From Mortal Body to Immortality

“Kindness must be repaid; this child's character pleases this old man!”

On the high platform, Gu Mo stroked his beard, looked at Lu Sheng and Du Bai's location, and the corner of his mouth slightly翘起 (qiào qǐ - tilted up).

Regarding the matters of Lu Sheng and Du Bai, Gu Mo also understood a thing or two. As an old friend who often frequented the Life School forum, having changed accounts one after another, Gu Mo naturally knew about such things.

It was precisely because of this that Gu Mo's gaze towards Lu Sheng was also full of appreciation.

“A person with this kind of character is indeed suitable for my Life School!”

Gu Mo smiled slightly.

In fact, it's not just that he's suitable for the Life School; in any school within Star River University, and even within a star system force like Star River University.

They are all willing to nurture people like Lu Sheng who know how to repay kindness, otherwise, after painstakingly nurturing you, in the end, you turn out to be an ungrateful wretch.

Wouldn't that be a waste of resources?

And Lu Sheng's actions just proved this point.

It was precisely because of this that after Lu Sheng displayed his powerful talent, Gu Mo became even more appreciative of Lu Sheng.

However, Gu Mo didn't continue to say anything, but instead focused his gaze on Liu Yao, Yang Zhenyun, Third Senior Brother, and Liu Qian.

“It's your turn!”

Gu Mo said with a slight smile.

Liu Yao and the others turned around and bowed slightly to Gu Mo.

“Yes!”

In the next moment, the figures of the four people directly appeared next to the three plant Dyson spheres.

Gu Mo waved his hand.

In an instant, the originally retracted plant Dyson spheres, at this moment, instantly spread out dense vine tentacles, instantly condensing a battle platform of tens of thousands of kilometers in the void of the universe.

Within the platform, Liu Yao and the others stood in different positions, looking at each other with calm expressions.

“It's starting! It's starting! The battle between the four sixth-order senior brothers and sisters has begun!”

“This is the real highlight!”

Everyone's gazes fell on the battle platform that was tens of thousands of kilometers in size.

Terrifying auras instantly erupted from the four people. If it weren't for the battle platform transformed by the Tongtian Vine, isolating most of their auras.

Otherwise, the aura exuding from the four people would be enough to severely injure the fourth-order and even fifth-order students below.

“This is a sixth-order powerhouse!”

Lu Sheng's gaze was also attracted by the aura emitted by the four people, and a look of longing also emerged in his eyes.

“Sixth-order is already a level capable of serving as a mentor in Star River Academy.”

“Eldest Senior Sister and the others—are so strong!”

Lu Sheng couldn't help but speak.

Rumble!!

Bursts of roaring sounds continuously exploded within the battle platform, accompanied by endless energy storms, raging within the battle platform.

Even the battle platform woven from the Tongtian Vine's tendrils was forcibly annihilated in the battle between the four people.

“So strong!”

“Wait, Senior Sister Liu Qian and Second and Third Senior Brothers are actually attacking Eldest Senior Sister at the same time!”

Everyone looked at this scene and couldn't help but exclaim.

Regarding such remarks, everyone nodded in agreement.

Only Lu Sheng was staring intently at Liu Yao's figure, and a hint of doubt emerged in his eyes.

“Why is Eldest Senior Sister still faintly gaining the upper hand even when facing the joint attack of Senior Brother Yang Zhenyun and the others?”

“Moreover, the aura exuding from Eldest Senior Sister is actually somewhat similar to the 'Withered Glory Art' and the 'Undying Art'. Could it be a Stellar-level martial art after the fusion of the two arts?”

Lu Sheng's eyes narrowed slightly. A sixth-order battle, even if Lu Sheng was exceptionally talented, it would be difficult to see anything.

Being able to sense these things was already very difficult.

“Could it be... Eldest Senior Sister can still turn the tables?”

To be honest, when Lu Sheng saw Liu Qian and Yang Zhenyun attacking Liu Yao together, Lu Sheng's first reaction was that Eldest Senior Sister was going to lose.

