Previously on I Can Gain One Skill Point Per Second...
Lin Yi confronts the Martial Emperor, the powerful master of Xiang Wuxing. Despite the immense pressure from the Martial Emperor, Lin Yi stands his ground. Zhang Yun, the eldest lady of Dubhe Pavilion, is brought to the scene by Lin Yi's companions, Xiyue and Ao Shu, who intend to protect her. It's revealed the Martial Emperor possesses a mysterious Job Change Spirit Crystal, an item typically found on Blue Star, shocking both Lin Yi and Xiyue. The Martial Emperor then offers Zhang Yun immense compensation and resources to restore Dubhe Pavilion's glory, seemingly showing genuine concern.
Skill Point Spirit Crystal?
The transparent crystal stone, held within the Martial Emperor’s palm, pulsed with an uncanny glow. Lin Yi, gifted with the Eye of All-Seeing, needed mere moments to perceive the attributes of the skill point spirit crystal he held. It was identified as a low-grade skill point spirit crystal, housing a mere fifteen skill points. This item is a highly regulated commodity on Blue Star; the common individual would likely not recognize it at all. The fact that someone from another world possesses such an item, something even Chi Fa’s level of awareness did not register about the Martial Emperor, only amplified Lin Yi’s intrigue.
"Lin Yi, he..."
Xiyue, in turn, found herself perplexed. While it wasn't entirely surprising for her Blue Star and Lin Yi’s Blue Star, being parallel worlds, to share similar artifacts, their recent days on Xiang Wuxing had revealed a crucial difference: individuals there did not cultivate strength through job advancements and the acquisition of skill points. To find an item pertaining to skill points on a planet where they served no practical purpose was an astonishing anomaly.
"That’s correct, it is indeed a skill point spirit crystal," Lin Yi confirmed unequivocally. With a flick of his wrist, the near-lifeless Chi Fa was sent hurtling towards the Martial Emperor, landing like a discarded rag doll. "I can overlook the transgressions of this insignificant pawn, but I demand to understand your intentions."
The Martial Emperor reached out, smoothly catching the battered Chi Fa. After infusing him with the Power of Creation, he decisively hurled him back towards the two elders who had been poised to intervene. The disparity between the planet’s apex cultivator and the second-tier powerhouses was undeniably vast. The Martial Emperor's casual toss, imbued with hidden energy, caused Chi Fa to tremble, rendering the two elders of the pavilion visibly shaken, their legs buckling as they knelt mid-air from sheer shock.
With a graceful sweep of his sleeve, the Martial Emperor stood tall, then bowed respectfully toward Lin Yi. "Thank you, young friend, for your gracious forbearance. I, on behalf of Absolute Martial Summit, extend our deepest gratitude." Across the entirety of Xiang Wuxing, who else besides Lin Yi had ever merited such profound respect from the Martial Emperor! Murmurs of awe and lively discussions spread throughout the Yunzhou Great Competition grounds. Not a single soul present failed to be astonished by Lin Yi’s standing and his immense power. To be treated with such deference by the Martial Emperor, who had reigned over Xiang Wuxing for millennia, at the tender age of twenty, proved he was far more than the rumored pampered heir relying solely on his dragon guard. Now that the Martial Emperor had displayed his true might, who would dare harbor even a shred of antagonism?
"Furthermore, you two are quite finished. Indirectly oppressing Dubhe Pavilion is one matter, but to brazenly act with such audacity before our distinguished guests—do you truly believe I, your Emperor, remain oblivious?" The final words were delivered with a sudden surge in volume, unleashing a pressure akin to a colossal tsunami that indiscriminately struck every native of Xiang Wuxing. Naturally, the primary targets of this overwhelming force were the two elders, who had acted with such apparent disregard for protocol.
The two elders startled, exchanging a quick glance, and immediate comprehension dawned on their faces. "Sir, we trespassed unknowingly, and we thank you for your magnanimity in sparing our lives. Henceforth, we shall never dare to lift our heads in your presence." These two pavilion elders, with their white hair and beards, likely exceeded a thousand years of age, considering the extended lifespans achievable by cultivators. To have such venerable figures address him as 'Sir' with such humble tones demonstrated their genuine understanding of the situation.
