Lu Yin's eyes narrowed. Lulu indeed had great strength; her hand was soft but felt like steel, trying to pull him with overwhelming force. At this moment, Lulu's shock far exceeded Lu Yin's. As a member of the Mebius family, she was naturally endowed with immense strength. She had never encountered anyone stronger than her. However, she felt a deep, ocean-like power from Lu Yin's hand.
Based on her assessment, she could tell that Lu Yin's strength surpassed hers, though he had not fully unleashed it. Especially through their hand contact, she sensed the terrifying nature of his body—an incredibly restrained and formidable presence. Since when had Lu Yin become so terrifying? Such a physique couldn't be achieved through ordinary training; it resembled an ancient inherited talent.
A sudden gust of wind separated the two. In the distance, the elder spoke, "Don't damage the plants."
Lu Yin and Lulu looked down. The ground was cracking deeper, and plants were being uprooted.
"Sorry, Mentor," Lu Yin apologized.
Lulu stared at Lu Yin, making him uneasy. "Why are you staring at me? We haven't settled who won. If you want to continue, we can find another place," Lu Yin said.
Lulu shook her head and pouted. "Freak, forget it. You go play by yourself," she said and walked away.
Lu Yin was puzzled. What was up with her? With her gone, there was no one to compete with for the Transcendence Stone. He continued to test his limits, stepping into the range of the Transcendence Stone.
After he entered, the elder's eyes widened slightly, looking puzzled. "Mebius, naturally endowed with immense strength and a powerful physique. That child actually surpasses Mebius, yet doesn't appear to belong to any known race. Strange, strange. He's just an ordinary person, so why can he surpass Mebius? The surname Lu?"
Meanwhile, Michelle walked through a desolate land. Except for a few limited areas, the Tenth Academy had mostly turned into ruins.
Michelle looked up, her eyes flickering. After contemplating for a while, she seemed to make a decision. "I'm sorry, sister, but I need to use my talent."
Outside the Star-Picking Tower, Charlotte sat quietly in meditation. Suddenly, she received a message from Lulu. After reading it, she was surprised. "Such a significant change, unexpected. I need to work hard too, or I'll fall behind."
The endless dark blue rain curtain of the Rain Observation Platform stretched far. Beyond it lay ruins. This place once held glory, now reduced to rubble, with some areas still burning.
Silver stood on a high ground, observing the ruins. "It's all gone. The Tenth Academy's dean went mad, destroying the entire academy, causing it to remain at the bottom. Even the countless combat techniques collected over the ages were burned. What a pity."
The vast Tenth Academy had only a dozen people left. It was unbelievable, but true.
Facing the Tenth Academy, everyone was like a drop in the ocean, barely noticeable, rarely encountering each other.
Lu Yin spent half a day at the domain entrance, then rested for a night before heading to Wangchuan Sand Sea. The Rain Observation Mentor had said that the Rain Observation Platform couldn't help him much now; only Wangchuan Sand Sea could maximize his strength.
As Lu Yin left the domain entrance, his Transcendence Battle record was 31 wins and 46 losses, the best among all new students, though no one else knew.
Entering the teleportation device, Lu Yin chose Wangchuan Sand Sea, his expression serious.
He had planned to fight a few more battles, but the last one had shocked him. His opponent was also a Fusion Realm expert who defeated him using a power he had never experienced but heard of—battle energy.
For a warrior, there must be spirit; this is battle energy. It originates from within, from the core of a person. It can attack, defend, break limits, crush the heavens, and tear the starry sky. This description encompassed the power and training method of battle energy, but Lu Yin didn't understand it.
After losing his memory, he was saved by his family and stayed in the Inner Universe for a while, frequently hearing about battle energy. It was described as a force that could split the heavens and earth. At that time, Lu Yin longed for it, but due to various reasons, he couldn't train in it and waited on Earth for trial evolution.
Having fought nearly a hundred Transcendence Battles, he finally encountered a battle energy user in the last one. That power was immediately recognizable and seemed to resonate with him, making him eager to learn more.