However, as the battle broke out, everything that Lu Sheng had just sensed caused Lu Sheng's thoughts to change involuntarily.

“Eldest Senior Sister seems to be even stronger than Senior Brother Yang Zhenyun and the others.”

Lu Sheng couldn't help but say in his heart.

Just as Lu Sheng's voice fell, a powerful vitality suddenly erupted from Liu Yao's body. Under this vitality, even more intense power instantly erupted.

Rumble!!!!

Bursts of roaring sounds instantly echoed within the battle platform formed by the Tongtian Vine, forcibly creating gaps in the battle platform.

Immediately afterward, three figures retreated somewhat embarrassedly to the corners of the battle platform. They simultaneously looked towards the center position.

There, Liu Yao's figure stood quietly, looking slightly restless.

However, a bitter smile appeared on the faces of Yang Zhenyun and the other two. They bowed slightly to Liu Yao, who occupied the center position.

“Eldest Senior Sister—we are willing to admit defeat!”

As soon as these words came out, all the students of the Life School exclaimed.

“Eldest Senior Sister actually won! This was even with the three senior brothers and sisters joining forces!”

“Yeah, it can only be said that she is worthy of being Eldest Senior Sister. Three powerhouses of the same realm joined forces, although it was only a narrow victory, Eldest Senior Sister is Eldest Senior Sister!”

Everyone was extremely excited, and their gazes towards Liu Yao were even more filled with admiration.

Lu Sheng looked at Liu Yao on the battle platform, but a hint of doubt emerged in his eyes.

“Eldest Senior Sister—was it really just a narrow victory?”

Lu Sheng was puzzled in his heart. He vaguely seemed to be able to detect that Liu Yao seemed to have held back in this competition.

It was just that this feeling was very illusory, and Lu Sheng didn't know if he had sensed it wrong.

But even so…

Lu Sheng's eyes narrowed slightly: “Eldest Senior Sister didn't even use the Divine Mecha, and she defeated Senior Brother Yang Zhenyun and the others.”

“If my senses are not wrong, Eldest Senior Sister's strength… is definitely far above the three senior brothers and sisters!”

Lu Sheng secretly said in his heart.

Accompanied by the admission of defeat by Yang Zhenyun and the other two, Liu Yao ultimately won the final victory in this competition,

Successfully defending her position as Eldest Senior Sister.

On the high platform, Gu Mo smiled slightly, seemingly not too surprised by the outcome of all of this.

“The Life Competition ends here!”

Gu Mo's voice spread throughout the audience.

Everyone respectfully bowed to Gu Mo.

“We obey the mentor's orders!”

Gu Mo nodded slightly, then focused his gaze on Liu Qian, and said: “Liu Qian, you have just broken through to the sixth-order, and your temperament is impetuous. In the days to come, follow Liu Yao to practice in the research school and hone your temperament properly!”

“Ah?”

Upon hearing this, an unwilling expression appeared on Liu Qian's face.

Looking at Liu Yao, who was still showing an incomparably calm expression, the unwillingness in her heart became even stronger.

However, facing Gu Mo's words, Liu Qian couldn't refuse, but after struggling in her heart for a while, she reluctantly said: “Yes.”

Gu Mo naturally sensed Liu Qian's little emotions, but he didn't say anything, just smiled, moved his gaze to the audience, and accurately found Lu Sheng's position.

“You—are very good!”

Gu Mo said to Lu Sheng with a smile. After his voice fell, his figure directly disappeared from the high platform.

And the students of the Life School, after hearing Gu Mo's words to Lu Sheng, showed expressions of surprise and envy on their faces.

“What did I hear? The mentor actually said that Lu Sheng is very good!”

“Hiss! Lu Sheng actually gained the favor of Mentor Gu Mo, wow, this is even more uncomfortable than killing me!”

“Yeah, if I could gain the favor of Mentor Gu Mo, even if I had to break through to the sixth-order and become a senior brother, I would be willing!”

