Chapter 333 - 187: Comprehending the Star Dome Domain

Chapter 333: Chapter 187: Comprehending the Star Dome Domain

Before the torrent that had built to its absolute limit, the barrier held for only a few breaths before quietly dissolving like melting snow.

BOOM!

It felt as if some invisible shackle within his body had been utterly shattered.

His True Essence, vital energy, and Primordial Spirit instantly connected and merged, ultimately settling into a new, incomparably dense and condensed state.

A surging sense of power flooded every corner of his body. His every move now contained a might that far surpassed his previous abilities.

Sensing the True Essence within him—as steady and profound as the earth, yet brimming with infinite vitality—Li Wen slowly opened his eyes.

In his once-deep eyes, a Star River now seemed to swirl. A flash of restrained yet astonishing divine light flickered for an instant before vanishing, leaving behind only a profound tranquility, as deep and still as an ancient well.

He exhaled a long, slow breath that seemed to carry a metallic, resonant tone.

"Finally. The Peak of the Great Sun Realm." His tone was calm, yet beneath it lay the certainty of having reached this stage and a hint of imperceptible relief.

This leap meant the gate to an even higher realm was now within reach.

The next few days were spent on the natural process of consolidation.

He meticulously refined the immense power within him, allowing the strength of his peak state to settle and become perfectly integrated, leaving no trace of instability or room for further enhancement.

...

「The evening of April 7th, 236, Galactic Calendar.」

Li Wen rose from his meditation. The surging True Essence flowed through him, perfectly harmonious. He had reached the true limit of the Great Sun Realm.

He changed into casual clothes and slipped out of his residence, heading to a hidden meeting room in the underground citadel.

The garrison captain of Changning City, who had been temporarily transferred from another fortress to cover for him, was already waiting.

"Captain Li." The captain rose to his feet, his demeanor respectful.

"Thank you for your hard work. I’m leaving Changning City in your hands for a while."

Li Wen was brief, handing over reports on key defensive nodes and recent Demon Race activity.

"It’s my duty. You can count on me, Captain Li." The captain accepted the reports with a solemn nod.

The handover was concise and efficient, lasting only a few minutes.

Afterward, Li Wen’s figure vanished from the citadel, melting into the night without alerting any personnel or the city’s defense systems.

His departure left no record in the command center.

This was a stark contrast to Zhao Zheng’s breakthrough.

After all, he and Zhao Zheng were different. Even if Zhao Zheng successfully broke through, the Human Race would only gain another ordinary Lord-level expert.

But if *he* were to cross the threshold, based on the terrifying combat power he had already displayed in the Great Sun Realm, he would likely ascend directly to the rank of a Peak Lord-level expert.

The strategic value of a single Peak Lord-level expert was equivalent to more than a dozen ordinary ones.

Not to mention his widely anticipated potential—to become a King, or even a Peak King.

His success would be enough to instantly shift the strategic balance of power on Blue Star between the Human Race and the Demon Race.

The Demon Race and their minions, "the Shadow," would never stand by and watch him break through successfully.

If his location were exposed, a frenzied assassination attempt would surely follow.

To avoid such unnecessary trouble, Li Wen opted for a low-key departure.

The night was his best cover.

Li Wen’s figure became a streak of light, merging with the night wind as it shot across the city sky.

His speed already surpassed the limits of an ordinary King-level expert, faster even than the Human Race’s swiftest aircraft.

The endless city lights receded rapidly beneath him, the sound of the wind left far in his wake.

Before long, a magnificent silhouette—both familiar and yet somehow distant—came into view: Xinghuo University.

When Li Wen’s figure reappeared on the campus of Xinghuo University, the news spread like ripples from a stone tossed into a placid lake.

Whether they were senior disciples who had already entered the Flying Star Realm or new students who had just arrived, all eyes were involuntarily drawn to his composed figure.

"Look! It’s Senior Brother Li Wen!"

"It’s really him! He’s back!"

"To come back now... could he be here to...?"

Whispers erupted everywhere, filled with surprise, excitement, and profound admiration.

This prodigy, whose fame already spanned Blue Star and who was regarded as the future hope of the Human Race, caused a stir every time he appeared.

Soon, campus forums and internal chat groups were flooded with the news of "Li Wen’s Return," sparking countless discussions and speculations.

Li Wen didn’t linger. With a slight shift of his body, he flickered a few times and appeared before the tranquil bamboo courtyard on the rear slope of Enlightenment Peak.

"Headmaster." He bowed respectfully.

The white-haired Headmaster was in the courtyard tending to several Spirit Plants that shimmered with a faint, starlike radiance. He looked up at the sound of Li Wen’s voice, a gentle smile gracing his features.

"You’re here. Your aura is very stable. It seems all preparations are complete."

He set down his watering can and studied Li Wen carefully, his eyes filled with both relief and high expectation.

"Yes." Li Wen nodded and, at the Headmaster’s gesture, walked over to a nearby stone bench and sat.

Without much small talk, the Headmaster asked a few questions about the situation in Changning City, like any concerned elder would. Li Wen answered succinctly.

The topic naturally shifted to his impending breakthrough.

"The Star Dome Domain is the key to communing with the heavens and the earth, to awakening your own origin. It is the very foundation of all your future domains," the Headmaster said, his voice serene.

"This peak is profound, but the time it takes to fully comprehend its mysteries depends on one’s own fate. Remember the name ’Star Dome.’ The ’Star’ describes its vastness, while the ’Dome’ alludes to its essence—you yourself are the center of that universe. Go now. Quiet your mind and perceive."

"I understand." Li Wen replied with gravity.

The brief meeting and the Headmaster’s words were like a steadying anchor, causing the last vestiges of uncertainty in his heart to dissipate.