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Chapter 349: River of Time (5000 words, please subscribe)

"Overview of the River of Time?"

Lin Yuan looked at the strongest individual, Xia Qin, sitting on the throne.

In the chaotic void, various universes, the mighty power of time swept everything like a river.

All things are within the River of Time, and except for the strongest individuals who can transcend it, any life needs to undergo the 'washing' of the River of Time.

Here, 'washing' refers to the limit of lifespan. Even beings who comprehend the rules of time can only briefly escape the River of Time. Eventually, they will fall back in and still grow old.

Lin Yuan had always thought of the River of Time as a conceptual description. But now, Xia Qin, the strongest individual, said he would take him to see the full picture of the River of Time? This surprised Lin Yuan.

The River of Time? Has an overview?

"Everyone's understanding of the rules of time is different. What I understand may not apply to you."

"In that case, taking you to see the River of Time with your own eyes, what you gain in the end depends on you."

Xia Qin, the strongest individual, smiled slightly.

The next moment.

Before Lin Yuan could answer, he felt a surge of his own spiritual will breaking free from some kind of constraint and arriving in a mysterious space.

"This isn't the main universe?"

Lin Yuan, with a considerable understanding of the rules of time, was very sure that the mysterious space he had arrived in was significantly different from the main universe. It was like a small fish leaving the river; this strand of spiritual will could no longer feel any fluctuations in the rules of time.

Lin Yuan reluctantly looked around and found countless 'streams' flowing below.

These 'streams' were condensed from extremely pure power of time, surging from the past to the future, seemingly unstoppable.

"Is this the River of Time?"

Lin Yuan was deeply shocked. Faintly, he could see different 'fish' swimming in the depths of the river.

Some fish were large, almost spanning half the width of the river, while others were tiny and barely visible.

But all these 'fish' were within Lin Yuan's observation, yet they seemed unaware of his gaze.

Just like life in a two-dimensional world, unable to perceive the observation of life outside the painting, the 'fish' in the river were the same.

"The River of Time."

"This is the River of Time."

Lin Yuan was extremely excited, eagerly watching the scenes before him.

[Your insight is extraordinary, watching the River of Time, your understanding of the rules of time rapidly increases.]

A plethora of insights into the rules of time flooded his mind.

Compared to the rules of time in the miniature universes, the River of Time before his eyes was countless times vaster, encompassing countless lives.

"Hmm?"

Lin Yuan tried to look into the past of the River of Time and found that occasionally, several 'big fish' would leap from the surging water.

Those 'big fish' only maintained a few moments on the surface before falling back, far less than Lin Yuan's observation from an aerial perspective of the River of Time.

"Those 'big fish' should be beings who have comprehended the rules of time. They can briefly emerge from the surface, but only briefly."

Lin Yuan thought to himself.

After observing the past of the River of Time for a while, Lin Yuan turned his gaze to the direction the river flowed, the future.

"I can't see clearly." Lin Yuan wasn't surprised.

The past is fixed, the future is uncertain.

Every moment, different futures can emerge.

Even the strongest individuals, who can traverse back to the past, cannot flow forward to the distant future.

If the strongest dared to do so, they would likely get lost in the endless timelines, never able to return to the present timeline.

Lin Yuan continued to observe the River of Time.

"Hmm?"

Lin Yuan saw a towering figure standing beside him.

At this moment, he was on the bank of the River of Time, sheltered by this towering figure.

And this towering figure was Xia Qin, the strongest individual.

Without the strongest, one cannot leap out of the River of Time to the 'riverbank'. This is an iron rule, just like how past lives that have died will completely perish.

To break this iron rule, even the strongest must pay a price.

If the strongest wants to resurrect a past life that has died, they must withstand the backlash from the universe.

Now, Xia Qin, the strongest, had brought him to the 'riverbank', inevitably paying a similar price.

Lin Yuan had a feeling that the price Xia Qin, the strongest, needed to pay might be far more serious than simply resurrecting a dead life.

Otherwise, why hadn't he ever heard of the strongest being able to bring someone out of the River of Time? After all, the strongest can resurrect dead lives, and at least evolutionists with some strength have heard of it.

But bringing someone out of the River of Time? At least, Lin Yuan was seeing it for the first time.

Moreover, Xia Qin, the strongest, had repeatedly tested Lin Yuan just now, even letting Vice Tower Master Nalan test Lin Yuan's grasp of the rules of time.

All this indicated that even for the strongest, bringing someone out of the River of Time required careful consideration.

Lin Yuan continued to observe everything in the River of Time, and his gaze began to look at the 'riverbank' in other positions.

Soon, Lin Yuan saw another towering figure. He was burly, and just standing there seemed to be filled with endless power, capable of crushing everything.

"Gu Li, the strongest?" Lin Yuan had never seen this strongest of human civilization, but he had a strong feeling that this was the Gu Li, the strongest.

And this burly figure seemed to sense Lin Yuan's gaze, lowered his head, and looked back, revealing a hint of goodwill.

Lin Yuan continued to look into the distance.

One after another, the towering figures of the strongest of human civilization emerged.

Feather Butterfly, the strongest, Illusory God, the strongest, and so on.

All the figures of the strongest on the bank of the River of Time were extremely majestic.

Soon.

Lin Yuan then saw the tenth strongest individual.

This strongest individual was not from human civilization; shrouded in dark mist, Lin Yuan only glanced for a moment before being noticed by the other party.

"Hmph!"

A faint cold snort sounded, and Lin Yuan's face changed slightly. At that moment, Xia Qin, the strongest individual, standing beside him, raised his right hand, and the cold snort disappeared completely.

"That strongest individual harbors great malice towards me."

Lin Yuan dared not continue watching and could only try to look elsewhere.

Standing on the riverbank of the River of Time, shrouded in dark mist, a towering figure coldly looked towards Xia Qin, the strongest individual in the distance.

"Paying the price to forcibly take an ant who hasn't even comprehended the rules of time out of the River of Time is simply extremely foolish," thought the towering figure inwardly.

The price required for such an act could be described as terrifying.

Almost every moment could compare to the cosmic backlash endured by resurrecting tens or even hundreds of eleventh-order strong individuals.

By doing this, Xia Qin, the strongest, was completely risking the loss of his peak combat power in the near future.

"Human civilization," the towering figure's thoughts fluctuated.

The rise of human civilization was arguably the fastest among all peak groups.

The main reason for this was the unity among the people. Even the strongest would be willing to pay some price to help talented descendants in the clan.

To most of the strongest, the clan was just a subsidiary, while their own selves were everything.

Lin Yuan's strand of spiritual will continued to look into the distance.

Naturally, he also saw the towering figures symbolizing the strongest.

Some of these figures paid no attention to Lin Yuan's gaze, while some showed a hint of goodwill. More of them were dissatisfied, but Xia Qin, the strongest, blocked them all.

In the process of continuous observation, Lin Yuan's understanding of the rules of time was increasing at a terrifying speed. This was the most direct place where time became a river and the rules of time were most intuitive.

Normally, beings qualified to overlook the River of Time would have already comprehended the rules of time. Beings not qualified to leap out of the River of Time couldn't comprehend the rules of time.

But with Xia Qin, the strongest's help, Lin Yuan broke this rule.

Time flowed slowly.

It was unknown how long had passed.

"It's about time for you to go back," said Xia Qin, the strongest, and Lin Yuan felt his strand of spiritual will beginning to dissipate rapidly.

"Hmm?"

In the main star of the galaxy, Lin Yuan suddenly opened his eyes.

