Xu San also came, pulled by Lu Yin. Lu Yin assigned Xu San the task of delivering water and drinks, which Xu San did with great enthusiasm, feeling he was of some use.
Many students passing by the gravity room looked in with amazement. Being able to fight under forty times gravity was something even the strongest students from the various academies might not be able to accomplish.
Another group of students left; this time it was Gules and Balro, along with Erde and Haidian. With their departure, the number of familiar faces for Lu Yin decreased significantly.
Before leaving, Gules specifically sought out Lu Yin and raised his fist at him. "Watch out. I still haven't settled the score with you for robbing me."
Lu Yin responded proudly, "Want to try again?"
Gules was frightened and quickly ran off, but not before threatening Lu Yin again. "Don't underestimate the Universe Hall. No one in the Probe Realm will fight you now. Your opponents will be those in the Fusion Realm. Be careful, or my brother will beat you up." With that, he ran away.
Lu Yin chuckled, recalling the introductions about her brother, Gulbach, from others. His expression grew serious. People like Gulbach were the elite of the Universe Hall, even joining the Royal Court's Thirteen Divisions. Despite his high status, Lu Yin knew he couldn't necessarily intimidate such people. He needed to strive harder; only by reaching the Fusion Realm would he have the power to protect himself.
Although there were no specific rules, it was rumored that the Star Academy only recruited young elites above the Fusion Realm. Whether this was true or not, he didn't know.
As he was about to return to the training area, he happened to see Bai Xue, gazing at the starry sky alone.
Against the backdrop of the stars, Bai Xue's beautiful profile was truly stunning, as if she were glowing.
Not just Lu Yin, many students around were also captivated by Bai Xue, looking at her with burning eyes.
Bai Xue was used to such gazes, whether on Earth or in the universe; such looks would never disappear.
Lu Yin walked up to Bai Xue. "What are you thinking about? Why not train with us?"
Bai Xue replied calmly, "The universe is so vast, and Earth is so small. No wonder it can't keep people."
"You left too, didn't you? Don't worry about Liu Shaoge," Lu Yin said.
Bai Xue shook her head. "I'm not talking about him."
"Who else then?" Lu Yin was puzzled.
Bai Xue turned to look at Lu Yin. "Qing Yu, who discovered him?"
A flash of insight crossed Lu Yin's mind, and he blurted out, "Bai Qian."
Bai Xue's eyes dimmed. "Yes, Bai Qian."
Lu Yin had always felt something was missing. Yes, it was Bai Qian. She was the first to step into Neptune and bring back Qing Yu, the first to contact Qing Yu. Yet, among the Seven Saints, there was no mention of her. As the first human to set foot on Neptune, she was undoubtedly an elite, but there had been no news of her. "Where is she? Her surname is Bai, what's her relation to you?"
Bai Xue smiled bitterly. "She's my sister."
Lu Yin was surprised. "Bai Qian is a woman?"
Bai Xue nodded. Seeing Lu Yin's astonished expression, she couldn't help but laugh. "Surprising, isn't it? All the newspapers and news outlets have been publishing stories about Bai Qian's landing on Neptune but have completely shielded her personal information. In your mind, Bai Qian must be a man, as imposing as Zhang Dingtian, right?"
Lu Yin smiled wryly and nodded. "I did think that. Since you mentioned her, what happened to her? Did she leave Earth?"
Bai Xue lowered her head, her long hair covering her eyes. She spoke softly, "My sister Bai Qian was known for her beauty that could outshine a rainbow, Zhuge Liang's wisdom, an empress's ambition, and her extraordinary talent in swordsmanship. But she abandoned me, abandoned Earth, and ventured into the universe alone. I may never see her again in this lifetime."
"She went to the universe? How did she leave?" Lu Yin asked curiously.
Bai Xue replied, "When Qing Yu was brought back, he had a piece of parchment on him, engraved with words. It took us a long time to decipher three words: Invitation Letter. This invitation letter opened the door to the universe for my sister, and she disappeared. At that time, she had just stepped into the Heaven Realm, also known as the Probe Realm."
"Your sister is quite bold, daring to venture into the universe with just an invitation letter, not fearing being torn apart by space," Lu Yin marveled.
Bai Xue gazed at the dark universe, full of longing. "My sister never does anything she isn't sure of. Whether in academics, sports, swordsmanship, or exploring the universe, she's always the best. Even Zhang Dingtian and others had to admit that no one could compare to my sister. Perhaps that's why she left; Earth could no longer satisfy her."
