Translator: CinderTL
[Using World Power to restructure your innate talent.]
[Please wait while World Power is being extracted.]
Jiang Ye froze, staring at the lines of text floating before him.
"Restructure innate talent?" Jiang Ye's heart leaped with surprise.
Could the system actually help him change his innate talent?
This was far beyond his expectations.
Logically, innate talent should be immutable.
You were born with it, and you died with it.
Unlike martial bones, which could awaken and advance to higher levels, innate talent seemed impossible to improve.
Even after arriving in the Eastern Ten Provinces, Jiang Ye had never heard of such a thing.
"System," Jiang Ye said, glancing at his status panel.
[Low-Martial Achievement System]
[Physique: Profound Physique (Lower Tier C)]
[Innate Talent: Primitive (Restructuring in Progress)]
"It's actually working?" Jiang Ye's heart pounded with excitement.
If he could truly enhance his innate talent, this news would be nothing short of earth-shattering.
"Widespread renown," Jiang Ye murmured, recalling the earlier message.
Could his victory in the Freshman Competition and the recognition from tens of thousands of people have triggered this enhancement?
The connection between the two seemed tenuous at best.
Just as Jiang Ye was pondering this, the system text reappeared:
[World Power extraction from 50,000 individuals complete.]
[Innate Talent Restructuring!]
[Innate Talent: Primitive → Nascent (3/10)]
[Low-Martial Achievement System]
[Physique: Profound Physique (Lower Tier C)]
[Innate Talent: Nascent (Restructuring) (3/10)]
"Did it really succeed?" Jiang Ye's heart jolted.
Did he now possess the Nascent Aptitude?
But what did the "3/10" mean?
Could it be that once the progress bar filled, he could upgrade to the Dao Bone Aptitude?
"World Power," Jiang Ye mused. "Could it be that the system needs to gather recognition from others to harness World Power and reshape my innate talent?"
That explanation made sense.
After all, innate talents were a concept from high-martial worlds.
This Low-Martial System couldn't directly enhance his innate talent, so it had to "steal" power from this world.
By doing so, it could alter his innate talent.
Of course, these were just Jiang Ye's speculations. The true mechanism remained beyond his current understanding.
"Regardless, this is a good thing."
"As long as I gather enough World Power, I can continue upgrading my innate talent," Jiang Ye thought to himself. "Does that mean I need to participate in more competitions?"
Competitions were opportunities to gain fame.
The Freshman Competition, merely an internal event at Penglai University, had already earned him recognition from tens of thousands of people.
What about the Twenty-Five School Genius Cup, or even the Great Stellar War?
The former could earn the recognition of millions, even tens of millions, of people.
But the latter, once he achieved a ranking, would undoubtedly gain the recognition of hundreds of millions, even billions!
"Hiss!" Jiang Ye couldn't help but gasp.
If his guess was correct, what level would his innate talent reach?
Dao Bone? Transcendent? Or even higher?!
"Make a name for myself," Jiang Ye murmured, his eyes gleaming with determination. His resolve to achieve his goals grew even stronger.
The system seemed to have opened up a completely new path for him, giving him the chance to glimpse heights he had never dared to imagine before.
Suddenly,
Ding-a-ling! A phone rang.
Jiang Ye glanced at his phone.
"It's Chen Zilu," he thought, his heart skipping a beat.
Only half a day had passed since the Freshman Competition ended, and he hadn't even had time to call her yet.
He quickly answered the call.
Beep!
A projection materialized.
A stunningly beautiful girl stood gracefully, her slender figure draped in a simple white dress. Her jade-like legs were captivatingly alluring.
"Teacher," she greeted him.
Jiang Ye smiled. "I just came out of the competition space and was about to call you when you called me."
"What a coincidence!"
Chen Zilu glanced at him, a smile gracing her delicate features. "I just saw the news myself—first place in the Freshman Competition! Congratulations."
"Thank you for your guidance, Teacher," Jiang Ye replied with a smile.
Over the past three months, she had called him several times, and he had seized each opportunity to ask her questions. After all, Zhu Honglie only allocated three hours daily for personal instruction, making it impossible for him to provide constant guidance.