"I'm back?"

Lin Yuan sat cross-legged, his mood unable to calm for a long time.

Who could have imagined that he had just overlooked the entirety of the River of Time, escaping the shackles of the River of Time with the body of a ninth-order being, even if it was only temporary, it was an unprecedented stroke of great fortune.

"I also saw the true bodies of many strongest individuals?"

Lin Yuan thought to himself. All along, he had never understood what the strongest were truly like, even though he had seen images of the strongest battling each other on large battlefields.

Lin Yuan found it all perplexing; the machinations between the strongest involved levels that were too high for him to understand.

"Xia Qin, the strongest, seemed somewhat weak when he finally let me return?" Lin Yuan didn't know how much price the strongest had paid to bring him out of the River of Time.

But just from that slightly exhausted tone, it was clear that the price paid was definitely not small.

"I wonder if I can step into the ranks of the strongest," Lin Yuan reminisced about the feeling of breaking free from the River of Time just now, feeling an unprecedented sense of freedom.

Even with Lin Yuan's current accumulation, he couldn't guarantee that he would definitely become one of the strongest.

Even if he comprehended the legendary rules of chaos, it would only greatly assist him in becoming one of the strongest.

Whether he could finally step into that realm was another matter.

The birth of every strongest individual was not a certain event.

"I wonder how my understanding of the rules of time is progressing," Lin Yuan carefully felt the changes within himself.

After visiting the 'riverbank' of the River of Time, Lin Yuan had gained a completely new understanding of the rules of time. This understanding was completely different from the past. Only beings who had personally witnessed the entirety of the River of Time could have such an understanding.

"Time."

"It's so wonderful."

Lin Yuan extended his hands, and the subtle fluctuations of time seemed to be stirred up by him, forming faint ripples of time.

"I'm not far from fully comprehending the rules of time now," Lin Yuan breathed a sigh of relief, thinking to himself.

Normally, before fully comprehending the rules of time, no evolutionist dared to claim that they could definitely comprehend the rules of time. Because the rules of time were too vast, until one reached that point, no one would be certain if they could comprehend them.

But Lin Yuan was different. He had seen the entirety of the River of Time, gaining a specific understanding of the past and future of the River of Time.

So his understanding of the rules of time was far clearer than that of other strong individuals who had comprehended the rules of time.

Knowing where he stood now and where the endpoint might be.

"At ninth rank, comprehending the rules of time, allowing the inner world to 'stand alone,' and breaking through to the tenth rank, accepting the infusion of the origin of chaotic void."

Lin Yuan's thoughts fluctuated.

The reason why Xia Qin, the strongest individual, paid the price to help Lin Yuan break free from the shackles of the River of Time was to give Lin Yuan a push in understanding the rules of time.

The purpose was to hope that Lin Yuan could comprehend the rules of time before stepping into the tenth rank and then guide the integration of the origin of chaotic void into the inner world.

Being valued so much by a mighty strongest individual, Lin Yuan couldn't help but feel more hopeful.

"Now the priority is to comprehend the rules of time."

Lin Yuan's thoughts converged. If Xia Qin, the strongest, had pushed him like this, Lin Yuan would feel quite ashamed if he couldn't comprehend the rules of time at the ninth rank.

"With my current speed of comprehending the rules of time, I can probably comprehend them within thirty years."

Lin Yuan examined himself, having an incredibly precise understanding of his own capabilities.

"At the latest, within thirty years."

Lin Yuan felt the extent of the transformation within his inner world, having a clear idea.

For any ninth or tenth rank evolutionist, thirty years is not much time. Lin Yuan being able to comprehend the rules of time within such a short time frame was completely unbelievable.

Before witnessing the entirety of the River of Time, Lin Yuan had already planned to comprehend the rules of time at the tenth rank.

Huang Secret Realm.

The True Sun Spirit was practicing the Xuanhuang lineage's one of the three major protective secret techniques, the "Steps of Time and Space."

Lin Yuan's true spirit had different roles. Currently, the main body was mainly comprehending the rules of time, while the other two True Spirits were understanding various secret techniques and evolutionary paths.

As for why the two True Spirits weren't comprehending the rules of time together with the true body?

Lin Yuan had tried this before, but it didn't have much effect, and the efficiency didn't increase significantly.

The true body comprehending the rules of time while the two True Spirits focused on various secret techniques and evolutionary paths allowed them to interact with each other.

For example, when comprehending the "Steps of Time and Space," often, a certain essence of the rules of time would be grasped, which would feed back into comprehending the rules of time.

And the deeper the understanding of the rules of time, the more it could drive the comprehension of the "Steps of Time and Space."

"After witnessing the entirety of the River of Time, my understanding of this secret technique has deepened." Lin Yuan took a step forward, appearing in another part of the Huang Secret Realm in an instant, with a look of enlightenment.

As "Steps of Time and Space" involves 'time and space' in its name, it naturally involves aspects of the rules of time. In fact, the use of the rules of time is indispensable. The power erupted from the fusion of time and space exceeds Lin Yuan's imagination.

In the depths of the Huang Secret Realm.

A six-armed figure sat cross-legged.

As the consciousness of the Secret Realm, he controlled everything that happened within it. However, now that Lin Yuan had refined the core of the Secret Realm, he had the power over life and death.

"How has the master progressed so much in the 'Steps of Time and Space'?" The six-armed figure was somewhat stunned to see Lin Yuan repeatedly appearing in different parts of the Huang Secret Realm.

He keenly sensed that the long-distance crossing by Lin Yuan relied not on his own 'authority' within the Huang Secret Realm, but on the instantaneous movement performed by operating the "Steps of Time and Space."

But isn't this too incredible? To achieve such a level of proficiency in the "Steps of Time and Space" requires not only comprehending the rules of time but also much more.

But this new master of the Huang Secret Realm is only at the ninth rank of life.

For a ninth-rank life, being so close to comprehending the rules of time is astonishing.

What would those at the tenth and eleventh ranks think?

The six-armed figure found it inconceivable.

Lin Yuan's rapid progress in practicing the "Xuanhuang One Strike" secret technique was one thing.

After all, some people are good at practicing certain secret techniques, but "Steps of Time and Space"?

To progress in this secret technique, it relies on a genuine understanding of the rules, with no possibility of shortcuts.

"His Majesty once said that the earlier one comprehends the rules of time, the better. To comprehend the rules of time at the tenth rank is already extremely rare in the chaotic void."

"But looking at the master's current progress, it's highly possible that he'll comprehend the rules of time at the ninth rank."

The six-armed figure suddenly remembered some words spoken by His Majesty Xuanhuang.

According to His Majesty Xuanhuang's meaning, except for some innate time beings, it's rare for later generations to comprehend the rules of time at the tenth rank.

As for the ninth rank? The six-armed figure had never heard His Majesty mention this possibility, nor did he know whether it was achievable or not, or if even His Majesty Xuanhuang had foreseen it.

But isn't this too incredible?

To reach this level of mastery in the "Steps of Time and Space," it's not much different from comprehending the rules of time.

Yet, this new owner of the Xuanhuang Secret Realm is only at the ninth evolutionary level.

Being so close to comprehending the rules of time at the ninth level of evolution...

How would those at the tenth or eleventh levels think? The six-armed figure found it utterly unbelievable.

Lin Yuan's rapid progress in mastering the "Xuanhuang Strike" secret technique is acceptable.

After all, some individuals excel in mastering certain secret techniques, but the "Steps of Time and Space"?

Advancing in this secret technique relies solely on genuine understanding of the rules, with no possibility of shortcuts.

