I Have Infinite Skill Points-Chapter 497: Yet Another Record Broken

HISS—

Shen Xiaowu was not merely the supreme commander; he was a Titled Strongman known as Green Tiger. To serve as one of the five supreme commanders of the Pioneer Spaces, Shen Xiaowu’s intelligence and martial prowess were undoubtedly top-notch.

Even Shen Xiaowu wasn’t confident he could take Wang Lan’s light sword strike? He was being far too modest.

After the Sunlight Sword Skill was upgraded to the diamond level, the Sword Light transitioned into Sword Spirit. In its Sword Light state, it adheres to the blade, indestructible and unbreakable. Once it congeals into the Sword Spirit, the person and sword, the soul and the sword, become one.

Even without a sword in hand, Wang Lan himself was the Sunlight Sword Skill. Every blade of grass and rock, every fluttering flower and leaf, all embodied Sword Qi. Wang Lan could apply the Sunlight Sword Skill to any Star Martial Skill that didn’t involve attribute transformation.

For instance, the Star Cloud Sword Dance, the Crescent Arrow, or, in fact, all Basic Skills. This change would elevate Wang Lan’s combat style and close-quarters fighting capabilities to new heights.

Later, when Wang Lan upgraded the Holy Shield to diamond level, it evolved into divine protection. The Holy Shield was no longer limited to the shape of a single shield; it became a protective barrier that draped closely around the body, offering 360 degrees of defense without any blind spots.

The barrier, hugging the body tightly, could provide several times the protective strength of the Holy Shield. And with the addition of the Phoenix Saint Cloth, it was possible that Wang Lan’s defenses could withstand attacks from Star Soul Realm experts.

After completing this series of upgrades, Wang Lan opened his eyes contently. He distributed the remaining skill points between the Life Halo and the Sunlight Sword Skill. After this upgrade, there were two fewer Star Martial Skills that Wang Lan could enhance.

Looking at the skill interface, Wang Lan felt an inexplicable sense of melancholy. Those skills that had been upgraded to their limits reminded him of a sunset nearing the end of its life.

Now, only four types of Star Martial Skills—the Phoenix Form, Sunlight Sword Skill, Infinite Fire Skill, and Life Halo—could be upgraded to the next level, Blue Diamond. And Wang Lan couldn’t guarantee that any of those wouldn’t reach their limits once upgraded to Blue Diamond.

As Wang Lan slowly opened his eyes, a clear Star Energy Fluctuation suddenly rippled around Jiang Xinyu. The Star Power drew the tide, forming surging waves. 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

Just as Shen Xiaowu, who had been about to leave, suddenly stopped in his tracks, his gaze shifted from Wang Lan to Jiang Xinyu.

"Breaking through to the Star Sea Realm—," said Shen Xiaowu in a deep voice.

"Even Wang Lan’s girlfriend is about to break through to the Star Sea Realm. Truly, those who associate with geniuses must also be geniuses," mused a Galaxy Stage Pioneer, looking at Jiang Xinyu who was radiating the powerful Star Energy Fluctuation of a strong individual, his sigh genuine.

"Wait, I remember it hasn’t been many days since Wang Lan broke through to the Star Sea Realm, right?"

"Indeed, it’s only been four or five days."

"Wang Lan has already broken Princess Yu’s record, but... who is older, Jiang Xinyu or Wang Lan?"

HISS—

Suddenly, everyone realized an issue: the record Wang Lan had just broken for being the youngest Star Sea Realm strongman might be shattered again soon.

Being the youngest in the Star Sea Realm—this title was no small feat. This ranking wasn’t just among peers advancing the fastest to the Star Sea Realm; it was for the entire era.

Meaning, in the over seventy years since the Demon Clan retreated and global warfare ended, she was the youngest recorded individual to reach the Star Sea Realm.

An entire four generations! In those four generations, Jade Country saw tens of millions of Star Martial Warriors born, with the whole world producing over a hundred million. What did being the youngest to break through to the Star Sea Realm among so many suggest? Surpassing over a hundred million geniuses?