Of course, the most crucial reason was that Jiang Ye could freely gain a 30% boost to his comprehension from Chen Zilu. Given his current base comprehension, a 30% increase was a significant leap.
"Enough with the formalities," Chen Zilu said, her eyes twinkling. "I heard you've already achieved your first breakthrough peak?"
"That's right," Jiang Ye confirmed with a nod.
"Impressive," Chen Zilu remarked, her gaze fixed on him. "To progress so quickly, have you undergone a Second Awakening?"
"Second Awakening?" Jiang Ye looked puzzled.
"Yes, the Second Awakening of your martial bone," Chen Zilu explained. "After the Martial Bone Awakening, both your innate talent and potential will undergo a transformative leap."
"Its benefits are comparable to a Cosmic Blessing, perhaps even greater."
"And a Second Awakening amplifies one's potential exponentially."
"Your cultivation speed aligns perfectly with a Second Awakening of the martial bone," Chen Zilu observed, her bright eyes fixed on him.
Jiang Ye nodded slightly, inwardly relieved.
So, there's a plausible explanation for my seemingly abnormal cultivation speed after all.
"Teacher," Jiang Ye asked, "are there any signs of a Martial Bone Awakening? I'm not sure if I've experienced a Second Awakening."
"No specific signs," Chen Zilu replied, shaking her head. "Some people might awaken after just a night's sleep."
"Cosmic Blessings and Penglai's Gifts also increase the probability of Martial Bone Awakening."
"Of course, Second Awakenings are extremely rare, typically occurring only in those with Dao Bone Aptitude or higher," Chen Zilu added, her gaze lingering on Jiang Ye.
"Then I must have experienced a Second Awakening," Jiang Ye admitted frankly.
A peculiar glint flashed in Chen Zilu's beautiful eyes.
Primitive innate talent... and a Second Awakening of the martial bone?
She had never heard of such a thing.
"By the way," Jiang Ye changed the subject, "the school awarded me a million merit points this time. I have plenty of funds now. If you ever need money, feel free to ask."
Chen Zilu blinked in surprise.
She's short on cash and wants to ask Jiang Ye?
"You silly thing," Chen Zilu said, shaking her head gently. "I'm two years ahead of you. How could I possibly ask you for money?"
Though she said this, Chen Zilu couldn't help but smile, two charming dimples appearing on her fair cheeks.
She had indeed provided Jiang Ye with considerable assistance in the past. Even if he never acknowledged it, she wouldn't have minded, as it was all done willingly.
But Jiang Ye's willingness to consider her needs made her feel deeply touched.
Despite his own humble background, he was still willing to put himself in her shoes and consider her situation. This stirred a special emotion within her.
"Don't waste those million merit points. Invest them wisely in yourself," Chen Zilu said with a smile. "As for me, wait until your strength catches up to mine before you start thinking about helping me."
"What's your current level of strength?" Jiang Ye asked curiously.
"Nothing special, just reached the fourth breakthrough," Chen Zilu replied, clasping her hands behind her back and smiling at him.
"Fourth breakthrough?" Jiang Ye's expression turned to surprise.
"Don't be so shocked," Chen Zilu said, shaking her head gently. "I was already at the second breakthrough when I entered university as a freshman. It's taken me two years to reach the fourth breakthrough."
"But some of the top geniuses in my year have already reached the fifth breakthrough."
"But I'll catch up to them," Chen Zilu said with a smile, "because my Martial Bone has awakened too."
At that moment, she radiated confidence and an irresistible charm. This charm made her already stunning beauty even more captivating.
"Teacher, you're truly amazing," Jiang Ye exclaimed in admiration.
"Don't envy me," Chen Zilu replied, her peach-blossom eyes filled with expectation as she looked at him. "I hope you'll surpass me."
"I will!" Jiang Ye grinned.
"Good," Chen Zilu smiled back, her expression utterly enchanting. "You've just reached the first breakthrough peak, right?"
"Yes."
