Starry Sky Professional

As Fang Xing was deep in thought, there was a flash of silver light in the void, and four figures appeared.

One of them had fiery gold eyebrows and a haughty demeanor, none other than Gu Jiantong.

Beside Gu Jiantong were two students; one was unfamiliar, while the other was Yin Huanzhen.

"Yo, yellow-browed boy!"

Fang Xing immediately greeted.

Gu Jiantong's face twitched, but he seemed used to it and was not as angry.

Standing before Gu Jiantong was the teacher, a handsome young man with round-framed glasses.

Upon seeing Pan Xiong, he smiled at once: "Teacher Pan, brought your students to observe the Ten Thousand Spirits Record? How's their performance?"

"Not too bad..."

Pan Xiong waved his hand: "Yin Hongding, you always boast about your student being unmatched. I wonder if he can comprehend any supreme martial arts from the Ten Thousand Spirits Record?"

Seizing the opportunity while the two mentors bantered, Fang Xing thought more deeply.

‘Gu Jiantong... he's the primary target of that faction's followers. But contamination isn't the key issue. The crux seems to be teaching him the exotic 'Great Sun Tathagata Mantra’...’

‘So... this exotic martial art is extremely unique, even among the evil deity's followers, no one has managed to master it. Hence, they pin their hopes on Gu Jiantong?’

‘After all, the 'Photonic Transformation' ability is rarer than the Diamond Body, and Gu Jiantong is an exceptional martial prodigy...’

‘To uncover the truth, I just need to keep an eye on Gu Jiantong... after all, those evil deity followers will surely make further moves.’

Fang Xing was very interested in the Door of Nothingness, hoping it might relate to the reopening of the Gates of Heaven!

“Hmph, let's just wait and see...”

On the other side, Pan Xiong and Yin Hongding, finding no common ground, led Fang Xing and the others away from the pocket space.

"Teacher... what are the requirements for observing the Ten Thousand Spirits Record?"

Standing atop the library's rooftop, which resembled the apex of a white jade seal, Fang Xing suddenly inquired while gazing at the scenery below.

"It requires credits... one credit allows you to observe for a day. Today's an exception..."

Pan Xiong replied.

"But... we have to pass the semester assessments to earn credits, right?"

Su Longyan said, somewhat dejected.

She had truly felt hope of surpassing Fang Xing while observing the Ten Thousand Spirits Record!

"At Blue Star University, credits are everything."

Pan Xiong chuckled: "The Student Union occasionally issues tasks, and completing them might reward you with some credits. Besides that, the combat platforms in the Blue Star community, if you bring glory to the school, naturally come with credit rewards... Lastly, mentors like us can occasionally award you a few credits, but it depends on whether you can impress me..."

Pan Xiong laughed heartily: "Today's class ends here, see you in the next session."

As soon as he finished speaking, he transformed into a golden light and disappeared swiftly.

"A student council task? Sure, I'll check it out..."

Fang Xing nodded and came to the edge of the rooftop, jumping straight off.

"Hey, hey... Damaging school property will cost you credits!"

Su Longyan couldn't help but remind him.

She knew that with Fang Xing's martial abilities, the floor would be more at risk than him if he were to land heavily. But damaging school property could lead to disciplinary actions.

A loud snap!

She saw Fang Xing take a step in mid-air, as if the air itself had solidified, allowing him to leap effortlessly. In a flash, he landed on a hoverboard and sped away.

"A flying skateboard? Wow, that's some serious cash!"

Su Longyan remarked.

Pan Xiong liked discovering talent amidst the common folk, which explained why both her and Ouyang Qian's families were not particularly wealthy. Buying a flying skateboard was a luxury they couldn't afford, preferring to run around instead.

Unlike Yin Hongding, who favored the affluent over the talented. Not only was Gu Jiantong well-off, but so were others like Yin Huanzen, all harboring immense potential for the future!

"You should be paying attention not to the flying skateboard, but to his step... Today's lesson was his first introduction to the art of Air Dance, and he's already picked it up," Ouyang Qian said with a hint of coldness.

Su Longyan felt a jolt of surprise: "Did he really just learn that advanced martial art today? How is his understanding of the Myriad Spirits' Manual so much superior to mine?"

Ouyang Qian remained silent.

He knew better than anyone that Fang Xing had surpassed him, gaining more benefits along his journey.

‘Blue Star University is indeed filled with geniuses, but no... being a genius isn't enough. It's the truly extraordinary that capture attention.’

