"Is this how you always talk?" Li Pin asked. He had somewhat grown accustomed to it. Wang Fuyun looked puzzled. "Hmm? Is there something wrong with the way I explain things?" "Not at all." Li Pin shook his head. He then added, "But you're handing over the Galactic Starburst to me just ? Are you sure there won't be any issues?" Wang Fuyun replied, "Of course, there are issues. The Galactic Starburst is a core inheritance of the Galactic Sword Sect. As I mentioned earlier, only the Dao Children are permitted to cultivate it. "You can use it as a reference, but even if you manage to practice it, don't use it publicly. If the Galactic Sword Sect finds out that I passed this secret art to you, I'll be held accountable. At worst, they could cripple my cultivation and expel me from the sect." Wang Fuyun paused briefly before continuing, "But it's not a major concern. There are priorities. I'm giving you this inheritance to help us escape the Heavenly Prison World. "As long as I perform well enough... with my foundation at the third level of Supreme Technique, the Galactic Sword Sect won't pursue the matter too harshly. If I manage to reach the fourth level soon, they might even praise me for my keen insight and ability to adapt to circumstances." He smiled. "If you're willing to join the Galaxy Sword Sect, bringing in a peerless genius like you would even earn me a hefty reward." Li Pin took the inheritance stone. "Alright." "Besides Galactic Starburst, the two other Supreme Secret Arts I can try to acquire for you are Endless Reincarnation and Supreme True Form. But that will take some time," Wang Fuyun explained. "That's fine." Li Pin nodded. "Do the Prodigy Hall and the Clearheart Society also have Supreme Secret Arts?" Wang Fuyun answered, "Of course. The Clearheart Society, in particular. Its chairman, Shen Duxiu, is a unique lifeform and a member of the Unique Lifeform Alliance. The alliance has very few members, but each one is akin to a human prodigy. "As long as they don't meet an untimely end, even the weakest among them can become an Eternal Solar Flare. Because of that, the alliance has lenient restrictions on Supreme Secret Arts and has amassed a considerable collection." Li Pin acknowledged with a slight nod. "I see." Wang Fuyun quickly realized something and offered a word of caution. "Many in the Golden Lands have mastered the third level of the Supreme Technique, but Shen Duxiu and King Tianyu stand out as exceptional. Their combat prowess far surpasses the rest. "If you're planning to use yourself as bait to lure them in and force them to reveal their Supreme Secret Arts... you should take more time to prepare before making such a move." "They're strong?" Li Pin's interest was piqued. "How strong?" Wang Fuyun asked, "When we sparred earlier, you must have shown your full strength, right?" Li Pin nodded. If he didn't make any further breakthroughs, his strength in a life-and-death battle wouldn't be much different from what he had displayed then. "I thought as much... You've only recently reached the third level of the Primordial Supreme Technique, yet you performed remarkably well, even managing to withstand my Galactic Starburst. That alone was quite impressive." He paused to gather his thoughts before continuing, "To put it plainly, during our fight, I was using less than sixty percent of my power. If it were a true battle to the death... I could handle three of you at once." Li Pin simply smiled at those words. "As for King Tianyu, I've fought him before. The Divine Races are naturally gifted, and with the Human Race's greatest strength—the use of Divine Items—banned in the Heavenly Prison World... I was outmatched by him. To put it in perspective, he could probably take on five of you." Wang Fuyun's expression grew more serious. "And then there's Shen Duxiu. He's the most promising candidate to achieve the fourth level of the Supreme Technique. "With his strength already at the sixty-seventh step of the Supreme Ladder, he once single-handedly overpowered four chairmen of the Clearheart Society, including King Tianyu. If you were to face him... he could easily handle ten of you." Li Pin's eyes lit up. "That strong?" "Absolutely. He's not only the most likely to master the fourth level of the Supreme Technique but also the undisputed strongest in the Golden Lands. That title isn't just for show." Wang Fuyun sighed, a hint of awe in his voice. "Unique lifeforms are born from the very essence of the universe's fortune. Each one is a living miracle, blessed by the cosmos itself." Li Pin nodded thoughtfully. "I understand." "Since you already have a clear understanding of the situation here, I won't interfere further. If you need any assistance, don't hesitate to ask. I've also discussed your situation with the Hall Masters and Elders, and they all agree with my perspective. Worldbreaker Peak will support you unconditionally." Wang Fuyun spoke with a hint of emotion in his voice. "After all, we share the same goal..." "Escaping the Heavenly Prison," Li Pin said. Wang Fuyun nodded. "That's all for now." With that, he took a step forward and vanished from Li Pin's sight. Li Pin understood this was Wang Fuyun's way of doing things. Whether in words or actions, he always laid things out clearly, ensuring you understood the stakes before acting decisively and without delay. This efficiency is quite something..... Li Pin smiled softly. "He's quite an interesting person." He turned his attention back to Galactic Starburst. The news would take some time to spread and stir reactions. In the meantime, he intended to delve deeper into mastering this Supreme Secret Art. Under normal circumstances, mastering a Supreme Secret Art would be an immense challenge for him. However, with over a million Creation Gold Coins at his disposal, he had the confidence to cultivate