Jiang Ye's breakthrough drew attention from all sides.

Jiang Ye didn't care about this attention.

At this moment, his transformation at the Second Break wasn't over.

"Absorb." Jiang Ye activated the Star Martial Advancement Technique, and his entire body seemed like a massive vortex, engulfing all the surrounding purple star mist.

Originally.

Most of this star energy would quickly dissipate once it entered the body.

But this time, as the star energy flowed along the star veins, it became incredibly docile, following the path down and drilling into the Guanyuan Acupoint.

After being refined, it was sent through the star veins to every corner of the body.

"Is this the function of the star veins? So powerful."

"The strength of my body is rapidly rising," Jiang Ye marveled inwardly.

Star veins are a higher-level meridian line than regular meridians and collaterals.

They can carry higher-tier star sky energy!

In simple terms,

the human body's original meridians could only endure primordial star energy diluted hundreds of times over.

But star veins? They can endure primordial star energy diluted only dozens of times.

As life's level climbs, its endurance capacity also gradually strengthens.

This means,

theoretically, a powerhouse mastering star veins at the Second Break has over ten times the battle capability of one at the First Break!

However, the actual gap is influenced by many factors.

For instance, there may not be much difference between an Original Talent at the Second Break and a Tao Bone Talent at the First Break.

"Limited by the Star Martial Advancement Technique."

"My Guanyuan Acupoint can only endure primordial star energy diluted hundreds of times," Jiang Ye thought to himself, "unable to match the strength of the star veins."

"Once back, I need to practice a high-level cultivation technique corresponding to the star veins."

"By then, my strength will double again," Jiang Ye anticipated.

The Star Martial Advancement Technique, after all, is just a Yellow Tier upper cultivation technique.

The upper limit is the Second Break.

The Guanyuan Acupoint excavated through the "Star Martial Advancement Technique" will dilute primordial star energy hundreds of times, failing to bring out the potential of the star veins.

After Jiang Ye practices a high-level cultivation technique, the Guanyuan Acupoint can accommodate higher-tier star energy.

At that time, his strength will be several times what it is now.

...

Jiang Ye thought no more, silently enjoying this transformation.

"So comfortable."

He could clearly feel that the tempering effect of the star energy flowing through the star veins far exceeded before.

Starry Sky Energy contains extraordinary traits.

But it's not compatible with humans.

Without star veins, a wisp of star energy may only have a refining effect of less than 10%, with the remaining 90% wasted.

With star veins, the refining effect reached at least 50%!

This is because star veins are inherently highly compatible with star energy.

The two have a symbiotic relationship.

"Hmm?"

Suddenly.

Jiang Ye's expression changed, looking at the panel.

[Detected that your strength has reached the new system upper limit!]

[Title Unlocked: Martial Arts Giant!]

[Martial Arts Giant: Surpassing 99.9% of the world's martial arts powerhouses, standing alone, one person represents a clan, the scholarship in martial arts is dazzling through the ages to become a Martial Arts Giant!]

[Reward: Tao Bone Transformation]

——

"Finally!"

"After breaking through the Second Break, a new achievement is unlocked," a smile appeared on Jiang Ye's lips, "It seems I can attempt to climb the Fourth Layer of the Martial Arts Celestial Ladder once I return."

At the same time, he also noticed the title this time.

"Martial Arts Giant?"

"Could the Martial Arts Ancestor be the Third Break?" Jiang Ye pondered.

Back in An City, the system deemed Chen Zilu as the 'Martial Arts Ancestor'.

At that time, Chen Zilu should have been at the Third Break.

She had told Jiang Ye that only after returning to the school did she reach the Fourth Break.

"No wonder even Director Zhang was extremely courteous to her."

"Senior Sister was in An City then," Jiang Ye thought, "Even disregarding her background, purely in terms of strength, she was undoubtedly a master."

Back then, the gap between him and Chen Zilu was enormous.

But now? It's significantly narrowed.

"Tao Bone Transformation." Jiang Ye looked forward to the reward.

[Physique: Profound Body (Lower C-Level) → (Upper B-Level)

"Directly climbing from C-Level to Upper B-Level?" Jiang Ye smiled.

The system truly lives up to expectations.

Impressive!!

...

After his breakthrough, Jiang Ye continued sitting cross-legged, constantly absorbing star energy.

Those around him didn't find it strange.

After all, breaking through to the Second Break requires absorbing a large amount of star energy to temper oneself.

But what no one knew was.

At this moment, Jiang Ye was undergoing an even more intense change compared to his prior breakthrough.

"Rumble~"

Within Jiang Ye's body, a rumbling sound echoed that only he could hear.

The process of upgrading from Lower C-Level Profound Body to Upper B-Level Profound Body was undoubtedly going to be extremely lengthy.

However.

Jiang Ye was prepared to spend several days in the Refining Pool, so he wasn't in a hurry.

...

Time flew by.

People in the Refining Pool left one by one.

In the end, only Jiang Ye was left, still sitting cross-legged in the Refining Pool, quietly cultivating.

One day.

Two days.

Three days.

...

On the fifth day.

Jiang Ye emerged from the Refining Pool, bid a brief farewell to Star Envoy Wang, and rushed back to school without stopping.

He was ready to climb the Fourth Layer of the Martial Arts Celestial Ladder!

...

Penglai University, Heaven Character Area.

In Estate No. 41, Jiang Ye had just returned home when he dialed Zhu Honglie's number.

"Beep..."

The call connected.

"Beep!" A projection of a kindly old man with red hair appeared.

"Jiang Ye."

"I've already received the news." Before Jiang Ye could speak, Zhu Honglie beamed, "Congratulations! You broke through to the Second Break."

"Congratulations, Teacher, for gaining another disciple at the Second Break." Jiang Ye laughed.

"Hahaha."

Zhu Honglie shook his head and laughed, "You little rascal, you always manage to surprise me."

"Initially, in my estimation, you would at least wait until the end of next semester to possibly reach the Second Break." Zhu Honglie laughed, "I didn't expect it to be so soon."

"It's all thanks to Teacher's good guidance," Jiang Ye sincerely said.

Breaking through to the Second Break is not an easy task.

Even though Jiang Ye's breakthrough this time seemed smooth and straightforward.

For most students, breaking through life shackles is an extremely cautious, even dangerous endeavor.

If the breakthrough fails and the Guanyuan Acupoint shatters, they would become crippled.

In reality, such examples are not uncommon.

Jiang Ye could make it seem so easy, partly because his martial arts foundation was inherently strong.

The other part was thanks to Zhu Honglie's careful instruction.

Before this breakthrough, Jiang Ye had already made all necessary preparations under his teacher's guidance.

Otherwise, it might not have gone so smoothly.

"Teacher."

"I just broke through the Second Break. In the next few days, I wish to enter closed-door cultivation for a while," Jiang Ye requested, "To stabilize my realm."

"Alright." Zhu Honglie nodded, "Take your time to consolidate your strength."

"Thank you, Teacher." Jiang Ye slightly bowed.

"Spend the next few days strengthening yourself."

"Yes," Jiang Ye agreed.

...

The communication ended.

Jiang Ye took a deep breath, preparing for closed-door cultivation.

"Martial Arts Celestial Ladder!" Jiang Ye silently called in his heart.

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