermore, Purple Nightmare losing this item to me might not have been done with good intentions.

This 'Void Graveyard' might itself be a trap."

He changed the subject and looked at the three: "You all performed very well in this wagered battle.

Especially Yun Hao, that spear strike already possessed the true meaning of 'breaking the Law.' Well done."

Receiving Yun Feng's affirmation, Yun Hao bowed solemnly, and Yun Qiao and Nie Li also shared in the honor.

"After this incident, the name 'Cloud Court' has truly been established in this vast Star Sea."

Yun Feng's gaze swept across the boundless Void Realm.

"Next, more entities of every kind will notice us—out of curiosity, covetousness, or perhaps... fear.

Void Academy must accelerate its pace and quickly Cultivate talents capable of standing on their own."

"Yes!" Nie Li and the other two responded in unison, feeling the weight of responsibility on their shoulders increase, yet their fighting spirit grew even more vigorous.

Sure enough, it was exactly as Yun Feng expected.

The news of Purple Nightmare's defeat and the Cloud Court's Legendary expert defeating a Heavenly Mandate Rank opponent swept through the region like a self-aware storm, faster and more exaggerated than the last time.

As it spread, the details were constantly magnified and embellished.

"Did you hear? That Heavenly Mandate Rank lord of the Cloud Court has a random guard under him who killed an Outer Realm Devil Head of the Heavenly Mandate Rank with a single spear strike!"

"More than that! I heard that purple-robed Devil Head brought three Devil Generals, two of whom were scared away by Court Master Yun's single glance, and the last one was casually annihilated by the guard!"

"Do not provoke the Cloud Court! Absolutely do not provoke them!"

Rumors like these circulated among the high-levels of major planes, becoming more fantastical with every retelling.

The prestige of the Cloud Court was pushed to an unprecedented height, even acquiring a mythical quality.

The most immediate change was that planes which had previously been hesitant or tried to negotiate for more benefits in cooperation instantly became incredibly subservient, even fawning.

Resource trade conditions were actively lowered, the size of diplomatic missions constantly increased, and various rare treasures were sent to the Demon Spirit Continent as if they were worthless, simply to establish a good relationship.

Void Academy became the only Holy Land in the hearts of countless plane Geniuses!

Registration applications flew in like snowflakes, forcing the selection criteria to be raised repeatedly.

Inside the Academy, Geniuses from different civilizations Cultivated even harder, and their gazes toward mentors like Yun Hao were filled with fervent admiration.

Yun Hao's feat of "One Spear, Heavenly Mandate Rank" became the benchmark and spiritual totem for all students striving to succeed.

The entire sphere of influence of the Cloud Court exhibited a flourishing, prosperous scene of all nations paying tribute.

Yun Feng remained reclusive, spending most of his time within the Star Gazing Hall.

He used the star map fragment to comprehend deeper Void Realm Law, while simultaneously controlling the overall situation like a master strategist, silently accumulating strength.

He knew that fame was a double-edged sword.

While bringing endless benefits, it would inevitably push them into the eye of the storm.

The 'Illusory Silence Star Sea' behind Purple Nightmare, the damaged 'Eye of Nirvana' and its potentially more terrifying allies, as well as other unknown entities drawn by the legend of the void origin core... these were all like hidden reefs beneath the starlight.

The calm was merely the prelude to the next storm.