High-Level Martial Era - Chapter 993

Chapter 993: Chapter 496: The Curtain Falls! Departure (6K)_3

Then, only when the entire Seven Star Civilization enters a virtuous cycle can it be truly solid as a rock.

But he also understood that this would take enough time to achieve.

“Yes.” The leaders of various civilizations responded in unison.

Nine years passed. Through the expansion of the civilization’s treasury, the construction of the Hall of Inheritance, the annihilation of the Myriad Demons Civilization, the evolution of planes… all the way until now, even the Immortal Ruins Civilization had been thoroughly defeated.

All of this was because of Li Yuan.

If the Lant Semi-Divine represented the era when the Seven Star Civilization’s founders salvaged the civilization from the brink of destruction,

then Dongfang Ji symbolized the age of development where the Seven Star Civilization repelled invasions by the Myriad Demons Civilization while establishing a comprehensive Martial Path system, nurturing frameworks, and laying the foundational structure of the civilization.

However, Li Yuan symbolized the Seven Star Civilization’s rapid rise from a second-rate or third-rate civilization to one that seemingly heralded the ascension to become the ‘Overlord of the Mortal Domain.’

The leaders of the Seven Star Civilization had gone from initial awe of Li Yuan to admiration, and eventually to worship.

…

Time passed day by day.

The fall of Chi Yan True God was known to few.

However, the ceding of territory by the Immortal Ruins Civilization and the disappearance of large numbers of Pseudo-Gods and Semi-Divines was impossible to conceal… Li Yuan’s name once again shook the entire Mortal Domain, earning even deeper reverence from the various Foreign Civilizations.

Within the Seven Star Civilization, Li Yuan no longer interfered with the specific operations of the civilization, merely overseeing everything.

Though Fang Hai had yet to return from the Nine Mountains World,

Li Yuan arranged for Lant Semi-Divine to ultimately assume the position of Alliance Hierarch, while Blood Cloth Semi-Divine and Lanyue Semi-Divine respectively became Vice Alliance Hierarchs.

At the same time, Alicia, now recognized as the leading young talent of the era, was granted special permission to ascend as a ‘First Rank Star Master’ despite being at the Flying Heaven Realm, entering the highest echelon of the civilization.

After this.

Alicia, following an extensive exchange and guidance from Li Yuan, entered the Nine Leaves World to embark on the pursuit of becoming a ‘Flying Heaven Seven Star Veins.’

…

After bidding farewell to Alicia, aside from cultivating, Li Yuan spent most of his time accompanying his family and mentoring them in cultivation.

His younger brother, Li Muhua, with Li Yuan’s full support, finally stepped into the Semi-Divine Realm.

He became the first Semi-Divine of the Li’s family other than Li Yuan himself.

This was inseparable from his considerable talent and enduring diligence in cultivation.

The emergence of Semi-Divines required mastery over a Life Planet to ensure stability.

Meanwhile, individuals like Li Changzhou had all successively entered the Flying Heaven Realm, though they still remained far from achieving the Semi-Divine Realm.

…

Blue Star, Jiangbei Province, Jiang City.

Roadside barbecue stall.

“Tianyou, congratulations on becoming a Top Level Origin Martial Artist.” Li Yuan smiled, sincerely pleased for his childhood friend.

This was a classmate who had barely been admitted to an ordinary Martial Arts University back in the day. Decades later, he had achieved some noticeable success.

“Luck!” Li Tianyou laughed, “Without this brand-new, suitable High Rank Cultivation Method, it would have taken me much longer to succeed in my cultivation.”

Li Yuan nodded slightly.

Today, the Seven Star Civilization’s High Rank Cultivation Methods had grown to exceed a hundred, covering over 99.9% of the population… enabling Martial Artists like Li Tianyou to awaken a Life Star more easily.

“There’s no way I can match your achievements.”

“Li Yuan, to be honest, back when we were in our senior year of high school, I felt a bit jealous of you. We both worked so hard at cultivating—why was your cultivation speed so much faster than mine?” Li Tianyou laughed.

Li Yuan smiled faintly.

“Still, having you is the greatest blessing for the entire civilization.” Li Tianyou earnestly remarked.

Li Tianyou knew bits and pieces about Li Yuan’s deeds, each of which touched upon the highest levels of civilization.

“Being able to sit together and share drinks—that’s the real blessing.” Li Yuan chuckled, “Come, let’s drink.”

As his status elevated, most of his old acquaintances faced him with varying degrees of reverence.

Li Tianyou was one of the few exceptions.

The two chatted for a long time.

“Tianyou, I’ve prepared a gift for you. Take it.” Li Yuan flipped his palm and handed over a chest.

Storage rings could only be used by Flying Heaven Level Souls.

“A gift?” Li Tianyou hesitated, hastily pushing the chest away, “No way, you’ve helped me more than enough back in the day.”

“Tianyou, please accept it.” Li Yuan softly replied, “Let’s just say… I hope we’ll have another chance to meet again.”

Another chance to meet?

Li Tianyou froze for a moment. He wasn’t dull; he vaguely understood why Li Yuan had suddenly come to visit him.

“Alright.”

“With your strength and status, I suppose you wouldn’t mind these things anyway,” Li Tianyou quipped, “Then I’ll accept it.”

…

Li Tianyou wasn’t the only one.

Jin Huguo, Gu Qianghan, Wan Qinghe, Fei Qian, Liu Jing, Dantai Feng, Hai Yi, and other old friends, mentors, or comrades… Li Yuan took the initiative to visit each one.

If Li Yuan didn’t take the initiative, these old acquaintances would almost certainly not dare to come and see him.

The disparity in their power and status was simply too vast.

After nearly a decade back, within the Seven Star Civilization, Li Yuan had already been utterly mythologized, revered even higher than Dongfang Ji in his prime.

Meeting numerous old friends,

whether reminiscing or chatting idly… in the end, Li Yuan always left behind gifts, varying from modest to significant.

Walking in the void.

“Big Brother, are you saying goodbye to these friends?” Liu Bing, entwined around Li Yuan’s arm, softly spoke.

Li Yuan nodded, “Yes. As we depart for the Divine Realm… who knows when we might return, perhaps hundreds of years, or perhaps much longer.”

If one does not ascend as a Heavenly Divine, it’s extremely difficult to return to the Mortal Domain.

But how long would it take to ascend as a Heavenly Divine? Even Li Yuan himself was unsure.

Spending over a thousand years would be entirely plausible.

Among his old friends and acquaintances, the majority—even with Li Yuan’s prepared gifts—were unlikely to become Semi-Divines…

At the Flying Heaven Realm, lifespan extends to 500 years.

“When we return from the Divine Realm, it’s likely that the entire civilization will have undergone irreversible changes. Many mentors and friends may no longer be around.” Li Yuan softly murmured, “When that time comes… things will be different, and people gone.”