Seeing that the issue concerning Lin Yi's offense seemed largely settled, the Martial Emperor shifted his gaze towards Ao Shu, who stood nearby. "To unexpectedly witness the Dragon God manifest in this world once more is an honor for Absolute Martial Summit." This realm, Xiang Wuxing, was indeed superior to Blue Star. Not only had its four second-strongest cultivators grasped the Saint Transformation Level Supreme Law, but even the strongest possessed an extraordinarily sharp perceptiveness. Ao Shu, who carried the Dragon God lineage, had already achieved a formidable level after completely assimilating that snake-headed divine envoy. Even if one hesitated to declare she had reached the Harmonization Layer, her comprehension was undoubtedly at 99% of it. To directly perceive Ao Shu's identity through the Power of the Primordial, and even discern her lineage, was a feat that even Lin Yi, without the aid of his Eye of All-Seeing or Eyes of Golden Flame, would not presume to claim. Little Ao Shu was not particularly wary of others. Her demeanor towards strangers was entirely contingent on Lin Yi's own attitude towards them. Noticing that Lin Yi had no intention of escalating the situation and that the Martial Emperor had offered an appropriate apology for his subordinates' disrespect, Little Ao Shu harbored no ill will towards him.
"Hello～"
Little Ao Shu clasped her hands together, offering a polite bow to the Martial Emperor. Xiyue, seeing Lin Yi offer no objection, also addressed him respectfully as Senior.
Perceiving that the conflict had seemingly concluded, the Martial Emperor swiftly moved to preserve his image. "You three have witnessed the recent tragedy at Dubhe Pavilion from a distance. I, Absolute Martial Summit, as the Martial Emperor of Xiang Wuxing, failed to adequately console my subordinates, which is a fault of my own negligence. Niece Zhang Yun, effective today, Dubhe Pavilion will be reinstated to its former standing, receiving the same resources as the other three major pavilions. I solemnly pledge in the name of the Martial Emperor that from this moment forward, no one shall interfere with Dubhe Pavilion's recruitment efforts. What are your thoughts on this arrangement?"
Despite Zhang Yun's intelligence and strategic mind, she remained, at heart, a sixteen-year-old girl. The profound sense of relief she felt, the clarity that the Martial Emperor's words offered after enduring so much hardship, was something she deeply yearned for. Individuals who normally maintain their rationality can often lose their objective judgment when the very things they most desire finally come to fruition. Her nose stung, her eyes welled up, and she impulsively rushed into the Absolute Martial Summit's embrace.
"Mr. Wu..."
What a profoundly moving display of mutual affection. Had Lin Yi not delved into the memories of Chi Fa's ancient spirit, he might have been utterly convinced by the persona Absolute Martial Summit had so carefully crafted. "Young friend, I regrettably neglected to ask for your names earlier～"
Following a brief exchange of introductions, Absolute Martial Summit extended an invitation. He proceeded to disclose the origins of the job transition spirit crystal and the skill point spirit crystal. These two exceptionally rare items, he explained, were bestowed upon him by Zhang Mi prior to his demise. He further recounted how Zhang Mi, in his determination to retrieve these coveted items from Yunyuan Fortress, had stubbornly refused medical treatment, resolute in his mission to deliver the job transition spirit crystal and the skill point spirit crystal into the hands of Absolute Martial Summit.
Lin Yi possessed a clear understanding of Yunyuan Fortress's significance. After acquiring the memories of Chi Fa's ancient spirit, Lin Yi had finally gained a complete grasp of this planet's history. Yunyuan Fortress served as the equivalent of the Blue Star's Ten Thousand Realms Battlefield.
As a system of harvesting established by the celestial divine beings, Xiang Wuxing, much like Blue Star, was tethered to three other planets of comparable strength. Coincidentally, this galaxy cluster, known as the Hungry Ghost Dao Plane, mirrored the structural arrangement of the Blue Star's galaxy group. The interconnected planets of Xiang Wuxing, Shadow Devouring Star, Bot Star, and Slime Star corresponded precisely to the Ancient Ape Star, Insect Hive Star, Blue Star, and Elemental Star within the Blue Star's galactic grouping, respectively.
Lifeforms native to the Shadow Devouring Star were exceptionally peculiar, possessing movements that were incredibly elusive and existing in vast numbers. They fulfilled a role analogous to the Insect Hive Star within their respective galaxy group, relentlessly dispatching scouts to infiltrate the other three celestial bodies, perpetrating continuous massacres. Notably, with the exception of the Shadow Devourer King, the entirety of the Shadow Devouring Star's populace essentially lacked any form of intelligence.