What glory was this? What a prodigy.

Although, if one were to analyze the reasons, Jiang Xinyu’s new record had a lot to do with circumstance. Her success was largely due to her great fortune. She was among the first batch of Star Martial Warriors to learn the Immortal Cloud Mysterious Green Record Qi Cultivation Chapter, which sped her Cultivation Level up as if using a cheat after she reached the Star Cloud Stage.

She had Wang Lan’s endless supply of Soul Beads for breakthroughs; she hardly ever had to worry about them. Thus, after the Star Cloud Stage, all obstacles on her path were cleared away.

This rate of advancement could not be credited purely to Jiang Xinyu’s talent being unprecedented. But... isn’t fortune also a part of strength? People only care about the actual results—who would delve into how much of her achievements were due to chance?

Everyone knew that, in the near future, this record would be broken repeatedly. Ten years later, Star Sea Realm experts aged eighteen would emerge one after another. But right now, at this moment, the glory belonged to Jiang Xinyu.

BOOM—

The doors of the Star Palace suddenly emitted a resounding shock, and the vast Star Sea roamed within the Star Palace. As the Star Sea formed, Jiang Xinyu officially broke free from her restraints and surged into the Star Sea Realm.

"Let’s go! Check Jiang Xinyu’s date of birth and report it."

"Yes!"

After some time, Jiang Xinyu’s aura gradually stabilized, and she opened her eyes, joy evident in their depths. Especially when she saw Wang Lan’s star-like gaze right in front of her, happiness filled her heart.

"You broke through?"

"Yes! And this breakthrough is very solid; I don’t feel even the slightest instability in my realm. Besides my physical strength doubling, my capacity for Star Power has increased about tenfold."

"Physical strength doubled? Star Power tenfold? Why didn’t I experience that?"

Wang Lan called out with a hint of jealousy, but he didn’t consider his own stats before reaching the Star Sea Realm. His physical strength had already surpassed that of a normal Star Sea Realm cultivator, and his Star Power reserve far exceeded that of the Titled Strongman realm. To also have an increase like Jiang Xinyu’s, did he really think the laws of heaven and earth were mere decorations that would allow him to cheat so recklessly?

The fundamental reason Jiang Xinyu could have such an increase was because various aspects of her power had not yet been developed to their extreme when she was at the Galaxy Stage. One could say that normal people would experience this magnitude of increase when breaking through to the Star Sea Realm. But it didn’t apply to those who had already fully developed their bodies.

"Now you are also a master of the Star Sea Realm. You have met the conditions to learn some profound super S-rank Star Martial Skills. Darling, tell me, what do you want to learn? I’ll teach you."

"I can’t learn your Phoenix Form, so what can you teach me?"

"That’s where you’re wrong. The super S-rank Star Martial Skills I know are not limited to the Phoenix Form. Look, this is the Infinite Fire Skill, which allows you to wield five types of strange fires through the operation of the Cultivation Technique, each flame’s power incredibly formidable. If you master the Infinite Fire Skill, you won’t be invincible, but you will certainly be able to roam the world unopposed. How about that?"

"Although I have cultivated the fire attribute, my affinity for it isn’t high," Jiang Xinyu shook her head. "I can manage with general Star Martial Skills, but with such profound Star Martial Skills, I would only achieve half the result with double the effort if I learned them.

Forget it. You don’t need to worry about my Star Martial Skills. I already possess Star Martial Skills not inferior to the Infinite Fire Skill."

"Huh?" Wang Lan looked at Jiang Xinyu with surprise. "Star Martial Skills not inferior to the Infinite Fire Skill? That’s impossible. I obtained the Infinite Fire Skill from the Fairy Cloud Sect. It’s an ancient cultivation Sect Gate’s prized skill."

"What about Supreme Goodness Like Water?" Jiang Xinyu playfully blinked at Wang Lan.

"Supreme Goodness Like Water? Yu Ruoyun taught you? When? Why don’t I know about this?"

"It happened the last time in Suzhou City. She told me not to tell you."

