The Mecha Driver Is a Cultivator

Chapter 212: Chapter 121: Established Grotto Heaven

“Master Gu.”

Qin Jin’s voice called out.

Meeting his gaze, Gu Huang smiled kindly and praised, “You performed very well.”

“This time, your academy task ended earlier than I expected, which gives us a bit more time.”

Upon hearing this.

Qin Jin pondered, “Master Gu, do you mean?”

“First, return to the academy and rest for a week.”

Gu Huang’s voice was steady, “Then, you need to be prepared.”

“I have applied to the academy, and during this task period, I will personally guide your cultivation. Since leaving your hometown, you probably haven’t seen the truly splendid scenery of the Star Sea.”

“Next, you will get to see it.”

At this point, she changed the subject: “The rewards for the academy task will be distributed by Candle Kite once we return to the academy. Furthermore, due to the task involving the Evil God Sect, you will also receive merit points distributed by the Federation.”

“Merit points?”

“Yes.”

Gu Huang nodded and explained, “Once the total amount of merit points accumulates to a certain level, you will receive a special medal awarded by the Federation, which itself serves as a form of position. Additionally, the merit points can be exchanged for resources.”

“However, at the moment, this function is not very useful to you.”

“Within the academy, with your status, you won’t lack any cultivation resources. The merit points can be fully accumulated and later exchanged for rare items that are hard to find outside.”

Qin Jin nodded.

“Pack up and prepare to return to the academy.”

After saying the last sentence, Gu Huang’s figure disappeared.

Qin Jin was already lightly packed and had nothing much to gather, but since he was leaving, he bid farewell to the members of the Cold Plum City Patrol Bureau.

The success of this academy task also owed a great deal to the initial efforts of the Patrol Bureau personnel. Detecting the traces was the first step to making a breakthrough, saving him a lot of time.

He politely declined the invitation to stay for the commendation ceremony a few days later and, together with Han Miao, took the patrol bureau’s Star Shuttle to the starship docking area.

After boarding the Martial Abyss starship, Han Miao, having gained from the operation, went straight to the cultivation chamber.

As the Star Shuttle was starting, Qin Jin stood by the porthole, observing from afar as students from Celestial Strategy Academy also arrived, preparing to return.

Just as he was watching.

Silently.

Gu Huang’s figure appeared in the Star Shuttle.

She stood beside Qin Jin, speaking calmly and slowly: “Among the students sent by Celestial Strategy Academy for this task, there are two General-Level Students, each with their own strengths. However, observing their performance, they also have shortcomings, making it difficult for them to be your rivals in the future.”

“However, Qin Jin, don’t think that this is all Celestial Strategy has to offer.”

Qin Jin looked at her.

“In each cohort of Celestial Strategy students, those who excel have the opportunity to be promoted to General Level, after which their further cultivation progress, combat performance, task evaluations, and other comprehensive conditions are observed to determine if they can maintain their General-Level status.”

Gu Huang’s voice was long: “In comparison, the evaluation for [Marshal] is much simpler.”

“In Celestial Strategy, only those who excel both in literature and martial arts across their cohort can be titled as Marshal.”

“In each cohort, there is only one Marshal, and to become a new Marshal, one must defeat the current Marshal.”

“When the Marshal of this cohort of Celestial Strategy emerges, you’ll have an opponent.”

At this point, Gu Huang changed the topic: “The item sent together with Celestial Might can now be opened.”

“That item is called an Origin Star Core. It will be beneficial for your cultivation, helping with both the Breathing Technique and the Visualization Technique.”

“Before we set off to return to the academy, I hope you can adapt to it, otherwise, you might endure some hardship.”

Gu Huang stepped away.

“The Marshal of Celestial Strategy.”

“According to Gu Xiweng, there hasn’t been a Marshal-Level Student in this cohort of Celestial Strategy Academy students yet. I’m curious about the person who will ultimately come forth.”

With this thought flashing by, Qin Jin headed towards the starship’s cultivation chamber.

After entering the cultivation chamber, the restriction opened, and with a thought, Qin Jin retrieved a package from the spatial storage equipment.

This was the item gifted to Qin Jin when it was hung on Celestial Might.

The surface of the package was smooth like silk. When Qin Jin opened it, a brilliant light burst forth.

The cultivation chamber dimmed.

It wasn’t that the lights were turned off, but the item inside the package was so dazzling, it overshadowed other lights.

“Does this package itself have a restrictive effect?”

As this thought flashed by.

A special crystal, about the size of a palm, automatically rose from the package, suspended in mid-air. It appeared like shattered diamonds, with innumerable facets reflecting the scenery of the Star Sea.

At this moment.

With the Origin Star Core suspended, the walls of the cultivation chamber, under its reflection, also turned into the appearance of the Star Sea, as if being in the Star Sea itself. Qin Jin distinctly sensed the Primordial Power within his physique becoming more active than imagined, rapidly circulating.

The next moment!

In Qin Jin’s perception, from within the Star Core, an overwhelming power surged forth. This power’s aura bore some similarity to the Primordial Power but was superior in both quality and quantity, containing profound mysteries beyond understanding within.

At this moment.

Enveloped by this Star Core Power, Qin Jin felt like a lone boat amid raging waves, with his Primordial Power rapidly depleting and growing increasingly active, difficult to control.

During this process.

Qin Jin was able to perceive his Primordial Power also undergoing refinement, a result of the interaction with the Star Core Power.