34: undercurrent

Chu Tianyi stepped into the air, and the scene quickly quieted down.

Walking on air.

This was something countless humans dreamed of.

The young people who came to the base at this time did not yet know about the Chosen Plan, but they already knew that this time they were working for a Spiritual Energy User, and although it contained danger, they would definitely gain a lot.

Today.

Upon seeing this figure treading on air, they all realized that this person was the master of this temporary base.

As the existence with the highest threshold among the four major evolutionary paths, even with the support of the Federation's vast human population, Spiritual Energy Users were still considered rare. Those present were seeing a Spiritual Energy User with their own eyes for the first time in their lives.

"I am Chu Tianyi."

His voice echoed, reverberating: "In the coming period, I will provide you with cultivation resources, and there will be dedicated personnel to guide you."

"What you need to do is to improve yourselves as much as possible."

"In this base, there will be several rounds of elimination, and in the end... I only need two people."

"The two people who ultimately emerge will go with your captain, Qin Jin, to participate in a crucial competition."

"Now."

"Everything officially begins!"

After speaking his last sentence, Chu Tianyi's figure vanished.

Below.

Personnel streamed out of the base buildings, and this sprint officially began.

After disappearing, Chu Tianyi's figure appeared on the top floor of the central building of the base.

As a Spiritual Energy User, he had mastered an ability similar to "teleportation."

Looking down at the situation within the base, his eyes flickered with thought.

"Yan Gaoyuan really recommended a good candidate for me."

"Qin Jin."

"His performance shows a tendency to surpass ordinary geniuses; he is already advancing towards becoming a Heaven's Chosen."

...

In the wilderness.

Qin Jin's speed was extremely fast.

His Willpower assisted his mental strength, sensing everything around him.

"No one followed."

"It seems that, as Su Teacher said, in his opinion, self-comprehension is equally important for Martial Arts, giving me enough freedom and not restricting me to the base."

"Once I receive the subsidy from Wu Yuan Academy, I can also use this to cover it up."

"However, I still need to be careful and not relax."

"The environment of the Mining Star is too complex, but it also contains opportunities. If I can get involved with the Star God, I will truly have a foundation to stand on in the Federation."

His thoughts turned, and he thought of another matter.

"The Mining Star's past educational and cultivation resources were extremely rudimentary. Now, these young people who have come to the base will receive training and experience explosive growth in a short period. I hope that in the end, I can select two good teammates."

"After this matter, there's no need to worry about them causing any trouble."

What he thought in his heart was naturally that scene of him mentally suppressing the entire audience.

Since Chu Tianyi promised him the position of captain, Qin Jin would not be polite and did not want to waste time.

Facing these talented young people, nothing was more convincing than real strength.

Strength trumps all dialogue.

He continued forward.

Qin Jin dealt with a few thunder elements.

After learning that these thunder elements were born from the Star God, Qin Jin specifically observed them, but found nothing.

They were pure energy constructs.

Upon returning to the New Sheep District, Qin Jin headed for the warehouse.

Perhaps because he had a premonition, along the way, he saw many seemingly extraordinary individuals.

As one of the Five Major Survival Zones of the Mining Star, the New Sheep District had become "lively."

He even saw an acquaintance from afar.

Corona Sect, Bai Qiushi!

A dozen or so connected buildings were draped with banners bearing the Corona Sect emblem, and vaguely, he could see vigorous young people entering and exiting.

"Is the Corona Sect also one of the forces that obtained a ticket?"

"Bai Qiushi said that he would be stationed on the Mining Star for a period of time. Is it because of this matter?"

"It seems that the competitors found by the Corona Sect are also Martial Artists, following the Martial Arts evolution path."

He did not stop his steps, observing casually, and understanding dawned on him.

"Is it because of the power system?"

"The power of Spiritual Energy Users is special, the technological side is not pure enough, and the secret sects are using the power of other gods."

"Only Martial Artists, who temper themselves and guard their original hearts, will not conflict with the Star God."

He continued forward, returning to the warehouse.

Seeing the familiar Deep Driller, Qin Jin let out a long breath.

Now, he knew the biggest secret of this planet and had a goal he wanted to pursue.

"Next, this warehouse will also need some more arrangements."

"Deep Driller..."

Qin Jin looked at the mining machine: "After all, it's just an old mining machine. Even with modifications, its upper limit is too low."

"As of today, there are only two directions left."

"Once I have enough resources, I can directly start rebuilding my own exclusive combat mecha, which will have a higher upper limit."