“You kid—”

A burst of voices came from around.

“Lu Sheng! Did you hear that! Mentor Gu Mo actually praised you!”

Du Bai, who was on the side, was even more excited. He grabbed Lu Sheng's shoulders and shook him, as if he had received Gu Mo's praise.

Facing the excited Du Bai, Lu Sheng blinked and said, "I heard it, so what?"

The smile on Du Bai's face immediately froze.

Good heavens, he can even fake that?

At this moment, Liu Yao's voice also spread throughout the audience.

"Now, distributing the rewards for the academy competition—

"The top one hundred will receive a Martial Dao Token from Instructor Gu Mo!"

As her voice fell, Liu Yao's slender hand gently stirred the void, causing ripples to spread out in circles.

Immediately afterward, tokens that looked like they were crafted from white jade fell from the sky, accurately landing in the hands of each of the top one hundred students.

Lu Sheng also received his own Martial Dao Token.

Du Bai, who was beside him, said with some envy, "Instructor Gu Mo's Martial Dao Token, ah. It contains Instructor Gu Mo's true martial intent. It's no different from being personally taught by Instructor Gu Mo."

Lu Sheng smiled slightly, and his gaze towards the Martial Dao Token became a little more fervent.

Just as Du Bai said, this Martial Dao Token contained Gu Mo's martial intent. Once activated, the martial intent would remain for a month.

During this month, Lu Sheng could ask all his questions and seek guidance on any martial arts he wanted to learn.

The teaching from this martial intent was no different from Gu Mo teaching in person.

"As a seventh-order instructor of the Life Academy, Instructor Gu Mo naturally can't personally teach all the top one hundred members individually, as he has many things to do."

"This Martial Dao Token is convenient and has great benefits for me!"

Lu Sheng smiled slightly and put away the Martial Dao Token.

Last time, listening to Gu Mo's lecture benefited Lu Sheng greatly, and that was only for a week.

It was also aimed at the entire Life Academy.

This time, it's individual teaching, which might allow Lu Sheng to improve even more!

As the rewards were distributed, countless spectating students cast envious glances, but knowing that it wasn't for them, they gradually left.

Just as Lu Sheng and Du Bai were also preparing to leave, two figures appeared in front of them.

It was Senior Sister Liu Yao and Third Senior Brother Kong Linghui.

"Greetings, Senior Sister, greetings, Third Senior Brother!"

Du Bai and Lu Sheng bowed slightly to the two of them.

Third Senior Brother smiled slightly: "No need to be so polite."

Liu Yao glanced at Lu Sheng and said calmly, "Although you didn't get first place in this Life Academy competition, considering it's your first time participating and you still made it into the top one hundred, you are the biggest dark horse in this Life Academy competition."

"Kong Linghui and I can design a mecha specifically for you."

As soon as these words came out, Lu Sheng's eyes immediately lit up.

Although Lu Sheng was very clear that he would definitely take the path of Ancient Martial Arts, he would naturally not refuse a good thing like a mecha that could enhance his own strength.

Moreover, building a mecha of his own was originally within Lu Sheng's plan.

Now that Liu Yao and Kong Linghui had both spoken, Lu Sheng naturally said, "Then thank you, Senior Sister and Third Senior Brother."

Liu Yao waved her hand and said, "We are only responsible for providing the design and manufacturing, but the resources required to build the mecha will have to be borne by you."

Lu Sheng nodded, he naturally knew this. It was just resources. The design and manufacturing of Liu Yao and Kong Linghui were the most important.

After all, both of them were sixth-order martial artists. One was the leader of the New Martial Arts faction, and the other was the leader of the Research Academy, and even the leader of the current Life Academy.

The joint design of the two was priceless.

Kong Linghui said, "Actually, it doesn't cost too much. The resources you obtained from the Tongtian Small World,

plus those two Divine Soul Fruits, are more than enough to build a mecha."