Upon hearing this, Wang Lan’s expression became somewhat silent.

"Supreme Goodness Like Water is a Star Martial Skill that was found alongside the Infinite Fire Skill. Initially, we discovered a total of six super S-rank Star Martial Skills. I took the Infinite Fire Skill, Ruoyun took Supreme Goodness Like Water, and the remaining four were given to the nation after they were brought out.

The Yu Family has long coveted Supreme Goodness Like Water, and has practically considered it their Family Secret Skill. For her to actually give it to you..."

"To be honest, I also find it quite unexpected. According to Ruoyun, this Star Martial Skill could potentially surpass super S-rank Star Martial Skills like the Dragon Emperor Form."

"That should be the case." Although Wang Lan did not know the power of Supreme Goodness Like Water, he could make a comparison. Since Supreme Goodness Like Water was found together with the Infinite Fire Skill, its level was unlikely to be inferior. And the power of the Infinite Fire Skill might indeed surpass the Phoenix Form.

"Since you have cultivated this Star Martial Skill, then forget the rest. I won’t teach you anything else. However, I have a sword skill that I hope you can learn."

"What is it?"

"The Sunlight Sword Skill!" As the words fell, Wang Lan pointed his two fingers, shaped like a sword, at Jiang Xinyu’s forehead. The cultivation method of the Sunlight Sword Skill was imprinted into Jiang Xinyu’s mind through a Spiritual Engraving.

The Sunlight Sword Skill is a special Star Martial Skill that comes in four different forms and can be advanced four times, each advancement entailing a world-shaking increase in power. Jiang Xinyu herself was already skilled in close combat and had initially made a name with her swordsmanship.

He hadn’t taught it to her before, fearing that the cultivation difficulties of the Sunlight Sword Skill would hinder Jiang Xinyu’s breakthroughs. But now, Jiang Xinyu had already broken through to the Star Sea Realm, and it was time to pass it on to her.

After receiving the Sunlight Sword Skill, Jiang Xinyu and Wang Lan immediately began practicing in the command center camp. As for work in the Cloud Sea Pioneer Space, Shen Xiaowu would come to inform them if needed.

「Unnoticed, seven days quietly passed by.」

While Wang Lan was instructing Jiang Xinyu on how to condense Sword Light, a figure suddenly appeared.

"Greedy Wolf Crown, Jiang Xinyu, the Commander-in-Chief wants you both to come to the command center."

The two did not hesitate and immediately went to the command center, where the atmosphere was incredibly serious. Apart from Shen Xiaowu, the other three Titled Strongmen were also present.

And they all had solemn, dark faces.

Seeing this atmosphere, Wang Lan immediately felt that something was amiss. These past days, he had been neglecting to keep up with the developments of the El Nino situation due to training with Jiang Xinyu.

"What happened? It feels like something went wrong."

"The southern region has been completely defeated. Dongfang He and Sun Chang’an have lost contact," Shen Xiaowu replied in a low voice.

"Eh? Completely defeated? To what extent? Are a lot of Exotic Beasts attacking the southern region?" Wang Lan asked again.

"Defeated to the point of a complete collapse," Qiao Shan said coldly, arms crossed. "It’s even fair to say the entire southern region has fallen. If it wasn’t for the southwestern region noticing Exotic Beasts crossing the border, our command center would still be in the dark."

"Yesterday afternoon, Sun Chang’an reported that the beast tide was held back, the beast tide in the southern region was decreasing, and it was estimated that the tide would be over within two days. But who would’ve expected... overnight the entire southern region was overtaken."

"Were Abyss Giant Beasts mobilized?"

"We don’t know. But even if Abyss Giant Beasts were involved, it wouldn’t have left Sun Chang’an and Dongfang He without even the time to send a warning, right? Not only did they not send a warning, the southern region’s command center also didn’t send any alarms.

Suddenly, a large number of Exotic Beasts broke through the frontline positions, causing the rear defenses to be caught off guard and overrun by Exotic Beasts for five hundred kilometers."