Mo Ying watched as King Tian Yu instructed Jin Ling on things to take note of. Nevertheless, a sense of unease lingered in his heart. After all, even if Li Pin was pressured into proposing the duel as a way to prove himself, the fact that he dared to accept it showed he had immense confidence in his own strength. Jin Ling might be strong, but he wasn't even the strongest within the Prodigy Hall, much less the entire Golden Land. If he failed to kill Li Pin and instead allowed him to prove his strength, then Li Pin would be using Jin Ling and the Prodigy Hall's reputation as a stepping stone, solidifying his status as a supreme prodigy. Mo Ying hesitated briefly before saying, "Actually, it would be ideal if the Clearheart Society were willing to intervene. I know they have a unique lifeform, one with terrifying combat strength yet little renown. His power is likely on par with yours, Hall Master." King Tianyu's interest was piqued. "You mean... Chi Mang?" As the hall master of the Prodigy Hall, he was well aware of the powerful figures within the Clearheart Society, which was both a competitor and an occasional ally. Chi Mang's name wasn't well-known in cultivation, but as a unique lifeform, his talent in battle was unmatched. In the entire Golden Land, perhaps only Shen Duxiu could surpass him by a slight margin. Mo Ying nodded firmly. "Yes, him." He continued, "Li Pin's condition of requiring challengers to offer a Supreme Secret Art... I suspect it serves two purposes. "First, it limits the number of challengers. Second, he's likely gathering as many Supreme Secret Arts as possible to find the one best suited to him, accelerating his mastery and preparing for True Spirit condensation. So, even if multiple people challenged him, as long as their reputations aren't too high, he'll likely accept." "And Chi Mang fits those criteria perfectly," King Tianyu mused before making up his mind. "I'll seek out Shen Duxiu and explain the stakes. If Chi Mang is willing to act, the matter of eliminating Li Pin will be all but assured." One of the vice hall masters frowned. "The requirement of a Supreme Secret Art to challenge him... that's too steep a price." King Tianyu, however, smiled. "That's not a problem. Supreme Secret Arts are priceless to other races, but for unique lifeforms, it's simply a matter of cost. Shen Duxiu sees the Heavenly Prison World as a land of opportunity and is determined to master the fourth level of the Supreme Technique here. As long as I offer him enough Creation Gold Coins, convincing him to persuade Chi Mang to take action won't be a problem." Mo Ying and the other vice hall masters all voiced their agreement. "Oh? With Jin Ling and Chi Mang, we have double insurance. There's no way this can go wrong." King Tianyu made his final decision with a firm wave of his hand. "The price will be high, but if we can eliminate a prodigy... possibly a supreme one... who attained the third level of the Supreme Technique in just ten stellar years... then no price is too great." Inside the small bamboo building, Li Pin sat cross-legged amidst hundreds of thousands of Creation Gold coins. The golden radiance illuminated his figure, casting an air of wisdom around him. With the aid of Creation Gold Coin, his comprehension of the Supreme Secret Art, Galactic Starburst, was advancing at an astonishing pace. This Supreme Secret Art, in essence, simulated the singularity explosion—the moment of a universe's birth. However, only Heavenly Emperors standing at the pinnacle of the Astral World could truly replicate such a phenomenon. Only they could wield destruction to bring forth creation, ultimately constructing and establishing a universe of their own, stepping into the highest domain. Galactic Starburst was merely a simplified version. Its complete form, Cosmic Starburst, was the true pinnacle of this Supreme Secret Art. Even so, this simplified version was already an insurmountable challenge for ninety-nine percent of cultivators, including the most talented ones. If the complete version were revealed, those below the Cosmic Radiance Realm wouldn't even have the qualifications to consider it. The theory behind Galactic Starburst and Cosmic Starburst was identical. The only difference lay in scale, with the former being compressed to a galactic level. Even at this stage, mastering it would allow Li Pin to step into Cosmic Radiance, placing him among the strongest of his era. If he could further refine his weaknesses, he might even contend with Cosmic Monarchs. "'Galactic' refers to the scale, or more precisely, an individual's energy capacity. But in the Astral World, energy and energy levels aren't just about being stronger; what truly matters is precise control. "That's why mental and inner spirit are prioritized. Once that foundation is established, the key to this secret art lies in the 'starburst'—its explosive force..." Bathed in the golden radiance of Creation Gold Coins, countless insights regarding the technique surged through Li Pin's mind. This Supreme Secret Art had an exceptionally high compatibility with Supreme paths, making it one of the most widely spread and beginner-friendly Supreme Arts. Moreover, Li Pin's own Great Dao Radiance could integrate the four fundamental forces and compress them into a cosmic singularity. The only step left was to ignite that singularity and evolve it into a universe. With his understanding of Heavenly Prison World's cosmic rules, he could now barely achieve that final step. Under these conditions, his cultivation of Galactic Starburst advanced at an unprecedented pace. By the time only 