Lu Yin laughed. This woman's admiration for Bai Qian was excessive. Bai Qian might shine on Earth, but stepping into the universe was another matter. The universe was vast and boundless, and humanity had many races. For example, those from Baylett's third gravity planet or Balro's plant planet—some of these races were born with strength equivalent to the Probe Realm or even stronger. Ordinary humans couldn't compare to them.
The Baiye family was already terrifying, and the Night King family, the rulers of the Baiye family, had boundless talent and resources. Compared to such monsters, any elite would pale.
Lu Yin believed he could compete with these monsters because of the dice, giving him infinite possibilities. But what about Bai Qian?
Bai Xue was right about one thing: she might never see Bai Qian again because ordinary people couldn't traverse the universe.
A beauty outshining the rainbow? What a pity not to have seen her.
"By the way, do you have any photos of your sister?" Lu Yin asked, curious to see her.
Bai Xue shook her head. "It's a rule not to keep photos," she said, glaring at Lu Yin with suspicion. "What do you want?"
"Just curious. If there are no photos, never mind. You should join us for training; being alone too much can be unhealthy," Lu Yin said casually and turned to leave.
Bai Xue withdrew her gaze and looked back at the dark universe, her eyes complex.
Earth was indeed amazing. One Qing Yu, one trial brought out a group of monsters. Zhang Dingtian, a cross-realm strongman, Bai Xue and Xu San, talented cultivators, Shi Wuzhang with unparalleled perseverance, plus Liu Shaoge's patience and the perfect Bai Qian. Lu Yin didn't know what these people would experience in the universe, but the future would likely be exciting.
Oh, he was also from Earth. Lu Yin smiled. Did he count as a monster too?
The next ten days were peaceful on the Perseverance. Students left one after another, and Bai Xue joined the combat training. She couldn't withstand forty times gravity either and had to mimic Shi Wuzhang's approach. But unlike Shi Wuzhang, who was terrifying, she was breathtakingly beautiful, creating an odd contrast outside the gravity room.
Xu San looked at Bai Xue with a strange gaze, thinking she must have been stimulated; otherwise, why would she emulate Shi Wuzhang and endure forty times gravity?
In ten days, Lu Yin fully adapted to the forty times gravity, surprising Sharlo. Normally, newly advanced Fusion Realm experts couldn't adapt so quickly. Lulu Mebis adapted even faster than Lu Yin, but this wasn't surprising. For the Mebis family, anything was possible.
Zhang Dingtian could also move freely under forty times gravity.
Shi Wuzhang took ten days to finally step in—just one leg. This was normal; a Probe Realm adapting to forty times gravity was already remarkable.
Bai Xue made even faster progress than Shi Wuzhang, drawing attention.
This gravity room on the Perseverance had become famous. Even Sekken Maldo had come to see it. Except for Xu San, the others could all defeat the academy's strongest students, making it impossible not to attract attention.
At this moment, Lu Yin received a notice from the adjutant that the Great Yu Empire's evolution trial had ended.
"Watch out, here I come," Lulu shouted, her palm striking the wall beside Lu Yin's ear. She withdrew her hand, looking at Lu Yin dissatisfied. "Hey, can't you respect me? I'm attacking you."
Lu Yin apologized. "Sorry, I was distracted. I just got notified that the students who succeeded in the planetary evolution trial will go to the imperial capital for assessment. If they pass, they will be recommended to the Star Academy's Tenth Institute."
Lulu rolled her eyes. "What does that have to do with me?"
Sharlo didn't care either.
Lu Yin remembered that these two were extraordinary. Lulu was from the Mebis family, no less significant than the Baiye family. It wasn't surprising she could enter the legacy stone and receive a legacy. Sharlo also received a legacy, indicating he had a significant background. The Great Yu Empire's recommendation was useless to them.
"Are we failures?" Zhang Dingtian asked, looking at Lu Yin seriously.
Lu Yin nodded. "The Earth trial failed entirely.
Except for me, no one can be recommended to the Star Academy's Tenth Institute for assessment."
"I don't need a recommendation; I can go on my own," Zhang Dingtian declared.
Lulu rolled her eyes. "On your own? Are you kidding? Do you even know where the Star Academy is? Do you think anyone can just go there? The Tenth Institute is in Canglan Territory, and only forces like the Great Yu Empire know its location and have a way to approach it. Ordinary people can't even see it."
Zhang Dingtian's expression was serious, gripping his sword tightly.