However, he didn't know if the Tenth Academy had methods to train in battle energy, so he went to Wangchuan Sand Sea, hoping for a chance. Being on par with the Rain Observation Platform, it was surely remarkable and likely related to physical training, possibly touching on battle energy.
This was his second time at Wangchuan Sand Sea. The first time, he had only glanced at it before heading to the Rain Observation Platform. This time, he planned to stay.
Stepping out of the teleportation device, he felt the dry, scorching sand underfoot. The vast sand sea stretched endlessly.
Tearing off his outer clothing, Lu Yin felt the dry heat of Wangchuan Sand Sea. Squatting down, he grabbed a handful of sand, finding it incredibly hard. This wasn't ordinary sand. Applying some pressure, even his body felt a bit of pain.
"Indeed, a great place for physical training," Lu Yin sighed, slowly walking deeper into the desert. Under the scorching sun, his figure gradually blurred and disappeared.
In just over twenty days, the new student competition would take place, and everyone was preparing.
In the dark starry sky, a massive spaceship emerged from a wormhole, heading towards the Canglan Region. The spaceship bore dark blue musical notes, the emblem of the Inner Universe's Ling Dream Clan.
The Ling Dream Clan was quite famous in the Inner Universe, a clan of only women, known as the realm of women. Each Ling Dream woman was extraordinarily beautiful, and more importantly, they possessed enchanting voices that could captivate the universe. While the universe might evoke feelings of desolation, the Ling Dream Clan added a touch of softness with their melodies, bringing a hint of tenderness to the cosmos.
Every member of the Ling Dream Clan was considered a star, recognized across the Inner Universe.
Inside the massive spaceship, a stunning woman with waist-length dark blue hair spoke softly, "How much longer?"
"Young Mistress, we will reach the Tenth Academy in about an hour," someone immediately responded.
The woman smiled, brightening the starry sky. "I hope the Tenth Academy doesn't disappoint me and allows me to awaken my battle energy smoothly."
"Young Mistress, your visit to the Tenth Academy has drawn considerable attention. The media keep contacting our clan, wanting to know your purpose. They wish to report it."
The woman frowned. "These media are so bothersome, never giving me a moment's peace."
"You are the most outstanding descendant of the Ling Dream Clan, far surpassing your predecessors. You are the most dazzling star in the Inner Universe. Everyone cares about your every move; it can't be avoided."
The woman sighed, then smiled mischievously. "Tell them I'm going to the Tenth Academy to find my beloved."
Everyone was stunned, from those steering the spaceship to those observing the star map, all staring blankly at the woman.
"Young Mistress, you mustn't joke like that. It would bring trouble to the Tenth Academy. The suitors from various clans might tear it apart," someone immediately exclaimed.
The woman blinked, thought for a moment, and said, "Alright, I won't cause them trouble. Those suitors might indeed cause trouble at the Tenth Academy. Though they are annoying, their strength is truly unrivaled in the starry sky. I doubt anyone at the Tenth Academy could stop them. Announce that I am going to Wangchuan Sand Sea for training, as it was once one of the most renowned training holy lands."
Those around her sighed in relief. "Yes, Young Mistress."
No one underestimated the influence of the Ling Dream Clan. They had countless admirers across the universe, both ordinary people and cultivators, as well as top young talents from various factions. The pursuit of the Young Mistress was intense, and any trouble at the Tenth Academy without the mentors' intervention could lead to its downfall.
Yet, regardless of location, the media's power was pervasive. Any spoken words would spread, and the woman did not realize that her jest would bring unforeseen consequences to the Tenth Academy.
Elsewhere, in the starry sky's Fifth Academy forest, Hart Phoenix emerged from under a Transcendence Stone, clenching his fists.
"Congratulations, Junior Hart, on achieving three consecutive wins."
"Congratulations, Master Hart."
"Congratulations."
Hart Phoenix snorted, "I was too late. The task has already been completed by someone else."
Those around him were embarrassed.
"By the way, Master Hart, the Young Mistress of the Ling Dream Clan, Xiyue, has recently announced her visit to Wangchuan Sand Sea in the Tenth Academy," someone suddenly said.