Translator: CinderTL
Moments later, the car's speed stabilized at 150 km/h.
Jiang Ye waited patiently.
After several minutes, however, he still hadn't received any system notifications.
Could this be impossible? Jiang Ye wondered.
Was the speed insufficient? Or was this method simply ineffective for exploiting the system?
"Master, can you go any faster?" Jiang Ye asked.
"Any faster and we'll take flight!" the driver retorted, but he still stomped on the accelerator, pushing the speed even higher.
The entire car vibrated violently, giving the unsettling sensation of floating.
The speedometer now read 160 km/h!
Jiang Ye waited another ten minutes, but still no system notifications appeared.
Could this method really be ineffective for exploiting the system? Jiang Ye felt a pang of disappointment.
But just as his disappointment settled in, multiple system messages suddenly popped up:
[Detected host has maintained a speed meeting Martial Dao Great Grandmaster standards while possessing Martial Dao Grandmaster-level proficiency for an extended period.]
[Unlocked title: Swiftwind Step]
[Reward: Instantaneous speed increase of 100%, can be manually activated, lasts 30 seconds, cooldown time: 3 minutes]
"It took this long to trigger the achievement?" Jiang Ye muttered to himself. "This system really isn't very smart. The detection process takes forever."
He was used to it by now.
The system always managed to pull out some new trick when he least expected it.
Jiang Ye shook his head and turned his attention to the reward.
"Swiftwind Step? Actively triggered?" His heart leaped with joy.
Actively triggered meant this was a growth-type reward.
In other words, the 100% speed boost would scale with his base speed!
"Martial Dao Great Grandmaster?"
Jiang Ye noticed a peculiar term.
"According to the system's ranking system, Martial Dao Great Grandmaster comes after Martial Dao Grandmaster?"
"So, Martial Dao Great Grandmaster must be equivalent to the first breakthrough in reality."
Merely achieving Perfection in his cultivation method wouldn't allow him to reach 160 km/h.
Only by breaking through the shackles of mortality and ascending to the first breakthrough as a cosmic martial artist could he achieve such speed.
"Master, let's head back," Jiang Ye called out.
For him, this journey had already reached its perfect conclusion.
Back at his residential complex, Jiang Ye immediately tested his newly acquired ability.
"Swiftwind Step!" he murmured inwardly.
Instantly, Jiang Ye's figure blurred into an afterimage as he surged forward with explosive speed.
"So fast!" Jiang Ye exclaimed inwardly, startled. The velocity nearly exceeded his control.
This was because his physical realm hadn't kept pace with the speed, creating the illusion of losing control.
The first time using it felt extremely disorienting.
Fortunately, after some practice, Jiang Ye gradually mastered the speed.
"Too fast!"
"Too bad it only lasts 30 seconds," Jiang Ye thought to himself. "Still, in actual combat, that's more than enough. A sudden doubling of speed would leave opponents with little time to react."
Satisfied with his testing, Jiang Ye returned home.
"The plan is definitely viable."
"Maybe there are even more glitches to exploit."
Jiang Ye brainstormed several ideas.
For example, using a telescope to observe objects dozens of kilometers away might unlock a visual acuity achievement.
Or wearing a bulletproof vest to stack armor and increase his defense.
But all these methods came with a hefty price tag.
For example, to use a telescope, he'd need to purchase a high-end model.
It wasn't enough for it to have sufficient range; it also needed to be exceptionally clear with a wide field of view. Otherwise, given the system's finicky nature, it might not unlock the achievement.
Meeting these requirements would cost at least ten thousand yuan.
As for body armor, it went without saying that he currently lacked the financial means to acquire it.
"Exploiting these glitches is satisfying, but it's too expensive. Is there a simpler, cheaper way?" Jiang Ye pondered.
Unfortunately, he couldn't think of any such method for the time being.
"Xiao Ye!"
His adoptive father, Jiang Dahai, called from outside the door.
"Coming," Jiang Ye replied, stepping out.
"Look what I brought back!" Jiang Dahai chuckled, placing a black iron box on the table. "Tiger gallbladder! I finally got my hands on it!"