"Moreover, the value of the two Divine Soul Fruits, when exchanged for other resources needed to build a mecha, is enough for Senior Sister and me to design a sixth-order early-stage mecha for you."

"The mecha designed by Senior Sister and me will be fully compatible with your abilities, providing you with a full range of enhancements and can be used until you break through to the sixth order."

Listening to Kong Linghui's words, Lu Sheng hesitated.

The value of the Divine Soul Fruit was, after all, there. It could be exchanged for millions of academy points, but—

"I am already at the fourth-order peak. I only need to cultivate the Life and Death Artistic Conception domain to perfection to break through to the fifth order. The Divine Soul Power required for the fifth order is extremely vast."

"At least one Divine Soul Fruit must be kept as insurance."

"So—I absolutely cannot take out all two Divine Soul Fruits in my hand to build a mecha."

Lu Sheng quickly thought in his heart, then looked at Kong Linghui and said, "Third Senior Brother, can I only take out one Divine Soul Fruit? I still want to keep one in case of emergency!"

Before Kong Linghui could speak, Liu Yao, who was beside him, said, "Of course, but if it's only one Divine Soul Fruit, the mecha built can only be upgraded to the fifth-order peak at most."

"However—"

Liu Yao's tone suddenly changed at this moment.

"Actually, you don't need to build a brand new mecha. I have seen your cultivation situation, and I happen to have an idle mecha on hand, which is also a sixth-order early-stage mecha, which is also extremely suitable for you."

"It has a full range of enhancement effects."

"If you are willing, you can take out one Divine Soul Fruit, plus the resources you obtained from the Tongtian Small World, and pay 80,000 academy points to exchange it from me!"

"Of course, I can upgrade this mecha simply, upgrade it to the sixth-order mid-stage, and make it more in line with your martial arts. In this way, it can also be used by you."

Listening to Liu Yao's words, Lu Sheng was still thinking, but Kong Linghui, who was beside him, seemed to have thought of something and looked at Liu Yao in surprise.

"Senior Sister, is that the one you used before?"

Liu Yao nodded slightly.

For a time, a look of envy appeared in Kong Linghui's eyes.

Lu Sheng was a little confused about Kong Linghui's expression.

"A mecha that can make Third Senior Brother show envy must be extraordinary, and—"

"Senior Sister can also upgrade it to the sixth-order mid-stage and modify it to be more in line with my martial arts."

Thinking of this, Lu Sheng no longer hesitated and bowed slightly to Liu Yao.

"Thank you, Senior Sister!"

Afterward, he took out one Divine Soul Fruit, plus all the other gains in the Tongtian Small World, and transferred 80,000 academy points to Liu Yao.

At this time, Kong Linghui said to Lu Sheng with envy: "You kid is lucky. This mecha was used by Senior Sister before. It's only now that Senior Sister has entered the sixth order that she has idled it."

"This mecha was originally built by the instructor specifically for Senior Sister, based on the three perfected planetary-level martial arts that Senior Sister mastered at the beginning. All the functions that other mechas have, this mecha also has."

"Even, this mecha has functions that other mechas don't have, which can greatly improve the user's cultivation speed!"

Listening to Kong Linghui's words, a look of shock also appeared in Lu Sheng's eyes.

Improve cultivation speed?

Instructor Gu Mo personally designed and built it?

With just these two points, Lu Sheng could understand why Kong Linghui would be envious.

Such a mecha is one in a million!

"When Senior Sister was at the Yuan stage, she cultivated the Undying Method and the Flourishing Decay Method to perfection and walked the path of merging six planetary-level martial arts into one stellar martial art."

"She is the only pride of our Life Academy who has walked this path, and she has achieved the achievement of being invincible at the same level with this mecha."

"'Illuminate the World' is the name of this mecha, and it is also the name that Senior Sister personally took."

Kong Linghui said slowly, the envy in his eyes was extremely strong.

"Illuminate the World—"

Listening to Kong Linghui's words, a look of admiration also appeared in Lu Sheng's eyes.