I Can Gain One Skill Point Per Second Chapter 691: Zhou Heyu’s "Second Spring

Though Zhou Heyu had witnessed innumerable miracles performed by Lin Yi over the past year, he found himself once again utterly astonished. This display of surprise ignited intense curiosity within everyone present.

What could that golden light possibly be? Zhou Heyu’s aura remained completely unchanged.

"Lin Yi, could that possibly be..."

Blessed with the Truth Law and the Eye of All-Seeing, Lin Yi perceived Zhou Heyu’s unspoken thoughts and understood his query precisely.

"Indeed, Mr. Zhou. By dedicating time and undergoing continuous simulation and practice within the Inner Court, mastery of desired skills becomes achievable. While it’s certainly more convoluted and time-consuming than directly applying skill points, the benefit lies in its resource independence—requiring only sufficient time and dedication."

Zhou Heyu’s expression cleared upon hearing this explanation.

For years, Zhou Heyu had toiled unceasingly for the Xia Professional Alliance, leveraging his connections and resources to nurture a vast number of exceptional young talents.

His selfless dedication was particularly commendable.

As a seasoned War God, Zhou Heyu’s personal cultivation wasn’t particularly outstanding; he recognized that his own peak had passed, overshadowed by the vibrancy of the younger generation.

Consequently, he conserved his skill points and rare materials, allocating them instead to those who desperately needed them. The internal struggle Zhou Heyu endured, refraining from self-enhancement over the years, was likely known only to himself.

Now, with the burden of resource scarcity lifted, allowing him to freely improve his strength, his joy was palpable.

"What’s happening, Mr. Zhou? What are you discussing, and why the peculiar expression?"

Xu Sheng, completely bewildered, inquired with palpable curiosity.

Contrasting his usual meticulous reporting, Zhou Heyu was unusually distant, almost completely disregarding Xu Sheng.

"Lin Yi, aligning myself with you is the most astute decision of my life, Zhou Heyu. I shall enter seclusion immediately. My hope is to support you in the days ahead. Farewell for now."

With those words, Zhou Heyu departed without a backward glance, amplifying Xu Sheng’s intrigue.

"Mr. Zhou, what’s the urgency? The meeting hasn’t concluded. Where are you headed? Furthermore, numerous alliance matters require attention. Are you simply abandoning them?"

To Hades with it!

Zhou Heyu brushed aside Xu Sheng’s grasping hand and retorted.

"Are there matters so critical they cannot wait? Effective immediately, alliance responsibilities will be delegated to my two apprentices, Golden Rhinoceros and Rose. Short of the heavens collapsing, I will not be involved."

Following his declaration, Zhou Heyu activated his flight abilities and soared away from the Blue Star Professional Alliance Headquarters, leaving Xu Sheng and the others utterly dumbfounded.

Having known Zhou Heyu for decades and collaborated for over ten years, Xu Sheng had never witnessed such uncharacteristic behavior.

"Lin Yi, what exactly did you do to elicit such a fervent reaction from him?"

Lin Yi offered a subtle smile, gesturing for Xu Sheng to also place his hand upon the Spirit Awakening Stone.

News of the Dragon God War God’s reappearance spread like wildfire across Blue Star.

Regardless of his own hardships or any perceived retreat, no one leveled criticism against Lin Yi.

On the contrary, a significant number of Blue Star professionals began to intensify their training efforts.

Even those who had previously abandoned their cultivation endeavors rediscovered their motivation.

Following Lin Yi’s successful resolution of the three planets annexed by the conglomerate, Blue Star faced minimal external threats, leading many professionals to adopt a complacent attitude towards training.

This complacency was, to some extent, exacerbated by the scarcity of skill points.

Many professionals felt that the hard-won skill points offered insufficient utility, prompting contemplation of selling these valuable resources for a substantial profit and returning to ordinary lives.

Upon learning of Lin Yi’s return from an unsuccessful expedition, those professionals who had resigned themselves to inaction felt a profound sense of shame.

The future of Blue Star had been entrusted entirely to Lin Yi, a burden that was undoubtedly immense and unfair.

In light of Lin Yi’s return, the meeting was swiftly concluded, followed by a rather significant banquet. During this event, Lin Yi and Xu Sheng engaged in a private conversation.

Their discussion naturally revolved around Xiang Wuxing, with a primary focus on the enigmatic Spirit Awakening Stone.

"Is the Martial Emperor simply the preeminent existence from the next higher dimension, possessing such formidable combat prowess?"

After hearing Lin Yi recount his battle against the pinnacle of martial arts, Xu Sheng inquired with a furrowed brow.

"That you would so readily concede your own inferiority is truly unexpected."

While not a combatant himself, Xu Sheng possessed extensive knowledge regarding Lin Yi’s diverse capabilities.

Lin Yi's astonishing regenerative capabilities fueled his disbelief.

Facing opponents of equal strength, Lin Yi faced virtually no possibility of defeat.

When the disparity in power was not too vast, he could even depend on his practically endless recuperation abilities to overcome adversaries. Xu Sheng was aware that certain beings could indeed send Lin Yi to defeat, but he hadn't expected them to emerge this soon.

"I genuinely don't know the specifics, but that individual cannot freely traverse dimensions. Blue Star remains secure, and there's no immediate need for us to confront Xiang Wuxing, is there? Let's proceed at a relaxed pace."

Following this, Lin Yi elaborated to Xu Sheng on the functions and necessary precautions for utilizing the Spirit Awakening Stone.

The raw ore for the Spirit Awakening Stone is not found on Blue Star; therefore, to accumulate as much as possible, Xiang Wuxing must be apprehended.

If Lin Yi had foreseen the presence of the 黒犼, he would have notified Xiyue and another individual beforehand to gather a substantial quantity of Spirit Awakening Stones for transport.

This unforeseen encounter with the 黒犼 completely derailed Lin Yi's initial strategy.

From his peak martial arts understanding, Lin Yi discerned that the Spirit Awakening Stone's utility was not infinite; the vital energy it supplied for forging an Inner Court within humans was finite.

This implied that after a few uses, the Spirit Awakening Stone would degrade into nothing more than an ordinary, worthless rock.

Upon grasping the limited quantity Lin Yi possessed, Xu Sheng initiated the most logical course of action.

As if by design, Xu Sheng swiftly convened spare War Gods from various nations across Blue Star at the central headquarters.

They greeted Xu Sheng's summons with immense anticipation.

After all, news of Lin Yi's return had already circulated, and upon learning that Lin Yi could bestow additional skill points onto others, these War Gods were eager to purchase vast quantities of skill points from him at premium prices.

To contribute to one's home planet is a universal aspiration among all professionals; who would not desire to enhance their strength and etch their names into history?

Indeed, professionals across Blue Star harbored the same desire – to elevate their power and stand shoulder to shoulder with Lin Yi.

However, when they proposed purchasing skill points, Xu Sheng flatly denied their requests.