Two hours of deep cultivation came to an end. Xu Wuyi slowly withdrew his power, and the scorching aura steaming from his body gradually receded.

He opened his eyes, and the faint, dark-golden specter of his Heart Fire vanished from the depths of his pupils in a flash.

"Anna," he called.

"Student Xu Wuyi, Anna at your service." The soft female voice immediately filled the Cultivation Room.

"Given my current condition," Xu Wuyi asked, "besides Earth Fire Marrow and standard B-level Life Potions, is there anything else I should be mindful of or supplement my training with for the Martial Master Stage?"

He knew better than to work in isolation. Anna was connected to Star Martial’s vast database, making her advice crucial.

A holographic screen lit up in front of Xu Wuyi, displaying detailed data and analytical charts.

"Based on your comprehensive data, here are my prioritized recommendations:"

"First, spiritual nourishment. In the Martial Master Realm, your Essence, Qi, and Spirit have begun to unify. The strength and vitality of your Spiritual Power are directly linked to the precision of your Qi and Blood control, the deepening of your True Intention of Martial Arts, and the foundation for condensing a Heart Image in the future."

"I strongly recommend you regularly take Concentration Potions, or other spiritual-nourishing potions of the same grade, to ensure your Heart Fire Refining Spirit Visualization Method operates at peak efficiency. This is one of the core tenets of cultivation during the Martial Master Stage and must not be neglected."

Xu Wuyi nodded slightly.

’He had indeed noticed that as his Life Energy Level rose, the effect of Heart Fire Refining Spirit on his Spiritual Power’s growth wasn’t as significant as before. It seems I’ve hit a new bottleneck and need some external aid to push through.’

’I’ve heard of the renowned Concentration Potion, and it’s not cheap either. Looks like my point reserves are about to take another hit.’

"Second, updating your Martial Arts," Anna continued. "Your foundational technique, Hundred Refinements Melting Furnace, is a top-tier B-level art. Reaching the Minor Success Realm is enough to support you to the level of a Middle-Tier Martial Master, so there’s no need to replace it for now."

"However, your offensive technique, the Eight-direction Soul Suppressing Spear, is only B-level. While it was considered top-tier during the Martial Artist stage, at the Martial Master level, it’s merely standard-issue."

The screen showed simulated combat data pitting the Eight-direction Soul Suppressing Spear against several common Martial Master-level Spear Techniques. The results indicated that its advantages were diminishing when faced with more refined techniques for projecting Qi and Blood and stronger defenses.

Furthermore, the spiritual advantage of the Eight-direction Soul Suppressing Spear was not as significant in battles at the Martial Master stage, as at least ninety percent of Martial Masters have already grasped a True Intention of Martial Arts.

Of course, the Eight-direction Soul Suppressing Spear did have the inherent benefit of refining the spirit, a perk Xu Wuyi had already enjoyed on his cultivation path.

"B-level Martial Arts are standard for a Martial Master. You have a preliminary grasp of the Qi and Blood projection skill, the Blood Burning Seal, but you lack a set of High-Tier Combat Skills that can match it and systematically utilize a Martial Master’s power."

"I recommend you begin learning an A-level Martial Art."

"A-level?" Xu Wuyi’s heart skipped a beat.

’A-level Martial Arts... that means a much more profound application of power, a level that even brushes against the so-called ’rules’ of the world. It’s completely beyond what a B-level art can do.’

Throughout all of Star Martial University, A-level Martial Arts were considered top-tier legacies and were incredibly expensive.

Xu Wuyi fell into contemplation.

’Anna’s point is simple enough,’ he thought. ’I’ve only just entered the Martial Master Realm and haven’t hit any major bottlenecks yet, so I don’t need any particularly potent resources.’

’If I exchange my current points for resources, they’ll likely just sit idle until I need them later, which is a waste.’

’But if I exchange them for a martial art, the sooner I start practicing, the sooner I’ll reap the rewards.’