"His Majesty once said, 'The earlier one comprehends the rules of time, the better. To comprehend them at the tenth evolutionary stage is already a rare genius.'"

"But judging by the progress of our master now, it's highly likely he'll comprehend the rules of time at the ninth stage."

The six-armed figure suddenly remembered some words His Majesty once said.

According to His Majesty, except for certain innate time life forms, comprehending the rules of time at the tenth evolutionary stage is quite rare among acquired life forms.

As for the ninth level? The six-armed figure had never heard His Majesty mention such a possibility and didn't know if it was unattainable or simply something His Majesty hadn't foreseen.

On the main star of the galaxy...

Lin Yuan held the miniature universe, continuously comprehending the operating rules of time within it.

The time rules within the miniature universe were far from forming the extent of the River of Time, merely a relatively complete set of rules.

However, this also made it much easier for Lin Yuan to comprehend the rules of time.

"The most precious aspect of this miniature universe is that all the rules inside, including the rules of time and space, have formed a stable balance."

Lin Yuan observed the minutiae within the miniature universe, silently contemplating.

Just as Lin Yuan was about to continue comparing the time rules within the miniature universe with his own understanding of time rules...

Suddenly.

Right at that moment.

Lin Yuan furrowed his brows slightly.

"Is someone looking for me?"

Lin Yuan didn't stop his cultivation but instead, diverted a trace of his consciousness, connecting to the virtual world.

(End of chapter)

Chapter 350: Tuoba Ancient God (5000 words, seeking subscription)

Virtual world.

Personal space.

Lin Yuan sat there, and an old man with a white beard appeared out of nowhere.

"I have seen the Lord of the Milky Way."

The old man with the white beard showed a hint of anxiety in his expression, but still respectfully said.

He knew in his heart that the young man in front of him was the legendary Lord of the Milky Way.

Ordinary ninth or tenth evolutionists may not even have the chance to meet him.

As a mere artificial intelligence life form, he requested to see the Lord of the Milky Way, and was eventually granted permission.

It was all based on past favors.

But favors were just favors, and if one didn't know their place...

It would probably end here.

"Are you the intelligent life form following Fang Qing?"

Lin Yuan glanced at the old man with the white beard, speaking calmly.

Fang Qing, a friend Lin Yuan made back when he was still on the Canglan Star.

Before breaking through to the Sixth Rank, Lin Yuan needed to conceal his identity in the face of the public opinion pressure from the Black Prison Clan and their claws.

Fang Qing decisively stood by Lin Yuan's side, alleviating the pressure from the Black Prison Clan.

Although in the long run, whether Fang Qing stood up or not had little impact on Lin Yuan.

But it was still helping Lin Yuan.

Later, when Lin Yuan publicly revealed his identity and became the Thirteenth Peak Master of the Red Kun lineage, he summoned Fang Qing to the Thirteen Peaks, entrusting him with important tasks, which could be considered as repaying him.

It's worth noting that, according to Fang Qing's normal development, even if he sold his life for the Red Kun lineage for tens of thousands of years, at most he would only be a core member.

But becoming Lin Yuan's confidant, managing the Thirteen Peaks, holding a high position and authority, was the highest position in the Red Kun lineage apart from the Lord of the Stars and the Thirteen Peak Masters.

Moreover, with Lin Yuan's strength increasing, the position of the Thirteen Peaks in the Red Kun lineage was also rising.

Especially Fang Qing, who didn't everyone know that he had stood up to help the Lord of the Milky Way back then?

Just based on this relationship, the Peak Masters were all very polite to Fang Qing.

After Lin Yuan took over the Milky Way Star Domain, he didn't pay much attention to the Red Kun main star.

It wasn't until recently that he heard that Fang Qing had reached the Sixth Rank and became a well-known Falling Star.

The evolutionary path Fang Qing practiced was the path of the "Ancient God".

This kind of evolutionary path was very risky, as a slight mistake could lead to contamination by the "Ancient God".

However, similarly, as long as one could successfully cultivate, the cultivation speed would be very fast, equivalent to those bloodline evolutionists.

After all, the essence of the Ancient God evolutionary path was to simulate the Ancient Gods as much as possible, and those Ancient Gods in the depths of the universe were basically eleventh-rank beings.

With such powerful beings to imitate and simulate, there were basically no restrictions on early cultivation.

As long as one could endure the contamination of the Ancient God, it could be said to be smooth sailing.

As the steward of the Thirteen Peaks of the Red Kun lineage, Fang Qing enjoyed good treatment and benefits.

Coupled with the special nature of the Ancient God evolutionary path, he was able to reach the Sixth Rank in less than a hundred years.

"Yes, Lord of the Milky Way."

"My master is Fang Qing."

The old man with the white beard immediately said, "Fang Qing, he... he's in trouble."

The old man with the white beard spoke quickly.

"Fang Qing is in trouble?"

Lin Yuan frowned.

As long as he inquired a little, who in human civilization didn't know about Fang Qing and his relationship?

Even if Fang Qing really offended someone and committed an unforgivable mistake, he would prioritize contacting Lin Yuan.

So the reason for Fang Qing's trouble shouldn't come from within human civilization.

As for the outside? Those alien races? What were they trying to achieve by targeting Fang Qing? Threatening Lin Yuan?

Although Fang Qing had a good relationship with Lin Yuan, it was only a good relationship. Trying to threaten Lin Yuan? It would be more reliable to target Lin Yuan's parents and loved ones.

"Lord of the Milky Way, an hour ago, Fang Qing was practicing, and suddenly he fainted."

"His vital signs are normal, and his soul fluctuations are normal, but his spiritual will has disappeared."

The old man with the white beard quickly explained Fang Qing's situation.

"His spiritual will disappeared?"

Lin Yuan's expression became slightly serious.

What was most important for a life form?

The physical body? The soul?

No.

It was the spiritual will that was most important.

The spiritual will carried the true essence of this life form, which was the most fundamental thing.

Every time Lin Yuan traveled through the Gateway of the Myriad Realms, what he left behind was his spiritual will.

Normally.

Judging whether a life form had died relied on their spiritual will.

"Lord of the Milky Way, do you think Fang Qing is dead?" The old man with the white beard's voice trembled slightly.

He had worked so hard to cultivate Fang Qing, and he hadn't even avenged his previous master's grudges. Now Fang Qing was dead?

And after so many years of getting along, the old man with the white beard also had feelings for Fang Qing. If Fang Qing really died, it would be a blow to him too.

Even artificial life forms could develop emotions.

"Fang Qing is not dead."

Lin Yuan shook his head slightly.

The moment he learned that something had happened to Fang Qing.

He followed the 'cause and effect' between them.

The cause and effect related to Fang Qing were still there, indicating that Fang Qing had not died.

Lin Yuan continued to sense Fang Qing's cause and effect, trying to lock in his approximate location, but he found that the other end of the cause and effect was located deep in the cosmic starry sky.

That place was not within the territory of human civilization.

"Has the Ancient God taken action?"

Lin Yuan thought to himself, the fact that Fang Qing's spiritual will was instantly moved from the territory of human civilization to the deep void of the cosmic starry sky, other than those eleventh-rank Ancient Gods, Lin Yuan couldn't think of any other possibility.

And even if it was an Ancient God, there would need to be many restrictions.

For example, the ultimate goal of the Ancient God Fang Qing was practicing towards?

Everything Fang Qing cultivated was to imitate that Ancient God, so the causal relationship between the two was very heavy.

