Grinding to Become the Master of the Universe

After entering these keywords into the filter, a vast number of Cultivation Techniques were excluded, leaving only a few hundred thousand remaining.

Qin Feng’s gaze was soon drawn to one particular Cultivation Technique.

[Level 7 Slaughtering Art: "Ninefold Blood Spear"]

[Description: A Level 7 Slaughtering Art originating from the Imperial Military, created to break through enemy lines in frontal assaults.

This art is divided into ninefolds. Each fold superimposes an immense amount of Evil Qi and power. When mastered, a single thrust of the spear will make the Blood Sea Swell to the Heavens, causing even gods and demons to recoil in terror.

Its Spear Intent not only inflicts devastating damage on the physical body, but also uses its concentrated Evil Qi to directly assault and crush an opponent’s Mental Power and Will.]

[Exchange Price: 1,000,000 Contribution Points.]

’This is the one!’

A sharp glint flashed in Qin Feng’s eyes. Without the slightest hesitation, he initiated the exchange.

After completing the transaction, his Contribution Points balance dropped to just 150,000.

His Contribution Points were nearly spent once again.

But Qin Feng felt more fulfilled than ever.

’I have my future weapon, and a slaughtering art to go with it.’

He pulled up the academic system for Canaan Starry Sky Martial Arts University. On a page that had lain dormant for nearly a century, he solemnly submitted his application for graduation.

’The Cosmic Genius Battle starts in three years. It’s not a lot of time, but it’s not too little either.’

Qin Feng did one last mental review of his current status:

’In one hundred years, I’ll possess a Celestial Derivation Soldier with limitless potential.’

’The Level 7 Slaughtering Art, "Ninefold Blood Spear," is in my hands.’

’But my weaknesses are just as obvious: I don’t have Planet-level power armor, and I’m still in the dark about the specific cultivation system for the Planet-level—how the ranks are divided and how to efficiently increase my Mental Power.’

Just as Qin Feng was pondering these issues, a soft chime sounded in his ear. It was a priority communication, exclusive to his mentor.

He immediately opened it. A projection of his mentor Yu Han’s familiar, dignified face appeared, and a message came through.

"Qin Feng, I’ve received your graduation application."

"Come to the Martial Hero District at once. It’s time to collect your graduation reward and receive my final lesson as your mentor."

Qin Feng felt a jolt of energy.

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「Martial Hero District.」

A sea of verdant bamboo swayed in the wind, emitting a soft, rustling sound.

The air was filled with the invigorating fragrance of damp earth and fresh bamboo leaves.

A path paved with bluestone slabs snaked deep into the bamboo sea. At its end stood a quaint, three-story stone tower, nestled quietly in the greenery as if it were one with the world itself.

Qin Feng reined in the immense aura he naturally exuded as a Planet-level Strongman. Looking like an ordinary student, he walked step by step along the stone path toward the tower.

He could feel a familiar, steady, and powerful Will already locked onto him—it was the presence of his mentor, Yu Han.

Yu Han was already standing before the tower, his hands clasped behind his back.

He still wore the same simple Martial Arts Uniform, his posture as straight as a pine tree, his eyes as deep as the ocean.

Seeing Qin Feng approach, a faint smile touched his lips—a complex expression that blended relief, admiration, and high expectations.

"You’ve come."

Yu Han’s voice was as calm and steady as ever.

"Mentor."

Qin Feng bowed respectfully.

"I received your graduation application. I’ve approved it."

Yu Han nodded, his words concise and to the point. "Congratulations, you’ve officially graduated."

He turned to the side, gesturing for Qin Feng to follow him into the tower.

The tower’s interior was sparsely furnished. Aside from some necessary training equipment, there was only a stone table and two stone stools.

"This is your graduation reward."

Yu Han said with a smile, stopping beside the stone table.

"A graduation reward?"

Qin Feng was a little surprised.

"Mhm."

Yu Han seemed to read his mind. "Every graduate gets one," he explained. "Canaan’s rules state that reaching the Planet-level automatically qualifies you for graduation, but the university can’t just pour countless resources into cultivating geniuses like you only to kick you out with your asses bare the moment you make the breakthrough."

His words carried a crude, teasing humor typical of the military, significantly easing the serious atmosphere.

"The training syllabus for post-Planet-level cultivation, some basic intelligence on the major powers of the Cosmos, a refinement technique, a suit of standard-issue Planet-level power armor, and a matching Planet-level weapon—it’s all in here."

Yu Han’s tone shifted as he stressed, "Of course, the power armor and the weapon are both basic models. Their strength lies in their versatility, which is enough to handle most situations. Once you’re fully accustomed to your Planet-level strength, you’ll still need to replace them with equipment that’s more suitable for you."

As soon as he finished speaking, Yu Han waved his hand.

HUMMM—

With a faint spatial ripple, a massive and menacing war machine materialized out of thin air on an open spot inside the tower.

It was a suit of fully-enclosed power armor, deep blue from head to toe. Its style was filled with the brutal beauty of Iron Blood and power, reminiscent of the ancient Interstellar Warriors from the legends of the Empire.

It stood a full three meters tall, with pauldrons as thick as fortress walls. The chestplate was emblazoned with the insignia of Canaan Starry Sky Martial Arts University, and a faint glimmer of conducted energy shone from the seams of every armored plate.

Merely standing there, it emanated a cold, heavy aura of slaughter that felt powerful enough to crush anything in its path, causing the very air inside the stone tower to seemingly solidify.

Floating beside the power armor was a matching, standard-issue Alloy Long Spear.

The spear’s shaft was perfectly straight with smooth, clean lines. Its surface was covered in intricate runes for channeling Spiritual Energy and Mental Power. The tip glinted with a deadly cold light; clearly, it too was a lethal weapon forged for the front lines of battle.

"As for the refinement technique,"

Yu Han’s voice pulled Qin Feng’s attention away from the power armor. "It’s called the ’Canaan Scripture.’"