Realm-Hopping Martial Master-Chapter 723 - 403: Fame Soars! 10th-Tier Powerhouse Assigned as Bodyguard! (Part 2)

"The definition of an ordinary genius is the simplest, as long as you possess the strength to defeat those of the same realm, you can apply to join our Jiuyu Commerce Alliance and become a genius within the alliance. However, the resource quota for such a genius is limited each time. To gain more resources, one must continually complete tasks for our alliance."

"They join our commerce alliance because the Jiuyu Commerce Alliance has a profound background and possesses resources that other major powers do not have. Here, you can ascend to higher ranks."

"Even among ordinary geniuses, there are different grades of genius, but these grades are meaningless. They only correspond to tasks one can receive. Only when the level is elevated to super genius is it considered to have truly entered the eyes of the Tenth Rank experts in our Jiuyu Commerce Alliance."

The Squad Leader explained to Jiang Shu that although Jiang Shu had entered their Jiuyu Commerce Alliance, he did not have much understanding of it yet.

He spent some extra time to help Jiang Shu better integrate into the Jiuyu Commerce Alliance.

"A super genius corresponds to the seventh floor of the Genius Trial Tower. At this level, nearly every one can battle ten foes at once. As long as they do not fall, they can almost certainly become Tenth Rank experts, and even have the potential to advance further to the Eleventh Rank."

"Therefore, the status of such geniuses in each of our trading houses is only second to the Squad Leader. They can freely enjoy any resources in the trading house, almost all requests can be directly satisfied as long as they are reasonable. The only requirement the alliance has for such geniuses is not to betray it."

"And supreme geniuses surpass super geniuses, with some even holding status equal to that of our Tenth Rank Squad Leaders! If super geniuses can enjoy any resources in the trading house, supreme geniuses can apply to mobilize resources from the entire Jiuyu Commerce Alliance."

"Whatever Ninth Rank Secret Treasures or secret techniques you desire, if the alliance has them, they will provide them. If not, they will buy, fight, snatch, and do whatever it takes to obtain them for you, as long as it helps you improve."

"Tenth Rank experts, whom ordinary Ninth Rank cultivators can never meet, will provide personal protection! Although these Tenth Rank experts have insights into the Original Laws, they are considered the weakest among the Tenth Rank. Nonetheless, a Tenth Rank is still a Tenth Rank, and any one of them is a Guest Elder of major powers."

The words spoken by the Squad Leader were not fast, but every word almost made Jiang Shu's heart tremble.

Personal protection by Tenth Rank experts...

This alone shows the investment Jiuyu Commerce Alliance places in supreme geniuses, as each supreme genius absolutely has a chance to break through to the Eleventh Rank!

"Adjust your state well; this is my exclusive Token. You can ask any questions you have. In these five years, you will have absolute freedom. The only requirement is that within five years, you must return to our Jiuyu Commerce Alliance, as we'll be setting out for the Eternal Tower."

"Jiuyu Commerce Alliance prioritizes commerce, so everything is naturally profit-driven. If you perform excellently in the Eternal Tower, our Jiuyu Commerce Alliance will be your most crucial backing."

"Alright, you've also suffered fundamental injuries in the Trial Tower, so take good care of yourself."

"Here's a Tenth Rank expert I've arranged for you, named Tucker. He cultivates the Star Power Body, and you can ask him about anything you don't understand in the alliance."

With a clap of hands, spatial currents surged outside the mountain, and a lean figure quickly walked over. Radiating light that flickered like stars, with each step, the starry glow on him became slightly dimmer.

Standing before Jiang Shu, he had already concealed his aura, showing no trace of being a Tenth Rank expert.

"Tucker pays respects to Supreme Genius Lord Jiang."

Besides recruiting geniuses, Jiuyu Commerce Alliance continually absorbs various Ninth Rank cultivators, some of whom sign contracts early on with the alliance for breakthroughs in their realm.

Risking everything, just to ascend to the Tenth Rank.

Tucker was one of them.