"When you break through to the second breakthrough, I'll give you a grand gift," she said, winking playfully.
"A grand gift?" Jiang Ye blinked, then quickly protested, "Teacher, you don't have to—"
"That's settled," she interrupted. "V me if you need anything. Now go cultivate."
Chen Zilu gave him no chance to argue further. She raised her slender, jade-like hand, gently patted his shoulder, and the projection slowly faded away.
The call ended.
Jiang Ye stared helplessly at the empty air before him.
He shook his head, trying not to dwell on it.
"Fourth breakthrough," Jiang Ye recalled their conversation.
Why had Chen Zilu told him all this?
To discourage him? Clearly not.
Most likely, it was meant to be an encouragement.
Jiang Ye was indeed motivated. The fourth breakthrough seemed like an impossibly distant realm to him.
Catching up would be an immense challenge.
Has Chen Zilu also undergone Martial Bone Awakening? Jiang Ye wondered.
She hadn't specified the number of awakenings.
It could be a single awakening, a second, or even more.
Jiang Ye's heart stirred with unease.
With Chen Zilu's Dao Bone Aptitude, what level of potential would she reach after multiple Martial Bone Awakenings?
The geniuses of this world are truly as numerous as carp crossing a river, Jiang Ye couldn't help but sigh.
Even on a small planet like Blue Star, there were so many dazzling talents.
If he looked out into the cosmos, how many more brilliant Heavenly Pride would he find?
Ding-dong!
Suddenly, a phone notification interrupted Jiang Ye's thoughts.
The cultivation resources you redeemed for 10,000 merit points have been delivered to the entrance of Heaven-Tier Zone, Unit 41. Please collect them promptly.
"The cultivation resources have arrived," Jiang Ye said, rising and darting out.
Moments later, Jiang Ye returned to the training room with a small box.
"Low-grade profound martial ginseng," Jiang Ye said, pulling out a golden-bronze fruit and taking a crisp bite.
This single bite cost over ten thousand yuan!
The effects, of course, were immediate. As soon as Jiang Ye swallowed it, he felt a floating sensation.
After finishing the entire fruit, he muttered to himself, "The effects don't seem as potent as before."
In the past, consuming a whole martial ginseng would quickly immerse him in a near-mystical state of enlightenment.
But now? While there was still some effect, it was significantly weaker.
As Jiang Ye's cultivation advanced, the efficacy of low-grade profound martial ginseng had gradually diminished.
"Never mind, time to cultivate."
Grasping the Black Dragon Spear, Jiang Ye moved to the center of the training room and silently began practicing his spearmanship.
Whoosh! The moment he swung the spear, his body jolted.
"Hmm? Something's off."
Jiang Ye sensed an anomaly. This cultivation session felt completely different from his previous ones.
"My stellar energy..."
"It's circulating about twenty percent faster than before?" Jiang Ye froze, his mind reeling in disbelief.
He immediately began circulating his energy at an accelerated pace, attempting to verify his suspicion.
As he practiced the Great Sun Spear Technique, the stellar energy within his body flowed continuously along the cultivation pathways.
In the past, during this type of energy circulation, ninety percent of his stellar energy had been wasted.
But this time? Nearly thirty percent of his stellar energy was being utilized effectively.
This meant Jiang Ye's cultivation speed would be significantly faster than before!
"It's because my innate talent has improved," he realized.
"My Primitive innate talent had poor stellar energy utilization efficiency," Jiang Ye mused. "But now that I have the Nascent Aptitude, the energy circulation is far more efficient."
"Good!"
"At this rate, I'll achieve my second breakthrough much sooner than expected!" Jiang Ye's heart filled with anticipation.
Time flowed relentlessly.
Jiang Ye cultivated tirelessly, pausing only to consume martial ginseng and Martial Spirit Mushrooms.
Before he knew it, it was already 8 PM.
Finally stopping, Jiang Ye checked his status panel:
[Nine Luminaries Star-Treading: Small Success (3%)]
[Great Sun Spear Technique: Small Success (16%)]
"In just one day, I've almost mastered the twenty-sixth form of the Great Sun Spear Technique!" Jiang Ye felt immensely satisfied.