‘I need to train even harder!’

Ouyang Qian pressed his lips tightly, thinking to himself.

Back on his home planet, even in his star system, he was a renowned talent.

Yet at Blue Star University, he found himself merely ordinary, even falling behind.

An ordinary genius might have been disheartened.

But not him; he had always been resilient and introspective since his youth... only by being so could he climb step by step in martial arts, surpassing his peers, to eventually reach the realm of courage and enroll in Blue Star University!

…

"The student council... is it here?"

Fang Xing stood before a towering structure, its facade a yellow-brown hue with openings on all sides

Many students bustled in and out through the entrances, their haste evident.

He leapt from high above, stepping lightly through the air, reducing his descent by more than half. With a graceful twist like a nimble swallow, he landed gently on the ground.

"Hmm, the basic level of Air Walk only allows a single step in mid-air... it's decent enough."

"According to the information, mastering this skill to the third phase, or the proficient level, even allows for lingering in the air for extended periods... It operates on a principle similar to treading water while swimming, with the key being to treat the air as if it were a current."

"Beyond the third stage, you'd need the support of a field... Supposedly, it's not much different from the physical flight of a Warrior's Golden Core."

Fang Xing mused over the nuances of Air Walk, acknowledging it silently.

If it weren't for this opportunity to observe the 'Myriad Spirits Atlas,' he might have needed Pan Xiong's guidance just to get started on this S-grade martial art.

"The Myriad Spirits Atlas, what a remarkable thing..."

"Unfortunately, it just demands credits... rather pricey."

Many students at Blue Star University might struggle to save enough credits over ten years of hard cultivation, even without spending at all, just to trade for the 'Revival Water.'

Fang Xing looked up at the high tower that housed the student council and walked inside.

The first floor was expansive, with rolling screens on the walls displaying dense columns of small text behind them.

【Forest Stone District, a case in the villa requires a detective with special abilities, reward 500,000 - 1,000,000 star dollars.】

【Hundred Mountain District black market investigation, payment based on the contraband seized.】

【Secret Realm battle team needs recruits, if you dare, join! Credits endlessly available!】

...

Fang Xing glanced over a few entries and quickly grasped the essence: "The student council aims for students to gain practical experience, thus collaborating with Blue Star's Bureau of Security and Bureau of Defense... releasing missions for student practice..."

"Regrettably, most only offer star dollar rewards."

"A small portion offer credits, but they're too dangerous, even requiring departure from Blue Star..."

After a long observation, he couldn't find a task that suited him and shook his head.

"What? Thinking of taking a task to earn credits?"

Suddenly, a voice interrupted next to him.

Fang Xing turned to see it was Yin Huanzhen!

"Yin, have you finished observing the Myriad Spirits Atlas?" Fang Xing maintained a cordial tone, especially since Yin Huanzhen had earlier sent Ranfei to assist him tirelessly for a year.

"Yes, though I didn't gain much insight, staying too long there harms the spirit, not ideal for accumulating at the Niwan Palace, so I came out early,"

Yin Huanzhen smiled. "The Myriad Spirits Atlas is more suitable for those looking to create their own martial art, or when hitting a bottleneck in one, it helps make connections and draw parallels."

Fang Xing felt indifferent about it.

No matter what martial arts he practiced, he never encountered a bottleneck—at most, he got slightly stuck when first starting out.

Even something as flamboyant as the "Great Sun Mantra" was impossible to shake off, and he constantly worried it would advance too quickly for his martial will to keep up.

“Yin, you're here to accept a task too?”

Fang Xing asked curiously.

“This isn't the place to talk, come with me…”

Yin Huanzhen gestured toward the main entrance, leading Fang Xing out of the mission tower.

The two walked to a spot near the canteen, ordered two drinks, and sat down at a roadside dining table.

“Do you feel like these tasks either offer too low a reward, no academic credits, or are particularly dangerous?”

Yin Huanzhen took a sip of his drink, habitually pulled out his gaming device, and asked with a smile.

“Indeed…”

Fang Xing nodded.

“Because the student council controls them from behind the scenes, they habitually keep some high-quality tasks for their own…”

Yin Huanzhen replied without looking up.

“That's pretty shady, isn't it?”

Fang Xing felt like complaining but held back.

“Blue Star University is already quite fair, but absolute fairness doesn't exist…”

Yin Huanzhen shook his head.