Inside the box lay a dark golden chunk of meat, preserved in murky liquor. A pungent, bloody aroma filled the air.
"It's tiger gallbladder," Jiang Ye said, his eyes lighting up with surprise.
Tiger gallbladder cost more than five times as much as leopard gall, and its enhancement effects far surpassed those of leopard gall.
He had long wanted to try it, but had never managed to acquire any.
Half an hour later, Jiang Ye sat down at the dining table.
In his bowl lay a large portion of golden-yellow, thinly sliced meat, glistening with oil. Each translucent piece resembled pale golden amber, radiating a rich, meaty aroma.
Beside the bowl sat a cup of strong liquor.
"Strong liquor with tiger gallbladder—one sip equals a year's cultivation!"
This was, of course, an exaggeration. No matter how potent a martial dao ingredient, it could never replace a year of dedicated training.
Yet the claim hinted at its remarkable efficacy.
Jiang Ye, unable to contain his eagerness, began to devour the meal.
Beside him, Jiang Ting watched with envious eyes, but she knew this was for Jiang Ye's martial dao cultivation and that she shouldn't compete with her brother.
Ten minutes later, Jiang Ye had cleared the table. He hurried back to his room to begin cultivating.
As soon as he started, he immediately sensed something extraordinary.
"Every pore on my body is opening, expelling stagnant qi."
"A fierce energy is coursing through my meridians, as if my Ren and Du Meridians have been completely unblocked."
An unprecedented sense of clarity welled up within him.
Jiang Ye dared not hesitate and immediately began refining this surge of energy.
One hour.
Three hours.
Five hours.
Before he knew it, over ten hours had passed.
During this time, Jiang Ye felt neither fatigue nor hunger. On the contrary, his energy seemed to grow stronger with each refinement.
It wasn't until after more than ten hours that he gradually began to feel a hint of exhaustion.
Yet Jiang Ye refused to stop cultivating, continuing to refine the remaining energy within him until every last drop was drained.
A full day had passed.
Jiang Ye opened his eyes and glanced at his status panel.
[Cultivation Technique]
[Star Martial Cultivation Method: Major Success (21% → 26%)]
"Comfortable," Jiang Ye murmured to himself. In recent days, his daily progress had barely exceeded 1%.
But after consuming the tiger gallbladder, the effects were more than five times greater than those of the leopard gall.
"I can keep eating tiger gallbladder for several more days. I'll maintain this rapid progress for the next few days."
"By the end of the month, I should be able to reach at least 40%!"
Jiang Ye's heart swelled with renewed hope for the future.
He checked the time.
"Hmm? It's mealtime again. I'll grab some food first, then come back to cultivate."
Jiang Ye rose and walked out of the room.
Time flew by.
In the blink of an eye, it was early August.
Inside the room, Jiang Ye finished practicing the final form of the Star Martial Cultivation Method and slowly withdrew his energy.
A sweet female voice came from the communicator watch on the table: "Excellent. Your technique has improved significantly since last time, with hardly any flaws now."
"Thank you for your guidance, Teacher."
Jiang Ye walked over and picked up the watch.
Over the past month, he had frequently used the communicator watch to video call Chen Zilu, actively seeking her guidance.
After passing the first level of the Martial Dao Heavenly Ladder assessment, he had gained a permanent 10% boost to his comprehension. Combined with the 30% comprehension boost from the 'Patriarch's Friend' effect, Jiang Ye had been benefiting immensely from Chen Zilu's daily instruction.
On the watch screen, Chen Zilu smiled. "Tomorrow is the trial assessment. Remember to arrive at school on time."
"Mm-hmm."
"Rest well today. Don't overexert yourself."
Chen Zilu's voice was clear and crisp. "Effort isn't about last-minute cramming. You've already worked hard enough. Relaxing before the assessment is just as important."
"Alright," Jiang Ye nodded.
After hanging up, Jiang Ye sat back on the edge of his bed and took a deep breath.
"A month of grueling training... the time has finally come to test the results."
Jiang Ye felt both anticipation and seriousness about tomorrow's trial.
He silently checked his status panel.
(End of the Chapter)
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