"Or..."

"Continuously nurture the Deep Driller with Willpower. When the Sacrificial Spirit relationship was forged, the Deep Driller also absorbed Willpower. Under the influence of the Si Huo Tribe's sacrifice fire and Willpower, one day, it might transform into an ancestral treasure, a holy relic-like existence, becoming a transcendent mecha."

"By then, its upper limit will also be raised, and then I can gradually modify it based on it."

"Something like the bones of the Three-Headed Strange Python can become one of the mecha materials."

Qin Jin pondered and finally made a decision.

"First, proceed with both in parallel and see which direction can be achieved first."

In the base, he saw the Heart Abyss Echo, which made him quite envious.

No one could refuse to pilot a top-tier transcendent mecha.

"No matter which plan it is, the mecha's appearance will change greatly. However, with Willpower as a connection, when I return to the Great Wilderness, I will tell the Si Huo Tribe members that this Sacrificial Spirit has broken through."

"It is perfectly reasonable for a Sacrificial Spirit, as a transcendent being, to change its appearance after breaking through."

"One day, I will also pilot a mecha of the Heart Abyss Echo's caliber into the Great Wilderness."

After confirming the surrounding situation, Qin Jin boarded the Deep Driller and once again entered the Great Wilderness.

His recent plan was quite simple.

Completely engrave the Three-Headed Strange Python successfully, bring the python blood back to the Si Huo Tribe, and give the Si Huo Tribe a big boost as well.

...

The Great Wilderness.

Eastern part of the Si Huo Tribe.

A battle was underway.

The Si Huo Tribe's hunting party was hunting a wolf-type fierce beast.

This giant wolf was six or seven meters long, fierce in appearance, and on its back, within its frosty white fur, two bone wings had grown, extremely special. These bone wings did not give it the ability to fly, but with every flap of its wings, strong winds would rise.

Nearby, the hunting team members cooperated, attacking and defending together, restricting its movements.

Among them, a young face was prominent.

He looked about twenty years old, holding a bone knife, yet he had the strongest aura and was the main force in the battle.

And in the back, a figure held the line, it was Xia Yanh Tiger.

As the battle wore on, the giant wolf's wounds increased, and its aura gradually weakened.

At the back, Xia Yanh Tiger seized the opportunity. He extended his left hand, forming a bow shape, and raised his right hand, forming a string-pulling shape. There was no bow in his hand, no arrow on his body, yet power surged forth, constructing a bow body, and a divine arrow materialized.

Shoot!

As he cultivated the Breathing Method and continuously grew, his Treasure Technique unleashed even greater power!

With continuous attrition, the giant wolf's injuries were severe. Facing the divine arrow that pierced through the sky, it could not dodge in time and was directly pinned to its skull.

Its injuries worsened.

The other hunting team members cooperated tacitly, continuing their output.

Finally...

Its body crashed down, motionless.

"Brother Yanhu, your Treasure Technique is even more powerful."

Among the crowd, praises rang out.

"Qi Ze, you're not bad either."

Within the Si Huo Tribe, the Qi, Shi, and Xia surnames were dominant.

The young man he called Qi Ze was the most outstanding performer in the hunting team.

Some members began to dissect the giant wolf on the spot, and Xia Yanh Tiger stepped closer, looking at Qi Ze: "How much longer until you break through to the Newborn Realm?"

"It should be soon."

Qi Ze's face was simple, with excitement: "I can vaguely sense that I'm just one step away."

Hearing this, Xia Yanh Tiger nodded with satisfaction.

After the Breathing Method was introduced to the Si Huo Tribe, every tribe member, except for young children under the bone age, could cultivate it.

The progress of cultivating the Breathing Method varied, some fast, some slow. This was a form of Martial Arts talent, and Qi Ze was the fastest in the tribe to progress in cultivating the Breathing Method, showing considerable talent in this regard.

"After we go back, the blood of this fierce beast will be prioritized for you to use."

He looked at Qi Ze: "With the Breathing Method passed down by Lord Sacrificial Spirit, if you can awaken a Treasure Technique, your combat power will greatly increase, and the tribe will have another layer of protection."

"Mm."

Qi Ze nodded solemnly.

Xia Yanh Tiger was about to say something else.

But just then, his ears twitched slightly, sensing a sound, and his gaze suddenly turned towards the nearby dense forest.

"Who's there?!"

The Sacrificial Fire Tribe members present immediately stopped what they were doing, held their weapons, and looked out with vigilant eyes, ready to act.