Swallowed Star: The Sacred Eye of Duplication

If Ye Yun had to be certified as a god of war to use this consciousness-sensing helmet, he would still feel uneasy. After all, the trial room and the ancient civilization gravity room in the elite training camp were essential aids for his current training.

Inspector Wang looked at Ye Yun, laughed, and said,

"Ye Yun, don't worry! Since the owner of the museum entrusted this consciousness-sensing helmet to me, he has already planned for situations like the one you're facing now.

This consciousness-sensing helmet was specially made for you by the owner of the museum. It allows you to enter the virtual space of the Ares Palace with your consciousness and access certain functions. However, until you are officially certified as an Ares, you can only stay in your room. You cannot communicate with others or use certain facilities and activities in the Ares Palace. It is essentially a closed, independent space."

After Inspector Wang's explanation, Ye Yun understood that Hong had essentially opened a back door for him. Most functions of the War God Palace were restricted, leaving only access to a single room. This arrangement allowed Ye Yun to read and practice The Fundamentals of Spiritual Masters in the virtual space without interrupting his training.

Hong's arrangements were in line with Ye Yun's goals: to remain in the elite training camp for continued training and improvement while also practicing The Fundamentals of Spiritual Masters.

Hong had also added a condition to his agreement with Ye Yun. Whether Ye Yun pursued the path of a spiritual master or a warrior, the ultimate goal was for him to surpass the god of war level.

At that time, Ye Yun's mental power intensity far exceeded his physical fitness. However, the Earth lacked sufficient experience in spiritual master cultivation. Even though Ye Yun's talent as a spiritual master was the strongest Hong had encountered, Hong was unsure whether Ye Yun could surpass the god of war level on this path.

March marked Ye Yun's first month at the elite training camp. There, mental power played a minimal role. By relying on his warrior strength, enhanced physical movements, and combat skills, Ye Yun reached the 60th rank. He also displayed exceptional martial arts talent, comparable to his spiritual abilities.

This was why Hong believed Ye Yun might progress faster as a warrior. Ye Yun's rapid growth and the abundance of experienced genetic warriors on Earth gave him a greater chance of success as a warrior.

Hong knew that the facilities at the elite training camp were valuable even for planetary-level warriors. For instance, Hong himself couldn't fully conquer the trial tower, stopping at the sixth floor. As long as Ye Yun had not yet achieved a breakthrough, he could continue benefiting from the camp's resources.

After receiving Inspector Wang's assurance, Ye Yun had no more doubts. He resolved to pursue both the spiritualist and warrior paths and decided to stay in the elite training camp. With Hong's support, he could access the Ares Palace early. Even with limited functionality, Ye Yun was satisfied.

Inspector Wang added,

"Once you're officially certified as a god of war, the owner will lift all restrictions, granting you full rights. I believe that time isn't far off.

But I think your next milestone won't just be certification as a War God. Ye Yun, you might become the next War God Palace councillor of our Extreme Martial Arts Hall!"

The War God Palace Council, founded by Hong and Thunder God, was the governing body of the War God Palace. Only those who surpassed the god of war level could become members. Inspector Wang clearly believed that Ye Yun's certification and subsequent breakthrough were just a matter of time.

After bidding farewell to Inspector Wang, Ye Yun returned to his room, locked the alloy door of his basement, and eagerly prepared to explore the Ares Palace.

Ye Yun activated the consciousness-sensing helmet's security settings, establishing a five-meter safety perimeter. He donned the helmet, and as his consciousness blurred, the surroundings transformed. Ye Yun found himself in an expansive room.

The room measured over 50 meters long, 20 meters wide, and 5 meters high, with a total area exceeding 1,000 square meters. A three-meter-diameter bed occupied the center, while a 10-by-20-meter indoor swimming pool lay in front of it. Other areas included desks, chairs, a luxurious dining table, a reclining chair, and a practice space with yoga mats. The layout was orderly and functional.

"Welcome, Ye Yun."

The familiar electronic voice greeted him. Dressed in a white robe, Ye Yun lay on the large bed. The voice continued,

"This is your private room in the Ares Palace. No one but you can enter. Two books are on your desk: Regulations of the War God Palace and Basics of Spiritual Masters. Enjoy your stay in the War God Palace."

Ye Yun approached the desk, facing a massive floor-to-ceiling window. Beyond it stretched a misty, cloud-filled expanse illuminated by refracted sunlight, creating a stunning scene. However, the view beyond remained obscured.

The black-covered Regulations of the War God Palace contained a single page outlining the palace's origin and membership. The section detailing its many functions, including the mall, auction hall, arena square, and trial tower, was currently locked.

Ye Yun set the book aside and opened the starry-covered Basics of Spiritual Masters.

After skimming through its content, Ye Yun gained an understanding of its basics. The book explained the characteristics of psychic power, the three main schools of spiritual mastery, and their unique traits. However, it heavily focused on the mainstream "control flow" school, with minimal details on "consciousness invasion" and "animal taming."

Despite its limitations, the book provided Ye Yun with critical foundational knowledge. It also introduced the Atlas of the Gods, a mental power training method consisting of 99 complex diagrams. Practicing these required controlling multiple blades along precise trajectories without collisions, improving both control and strength over time.

Ye Yun estimated that he could handle the first few diagrams with his current mental control. The later ones would demand more effort and dedication, but he was undeterred.

'June hasn't ended yet, and I've already obtained The Fundamentals of Spiritual Masters earlier than expected. With over half a year before my agreement with Hong, I might be able to break through if I train diligently with the Atlas of the Gods!'

In recent days, Ye Yun had tirelessly honed his mental control. His efforts had paid off; he could now control eight flying knives simultaneously, achieving a mental power amplification of eightfold—a remarkable improvement.

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