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"Good, good, good!"
The Nameless Old Man heard Ye Yu's shout and repeated the word "good" three times. His face, once lined with deep wrinkles and marked by age, now glowed with excitement. The last time he felt this happy was probably when his name was inscribed on the Nameless Monument at the Imperial Academy; he had never felt such joy as he did now.
Back then, he knew he would enter this monument representing the highest honor. Now, just when he thought he would die in this prison, he witnessed a newcomer breaking through to a new realm in less than half an hour! Moreover, judging by the aura surrounding him, no ordinary Third Stage warrior could match such a formidable presence. It was likely that even those one level higher would struggle to defeat him!
"I must thank you, sir; otherwise, I wouldn't know when I could break through to this level," Ye Yu said, unable to contain his joy. This threshold had blocked him for so long, and breaking through felt almost miraculous. He vaguely sensed a strange connection between his body and this world.
Before, he was just himself, and the world was just the world. But now, although the feeling was faint, he could still sense it. This world—or rather, the Cosmic Starry Sky he lived in—seemed to have a subtle connection to his mind and spirit.
Ye Yu suddenly swung his arms down fiercely, and in that moment, it felt as if thunder rumbled around him. A sound like metal scraping through the air erupted; even though it lasted only an instant, it was clear that Ye Yu's strength had grown immensely compared to before.
At that moment, Ye Yu felt an omnipresent power enveloping him. He resembled a newborn calf, filled with boundless curiosity about this new sensation.
"This feeling of power is truly wonderful!" After a moment, Ye Yu finally steadied his joy and returned to normalcy. However, the gleam of happiness in his eyes was unmistakable to anyone who looked at him.
"Accumulated strength! You should have reached the Third Stage by now, but without proper guidance, you remained stuck at the peak of the Second Stage. Moreover, your cultivation method is at least an Advanced Cultivation Method; otherwise, you wouldn't have experienced such a breakthrough effect after only reaching the Third Stage!" The Nameless Old Man looked at Ye Yu with a smile as if seeing new hope.
"Breakthrough?" Ye Yu clearly didn't understand these terms. For someone living in the Federation and spending most of his time in Arrow Camp, survival was paramount—mastering mecha operations and improving his strength! He had too many uncertainties about his half-forgotten homeland, the Blue Seal Empire.
The Nameless Old Man was in high spirits and continued to explain: "In imperial martial arts, each stage represents a realm; the Third Stage is a major realm. We refer to breaking through a major realm as a 'breakthrough.' This kind of momentum during a breakthrough is usually extraordinary—just like how you stirred up the earth's energy around you just now; that's an effect that cannot be achieved without a breakthrough!"
Ye Yu nodded; indeed, that moment had been impressive. However, he had nearly lost his life in the process. Still, since he had broken through to the Third Stage, that risk seemed worthwhile. For some reason, he thought of that Imperial Woman named Huaying again. If he encountered her now, surely he wouldn't be easily defeated.
"However, this is just the beginning! The mysteries of Imperial Martial Arts are not something one can grasp at merely the Third Stage," the Nameless Old Man remarked casually upon noticing Ye Yu's slightly proud expression.
“Imperial Martial Arts is divided into how many levels, and what kind of power does each level grant?” Ye Yu asked curiously upon hearing the mention of the mysteries of martial arts.
A glimmer of interest flashed in the eyes of the Nameless Old Man, who then replied, “Currently, martial arts are divided into Nine Levels. At each level, one naturally gains greater strength and speed. Occasionally, there are those who acquire other extraordinary abilities. For instance, I have seen someone who could wield Lightning Power, and I have heard tales of individuals who can turn clear water into ice crystals…”
At this moment, the Nameless Old Man seemed to drift into memories, beginning to recount some strange tales about martial arts to Ye Yu, who listened in awe, his heart yearning for such powerful abilities.
Seeing the hopeful expression on Ye Yu's face, the Nameless Old Man secretly nodded. He had just made a few subtle adjustments, but it was not a bad thing; it was merely to encourage Ye Yu to firmly pursue the path of martial arts.
“Do you know what those who practice martial arts most desire to learn?” Nameless Old Man suddenly shifted the topic, fixing his gaze on Ye Yu and speaking slowly. At this point, they were communicating entirely in Blue Ink Language, without worrying about the guards understanding their conversation. After all, this was the territory of the Federation, and they wouldn’t bother to learn Blue Ink Language.
Noticing the ambiguous smile on Nameless Old Man's face, Ye Yu hesitated before saying, “Earlier you mentioned that martial arts could allow one to master Lightning Power. Is it possible to gain such power through practicing martial arts?”