It was also possible for the other party to instantly "take away" Fang Qing's spiritual will.

"Ancient God?"

Lin Yuan was somewhat dumbfounded.

This chubby figure was none other than the wanderer Mara within the Xuanyellow Secret Realm.

Mara, also a special life form, was a descendant of a certain Ancient God deep in the cosmic starry sky.

Human civilization's virtual world network, as a rule, was not open to alien races.

But as high-level evolutionists, they could temporarily apply for permission to build temporary virtual networks for aliens to connect to.

However, during the connection period, the actions of aliens would be monitored and recorded.

"My ancestor knows Tuoba Ancient God, and he said he could help with the introduction," Mara said directly.

Mara regretted not acting promptly in the Xuanyellow Secret Realm matter, causing their Ancient God ancestor to feel remorse.

What a great opportunity.

It was just wasted like that.

And now, hearing that the Lord of the Milky Way wanted to contact the Tuoba Ancient God.

Mara's Ancient God ancestor immediately knew that an opportunity had come again.

Although he didn't know what Lin Yuan wanted to discuss with the Tuoba Ancient God.

But seeking openly like this, it was definitely significant.

If at this time, he could help the Lord of the Milky Way.

It might not be about personal feelings, but at least it could make the Lord of the Milky Way look at him differently.

Is friendship something that comes all at once?

Isn't it about accumulating over time?

"I see."

Lin Yuan nodded, "Then I thank the Ancient God of the Middle Department."

Mara's Ancient God ancestor was named the Ancient God of the Middle Department, well-known for his extensive connections, so it wasn't surprising that he knew the Tuoba Ancient God.

"But my ancestor said that Tuoba Ancient God has a very bad temper. Before seeing Tuoba Ancient God, my ancestor wants to see you, the Lord of the Milky Way," Mara said.

"No problem," Lin Yuan nodded.

The meeting would definitely take place in a temporary virtual world, so Lin Yuan's safety didn't need to be worried about.

Soon.

Another chubby figure appeared.

Compared to Mara, this chubby figure exerted much more pressure on Lin Yuan.

Among all the people Lin Yuan had seen so far, it was only second to Xia Qin, the strongest.

"Ancient God of the Middle Department," Lin Yuan said.

"Lord of the Milky Way," the Ancient God of the Middle Department also said with a smile.

There was no air of superiority as an eleventh-rank Ancient God.

After exchanging pleasantries for a while.

They got to the point.

"I wonder what the Lord of the Milky Way wants to discuss with Tuoba. Is there anything?" the Ancient God of the Middle Department asked.

"I have a friend who was cultivating the Tuoba Ancient God's evolutionary path. His spiritual will disappeared not long ago, and through causal perception, I confirmed that it was within the territory of the Tuoba Ancient God," Lin Yuan said directly.

"I understand," the Ancient God of the Middle Department said suddenly.

Lin Yuan's brow furrowed slightly. "That old guy Tuoba probably doesn't have much lifespan left. I estimate that within a billion years, he'll forcefully attempt the ultimate breakthrough."

Eleventh-rank powerhouses could delay their own time flow, achieving a kind of 'eternity,' but ultimately, it was just an alternative. In reality, the lifespan of eleventh-rank powerhouses still slowly passed. Tuoba Ancient God was born at the beginning of the universe's creation and had experienced countless ages. Even relying on delaying their own time flow, they wouldn't have much lifespan left. If they wanted to continue living, they had to break through to the twelfth rank before their lifespan limit arrived.

"Forced breakthrough to the ultimate?" Lin Yuan was somewhat surprised.

"But why would Tuoba Ancient God take away my friend's spiritual will? He's only at the sixth rank," Lin Yuan voiced his doubts.

"Hahaha, Lord of the Milky Way, you may not know about this," the Ancient God of the Middle Department chuckled. "We ancient gods are inherently powerful, which means our spiritual will is a weak point."

"I speculate that Tuoba took your friend's spiritual will to immerse himself in your friend's memories, experiencing a weak and helpless life, thereby tempering his spiritual will," the Ancient God of the Middle Department explained.

"I see," Lin Yuan nodded.

To make the ultimate leap, one's spiritual will must not be a weak point. For ancient eleventh-rank beings, occasionally experiencing a helpless life, where their fate was beyond their control, was a special experience beneficial for spiritual transformation.

"This matter shouldn't be difficult."

"With me mediating, there shouldn't be a problem."

The Ancient God of the Middle Department said, for eleventh-rank ancient gods, such spiritual wills were not irreplaceable. If this one was gone, they could replace it with another.

"Thank you, Ancient God of the Middle Department," Lin Yuan said solemnly.

"You're welcome."

The Ancient God of the Middle Department was pleased. This was what he was waiting for from Lin Yuan.

"I'll contact Tuoba Ancient God now."

The Ancient God of the Middle Department didn't forget to handle the matter at hand.

Moments later.

In this temporary virtual network space, a lean figure appeared.

This lean figure exuded an indescribable aura, with blurred facial features, making it impossible to see specific features.

"Tuoba, you're here," the Ancient God of the Middle Department looked at the lean figure and immediately introduced, "This is the Lord of the Milky Way."

"I've told you everything. The spiritual will you took belongs to the Lord of the Milky Way's friend. In my opinion, it's not necessary for you to keep it," the Ancient God of the Middle Department said.

"Lord of the Milky Way." Tuoba Ancient God ignored the Ancient God of the Middle Department and instead sized up Lin Yuan, smiling. "Even an old guy like me has heard of the Lord of the Milky Way's reputation. Impressive, very impressive."

"It's just a reputation," Lin Yuan shook his head. Becoming a supreme powerhouse couldn't escape the river of time. Even if one was extraordinarily talented, it didn't mean much.

"It's different. Lord of the Milky Way, you have the support of human civilization, with nine supreme powerhouses backing you. The hope of future breakthroughs to the ultimate is much greater than us old folks," Tuoba Ancient God said. "With your talent and qualifications, you will definitely receive the highest attention from human civilization and enjoy resources for cultivation that we, without a group, envy."

"Breakthrough to the ultimate? That's too far for me," Lin Yuan frowned slightly.

Currently, he was only at the ninth rank, with the tenth rank and eleventh rank still ahead. Crossing two major realms, it was indeed too early for Lin Yuan to think about breaking through to the ultimate.

"Tuoba Ancient God."

"I'll be straightforward."

After a moment of thought, Lin Yuan said directly, "The spiritual will you took belongs to one of my good friends. As long as you hand it over, we can negotiate terms."

Lin Yuan had never thought of asking Tuoba Ancient God to unconditionally return Fang Qing's spiritual will. But the cost shouldn't be too high; it was just the spiritual will of a sixth-rank life form, and the Ancient God of the Middle Department was mediating nearby. Plus, there was the deterrent of human civilization.

"Terms, good. Let's talk terms." Tuoba Ancient God looked at Lin Yuan and said, "You should have heard from the Middle Department that I don't have much lifespan left."

"To continue waiting, I probably have to forcefully attempt the ultimate breakthrough," Tuoba Ancient God said slowly.

"But I don't have much certainty in breaking through to the ultimate."

Tuoba Ancient God shook his head. "So my condition is, Lord of the Milky Way, if you provide an item that can increase my chances of successfully breaking through to the ultimate, I will hand over that spiritual will."

"An item to increase the chance of breaking through to the ultimate?" Lin Yuan was slightly stunned.

Tuoba Ancient God really dared to make such a demand? Breaking through to the ultimate was the highest goal of all evolving life forms. An item that could increase the chances of a breakthrough to the ultimate—how precious was that?