In order to ascend to the Tenth Rank, he received so many resources from the alliance. So even after reaching the Tenth Rank, he could only stay in the Jiuyu Commerce Alliance and obediently serve for thousands of years to repay his debt.

Doing tasks to repay the debt often takes the longest time.

And is the most dangerous.

The best way is to follow a supreme genius, waiting for this genius to make a name for themselves among the Tenth Rank, and become a Squad Leader within the trading house.

Or even to advance to a Venerable Level existence.

His bond contract is just a matter of a single statement.

Thus, he cherishes this opportunity dearly, speaking in a low voice, with his head slightly lowered.

Just to make a profound first impression on Jiang Shu.

"Mr. Tucker, no need for such formalities."

Gently helping Tucker up, Jiang Shu and Tucker seemed to get along well at first meeting.

The Squad Leader smiled. This time, having spent ten years in the Genius Trial Tower, he had many matters to address. After greeting Jiang Shu, he didn't linger and broke the barrier, stepping from the Fourth Layer Heaven of the Jiuyu Commerce Alliance into the Sixth Layer Heaven!

"It's my first time seeing the Squad Leader treat someone like this. Among the thirty-six factions, the Squad Leader's strength is top-tier, being an expert in the late stage of the Forget Form Realm."

"I see Lord Jiang is not in good condition, so I'll stay here and organize the significant events Jiuyu Commerce Alliance has encountered in recent years and send them to you. If there's anything else you want to know, you can call on me."

Everyone's cultivation is confidential.

Tucker handles things with just the right touch, standing quietly beside Jiang Shu.

Even though he is of the Tenth Rank, he follows the Star Power Path, different from Jiang Shu's Spiritual Path. Moreover, Jiang Shu, being a supreme genius, has surpassed him in understanding certain Origins.

He only needs to protect Jiang Shu.

No need to intervene in matters of cultivation.

"Hmm."

Nodding, Jiang Shu looked towards the luxurious palace within the mountain and stepped inside. The palace had its own layout, each cultivation room brimming with different dense Origin Power.

After surveying the various cultivation rooms, Jiang Shu closed his eyes slightly, retrieved an Undying Spring Eye from his storage bracelet, and placed it in a spot within the palace. Instantly, the Undying Spring Eye emitted a refreshing aroma.

Without needing to enter the spring water, just sitting beside it allowed even Seventh and Eighth Rank cultivators to heal and revive from this fragrance.

Seated cross-legged within, Jiang Shu soaked his skin with the Undying Spring Water, and his previously shattered and severely injured acupoints began to recover under the spring's healing properties.

In his mind, the battle on the seventh floor replayed continuously.

Mistakes made in executing Heavenly Rank Divine Powers were being scrutinized and improved upon.

The Eternal Tower can replicate a genius's realm, secret techniques, and strength.

But it cannot replicate battle prowess!

Various combinations of divine power secret techniques can cause a genius's battle prowess to soar continuously.

The first layer is essentially the perfect version of oneself.

Defeat perfection, and one can ascend to the second layer!

As time passed, Jiang Shu became thoroughly immersed in cultivation. The seventh-floor battle was truly a life-and-death effort, leading to immense personal growth.

Now, while he is in the Undying Spring Water restoring himself, its effects mean he doesn't need to use his spiritual power or Primordial Power to maintain his recovery. The water naturally nurtures his body to its peak.

He only needs to continually practice divine power secret techniques during this period to enhance proficiency.

"The 'Immortal Acupoint Technique' inherently carries healing capabilities. Coupled with the Undying Spring Eye's effects, my mental and physical recovery is faster than expected. In less than a year, I should return to the peak, perhaps even progress slightly further."

"There's four more years; I could visit Xuanxing to try breaking the void and obtaining the inheritance of the Void Venerable." 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

Jiang Shu muttered, unaware that three months had quietly passed in the outside world.

The Jiuyu Commerce Alliance's genius trial had come to a complete end.

And his name spread like a storm throughout the outskirts of the Star Ruins Realm!