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Su Yuan rested for half a day. After his spiritual power had somewhat recovered, he resumed setting up.
Having already mastered the “Spirit-Expelling Barrier,” he spent only half a day to reestablish the barrier within this subspace.
But this was not the end; Su Yuan looked at the remaining three subspaces. A black light flashed across his body, and the next moment he was in the eastern subspace, continuing his setup…
In less than two days, all four subspaces were equipped with Spirit-Expelling Barriers.
“These past few months haven’t been in vain.”
Looking at the four Spirit-Expelling Barriers that could be activated at any time, Su Yuan felt very satisfied.
Four Spirit-Expelling Barriers meant he could create a “Land without Spirit” four times.
This was also why Su Yuan chose the Spirit-Expelling Barrier, a one-time-use barrier.
However, in the process, Su Yuan discovered a problem: Star Power!
A Fourth-level Barrier inherently harnessed the power of Heaven and Earth Star Power to exhibit its tremendous abilities.
In the Qingming Realm, although he could use himself as a bridge to communicate with external Star Power, replenishing it after rapid absorption was slow.
This was the same reason why the growth of Green Divine Shining Thunder Bamboo in the Qingming Realm was limited.
To solve this, he needed a “Star Vein.”
If he could migrate a Star Vein into the Qingming Realm, he could be entirely self-sufficient!
“How can I obtain a Star Vein…”
Although Su Yuan had no clue yet, he had a vague premonition that there would be an opportunity.
Acquiring a Star Vein might be challenging under normal circumstances.
However, with the upcoming Earth Tribulation, which revolved around Star Veins, he might be able to obtain one himself!
The matter of the Star Vein would need to wait for the right moment; it was too early to discuss it now.
Su Yuan calmed his mind and then exited the Qingming Realm, returning to his room.
“Advancing to the Fourth Level cost only 200,000 Star Dust, and now I have nearly a million Star Dust left.”
Su Yuan pondered; he had many directions for improvement.
First: Power of Soul + Barrier.
Second: Skills.
Third: Breathing Technique.
All these required Star Dust.
The Barrier required 500,000 Star Dust.
For skills, raising all his current skills to the Perfect stage would need nearly a million.
For the Breathing Technique, Great Success Stage with twelve Star Acupoints would require 1.2 million.
“To improve the Barrier, I lack sufficient knowledge.
Improving the Breathing Technique falls slightly short on Star Dust.
In that case, I’ll max out my skills first!”
Su Yuan’s eyes glinted with determination and immediately began upgrading.
“System, elevate Great Sun Burning Body Technique (Void Evil Manifesting Saints) to Transformation Realm!”
“Elevate Flame Sky Fire Control Technique to Transformation Realm!”
“Elevate Void to Transformation Realm!”
“Elevate Left and Right Mutual Struggle to Transformation Realm!”
“Elevate Space Gate to Transformation Realm!”
“Elevate Three-One to Transformation Realm!”
“Elevate Star Dominator to Transformation Realm!”
Countless blue fluorescent lights transformed from Star Dust exploded within Su Yuan’s body, flooding him with profound principles, experiences, and techniques like a sudden enlightenment.
Su Yuan instinctively closed his eyes to absorb and receive.
Gradually, Su Yuan felt the ultimate mysteries of many Epic Skills unfold before him…
After a long time, Su Yuan slowly opened his eyes.
Seeing the many Epic Star Cards shining brilliantly in his Star Sea and feeling their mysterious and unpredictable powers, Su Yuan couldn’t help but feel a bit intoxicated.
After a while, Su Yuan calmed his mood, slightly fluctuated by the significant increase in strength.
“Next, I’ll await the return of the Demon Soul hunting for a Star Core and continue studying the Fifth Level Barrier.
For long-term development, it’s also time to compete for some things…”
Now that his Barrier Master level had reached the Fourth Level, he needed to focus on breaking through to the Fifth Level quickly.
However, he also needed to prepare for the future in advance.
He currently had access to the Fifth Level Barrier’s related tomes, but for the Sixth Level, he would probably have to wait until becoming an Envoy at the Radiant Moon stage.
And the only way to have Envoy permissions at the Shining Star Level…
“Star Lord!” Su Yuan’s eyes narrowed slightly.
In the past, while Su Yuan had considered the position of one of the Seven Star Lords, he had no determined ambition.
But now it was different. The Radiant Moon stage seemed far off, and the position of Star Lord concerned the development of his Power of Soul. He probably needed to plan early.
Otherwise, when he became a Fifth Level Barrier Master, without higher authority permissions from the Scripture Hall, wouldn’t he be stuck?
“It’s said the Star Lord evaluation happens every three years. The next one is next year.
In the last Star Lord evaluation, aside from two who inherited positions due to their predecessor’s promotion to Radiant Moon, the rest of the Star Lords retained their positions.
Looking at the past decade, it’s rare for a First Level Star to take a position from a Star Lord.”
Su Yuan understood this meant the strength of the Star Lords might be noticeably higher than that of a First Level Special Envoy.
Currently, the longest-serving Star Lord had been in office for three consecutive terms.
It might be because they hadn’t found an opportunity to break through to Radiant Moon, or perhaps deliberately stayed at the Shining Star Level.
For some tasks restricted by level, Shining Star Level was more suitable.
“To become a Star Lord, I need to first become a First Level Special Envoy…”
Su Yuan pondered; advancing to Second Level Special Envoy required accumulating 5,000 Battle Merits.
Su Yuan was halfway there, needing to become a Second Level Special Envoy to have more chances for Two Stars and Three-star tasks.
The last task given by Yang Aoshan was specially assigned by Xu Fengtian; otherwise, a Third Level Special Envoy couldn’t usually get a Three-star task.
Additionally, the array maps for the Fifth Level Barrier would require more Battle Merits.
For the array maps, he also needed to start taking on some tasks.
After a bit of contemplation, Su Yuan stood up and left the room.
Task Hall.
This hall saw considerable traffic within the Sky Patrol Department; Su Yuan had visited once after completing his last task.
At this moment, many Imperial Envoys were conversing in the hall.
Some were discussing tasks; others were talking about cultivation.
“It’s said Xia Xuan of Vermilion Bird Imperial has already completed her promotion task and became a First Level. In less than two years, really impressive!”
“A First Level Special Envoy isn’t the end; I think she’s aiming for Star Lord. If she wins the next year’s Star Lord contest, it will definitely cause a sensation throughout the Sky Patrol Department!”
“She’s already becoming well-known throughout the department; it’s no surprise she scored ‘excellent’ in the entrance assessment…”
“Excellent… speaking of which, Vermilion Bird Imperial had seven or eight new recruits in the past six months, one of whom also got ‘excellent’ in the entrance task?”
“Yes, I heard that. His surname is Su, but it seems he didn’t cause any further commotion. No one seems to talk about him anymore.”
“…”
As Su Yuan entered the Task Hall, he heard two Special Envoys from Vermilion Bird Imperial discussing Xia Xuan, eventually mentioning himself.
Shaking his head slightly, Su Yuan walked to the front of the hall to check the tasks listed on the projection.