This kind of progress had been unimaginable before.
There were only seventy-two forms in total.
To make such progress in a single day was unimaginable.
"A Nascent Aptitude is truly remarkable," Jiang Ye marveled.
But he also knew that other Nascent Aptitudes couldn't possibly be as exaggerated as his own.
After all, his physique had already reached the level of dao bone.
It was the combination of his innate talent and physique that allowed Jiang Ye to progress so rapidly.
Suddenly,
Ding-dong!
The doorbell rang.
"Who's coming so late?" Jiang Ye glanced at the door in confusion, then rose and darted outside.
A moment later, at the manor gate.
"Teacher?" Jiang Ye stared in surprise at the red-haired elder at the gate. "What brings you here?"
"I have something to discuss with you," Zhu Honglie said with a smile. "Shall we talk here?"
"Please come in, Teacher," Jiang Ye replied immediately.
The two entered the main villa.
"Teacher, what's the matter?" Jiang Ye asked, knowing that Zhu Honglie's late-night visit must mean something important.
"First, congratulations on winning first place in the Freshman Competition," Zhu Honglie said with a smile.
"It's all thanks to your excellent guidance, Teacher," Jiang Ye replied sincerely, bowing respectfully.
"Haha, of course," Zhu Honglie chuckled, stroking his beard.
Jiang Ye was slightly taken aback. Shouldn't you be feigning modesty right now, old man?
However, his gratitude was genuine.
Without Zhu Honglie, Jiang Ye wouldn't have improved so dramatically in the past three months, even with his "cheat-like" abilities. The teacher had invested far more time in him than in any other student.
"Thank you again for your guidance, Teacher," Jiang Ye said, bowing respectfully.
"One thank you is enough. No need for further formalities," Zhu Honglie chuckled. "I came to see you mainly about two things."
"Please speak, Teacher," Jiang Ye replied solemnly.
Zhu Honglie said, "Starting tomorrow, some advertisers will be contacting you. Remember to meet with them."
"Advertisers?" Jiang Ye blinked in surprise.
"As the champion of Penglai University's Freshman Competition, companies will want you as their spokesperson," Zhu Honglie explained with a smile. "This could be a significant source of income for you."
"Have you read the news from the Penglai District?"
"Yes, I have."
"Do you know why the university introduced you as a B-tier student?" Zhu Honglie asked, his smile widening.
Jiang Ye's heart skipped a beat.
He had noticed this discrepancy earlier and initially assumed it was just for publicity. Now it seemed the university had ulterior motives.
"Could it be because of the endorsement fees?" Jiang Ye ventured.
"Exactly."
"As a B Class student, you won first place in the Freshman Competition," Zhu Honglie said solemnly. "This is extremely rare and carries significant weight. Companies will offer you much higher endorsement fees because of it."
Jiang Ye suddenly understood.
But he quickly grew puzzled. "Teacher, wasn't the Freshman Competition an internal event? Its impact can't be that great, right?"
Internal competitions naturally attract limited attention.
Even the Penglai District news coverage only garnered a hundred thousand views.
In contrast, the Twenty-Five School Genius Cup, even for a top ten finish, would attract millions or even tens of millions of viewers.
"The impact of internal competitions is indeed limited," Zhu Honglie nodded. "That's why companies typically offer you pre-endorsement contracts."
Jiang Ye blinked in surprise.
Pre-endorsement contracts? What were those?
"They're contracts that reserve you as their endorser after the Twenty-Five School Genius Cup concludes."
"In other words," Zhu Honglie explained, "they're betting that you'll make a splash at the Genius Cup and become a wildly popular, top-tier prodigy."
"And to secure you, they offer a substantial upfront contract fee, guaranteeing you'll become their endorser afterward."
"I see," Jiang Ye said, finally understanding.
His eyes lit up slightly.
Judging by his teacher's tone, the endorsement fee was likely to be substantial!
Was this the moment his immense fortune was finally about to arrive?
(End of the Chapter)
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