“While Lightning Power is indeed a natural force, it is typically only those with mutations who occasionally master it. Ordinary practitioners of martial arts would not be able to wield such power,” Nameless Old Man shook his head, dismissing Ye Yu's speculation.
“Then it means that with one person's strength, they can possess an unmatched advantage?” Ye Yu continued. This kind of power, achievable solely through personal effort, was certainly something he aspired to!
“That power is indeed formidable, but how long can your Federation sustain such strength without considering costs if they invest heavily in mechs? How long can flesh and blood endure?” Nameless Old Man continued shaking his head, though his expression remained largely unchanged.
With a wry smile, Ye Yu said, “Sir, I still do not understand enough about martial arts and Martial Arts. I hope you can guide me!”
“The greatest strength lies in our willpower. My method focuses on continuously honing that willpower to cultivate a form of strength that practitioners like to call Psychic Power!”
“Willpower? Psychic Power? How powerful can it be?” Upon hearing the old man's words, Ye Yu clearly found it hard to believe; after all, willpower seemed like an ethereal concept. Even under special circumstances, how strong could it truly be?
“Hahaha! How powerful? With a single thought, one can change the world!” A hint of pride sparkled in the eyes of the Nameless Old Man, clearly valuing this form of Martial Arts.
Ye Yu was taken aback, murmuring to himself, "A single thought can change the world?"
At that moment, Ye Yu suddenly felt darkness enveloping him. Just as he was at a loss, the dark environment was swiftly replaced by a vibrant green world!
As Ye Yu looked at the scene before him, he felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity. In the next instant, realization struck him! This was the place where he had lived until he was eight years old. How did he suddenly end up here?
"Yuer, come back for dinner!"
At that moment, a gentle voice floated into Ye Yu's ears, like a warm ray of sunshine illuminating his heart. Hearing the voice, Ye Yu quickly turned around to see a graceful young woman standing under a large tree, looking at him with a face full of affection.
"Mother!" Ye Yu paused for a moment, feeling something was off, but he quickly brushed aside that feeling and joyfully ran towards his mother.
Moments later, they arrived in front of a two-story wooden house, where his father stood at the door to greet them. Ye Yu felt an inexplicable surge of happiness in his heart as he took his parents' hands and prepared to enter the house.
Just then, a deafening roar echoed from above as three massive mechs descended like gods before the three of them!
The three mechs formed a triangular formation, trapping the three of them tightly in the center, clearly intent on not letting them escape.
"Ye! Surrender now!" After landing, one of the enormous mechs boomed with a voice that sounded like thunder.
At this moment, Ye Yu was just an eight-year-old child. Seeing such a scene, despite telling himself to be brave, he couldn't help but tremble all over; his legs felt weak.
"Huihui, take Yuer away!" It seemed that Leaf Deity had anticipated this situation and calmly spoke to the beautiful woman in front of him.
Ye Yu's mother nodded and then emitted a strange wave of energy. At that moment, the three mechs suddenly moved, and six beams of scorching energy began to gather on their surfaces!
At that moment, Ye Yu felt a sudden shift in front of him, as an overwhelming sense of pressure enveloped his entire body! However, this sensation lasted only for a brief moment before it ceased, and he realized he had already jumped out of the mech's encirclement.
Meanwhile, within the encirclement, Ye appeared like a reaper from ancient times, stepping through the river of time. He executed a bizarre movement technique that resembled smoke, yet was undeniably a solid figure.
This figure danced among the three mechs, and at times, dazzling flashes of light could be seen flickering within. Occasionally, the sharp sound of metal grinding echoed through the air!
By the time the soldiers inside the mechs reacted, all three mechs had been severed at the waist. The cockpits and limbs of the mechs were now completely separated, rendering any unshot lasers unable to fire!
"Out of respect for our past camaraderie, I won’t kill you. I only hope you will let my family go!" Ye's form had somehow returned to normal, but the murderous intent in his eyes was terrifying.
"Captain..." A somewhat unfamiliar voice called out from one of them, as if it had been a long time since he had uttered that word.
Ye Yu looked at the scene before him and had just begun to breathe a sigh of relief when suddenly, several indistinct figures approached rapidly, surrounding the three with an eerie speed. This time, Ye Yu saw despair in his parents' eyes.
"No—"
Ye Yu suddenly threw his head back and howled. He remembered what would happen next; he did not want to witness this scene unfold!
Suddenly, Ye Yu felt a wave of dizziness wash over him as a powerful force seemed to explode from deep within his mind, pulling him into a dark and eerie environment!
Ye Yu opened his eyes, struggling to adjust to the sunlight filtering through the mottled prison cell walls. Was this just a thought? Was this the world within that thought?
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