this formidable technique. The concept of Supreme Secret Arts was distinct from that of Cosmic Radiance Secret Arts. Cosmic Radiance Secret Arts were techniques that enhanced combat power and remained effective even in the Cosmic Radiance Realm. However, Supreme Secret Arts were inner spirit techniques designed to align with the Supreme Path. For Supreme Secret Arts, purifying the inner spirit and condensing the True Spirit were merely byproducts. Those who could fully master a Supreme Secret Art would find the formation of their True Spirit to be a natural outcome. Once cultivated, a Supreme Secret Art continuously refined the practitioner's inner spirit, or more precisely, their True Spirit, expanding the radiance of the True Spirit until it was capable of sustaining the operation of an entire universe. The more Supreme Secret Arts one mastered, the purer the True Spirit became, and the brighter its radiance shone. In essence, although termed a "secret art," a Supreme Secret Art functioned more like an advanced cultivation method. While Li Pin waited for the news to spread, subtle yet growing turbulence began to stir in the Yin Luo Galaxy, located countless light-years away from the Heavenly Prison. Over the past few stellar years, the Aristocratic Alliance, which had been dismantled by Li Pin and Ai Sa, had quietly reemerged. This time, however, they avoided direct provocations. Instead, they strategically utilized their legitimate influence through local factions within the Yin Luo Galaxy, such as the Lin, Ying, and Shuo Clans, to shift their focus toward the Candle Light Star Ring. More specifically, their attention was fixed on the dominant power of the Candle Light Star Ring: the Gaia Civilization. In recent years, they had conducted a series of probes, numbering five or six in total. The most alarming of these was the firing of a main cannon that struck a planet merely eight hundred million kilometers from Gaia, obliterating it and reducing it to cosmic debris. While eight hundred million kilometers might seem vast, the targeted planet was part of the same star system as Gaia, the capital planet of the Gaia Civilization. Destroying such a planet was akin to shattering the decorative rocks and trees at their doorstep. Despite this brazen act, the Gaia Civilization responded only with strong condemnations and firm objections, offering no further retaliation. This passive reaction only reinforced the Aristocratic Alliance's growing conviction: Li Pin had indeed vanished. Thus, half a stellar month ago, the Shuo Clan issued a formal notice, acknowledging the growing strength of Gaia Civilization and expressing their intention to lead an elite team to visit and engage in a friendly exchange with them. And now, a group led by the Shuo Clan waited patiently behind a massive Astral Gate. The group was composed entirely of talented individuals from the Aristocratic Alliance. Due to the strict enforcement of Homo Sapien Alliance regulations by the newly appointed overseer, Yan Qing, the team's composition was carefully structured. On the surface, it was led by Shuo Caihua of the Shuo Clan and Ying Wuzong of the Ying Clan, while figures like Yuan Xinghai, Shang Tiange, and Ji Wanfa were present more as symbolic participants, unlikely to take any direct action. As non-native cultivators of the Yin Luo Galaxy, any unauthorized move on their part would be met with swift and uncompromising punishment from Yan Qing, who upheld the law with absolute impartiality. Even so, the combat-specialized avatars the two Astral Gods dispatched remained an overwhelming force. In its current state, the Gaia Civilization stood no chance against it. As they waited for the Astral Gate to activate, Yuan Xinghai glanced at a distant figure monitoring their movements and sneered. "That's someone from the Si Clan, isn't it? How bold of them." "Just a minor player, likely acting on their own," Shang Tiange replied dismissively. "Even if the Si Clan's patriarch showed up in person, it wouldn't matter. None of the aristocratic clans would dare act recklessly, let alone them. If they interfere in the affairs of the Yin Luo Galaxy, the new overseer won't hesitate to make an example of them." Ji Wanfa smiled faintly. "Exactly. This time, we've adhered strictly to the Homo Sapien Alliance's rules. Those handling the exchange and any potential conflict will all be local talents born and raised in the Yin Luo Galaxy. At most, we've used the influence of the Shuo and Ying Clans to ensure they couldn't refuse." Shang Tiange added a reminder, "I heard that Li Pin's protégé, his younger sister, Li Yunyao, has advanced to the Tier Six Legendary Realm? Make sure those six are fully prepared. It would be a disgrace if they let this slip through their fingers." Yuan Xinghai responded with a light laugh. "A Tier Six Legendary cultivator who got there solely by relying on resources. How could she possibly measure up to our own Tier Six Legends? "Moreover, we have six chances, while they only have one. A single failure on their part would tarnish Gaia's reputation. We can hold these 'friendly exchanges' annually for the next few decades, steadily wearing down that girl's spirit until it's completely broken." He continued, "Once her fighting spirit is crushed and Gaia's national destiny fades, what will they have left to stand against us?" The others nodded with faint smiles. Even after their initial disbandment, the Aristocratic Alliance still possessed overwhelming power. Against a mere Gaia Civilization, it was like using a cannon to swat a mosquito. A decisive victory was all but guaranteed. Once they shattered the only opponent worth mentioning, no one would remain to challenge their claim to the Astral God Yin Luo's legacy. All that would be left was for them to divide the spoils among themselves.
