The Great Enlightenment lasted for a full half hour.
When Xu Wuyi opened his eyes again, his very aura had undergone a subtle change.
His previously sharp, overt aura now possessed a restrained, profound weight. As he stood on the ground, it was as if he had become one with the earth, as steady as a mountain.
He raised his hand and gently clenched it.
In the center of the Cultivation Room, gravity in a two-meter-diameter area instantly increased threefold!
The air compressed, letting out a muffled BOOM, and fine cracks appeared on the floor.
After three seconds, the gravity returned to normal.
’Area-of-effect control, extended duration.’ Xu Wuyi assessed the gains from this Great Enlightenment. ’And moreover...’
With a single thought, the Dark Gold Mountain Body Heart Image emerged in his sea of consciousness.
The mountain was still majestic, but a closer look revealed its texture was clearer and the stone felt more real.
Within the mountain, a certain "weight" seemed to circulate slowly, making the entire Heart Image even more stable.
The Earth aspect was a small step closer to completion.
[Martial Art: Profound Nether Celestial Spear]
[Current Realm: Minor Success (41.3%)]
A single Thousandfold Great Enlightenment session had directly increased his proficiency by over 40%!
Xu Wuyi took a deep breath, suppressing the excitement in his heart.
The effects of a Thousandfold Great Enlightenment were truly terrifying, but the toll it took was also immense.
An entire day of extreme cultivation had left him spiritually exhausted, and he would need at least two days of rest to recover.
"Gravity, gravity... I feel like I should really study some physics," Xu Wuyi muttered to himself.
Martial Artists had to be educated. This was especially true later in one’s journey, as understanding many of the Rules of the world required a solid foundation in physics and chemistry.
The Federation had requirements for this, but they weren’t particularly stringent, preferring that Martial Artists simply gain a broad range of knowledge.
If a Martial Artist like Xu Wuyi developed a cultivation-related need, it wasn’t too late to start studying the relevant field then.
After all, upon reaching the levels of Martial Artist and Innate Martial Artist, the comprehensive enhancement of one’s Spiritual Power was a great boon to learning efficiency.
In the days that followed, Xu Wuyi adjusted his cultivation schedule.
He performed a Thousandfold Great Enlightenment cultivation session once every three days. The rest of the time, he maintained his regular progress with Hundred Chances of Enlightenment sessions and also made time to study physics related to gravity.
With such efficient cultivation, his proficiency in the Profound Nether Celestial Spear grew by leaps and bounds.
Minor Success (52.7%), Minor Success (64.1%), Minor Success (78.9%)...
His cultivation of the Quicksand Step wasn’t neglected either.
As his understanding of gravity deepened, Xu Wuyi discovered that this Body Technique had numerous synergies with his Spear Technique.
The core of the Quicksand Step was to "go with the Momentum," and in a Gravity Field, this "Momentum" could be actively altered.
In battle, he could use the Profound Nether Celestial Spear to alter the local gravity, creating a topographical advantage that was perfect for executing the Quicksand Step.
Simultaneously, the deceptive footwork of the Quicksand Step allowed him to move more effectively within the Gravity Field, unaffected by his own manipulations.
The two complemented each other perfectly.
「Time passed quietly, and in the blink of an eye, it was early August.」
Xu Wuyi had been back in Linjiang, resting for over half a month.
During this half-month, he had hardly gone out, pouring all his time into cultivation.
The results were remarkable.
His proficiency in the Profound Nether Celestial Spear reached Minor Success (92.4%), just a single step away from the Great Success Realm.
His Quicksand Step also entered the Minor Success Realm, with a proficiency of 38.7%.
More importantly, the Earth aspect of his Dark Gold Mountain Body Heart Image was now nearly thirty percent complete. The mountain itself became even heavier and more stable, which in turn increased the strength of the entire Heart Image by a significant margin.
Xu Wuyi could feel that although his Life Energy Level was still just over 43, his actual combat power had increased by at least thirty percent compared to half a month ago.
’Stillness breeds a desire for action.’
That morning, after finishing his cultivation, Xu Wuyi stood on his balcony, watching the sun rise in the distance.
Half a month of secluded cultivation had brought him to his peak condition. His Spirit was full, and his Qi and Blood were abundant.
But ultimately, a Martial Artist had to grow through battle.
You couldn’t master the true art of killing by practicing behind closed doors.
He returned indoors and summoned Anna.
"Submit an application to the military. I wish to continue fighting on the front lines. Prioritize battlefields involving the Feathered People Civilization."
"Application drafted. Confirm to send?"
"Send."
Xu Wuyi tapped confirm.
The application was sent through a military encrypted channel. As per protocol, a reply was expected within twenty-four hours.
He expected to receive approval quickly.
After all, the battle in the Quicksand Star Realm had just concluded, but the war between the Federation and the Feathered People Civilization was still raging. The front lines were in desperate need of manpower.
However, what awaited him was not a notice of approval, but a rejection letter.
At three in the afternoon, his personal terminal vibrated.
Xu Wuyi tapped open the light-screen, and a document bearing the military’s insignia popped up:
[Re: Martial Artist Xu Wuyi’s Application for Front-line Combat]
[After review, your application has been temporarily denied.]
[Recommendation: Continue to rest and cultivate within the Federation Territory to improve your strength. You will be notified of specific mission arrangements at a later date.]
Xu Wuyi frowned.
’This isn’t normal.’
’With his current strength and combat record, the military had no reason to reject his application.’
’Unless...’
Just then, a notification chimed on his encrypted communication channel.
It wasn’t from an official military channel, but a private communication request.
Sender: Feng Zhuohua.
Xu Wuyi accepted the call.
Feng Zhuohua’s figure appeared on the light-screen. He was still sitting in the same office, the Star Map on the wall behind him shimmering faintly.
"Minister Feng," Xu Wuyi greeted respectfully.
"Did you see the reply?" Feng Zhuohua got straight to the point.
"I did," Xu Wuyi nodded. "I don’t understand."
"The official reason is to have you continue your recuperation," Feng Zhuohua said calmly. "But in reality, this is for your protection."
"Protection?"
"That’s right." Feng Zhuohua looked at him. "Xu Wuyi, do you know what number you are on the Feathered People Civilization’s kill list?"
Xu Wuyi fell silent.
"Seventh," Feng Zhuohua said, stating the number. "And that’s not your rank among those of your level—that’s your rank among all human Martial Artists. The only people ahead of you are six Quasi-Grandmasters."
There’s no point in putting Grandmasters on a kill list. Any attempt on a Grandmaster’s life is guaranteed to be met by an expert of the same level.
"Your ability to clear the field on a massive scale is too great a threat to the Feathered People’s low-rank troops. In the battle for the Quicksand Star Realm, you single-handedly annihilated over two thousand Feathered Warriors, including an entire squad of Wind Shadow Hunters."
"The Feathered People’s high command has designated you a ’strategic-level threat,’ with a priority even higher than some veteran Quasi-Grandmasters. Right now, what they want most is to snuff you out before you can fully mature, at any cost."
Feng Zhuohua paused, his tone growing serious.
"Therefore, the military won’t approve your request to go to the front line. At least, not until we can find a sufficiently safe combat environment."
"Your safety can only be guaranteed here in the Federation Territory, under heavy protection."
Xu Wuyi understood.
It wasn’t that he couldn’t go to the front lines, but that he couldn’t be deployed casually.
His next deployment would have to be to a battlefield that was both sufficiently safe and sufficiently valuable, one where it was certain the Feathered People could not carry out a decapitation strike.
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