All Out

"The first recommendation list is out," Fang Yu said. "I didn't make it." "Hmm." Fang Ping'an seemed unsurprised. He didn't blame his son; instead, he comforted him: "You haven't awakened the Void Star Aspect yet. Your Life Level has improved quite well, but it's not top-tier. Your martial technique ranks high, so not making the list is normal." Fang Ping'an knew his son trained extremely hard, so he wouldn't say too many empty words. "I remember the second assessment is on August 15, right?" Fang Ping'an said. "Although there's still a practical combat assessment in September... but the practical combat assessment requires going to the Primordial Star." Mentioning the Primordial Star made Fang Ping'an's eyes flicker. Fang Yu understood why. His mother had been a fairly strong Level 28 martial artist, but she died in the Primordial Star just when he started junior high school, and they couldn't even recover her body. Since then, this had been a thorn in his father's heart. "The practical combat assessment has an extremely high danger factor." "Although martial artists all have to experience life-and-death combat, it's better to wait until you're stronger," Fang Ping'an said in a low voice. "So, you should aim to make the second recommendation list." Fang Yu nodded slightly. "My plan is to hire a martial arts teacher to give you personal guidance, and buy some cultivation medicines..." Fang Ping'an said. "See if we can raise your Life Level a bit within a month, and also try to break through your martial technique to Great Accomplishment of Entering the Minute." Fang Yu felt warm in his heart. His father hadn't changed his attitude toward him just because his younger brother and sister had awakened... Actually, even in a normal family, even if he had shown decent martial technique talent back then, once he hadn't awakened the Void Star Aspect by high school, they should have given up. Raising children, normally, also involved return on investment. A path with little hope not only wasted money but also wasted the child's time. Once, Fang Yu had wavered. But his father, under pressure, had invested millions of Star Coins in his martial arts path, one way or another. Later. After the College Entrance Exam, Fang Yu's Life Level reached Level 8, and only then did he awaken his innate divine ability 'Devour'. And through gradual attempts, he felt the special nature of this divine ability, which further strengthened his belief and determination to forge his own path. Only then could he live up to his father's investment. However. Even though he expected his dormant star aspect to be special, possibly surpassing an Upper-Rank Star Aspect, Fang Yu didn't reveal too much to his father... The Void Star Aspect couldn't be externally manifested before becoming an Earth Martial Artist. Like the detection methods for the High School Entrance Exam and College Entrance Exam. They were judged by the efficiency with which students absorbed star force. The higher the grade of a star aspect, the higher the absorption efficiency... and Fang Yu couldn't absorb star force at all. So he couldn't confirm it. On the other hand. Fang Yu wasn't sure what Life Level he needed to awaken his star aspect. What if it required Level 30 or even Level 40? Everything was unknown. That was something his father couldn't afford. "Father has given me enough help. The family only has so much money." "My younger brother and sister are still growing, and they'll need more and more resources..." Fang Yu thought clearly. "If I want more, I'll have to earn it myself." This was also why Fang Yu had trained even harder over the three years of junior college. He had received quite a few school scholarships, he also worked part-time, plus the money from his father... most importantly, his innate divine ability supported him, causing his Life Level to skyrocket all the way. Faster than most classmates who had awakened Lower-Rank Star Aspects. But Fang Yu still dared not relax. "Junior-College-to-Undergraduate Upgrade." "Getting into an undergraduate program means more opportunities. Using state resources to help yourself grow is the proper path." Fang Yu thought very clearly. He didn't want his father to be so tired anymore. As the eldest son, deep down, he was also unwilling to spend all the family's money... his younger brother and sister's foundation building opportunities were also precious. ... "Your martial technique is very close to Great Accomplishment of Entering the Minute... Once you reach Great Accomplishment of Entering the Minute, even without awakening the Void Star Aspect, your chances of being recommended are very high." "Of course, breaking through in technique is extremely difficult, but we have to try." Fang Ping'an kept speaking. He knew Fang Yu's third-year final exam scores. From the technique scores, one could judge the martial technique level. "Once you get into an undergraduate program, becoming an Intermediate Martial Artist won't be difficult in the future, and you can find a decent job. If you take the civil service exam, your chances are also high." Fang Ping'an said in a low voice. "As a father, what I can do..." "Dad!" Fang Yu interrupted his father's words. "My martial technique has already reached Great Accomplishment of Entering the Minute." "What?" Fang Ping'an was startled, finding it hard to believe. "It's true." "I just broke through not long ago. I was at school then, thinking of giving you a surprise when I got home, so I never said anything." Fang Yu explained. Fang Ping'an hesitated only for an instant. "Come on!" Fang Ping'an grabbed his son's hand. "Dad, what are you doing?" Fang Yu was stunned. "Go to the basement. Let me take a look." ... Moments later, Underground Martial Arts Room. In front of the punch-force tester. "Fang Yu, use Dark