"Tuoba, are you crazy?" The Ancient God of the Middle Department beside him was somewhat dumbfounded. He never expected Tuoba Ancient God to really say such things.

"Anyway, the condition is there. Lord of the Milky Way, if you can provide it, we'll trade." Tuoba Ancient God smiled, "I believe in your abilities, Lord of the Milky Way. You will surely satisfy me."

Chapter 351: Closing the Secret Realm (5000 words, please subscribe)

"I don't have it," Lin Yuan said directly.

Actually, Lin Yuan did have a treasure that could increase the probability of breaking through to the ultimate. It was the mysterious gourd that could break the shackles of the inner world. After absorbing the seven colored liquids from the mysterious gourd, it could increase the size of his inner world by more than twenty times. When an eleventh-rank life form attempted to break through to the ultimate, their inner world would undergo a transformation towards an inner universe. At this time, the higher the accumulation of the inner world, the easier the transformation would be. In other words, it indirectly increased the probability of breaking through to the ultimate. But how could Lin Yuan use the mysterious gourd for trade? He even kept it secret from human civilization, let alone Tuoba Ancient God.

Lin Yuan could speculate that if he dared to leak even a bit of information about the mysterious gourd, it would directly attract the intervention of supreme powerhouses. For supreme powerhouses, no matter how talented Lin Yuan was, he was just a life form in the river of time. Unable to break free from the river of time, he would eventually grow old and die. So geniuses were not valued by supreme powerhouses. But the mysterious gourd? It was definitely a treasure surpassing the Eternal Spring, one of the twelve-star universe treasures. Lin Yuan had no doubt that supreme powerhouses would fight over it.

"I know you don't have it," Tuoba Ancient God said. "But human civilization definitely does. The spiritual will I took belongs to your close friend, Lord of the Milky Way. Are you going to let him watch as his memories are experienced by me?" Once Fang Qing's spiritual will was experienced by Tuoba Ancient God, it would be completely erased.

"I'll think about it," Lin Yuan didn't refuse directly. After saying this, he got up and disappeared.

After Lin Yuan left, only Tuoba Ancient God and the Ancient God of the Middle Department remained in the temporary virtual network world.

"Tuoba!" The Ancient God of the Middle Department looked at Tuoba Ancient God, his face extremely ugly, his eyes faintly emitting flames. All along, the Ancient God of the Middle Department had maintained a good image and befriended various parties, but at this moment, he was really angry.

"Do you really think a spiritual will of a sixth-rank life form is worth a treasure that can increase the probability of breaking through to the ultimate?" "Even if you have a grudge against human civilization, since I've intervened, you shouldn't make such unreasonable demands," the Ancient God of the Middle Department said coldly.

"Just a sixth-rank life form?" Tuoba Ancient God smiled slightly. "For us, it's indeed just a sixth-rank life form, but I've found out that Fang Qing has done favors for the Lord of the Milky Way."

"The Lord of the Milky Way is too young, and he should value favors. Anyway, I just casually mentioned it. If the negotiation fails, it doesn't matter," Tuoba Ancient God said indifferently.

Although he also felt that the possibility of the Lord of the Milky Way producing a treasure to increase the probability of breaking through to the ultimate was slim, what if? What if the Lord of the Milky Way saw this as a great opportunity? Even if in the end, the Lord of the Milky Way really couldn't produce one, he could continue to make other demands. After all, Fang Qing's spiritual will was in his hands and he could manipulate the Lord of the Milky Way at any time.

"Aren't you afraid of offending the Lord of the Milky Way and human civilization by doing this?" The Ancient God of the Middle Department was silent for a moment before speaking. Regardless of the final outcome, Tuoba Ancient God had offended the Lord of the Milky Way. And offending the Lord of the Milky Way was equivalent to offending human civilization.

"I don't have much lifespan left. What's there to fear?" Tuoba Ancient God said lightly. "In a few million years, I will attempt to break through to the ultimate. If I fail, everything about me will be erased. Even if I offend ten Lord of the Milky Ways, what can he do? If I succeed, I will be a supreme powerhouse. No matter how angry the Lord of the Milky Way is, what can he do?" Tuoba Ancient God shook his head. "Middle Department, over the long years, you've befriended various geniuses. In my opinion, it's meaningless. Even if you're a supreme powerhouse, what's the use of having so many connections?"

"What I do has nothing to do with you," the Ancient God of the Middle Department looked at Tuoba Ancient God. "Tuoba, let me ask you again, do you really want to stand against the Lord of the Milky Way?"

"I advise you not to do that. The potential of the Lord of the Milky Way is the greatest I've seen so far. Your actions will bring endless trouble." The Ancient God of the Middle Department said seriously.

"Greatest potential?" "In a few million years, I will attempt to break through to the ultimate. Can the Lord of the Milky Way cross into the ultimate within a few million years?" Tuoba Ancient God sneered. "Middle Department, stop being a peacemaker. The Lord of the Milky Way, I, Tuoba, have already figured him out."

"We special beings are superior. Why should we care about the face of a mere Lord of the Milky Way?" "Even if the Lord of the Milky Way invites a supreme powerhouse from human civilization to intervene, I can directly join the Chong Clan or the Feather Clan of the Insect Race to ensure my safety." Tuoba Ancient God considered it comprehensively. Even if the Lord of the Milky Way was extremely talented, he was not a supreme powerhouse. The nine supreme powerhouses of human civilization would not go to war with the Chong Clan or the Feather Clan of the Insect Race for the Lord of the Milky Way. After all, nothing happened to the Lord of the Milky Way himself, and human civilization's supreme powerhouses didn't care about the death of a friend.

After hearing this, the Ancient God of the Middle Department fell into silence again.

"Now, I'm waiting for the Lord of the Milky Way's reply."

"I hope there will be surprises." Tuoba Ancient God's eyes showed anticipation.

"In that case, Tuoba, you can propose a new condition, and I'll negotiate on behalf of the Lord of the Milky Way," the Ancient God of the Middle Department said after some thought.

"Middle Department, you don't need to interfere." Tuoba Ancient God glanced at the Ancient God of the Middle Department. "For me now, no matter how precious the treasure is, if it's useless for increasing the probability of breaking through to the ultimate, it's worthless."

"Unless you can produce a treasure that can increase the probability of breaking through to the ultimate." "How could I have it?" The Ancient God of the Middle Department sighed. Even if he had it, he wouldn't produce it.

Lin Yuan left the temporary virtual network world and returned to his personal space.

"This Tuoba Ancient God treats me like a fat sheep, wanting to slaughter me." Lin Yuan sat down and thought to himself. Anyone could see that Tuoba Ancient God's conditions were too much,

The ancient god of the middle sent a message to Lin Yuan.

"Galactic Lord, I'm sorry I couldn't convince Tuoba." The ancient god of the middle felt a little ashamed. He hadn't expected Tuoba to be so crazy, daring to propose any condition.

"Tuoba doesn't have much time left. He's about to be forced to break through the ultimate. He'll grasp onto any hope of enhancing his breakthrough. At this point, Galactic Lord, you should meet him." The ancient god of the middle sighed.

If it were tens of billions of years earlier, he would have been confident in persuading Tuoba. But now? Tuoba only had breaking through the ultimate in his eyes. He didn't even care if he offended one or two superpowers for it.

"I'll still try to negotiate with him."

"From what I know about Tuoba, his conditions should be able to be lowered a bit more."

"Understood."

