Chapter 1016 - 325: Celestial Venerable Inspection, Joint Petition

Name: Zhang Lingfeng

Profession: Dominator

Coasting Along Value: 1.23 billion

Soul Power Second Transformation: (31.6/100)

Life Law: (55.1/100)

Divine Techniques: Creation of All Things (37/100)

Black Water Star Realm Law (70.95/100)

Star Breathing Technique: (10.34/100)

Black Water Star Realm Life Value: 2.9

Realm: Divinity Transformation

Skills: All-weather Soul Power Enhancement Ability, All-weather Law Enhancement Ability

In a reasonable scope, Zhang Lingfeng chose to coast along and didn’t report to the Elite Class, gaining another 1.23 billion in Coasting Along Value.

Without a moment’s hesitation, he immediately allocated the Coasting Along Value to the Star Breathing Technique.

Coasting Along Value: None

Star Breathing Technique: (14.44/100)

A moment later.

Zhang Lingfeng arrived at the Elite Class.

He noticed that Peng Meilin wasn’t present, replaced by a stranger; he knew the Elite Class had three teachers, and sometimes a Mahayana Infinite expert would come to give guidance, but such chances were rare.

Not every member of the Elite Class could encounter such opportunities.

The teacher currently instructing everyone was Lu Yun.

The main task was to help each Elite Class member form a Star Pattern, enabling them to become Integration Stage Great Cultivators.

To overcome the current obstacles and step into a higher domain.

Not all Elite Class members could rely on the Star Breathing Technique to form a Star Pattern and possess the ability to become Integration Stage Great Cultivators; many were still in a bottleneck state.

So Lu Yun’s courses mainly focused on how to use the Star Breathing Technique to break through the physical bottleneck.

Whether breaking through the bottleneck to form Star Patterns or just getting introduced to the Star Breathing Technique, everyone listened attentively to Lu Yun’s explanation or attempted to practice the Star Breathing Technique as required.

Zhang Lingfeng noticed that today, there were two new students in the Elite Class.

Like him, they followed the method taught by Lu Yun, practicing the Star Breathing Technique.

Due to value increase, there was no issue when Zhang Lingfeng practiced the Star Breathing Technique, but the star particles embedded in his body caused unbearable pain to his flesh.

Moreover, the higher the values, the greater the pain unless the value reached 100%, the pain would only grow more severe daily.

Zhang Lingfeng’s character couldn’t endure this.

What’s more, he had to embody coasting along all the time.

"Bang!"

A bizarre scene unfolded.

Zhang Lingfeng, unable to bear it before the two new members of the Elite Class practicing today, fell onto the ground, even ending up in a comatose state.

The so-called coma was Zhang Lingfeng actively surrendering, allowing his consciousness to fall unconscious, as doing so provided better rest and fully practiced coasting along.

People looked sideways.

"So useless?"

Ba Yan had a face full of disdain.

People witnessed Zhang Lingfeng’s performance in Peng Meilin’s class; they originally thought after a day’s rest, he could withstand more pressure and pain, yet he was still the first to succumb.

As cultivation progresses, the pain endured increases, and they managed to persist, whereas Zhang Lingfeng, barely at the entry level, was already like this.

Even the two new members of the Elite Class gritted their teeth and held on.

"Everyone, continue cultivating."

Lu Yun advised.

He didn’t desire Zhang Lingfeng’s unconsciousness affecting others’ cultivation progress.

Before the end of cultivating, Lu Yun fed Zhang Lingfeng a bottle of Life Replenishing Liquid, and only then did Zhang Lingfeng slowly "awaken."

"Zhang Lingfeng, I’m aware of your condition. No matter who you are, cultivating the Star Breathing Technique, the flesh must endure the harm from the Power of the Stars. Your body will undergo transformation through repeated harm! If you can’t withstand this pain, you won’t become an Integration Stage Great Cultivator. Even if you are the Black Water Star Domain Dominator, your body can never merge with the stars of the Black Water Star Domain, even if you comprehend the Black Water Star Realm Law and wield the Black Water Star Domain Life Force.

The primary force supporting the body’s union with the stars is the Power of the Stars. If your body can’t contain the Power of the Stars, possessing numerous laws and life power is futile, so think it over for yourself.

Lu Yun earnestly said.

He believed with Zhang Lingfeng’s talent, it shouldn’t be difficult to cultivate the Star Breathing Technique.

After all, reaching here as a Basic Star Domain Life would be impossible without immense perseverance and commendable talent.