Force and throw a full-power punch." Fang Ping'an said in a low voice. Fang Yu understood his father's thinking. He wouldn't believe it without seeing it himself, after all, this was too unbelievable. He no longer hesitated. He adjusted his breathing, spread his legs to stand firm, and gradually relaxed all the tendons, bones, and spine in his body. Exhale! Fang Yu's spine was like a great dragon. With a thought, he easily felt the strength in all his limbs and hundreds of bones. His right foot pushed off the ground, twisting through his waist and abdomen. Five fingers formed a fist! The fist was like a cannonball, heavily slamming into the huge sandbag hanging in front. "Boom!" A dull explosion sounded. "Hmm?" Fang Ping'an's gaze fell on the display screen of the punch force tester. Above was a clear number: "1,867 kilograms." "1,867 kilograms?" Fang Ping'an's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but shout, "Good!" He was also a Primary Martial Artist. He knew very well that with Fang Yu's Life Level of 15 or 16, it was absolutely impossible to unleash such terrifying punch force. This was already close to the level of a Level 20 Intermediate Martial Artist. Only by relying on extremely high martial technique could this be done. Many wealthy people used treasures of heaven and earth to raise themselves to Level 20 or even 30, but if their martial technique was poor, they couldn't unleash even half of their bodily strength... But if martial technique was high, perceiving every muscle and tendon in the body, strength could be perfectly unleashed. This was Minor Accomplishment of Entering the Minute. And Great Accomplishment of Entering the Minute. Was to circulate the qi and blood of all the limbs and hundreds of bones within the body, applying qi and blood to the limbs. Then the strength of the limbs could greatly increase or even double! Hence it was also called 'Dark Force'. The penetrating power of qi and blood Dark Force was also extremely strong. This was the terror of high martial technique: higher efficiency in tempering oneself, stronger explosive power... That was why the Blue Moon Alliance also placed great importance on cultivating martial artists' techniques. "Martial technique: Great Accomplishment of Entering the Minute." Looking at his eldest son, Fang Ping'an had not a shred of doubt left. He never expected. Today. His three children would all give him a big surprise. "Fang Yu, you've been tired all day. Go rest first." Fang Ping'an said in a low voice. "I need to think it over carefully." "Mm." Fang Yu nodded. "Dad, my technique has entered the Minute. Circulating qi and blood, with normal training, I should be able to make the recommendation list. I said I don't need living expenses because I have a reason. I have quite a few Star Coins on my card now. It's enough for the time being." "Alright, I know." "Go sleep first." Fang Ping'an's voice carried an undeniable tone. Soon. The Underground Martial Arts Room was left with only Fang Ping'an alone, quiet and still. He took out a cigarette, lit it, and smoked silently. Normally, he wouldn't smoke in front of his three children. "Upper-Rank Star Aspect, Swallowing-Star Python." "A 21-year-old junior college student, Level 15, Great Accomplishment of Entering the Minute. In the future, he might even awaken the Void Star Aspect..." Fang Ping'an smoked one cigarette after another, constantly thinking. For a long time. Fang Ping'an dialed a communication number. The other side answered soon, and a rough voice came from the phone: "Director Fang, it's been a long time since you called me. Where are you making money lately?" "Manager Zhao." "Weren't you interested in my supermarket last time? Are you willing to talk about it..." Fang Ping'an got straight to the point: "However, I need cash..." ... "Old Tian, Jianghu emergency aid. I've run into something urgent recently..." Fang Ping'an dialed other phone numbers. He had been in business for decades. He had helped many people and accumulated many favors... This time was when he had to cash in all his favors. ... The phone calls continued until very late. Fang Ping'an dialed the last call: "Brother Dong, please expedite it. Help me requisition some goods from your Star Sky Group... Two Myriad Transformation Fruits." "Five Ice Heart Marrow-Cleansing Fruits." "Six doses of Cell Vitality Serum, six doses of Vitality Regeneration Serum." "Yes, I know. The discounted price is 6 million Star Coins in total. I'll come pick them up tomorrow." Fang Ping'an hung up the last phone call, feeling somewhat tired. Just as he was about to go upstairs. Suddenly. He saw a slightly hunched figure standing at the corner of the stairs, as if standing there for a long time. "Dad?" Fang Ping'an was somewhat surprised. "You haven't slept yet." "You can't sleep, and you think I can sleep?" Fang Zhiyuan's voice was gentle. "I heard most of your phone calls just now. You want to sell the supermarket?" "Mm." Fang Ping'an nodded and didn't hide it from his father. "Business has been getting harder and harder these years. I've wanted to sell it and switch careers for a long time. This time, Fang Yu and Xiaolong and the others made me finally decide." Suddenly. Fang Ping'an's phone vibrated. He instinctively glanced at it. "Account ending in 7625 received 5,100,000 Star Coins... Transferred to account ending in..." The phone message bar pinned the recent message at the top. "Dad, you?" Fang Ping'an was stunned. He recognized at a glance that the receiving account belonged to Fang Zhiyuan. But where did his father, who only relied on a pension, get so much money? "The inheritance your grandfather left back then. You didn't think I spent it all, did you?" Fang Zhiyuan sighed lightly. "Basically, everything I have is here." "This time, it's all yours."