"Thank you, Ancient God of the Middle."

Lin Yuan nodded.

After the ancient god of the middle left.

Lin Yuan remained seated.

"Conditions can be lowered further?"

Lin Yuan shook his head slightly. From his brief contact with Tuoba, he felt it was unlikely.

Moreover, if the item offered is something to increase the chances of breaking through the ultimate, even if it's reduced, how much lower can it go?

Red Kun Main Star.

Lin Yuan appeared silently.

When Lin Yuan was at the eighth rank, it would take one or two years from the main star to the Red Kun Main Star. But with Lin Yuan now mastering the "Nine Steps of Time and Space", it was just a matter of two or three steps.

The void around Lin Yuan twisted, easily bypassing the planet's defense systems. No one on the Red Kun Main Star knew the Galactic Lord had returned.

Soon.

Lin Yuan returned to the Thirteen Peaks.

Then he entered Fang Qing's training chamber.

The incident of Fang Qing suddenly fainting had not spread yet. Lin Yuan had contacted Tuoba without explaining the reason. Apart from Lin and the ancient god of the middle, no one else knew.

"Fang Qing."

Lin Yuan saw Fang Qing lying in the nutrient tank.

Swish.

The phantom of the white-bearded old man appeared. As an intelligent life form, he could only appear in the form of a projection in reality, without a physical body.

"Galactic Lord, why have you come back?" The white-bearded old man looked shocked. He had just seen the Galactic Lord not long ago and was still waiting for him to inform, but Lin Yuan had returned in person?

"No need to make a fuss."

Lin Yuan glanced at the white-bearded old man. "Regarding Fang Qing, I will ask a superpower to resurrect him in the future."

Next moment.

With a thought, using Fang Qing's body as a "medium," Lin Yuan followed the causal connection and cursed his soul.

Fang Qing was only at the sixth rank, while Lin Yuan was already at the ninth rank, transcending three major realms. Plus, using the body with the deepest connection.

It could be said that Fang Qing's death was certain.

The law of causality was the most mysterious and obscure of all the rules in the universe. After reaching the ninth rank, Lin Yuan specifically spent some time understanding this rule.

If Fang Qing's soul were allowed to be experienced by Tuoba, his memories would be completely contaminated by the ancient god.

Similar to being deeply poisoned by memories.

Even if resurrected, the memories unchanged, he would still go insane and die.

Instead of this, it was better for Lin Yuan to directly kill Fang Qing.

In this way, there was still a chance for Fang Qing to be resurrected by a superpower.

To increase the chance of completely killing Fang Qing, Lin Yuan gave Tuoba the reply "considering."

This way, the other party would maintain hope, while Lin Yuan's true self returned to the Red Kun Main Star, ensuring the highest success rate of the curse.

"Has causality disappeared?"

After the curse was completed, Lin Yuan felt the causal thread belonging to Fang Qing disappear.

Due to the huge difference in levels, Lin Yuan didn't pay any price for this curse.

In fact, Lin Yuan was prepared for the worst-case scenario, which was the curse failing. After all, Fang Qing's soul was in the hands of Tuoba.

Such an ancient god had all kinds of means. Who knows, he might even have the ability to isolate causality.

Although the curse of causality was intangible, it was not omnipotent. There were still countermeasures, such as the mysterious Yellow Realm that could isolate causality.

So—

In Lin Yuan's plan.

If Tuoba blocked the curse.

Lin Yuan would immediately ask Xia Qin, the superpower, to curse Fang Qing.

With the dignity of a superpower, cursing a sixth-level life form, unless Tuoba also had a place like the Yellow Realm, he wouldn't be able to stop it.

But for now.

Tuoba seemed unprepared in this regard.

Or, he didn't anticipate that Lin Yuan didn't care about his threats at all, didn't even negotiate, and directly cursed his friend to death.

"Resurrect later?" The white-bearded old man was sad but relieved.

From Lin Yuan's words, he learned about Fang Qing's fainting, which was related to the ancient god. He had already prepared for the worst.

How powerful was an ancient god?

And now, it seemed that Fang Qing was indeed dead.

But the Galactic Lord did indeed plan to invite a superpower to resurrect him in the future.

You know, although a sixth-level life form could imprint itself into the universe, forming a 'Taoist Mark', and have the possibility of resurrection.

But there were billions and billions of sixth-level evolved beings in human civilization.

If every time a sixth-level evolved being died, they needed a superpower to resurrect them, the superpowers would never rest, and would only revive sixth-level evolved beings.

Only sixth-level evolved beings with sufficient talent could be resurrected by superpowers.

And Fang Qing obviously didn't meet this requirement. Practicing the path of the ancient god was a hidden danger, making it easy to become a vessel for the ancient gods.

Superpowers generally wouldn't resurrect such evolvers.

But since Lin Yuan said so, the white-bearded old man immediately believed it.

In the depths of the cosmic sky.

In a secret realm.

Tuoba sat cross-legged. His body was as large as a star. As a rare special life form, if Tuoba spread out his entire body, it would be as large as a star system.

"The Galactic Lord said he will consider it."

"I wonder how he's considering it?"

Tuoba, the ancient god, silently pondered.

Actually, his true goal wasn't the item that increases the probability of breaking through the ultimate.

Even if the human civilization truly had it, they wouldn't allow the Galactic Lord to act recklessly.

This was just a condition Tuoba casually proposed, waiting for the Galactic Lord to negotiate.

Tuoba's ultimate goal was to promote his path of evolution within human civilization.

Boosting the probability of breaking through the ultimate wasn't just about items; there were various means.

For example, spreading his path of evolution to reach more practitioners.

That would achieve a similar effect.

But human civilization had always suppressed the spread of the ancient gods' paths of evolution.

This left Tuoba somewhat frustrated, but there wasn't much he could do about it.

And now, the Galactic Lord gave him hope.

"Galactic Lord, if you intervene, I believe you can make human civilization regress and spread my path of evolution. It shouldn't be difficult."

Tuoba pondered this while awaiting the Galactic Lord's next contact.

Just then.

Hum.

An invisible fluctuation swept over.

"Hmm?"

Tuoba was slightly startled.

"Causality?"

Tuoba's expression changed.

"Not good."

Tuoba immediately sensed that the soul belonging to Fang Qing inside him was rapidly fading away.

"A curse?"

"Someone cursed this soul?"

Tuoba found it somewhat unbelievable. "The secret realm I'm in weakens causality."

"To curse, you need to have something deeply connected, like using a body as a 'medium'."

"Was it the Galactic Lord who cursed this soul?"

Tuoba immediately reacted, realizing he had underestimated the Galactic Lord's concern for Fang Qing.

If the Galactic Lord really cared about Fang Qing, he would have at least negotiated with him. As for directly cursing? It was very risky.

"Galactic Lord, unwilling to be threatened by me?" Tuoba fell silent for a moment, understanding the Galactic Lord's thoughts.

Tuoba had a feeling that even if it wasn't Fang Qing in his hands but the Galactic Lord's own parents, the result would probably be the same.

After completely eliminating the threat of Fang Qing.

Lin Yuan quickly returned to the Galactic Main Star.

As the Galactic Lord, there was no problem leaving the main star for a short period of time.

But it was still somewhat unstable to be away from the main star for a long time.

"The next time the superpowers start the resurrection, it will probably be in two thousand years."

Lin Yuan thought to himself. The way superpowers resurrected usually involved accumulating a fixed number of objects for resurrection and then resurrecting them all at once.

This was the most convenient and efficient method.