But he wasn’t sure what problem Zhang Lingfeng encountered.

Could it truly be unbearable pain?

"Never able to become an Integration Stage Great Cultivator, hmm, that ought to be noted down."

Zhang Maoyang noted Lu Yun’s words to Zhang Lingfeng, preparing to report back to the Shen Family, who’ve been inquiring about Zhang Lingfeng’s status in the Elite Class, surely they’d be thrilled knowing that Lu Yun almost determined Zhang Lingfeng couldn’t become an Integration Stage Great Cultivator.

"I understand, thank you, Teacher Lu, I will definitely become an Integration Stage Great Cultivator."

Zhang Lingfeng expressed immense gratitude and spoke with unwavering determination.

"Good, continue working hard tomorrow."

Lu Yun patted Zhang Lingfeng’s shoulder approvingly.

"Still not giving up, swearing to become an Integration Stage Great Cultivator, huh, what a dreamer, so ambitious, better note it down!"

Zhang Maoyang thought to himself, jotting down Zhang Lingfeng’s words once more.

"Cultivation’s over, if you really feel unwell, go rest first, if there’s anything you wish to ask me, ask now."

Lu Yun advised.

"Teacher Lu seems very concerned about Zhang Lingfeng, need to note it!"

Zhang Maoyang felt a twinge of jealousy.

"Then I’ll head back first, thank you, Teacher Lu."

Zhang Lingfeng stood to bid farewell, Lu Yun’s expression stiffened, considering Peng Meilin had already briefed him on Zhang Lingfeng’s condition, and it was exactly as described.

"Teacher Lu, I have a question to ask."

Ba Yan proactively asked.

"Everyone should practice at home today, any questions can be addressed next time."

Lu Yun smiled at everyone.

Ba Yan froze, rooted in place as Lu Yun denied him for the first time.

Everyone watched Lu Yun’s departing back, hesitant to speak; it was the first time Teacher Lu treated them this way, could it be because of Zhang Lingfeng, that he lost all desire?

Zhang Lingfeng returned home to check the panel information.

Lu Yun immediately sought out Peng Meilin, who was currently present, discussing Zhang Lingfeng.

"In some time, the Celestial Venerable will come to check; if Zhang Lingfeng remains like this, the Elite Class might have a student who can’t even reach entry-level in the Star Breathing Technique."

Lu Yun advised.

"Our opportunities are linked to these children’s power growth; Zhang Lingfeng might lower everyone’s average, leading to us losing significant opportunities or being punished by the Celestial Venerable."

Zhuoyue said gravely.

"Here’s all of Zhang Lingfeng’s information, he... seems to always have had this cultivation habit. Of course, the Heavenly Dao rewards hard work, an eternal law of the Heavenly Dao. I don’t believe someone can become strong without cultivation. Maybe Zhang Lingfeng will stumble over himself."

Peng Meilin rubbed her forehead as she spoke.

"Should’ve never let him join the Elite Class."

Lu Yun was frustrated.

"The fact that he cultivated the Super Divine Breathing Technique to the ultimate is surely prearranged with Teacher Tang. Without Teacher Tang, Zhang Lingfeng might only have joined the Elite Class after the Celestial Venerable finished their inspection."

Zhuoyue remarked.

"I’ll immediately report to the Alliance, requesting an investigation into Teacher Tang, holding them accountable."

Lu Yun angrily stated.

"Count me in."

Peng Meilin joined in.

"Let’s jointly report this to the Alliance, prompting a thorough investigation, and have Zhang Lingfeng removed from the Elite Class."

Zhuoyue suggested.

"This might be difficult. Regardless, Zhang Lingfeng did cultivate the Super Divine Breathing Technique to the ultimate. Teacher Tang is only suspected of leaking the Super Divine Breathing Technique to Zhang Lingfeng early. If he refuses to confess, we can’t expel Zhang Lingfeng."

Peng Meilin shook her head.

"So what do we do?"

Lu Yun was unwilling to lose opportunities due to Zhang Lingfeng. For someone like him as a Tribulation Crossing Immortal, it would be easy to eliminate Zhang Lingfeng, though they couldn’t act in the Great Imperial City.

"Teacher Peng, I haven’t engaged with Zhang Lingfeng yet; let’s wait a few days and see!"

Zhuoyue wanted to try dealing with Zhang Lingfeng, to see whether he could hold on.

(Sorry, truly unintentionally sparse update.)