400,000 Creation Gold Coins remained, he had already mastered its foundational stage. This was already an achievement that would take other prodigies countless years to reach. Now, it had all become clear to Li Pin. "At first, I found it strange that the Galactic Starburst, an inner spirit secret art, involved the manipulation of matter and energy. I only realized after truly grasping the technique that matter, energy, and even the mental spirit itself were all manifestations of one's perception. "The true impact of the Galactic Starburst lay not in the tremors of inner spirit power but in the collision between the practitioner's understanding of the universe and the perceptions of others." Previously, when he encountered inner spirit secret arts from figures like Shang Jinzhao and Zi Zhongtian of the Aristocratic Alliance, he had noticed something peculiar—the technique seemed to temper his own Dao, refining it like a whetstone. However, ordinary inner spirit secret arts were too limited in depth, their focus lacking true profundity. In the end, he never managed to grasp the principle behind how such arts could refine his Dao Realm. Now that he had established his first step to learning the Galactic Starburst, he finally uncovered the true essence of inner spirit secret arts. It was all about a clash of personal perceptions, worldview against worldview. The opponent used their perceived truths to strike at and overwrite his own, fundamentally denying his understanding and telling him outright that his truths, everything he upheld, were false. If he withstood the assault, all would be fine. If he failed, his perception, the truths he recognized and stood by, would be shattered and dismantled. Even though such techniques dealt with the intangible realm of the inner spirit and theoretically caused no physical harm, their impact remained lethal. Once a person's mind was overturned, shattered, and broken, energy, matter, and even existence itself lost all meaning. It was like a heart that had died. No amount of infinite wealth or even eternal life could revive it. Endless suffering would still follow. The matter, energy, and mental spirit changes triggered by the Galactic Starburst were merely tangible reflections of perception. These aspects were nothing more than surface manifestations. "Every clash of inner spirit secret arts is a challenge to one's perception. Endure the challenge, and the heart grows firmer, and the Dao, stronger..." With the principle laid bare, Li Pin felt a sense of ease. In theory, each impact from an inner spirit secret art served as a form of Dao refinement, perfectly embodying the idea that whatever did not defeat him would only make him stronger. A trace of anticipation rose in his heart. "I wonder how many in the Heavenly Prison World have mastered Supreme Secret Arts." However, the cultivation level in Heavenly Prison World was not particularly high. After all, the dominant forces here were the Legendary and Divine realms. There were Astral Gods, even the Solar Flare ones, but their numbers were sparse. When the Astral Gods hid within the Astral World, even the Black Abyss Highlord found it troublesome to seize them. Only when they stepped into miniature worlds like the Humanity Sanctum did he have the opportunity to capture them. While Li Pin was deep in thought, his identity token trembled slightly. He took a glance at it and noticed a message from Sasha. Sasha: A challenge request has been submitted. Please review it. A follow-up note read. Sasha: Since you set the parameters to allow qualifying challengers through, this information was not filtered out. "Already? I wonder what kind of secret art it is." He swiftly opened the challenge request. The challenger was Jin Ling from the Prodigy Hall. The technique he put forward is.... "Ten Thousand Deities Mantra?" Li Pin immediately accessed the archive with his Level-Ten Clearance. There were records of this technique in the Heavenly Prison World. "A secret art inclined toward the Divine Race. Not particularly suited for humans, but it's powerful in large-scale battles. If one person leads while thousands channel their inner spirit power into it, the resulting force will be beyond imagination." A battlefield-oriented secret art... thought Li Pin. "Better than nothing." Li Pin skimmed through the details but didn't rush to respond. So far, only the Prodigy Hall has made a move. The Clearheart Society and other hidden experts haven't shown themselves. There's no need to hurry. Another day passed, and Li Pin's patience paid off, as another challenge request arrived. This time, the challenger was Chi Man from the Clearheart Society. The technique he proposed was a Transcendent Secret Art called "Primordial Abyss True Demon Form." Supreme Secret Arts used matter, energy, and inner spirit as support, focusing on breaking inner spirit defenses. Highlord Secret Arts took the opposite approach, prioritizing reality while using the inner spirit as a supplement. Transcendent Secret Arts, however, pursued absolute self-perfection. The Primordial Abyss True Demon Form leaned heavily toward defense. Other aspects didn't concern Li Pin much, but one key trait stood out—the power of the Primordial Abyss could obscure True Spirit perception. That alone made the technique worth fighting for. A hint of solemnity crossed Li Pin's expression. "To bring out such powerful secret arts... It seems I'll need to give it my all." Sensing the brilliance of the Dao deep within his inner spirit, he thought, I should simulate the Primordial Supreme Technique to the fourth level first.