"In two thousand years, in the main world, I should have already reached the eleventh rank, and I can ask the superpowers to resurrect Fang Qing."

Lin Yuan thought silently to himself.

Even if things went smoothly, in two thousand years in the main world, Lin Yuan himself might have started to break through the ultimate and might even have reached it.

Two thousand years in the main world didn't mean Lin Yuan had only experienced two thousand years. With the shuttle of the gate of the myriad realms, Lin Yuan might have experienced more than twenty thousand years in reality.

With Lin Yuan's many accumulations and extraordinary insight, another twenty thousand years would make it entirely possible for him to break through the ultimate and enter it.

Time slowly passed.

In the blink of an eye, twenty years had passed.

Yellow Realm.

Lin Yuan suddenly opened his eyes.

"A hundred years... are about to pass."

"The Yellow Realm is about to close." Lin Yuan looked towards the outer region of the realm.

Many ninth-level aliens and human civilization's ninth-level evolvers appeared in the outer region. As for the inner region, many ninth-level aliens also gathered.

They were all hostile aliens forced into this area by human civilization's evolvers.

"The realm is closing... it's time for my harvest."

A smile appeared on Lin Yuan's face as he looked at the despairing ninth-level aliens in the inner region.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 352: Lin Yuan's Adventure (5000 words, please subscribe)

The Yellow Realm opens once every two hundred thousand years.

Each opening lasts for a hundred years.

Lin Yuan didn't enter the Yellow Realm right at the beginning of its opening.

Instead, he waited for three or four decades to avoid the peak time when other strong individuals entered the realm before sending out his avatar.

At that time, Lin Yuan had just reached the ninth rank, and although he had stabilized at the ninth rank level with the help of dozens of cosmic powers, there was still a big gap compared to the other peak ninth-ranked beings in the universe.

Furthermore, Lin Yuan didn't enter the Yellow Realm for the sake of treasures but to understand the source of the calling sensation.

That's why he specifically avoided entering the realm during its 'peak' time.

"This Yellow Realm has witnessed my growth at the ninth rank stage," Lin Yuan thought to himself.

When the Yellow Realm first opened, Lin Yuan was only at the ninth-level Myriad Layers, not particularly strong at that level.

But now, as the Yellow Realm was about to close, Lin Yuan had redefined the value of the ninth rank in front of the myriad races of the universe.

So, ninth-level beings could be this strong?

Regular ninth-level beings could overpower those unique special beings at the ninth rank?

"In these twenty years, my understanding of the rules of time has almost reached the point of enlightenment." Lin Yuan shifted his attention away from the Yellow Realm.

After being guided by the mighty Xia Qin to escape the river of time and briefly arrive at the 'shore,' Lin Yuan's understanding of the rules of time had made remarkable progress over the past twenty years.

Specifically, Lin Yuan had constructed 1953 new models of time rules based on the 2173 known models of time rules in human civilization.

Compared to the nearly ten thousand models of spatial rules, which, when fully understood, could lead to enlightenment of spatial rules, the difficulty of comprehending time rules was much greater.

Of course, while the lower limit of spatial rules was low and the threshold was low, the true upper limit was not much weaker than that of time rules.

Even the superpowers had experts who were deeply versed in the vast field of space, such as the virtual god superpower among the nine superpowers of human civilization.

And the owner of the Magic Jade Tower was also very proficient in spatial rules.

For superpowers, spatial rules were not just rules but a Tao—a spatial Tao.

"The 1953 new models of time rules I've constructed are only applicable to my understanding of time rules and cannot be popularized like the previous 2173 models of time rules."

Lin Yuan thought to himself.

Almost all the evolutionary scholars in the field of time in human civilization were at the eleventh rank level, and they had basically comprehended the rules of time.

Could it be that only 2173 models of time rules were constructed?

Of course not.

It's just that these 2173 models of time rules could allow the vast majority of evolvers to understand them in the easiest way possible.

As for more profound models of time rules, they certainly existed, but first, their comprehension difficulty was very high.

Second, they might not be applicable to every evolver, so they were not fully disclosed.

Just like the 1953 new models of time rules Lin Yuan had constructed, they contained his most fundamental understanding of time rules.

For other evolvers, trying to comprehend them was as unreliable as browsing through ancient books, not as reliable as honestly feeling the fluctuations of time.

"I have a premonition that when I construct the 2050th new model of time rules, it will be the moment when I comprehend the rules of time."

In other words, Lin Yuan only needed to construct fewer than a hundred new models of time rules to comprehend the rules of time.

The time consumed would be as short as three or four years and as long as seven or eight years.

There wasn't much difference from when he comprehended the rules of time within thirty years initially.

Rumble.

Inside the Yellow Realm.

A hazy dark brilliance covered the entire area, from the core to the inner region of the realm.

All foreign life forms within this area would be wiped out by the power of the realm.

In an inconspicuous valley in the inner region.

A special ninth-level being with nearly thirty million layers of space stood there with restrained aura.

At this moment, the dark brilliance from the deepest part of the Yellow Realm, which pierced through heaven and earth, was about to envelop the valley where he was.

"With my strength, as long as I forcibly break through the blockade line set by human civilization before the realm closes, there is at least a thirty percent chance that I can successfully leave the realm."

This special ninth-level being thought to himself.

Human civilization's ninth-level evolvers maintaining the blockade line from the inner to the outer region were already struggling.

Moreover, he was a special ninth-level being with the confidence to sweep away the vast majority of ninth-level beings.

If it weren't for the possible appearance of the Galactic Lord at any moment, this special ninth-level being felt that his chances of leaving the Yellow Realm would exceed ninety percent.

But even so, a thirty percent chance was not low.

At least it was better than staying in the inner region and waiting for death.

However, the peak tribes such as the Insect Race and the Sky Feather Race Alliance did not allow him to do so.

Having a thirty percent chance of leaving the Yellow Realm was equivalent to having a seventy percent chance of dying at the hands of human civilization's evolvers.

If he died, many treasures and weapons on him would fall into the hands of human civilization.

And even a special ninth-level being like him only had a thirty percent chance of leaving. Ordinary ninth-level alien races probably didn't even have a ten percent chance.

In this way, even if a part of them managed to escape, the vast majority of ninth-level alien races would still die at the hands of human civilization's evolvers.

In the eyes of the peak tribes like the Insect Race and the Sky Feather Race Alliance, although they had managed to salvage some losses, the gains for human civilization would be greater.

In that case, they might as well take decisive action.

Rather than bear the losses themselves, they couldn't let human civilization gain any benefits.

"It's all because of the Galactic Lord!"

This special ninth-level being thought of that majestic figure, unable to help but tremble.

If it weren't for the absolute force suppression of the Galactic Lord, would so many ninth-level beings be forced into such a situation by a mere ninth-level evolver of human civilization?

"But I've hidden all my weapon treasures and opportunities in a secret corner of the realm. I hope they'll still be there when the realm opens next time."

This special ninth-level being thought to himself. Without weapon treasures, his combat power would decline significantly, and if he forcefully broke through the blockade line set by human civilization, the chance of leaving would be slim.

Mainly because the Yellow Realm suppressed space too severely, and the teleportation methods that special ninth-level beings were best at were mostly useless.

Upon entering the outer region, in order to be expelled, the nearby space must be stable.

As for hiding the treasures and weapons in the inner region and then forcefully breaking through the blockade line set by human civilization...

The corpses of ninth-level beings are also precious resources, especially those special beings, whose value is calculated in myriad cosmic crystals.

Time passed.

Half a year had passed since then.

