"Again!"

After a moment of reflection, a fighting spirit flared in Li Yang’s eyes, and he charged into battle with the virtual human once more.

’Back on Earth, while Soul Ink had helped me adapt to each power-up, I always had to do it slowly and by myself. How could that ever compare to having a live opponent?’

Constantly battling the virtual human and improving his combat abilities with each attempt—the feeling of getting stronger and stronger was incredible! Li Yang was actually enjoying it!

For those who walked the path of cultivation, becoming stronger was one of the greatest pursuits!

Though he charged forward, brimming with fighting spirit, he only managed to last a few seconds longer before the virtual human killed him again!

Li Yang, not the least bit discouraged, charged in again!

...

In the time that followed, Li Yang fought the virtual human ceaselessly. Though he was killed time and again, his control over his own strength steadily improved, and his overall combat prowess grew stronger!

After just one day, he could last for over twenty minutes against the virtual human on easy mode before being killed.

Many might scoff at easy mode, but Li Yang had been cultivating for too short a time and had very little combat experience. Compared to those throughout the Cosmos who joined factions and fought constantly from a young age, he was undoubtedly far behind. But now, he was rapidly catching up!

After seven days of fighting the virtual human on easy mode, Li Yang finally gained complete mastery over his strength and defeated his virtual opponent!

At this point, Soul Ink didn’t let him raise his power further. Instead, he had him begin practicing the Six Elements Spear.

’This Six Elements Spear is way too difficult, isn’t it? It’s supposed to be a spear technique, but it also includes a Body Technique, various methods for exerting force, and more.’

Li Yang studied it carefully.

The Six Elements Spear came with its own Body Technique, which was the hardest part. According to its description, if he fully mastered the Body Technique for the first form of the Six Elements Spear, no one in the Law Realm would be able to touch him. He could evade countless attacks with the Body Technique alone!

Even the virtual human on hard mode in the martial arts hall’s training mode wouldn’t be able to touch Li Yang.

In other words, if Li Yang mastered the Body Technique of the Six Elements Spear, he could defeat the hard-mode virtual human in the Virtual Combat Space simply by running out the clock!

"It’s only natural that it’s difficult,"

Soul Ink said calmly, "Li Yang, you must understand that in the Cosmos, all powerful secret manuals and Cultivation Techniques come with their own Body Techniques. These are almost always exceptionally difficult. If your Body Technique is weak, you won’t be able to land a single blow on your opponent, while they will be able to strike you with ease."

Simply put, combat is about evading your enemy’s attacks while ensuring your own attacks land.

"Therefore, Li Yang, from now on, you must not only hone your combat skills but also specifically train your Body Technique. Once it becomes powerful, your overall combat ability will increase dramatically!"

Li Yang nodded, studying it with intense focus.

As he studied, he re-entered the Virtual Combat Space.

After making an inquiry, he was surprised to find that the Primordial Martial Arts Hall actually had a dedicated area for training the Hexagram Spear Body Technique!

’This Primordial Martial Arts Hall is truly incredible,’ Li Yang marveled internally.

It had training for the Body Techniques of not just the Six Elements Spear, but all sorts of other offensive styles!

You could simulate any opponent! You could train any Body Technique! This Primordial Martial Arts Hall was practically omnipotent!

Lost in thought, Li Yang found himself appearing in a special area.

The space was filled with densely packed, hanging objects—sabers, swords, spears, and all sorts of other weapons, all swinging back and forth.

Taking a deep breath, Li Yang said, "Begin!"

His figure shot forward, plunging into the midst of the blades.

But in less than five seconds, Li Yang was struck by a war saber.

The attack speed of each weapon was different, and they were all constantly changing pace.

Even though Li Yang was constantly dodging with his full concentration, he was still hit with ease.

In less than ten seconds, Li Yang was dead.

"Again!"

Li Yang paused for three seconds, analyzing why he had been killed, then charged back in.

...

While Li Yang was training frantically, the mining of the Purple Brilliance Crystal Stone veins on Earth’s behalf was underway.

Before mining could begin, a specialized survey had to be conducted to determine the reserves of these veins.

Of course, this required specialized measurement instruments.

On Mars, Bano’s team, who were cooperating with Earth, was conducting the survey.

Aside from them, a Longevity Realm expert from the Milky Way Galaxy branch of the Human Race Saint Hall was also present. Shen Xuan was also on Mars, looking at the vast quantities of Purple Brilliance Crystal Stone.

While the ore was being extracted, Bano himself was carefully surveying the veins on Mars.

Then, at a certain point, his expression suddenly changed.

’This is...’

However, he concealed it perfectly, instantly acting as if he hadn’t seen a thing.

Once the person from the Milky Way Galaxy branch of the Human Race Saint Hall and Shen Xuan had left, Bano went to a secluded spot and entered the Virtual World.

Before Bano stood Jin Mola.

Bano was cooperating with Earth, but he had also been co-opted by the Yuanlan Clan and was completely subservient to Young Master Tianluo’s orders.

After all, the Yuanlan Clan was a Divine Clan, and Young Master Tianluo was the genius they valued most!

’Being able to associate with Young Master Tianluo is an absolute stroke of great fortune!’

"What is it, Bano?" Jin Mola asked.

"Jin Mola, I need to see Young Master Tianluo. I have something important to report to him," Bano said hurriedly.

Hearing this, Jin Mola’s brow furrowed slightly.

However, he didn’t say anything more. In terms of power, Bano was a Longevity Realm expert, a full realm higher than him.

Jin Mola contacted Young Master Tianluo, and a little over ten minutes later, Young Master Tianluo arrived.

"What is it?" Young Master Tianluo asked, his expression as calm as still water, his tone indifferent.

"Young Master Tianluo."

Bano said hurriedly, "Young Master Tianluo, in addition to the Purple Brilliance Crystal Stone on Mars, I’ve also detected another type of mineral vein: Geocentric Meteoric Ore. It’s located extremely deep within Mars, and its reserves are vast—no less than the Purple Brilliance Crystal Stone!"

"Geocentric Meteoric Ore?"

Hearing Bano’s words, Young Master Tianluo’s expression visibly changed.

Geocentric Meteoric Ore—a mineral vein even more precious than Purple Brilliance Crystal Stone!

If its reserves were comparable to the Purple Brilliance Crystal Stone, its value was unimaginable.

"I understand."

Young Master Tianluo nodded and waved a hand, dismissing Bano.

He thought to himself, ’The planets around this Earth have so many mineral veins!’

"Jin Mola!"

He asked directly, "Have you found any trace of Li Yang?"

Hearing this, Jin Mola shook his head and said apprehensively, "Young Master Tianluo, Li Yang left Earth half a month ago. He departed from the Human Race Saint Hall branch within the Milky Way Galaxy and went to the Galaxy Auction House. After that, we lost all trace of him."

He had been searching for Li Yang constantly. If he found him, he was to arrange for his immediate assassination.

"No trace?"

Hearing this, Young Master Tianluo frowned. "Utterly useless!"

A glint flashed in his eyes.

’Purple Brilliance Crystal Stone veins, Geocentric Meteoric Ore, and even Dragon Scale Insects! There are so many resources on the planets surrounding this Earth. It’s highly likely the other planets have treasures as well!’