“Why do you think I invest in talent? It's to encourage you all to work hard so that by the end of the academic year, you can use credits to exchange for treasures from the vault. Look… as long as you’re a student of Blue Star, you can spend credits to acquire treasures. But is that fair to those fighting blood battles in the secret realm?”

Fang Xing remained silent.

Xia Long, lacking channels, still needed 'Revival Water' to condense his martial golden core, forcing him to fight desperately in the secret realm.

Although he mentioned regrets and such, the need for resources was probably the bigger motivator.

“However… isn't it against school rules for other students to exchange treasures and then trade privately?”

Fang Xing frowned.

“If you don't say anything, and I don't say anything, how could anyone have evidence?”

Yin Huanzhen's eyes remained focused on the screen.

“Even though martial arts is the most common evolutionary path in the Blue Star Federation, claiming to consume the least resources… once you reach higher levels, special resources are still indispensable.”

“Without great medicine, how can you form an immaculate golden core? Without the rare cosmic energy, how can the golden core be extraordinary?”

“After achieving the golden core, how can you rapidly construct a full-body energy network without abundant resources?”

“Even at the Vajra level, where the Vajra Dragon-Elephant Indestructible Divine Ability is already the best body refinement, it can only push your golden core to seven rotations… after that, you need special resources to close the gap unless you're truly exceptionally gifted, have an incredibly solid foundation, or awaken some unique ability like the 'Diamond Body'. Otherwise, catching up to those geniuses is too difficult…”

“Given the situation, do you think I'd still trade my precious credits to you?”

Fang Xing frowned.

“Regardless of success, we have to try, don't we?”

Yin Huanzhen quickly finished a game and stood up, “Besides... if you guys help me first, when I break through to a higher realm and rise to a high position within the Giant God Corporation, I can naturally repay you all... Well, that's a bit far-fetched. In the nearer term, during the student council elections, I'll break in, overturn the previous chief, and take control of the council, continuously rewarding you guys that way, right?”

“Of course, since you’ve already rejected me before, we can cooperate...”

He finally revealed his true motive, “I feel... the current student council operates too corruptly. It's time for a change.”

“I need to think about it.”

Fang Xing responded cautiously, without a clear stance.

“Even at Blue Star University, most of the students are still at the Guts Level, with very few reaching the External Sight...”

“If one were to achieve Martial Tao Golden Core, they’d be directly admitted to postgraduate studies. Thus, those student council folks are at most at the External Sight level. Once you and I break through, we’d have a great chance.”

Yin Huanzhen coaxed calmly.

...

In the dormitory.

Fang Xing sat cross-legged, five hearts facing the sky.

“So it turns out there's so much intricacy between the Golden Core Stage and the Diamond Stage, all requiring resources...”

“Relying solely on credits and personal effort to obtain everything from the treasury is somewhat difficult...”

“But relying on a powerful force isn't feasible either... they invest in you expecting returns, even External Sight and Golden Core require giving back...”

Even though Yin Huanzhen’s argument today was very persuasive, it still required initial sacrifices!

Fang Xing was firmly against that.

“The student council is incredibly intricate, with countless major powers deploying pawns within it... If I were to challenge it, not to mention whether I could even win, the backlash would be absolutely insuppressible...”

“Compared to that, I’d rather climb the battle stage rankings post-External Sight, bringing glory to the school.”

He secretly made his training plans for the future, prioritizing steady progress.

With no good tasks in the student council at this phase, it’s best not to engage, especially since there's no shortage of Star Points.

“Better to focus on cultivation... first enhance the Tiger Subduing Concept, and attempt a Tiger-Dragon Exchange with the Tiger-Dragon Concept prior to reaching External Sight... this could lay a foundation for the Golden Core.”

“Besides, my footwork and other martial arts can each be improved, and I can't neglect the weekly courses either...”

Fang Xing perused his curriculum and found that besides Martial Arts classes, his freshmen mandatory courses included 'Large Spacecraft Navigation', 'Alien Linguistics', 'Maintenance Course'... totaling six courses.

According to school rules, completing all six courses and passing the final exam grants 6 credits.

“Pan Xiong can’t be entirely stingy, he’ll likely toss a couple credits my way by term's end, bringing it to seven or eight credits?”

“That’s the typical annual accumulation for an ordinary Blue Star University student...”

“Indeed, making money is hard, but earning credits is even harder…”

(End of Chapter)