In the outer region of the Yellow Realm.

Lin Yuan and several other ninth-level evolvers of human civilization were successfully expelled at the last moment of the realm's closure.

Whoosh.

Lin Yuan's figure appeared under the starry sky.

Other ninth-level evolvers of human civilization also appeared one after another.

"Galactic Lord, I'll leave first."

"If it weren't for the Galactic Lord this time, would human civilization suppress those alien races?"

"Hahaha, it feels great."

After exchanging greetings with Lin Yuan, each ninth-level evolver of human civilization left on their own.

Lin Yuan also merged into the depths of space and flew towards the direction of the Galactic Main Star.

At the same time...

A strand of Lin Yuan's consciousness, following the mark of the Yellow Realm, descended back to the deepest part of the Yellow Realm.

As the owner of the Yellow Realm, even if his body didn't enter, he could still send a strand of consciousness with the power of the mark.

"Master."

The six-armed figure stood respectfully there.

"How is it going?"

Lin Yuan asked directly.

The matter of controlling the Yellow Realm to obliterate the ninth-level aliens in the core area of the inner region was naturally entrusted to the six-armed figure by Lin Yuan.

After all, the other party was familiar with this kind of thing and had probably done it countless times.

"Master, there are no more outsiders in the realm now."

The six-armed figure immediately said.

No outsiders meant that all the ninth-level aliens who hadn't entered the outer region and were expelled to the main universe had died.

"These are the bodies of those outsiders."

With a wave of his hand, more than eight thousand corpses appeared in front of the six-armed figure.

The power of obliteration in the Yellow Realm was divided into two types: complete obliteration, under which both flesh and soul were completely wiped out, and soul obliteration, which only wiped out the soul while leaving the flesh intact.

In the past, the six-armed figure would choose complete obliteration, as the flesh of the outsiders had no use for him.

But this time, under Lin Yuan's instructions, the six-armed figure chose soul obliteration.

"All of these..." Lin Yuan looked at the flesh of over eight thousand ninth-level aliens. These were all cosmic crystals.

The bodies of ninth-level beings, tempered countless times, contained treasures of the nine-star universe.

And these were just ordinary ninth-level beings. If they were special beings at the ninth level, their value would be ten or even a hundred times greater.

"These bodies definitely can't be exposed. Let's use them as nourishment for my cultivation of the 'Yellow Body.'"

Lin Yuan thought to himself.

He had no qualms about devouring these bodies; they were all beings from the universe.

Human civilization often hunted down special beings and made them into delicacies, which were highly sought after.

In addition to using them to cultivate the 'Yellow Body,' Lin Yuan also had a way to make use of these bodies and treasure weapons.

That was to continuously return to the source with the 'Primordial Power' he possessed, transforming all the bodies, weapons, and treasures into the most fundamental source power.

During the previous shuttle trips, in order to maximize the use of the bodies from the shuttle world, Lin Yuan had basically used the 'Primordial Power' to integrate the power of those bodies into the Primordial Bell.

Of course, Lin Yuan didn't think this method would be necessary.

The resources needed for the cultivation of the 'Yellow Body' were too terrifying, and Lin Yuan was still cultivating three 'Yellow Bodies'.

"Finally, there are the Yellow Crystals, as well as some opportunities and treasures within the realm."

With one final wave of his hand, the six-armed figure once again presented a large number of items.

"Not bad, not bad," Lin Yuan felt delighted. The harvest from this trip to the Yellow Realm was truly immense.

At least for a long time to come, Lin Yuan wouldn't have to worry about resources or cosmic crystals.

Under the vast expanse of the universe, Lin Yuan's figure appeared, then with a single step, space rippled, and his figure appeared thousands of light-years away.

Simply returning, Lin Yuan just used a teleportation method. As for the "Nine Steps of Time and Space"? It wasn't worth considering without anything important to attend to.

"With the Yellow Crystals I brought back this time, and the various treasure weapons accumulated in the Yellow Realm, it should be enough for my main body and Taiyin Avatar to cultivate the 'Yellow Body' for some time."

Lin Yuan planned for the future as he traveled.

A defensive secret technique like the "Yellow Body" had to be cultivated if possible.

Even the avatars of the primordial spirit had to be cultivated, considering how much Lin Yuan had invested in them.

If possible, Lin Yuan didn't want his two major avatars to be too weak.

Whoosh.

Lin Yuan continued to step forward, and without the suppression of the World Tree inside the Solar Primordial Spirit, his normal travel speed would be slower.

But compared to other ninth-level evolvers, he was already much faster, considering the number of spatial layers he occupied.

"Hmm?"

Once again, after traversing thousands of light-years, Lin Yuan's gaze swept over the desolate starry sky ahead. He intended to continue traveling but noticed a black planet.

In the vast expanse of the universe, most star regions were desolate, with very few planets suitable for life.

This black planet looked extremely ordinary, seemingly just a worthless dead planet. Lin Yuan thought so too. However, after just one glance, he couldn't see through the black planet.

"What is that?"

Lin Yuan observed carefully and even examined it through the layers of space, only to find that this black planet could affect each layer of space.

"Affecting space layers? What secrets does this black planet hold?" Lin Yuan didn't immediately approach but kept his distance to continue observing.

"It can shield my perception. If I hadn't coincidentally landed near this black planet, I wouldn't have noticed it at all if I were a little farther away."

Lin Yuan silently pondered.

At this moment, he had already discovered the special nature of this black planet. Although he didn't know its origin, the fact that it could block his exploration meant it was no simple object.

"Just one journey, and I encounter this black planet. Is this what they call a stroke of luck?" Lin Yuan suddenly thought.

Evolvers of human civilization, once they reached the sixth level, liked to explore more and wider star regions in search of so-called strokes of luck.

Even those who hadn't reached the sixth level yet liked to roam around in space with their cosmic ships.

Actually, sweeping through the Milky Way and harvesting mysterious gourds could also be considered a stroke of luck.

"Let's probe first."

After observing for a while, Lin Yuan suddenly reached out and slapped towards the black planet in the distance.

Boom!

A terrifying force descended upon the black planet through the layers of space.

Lin Yuan held back his strength in this slap, but it could still easily destroy a high-level life planet. Yet, when it landed on the black planet, it seemed to sink into mud, causing no impact at all.

"Hmm?"

Lin Yuan's expression changed slightly.

On the edge of human civilization, the Xiaoyou Evolution Tower stood tall.

As one of the nine major evolution towers of human civilization, the Xiaoyou Evolution Tower symbolized the pinnacle of power and stood on the edge of the civilization's territory, intimidating the two peak clans adjacent to human civilization.

Inside the evolution tower, in a certain practice world.

Nalan, the deputy tower master, sat cross-legged there.

"I never expected that I, the pinnacle of the tenth level, listed among the top hundred in the alien threat rankings, would still be inferior to the Galactic Lord in comprehending the rules of time." Nalan, the deputy tower master, felt a bit bitter. How old was the Galactic Lord? How old was he?

And the Galactic Lord didn't just slightly surpass him in comprehending the rules of time, but far surpassed him.

The casual use of the Time Prison made it impossible for him to break free. Granted, that was because he didn't use his full strength, but still, wasn't the Galactic Lord only at the ninth level?

Nalan, the deputy tower master, understood that he had lost.

"All along, I've been surpassing my predecessors. This time, being surpassed by my juniors feels strange." Nalan, the deputy tower master, harbored no resentment towards the Galactic Lord.

In a sense, the Galactic Lord was still his benefactor.

(End of this chapter)