His Hundred Refinements Melting Furnace, being Grandmaster Yue Lianshan’s exclusive technique, already had a corresponding A-level Chapter called the Chaos Melting Furnace Body. However, he couldn’t practice it until he reached the Great Success realm in Hundred Refinements Melting Furnace.

’Since I can’t learn that yet, my only option is to set my sights on an A-Level Spear Technique.’

He glanced at his account balance and felt a sense of urgency wash over him.

’Points... it’s always about points!’

’Concentration Potions cost points, and redeeming an A-Level Spear Technique will require a colossal amount of them.’

"Search for the point cost to redeem an A-Level Spear Technique, and show me a recommended list," he said in a low voice.

The information on the holographic screen refreshed instantly.

[A-Level Martial Arts Exchange (Portion Unlocked for Martial Master Realm)]

[Nine Sky-splitting Strikes (Spear Technique), Point Cost: 1,000. Requirements: Life Energy Level 30+, Spiritual Strength 28+.]

[Burning Prairie Spear Technique (Spear Technique), Point Cost: 1,400. Requirements: Life Energy Level 30+, priority given to those who have mastered a Fire Attribute-related True Intention.]

[Hundred Battles Breaking Army Spear (Spear Technique), Point Cost: 950. Requirements: Life Energy Level 30+, dual specialization in constitution and strength...]

The dizzying list of A-level Spear Technique names and the long strings of zeros in their point requirements made the corner of Xu Wuyi’s eye twitch.

A-level Martial Arts averaged around one thousand points, putting them in the same tier as A-level resources.

Some were especially expensive, but none exceeded 1,500 points.

Xu Wuyi only skimmed the list. The choice of a Spear Technique was crucial, so he wouldn’t make a decision lightly. He would need to consider not only Anna’s recommendations but also Teacher Han Mo’s opinion.

If there were still no good options, he could even ask Dean He.

Besides, he needed to earn more points anyway.

The youth tournament was a short-term goal, and he had to aim high.

But preparing for it was just as important. How could he achieve a good ranking without a powerful ace up his sleeve?

"First, add Concentration Potion to my regular shopping list," he decided.

"I’ll deal with the A-Level Spear Technique after the youth tournament. For now, I’ll focus on cultivating the Eight-direction Soul Suppressing Spear to the Great Success realm and mastering the application of the Blood Burning Seal."

There was no rush for an A-level Spear Technique. Even if he redeemed one now, with only about ten days left until the youth tournament, it was impossible for him to make any significant progress with it. 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

"Instruction recorded. Your next delivery of Concentration Potion has been scheduled," Anna replied.

After ending his conversation with Anna, Xu Wuyi stood up, walked over to the weapon rack, and gripped the dark-red Meteor Iron Long Spear.

The cool touch spreading from his palm instantly refreshed his mind.

’If I don’t have enough points, I’ll just have to make up for it with hard work.’

’An A-Level Spear Technique is out of reach for now. I’ll just have to polish my current skills to their absolute limit.’

He took a deep breath and assumed the Starting Form of the Eight-direction Soul Suppressing Spear. Qi and Blood slowly infused the weapon, causing the shaft to emit a faint glow.

The next moment, he moved.

Like a flood dragon bursting from the sea, his long spear carved vicious arcs through the air of the Cultivation Room, accompanied by the low rumble of wind and thunder.

His Soul Suppressing Domain unfurled silently. Although it had no obvious effect on inanimate objects, his condensed Spiritual Will merged with his Spear Momentum, imbuing every strike with a soul-shaking power.

Once, twice, three times...

After breaking through to become a Martial Master, his Qi and Blood circulated automatically, and his Recovery Power had increased dramatically, allowing him to sustain high-intensity training for much longer.

However, he wasn’t blindly pursuing speed and power. Instead, he focused more on the synergy between the flow of his Qi and Blood and his Spear Technique, and the unity of his Spiritual Will and physical movements.

He was especially careful when trying to integrate the Blood Burning Seal into his Spear Technique.