"Black Prison Pincers, you need to show some spirit."
"It would be best to send a team of sixth-tier evolutionists to let me crush them."
"Then, I can openly and righteously make a move to save my little junior from danger. This way, won't my little junior be moved to tears?"
The bald man lazily leaned back on a roadside chair, thinking happily.
With his status, he could naturally directly warn the Black Prison Family. However, doing so wouldn't satisfy his little junior's request to continue cultivating on Canglan Star for a few more years.
If the Peak Master of the Red Kun lineage personally warned, the impact generated would definitely be studied by many forces in this star domain and the surrounding star domains.
For example—
What happened that made the Peak Master of the Red Kun lineage personally warn the Black Prison Family?
It turned out to be the little son of Black Prison Mo.
However, why would such an insignificant figure attract the attention of the Peak Master?
Oh, it's because this little son, while using the power of the Black Prison Family, oppressed a genius evolutionist named Lin Yuan from Canglan Star.
How could a genius evolutionist from an average life-bearing planet cause the Peak Master of the Red Kun lineage to personally intervene?
Once this conclusion is reached, it will inevitably lead to speculation about Lin Yuan's true identity. Is it related to the Thirteenth Peak Master of the Red Kun lineage? Perhaps even the Thirteenth Peak Master himself?
Of course, the above speculations might just be one of many.
However, when it involves the mysterious Thirteenth Peak Master, even if it's just a possibility or speculation, once known to other races, they won't easily let it go.
They'd rather make a mistake in killing than let the future Thirteenth Peak Master grow up.
Of course, the bald man could also secretly warn the Black Prison Family, warn Black Prison Mo. But as long as Black Prison Pincers made an illogical reaction afterward, such as suddenly letting go of Lin Yuan or being recalled to the Black Prison Family, it would still arouse external reactions. Those 'divination' type evolutionists would deduce useful information based on minor news and intelligence.
Moreover—
The bald man wasn't entirely confident in the Black Prison Family. Even if he warned them secretly, many external forces might not know, but wouldn't the Black Prison Family find out? In case they had other intentions…
Therefore, for the bald man, the most secure method was to personally guard Canglan Star.
As long as he was there, no matter what changes occurred externally, even if Canglan Star collapsed and the nearby star systems were destroyed, he was confident he could ensure his little junior suffered no harm.
Although his current body was a clone recently condensed, it wasn't much weaker than the main body. Due to its never-revealed nature, the outside world didn't know about this clone, and it wouldn't be noticed by some sinister 'divination' type evolutionists.
Central Continent Estate.
Lin Yuan sat cross-legged in the underground training ground.
"Unfortunately."
"Since the upload of the 'Fifth-tier' section of the martial path evolution, the Goddess of Wisdom has voluntarily lifted the information blockade on me, forging a normal growth trajectory."
Lin Yuan sighed.
Information blockade was both a form of protection and a warning.
If someone wanted to deal with Lin Yuan and found the information blocked, they would inevitably become more cautious.
However, if a citizen with information blocked exceeded a certain threshold of importance, the information blockade would feel more like an invitation to investigation rather than a deterrent.
Certainly, citizens subjected to information blockade are not limited to the founders of evolutionary paths. It includes geniuses in evolutionary fields, culinary geniuses, scientific research geniuses, artistic geniuses, and so on.
However, the current martial path evolutionists have the potential to advance to the eighth-tier evolutionary path, which means Lin Yuan could become a new evolution grandmaster in the future.
Such important talents, if placed under information blockade, become noticeable when others check. It becomes somewhat risky.
How to truly protect a talent? It's to make this talent inconspicuous.
Even if others check Lin Yuan's information, they would only see the information fabricated by the Goddess of Wisdom, thinking Lin Yuan is just an ordinary fourth-tier evolutionist, at most, with some talent, expected to reach the fifth tier in the future. That's it.
In this way, even if targeted, it wouldn't be too much; it's not worth it for other races to invest significant resources to come and assassinate him.
Of course, an evolutionist worthy of the Goddess of Wisdom personally fabricating information holds terrifying importance, and they would undoubtedly have other means of protection.
On the other side of Canglan Star.
A dwarf-like man was savoring the local cuisine.
"Ah, although this planet is backward, the food is not bad."
The dwarf-like man strolled casually, causing many young and beautiful female citizens to retreat in fear.
"What's wrong?"
"Haven't seen a Demon Rat Clan before?"
The dwarf-like man patted his round belly, indifferent.
The Demon Rat Clan is one of the space races that has completely surrendered to human civilization. Over the past million years, they have fully integrated into the human race. However, they are still not very common on some average life-bearing planets.
"The women on this planet really don't fit my aesthetics. How can they compare to those cute little potatoes of the Demon Rat Clan?"
The dwarf-like man walked for a while, stopped, and looked in the direction of the central continent.
"The Goddess of Wisdom went to great lengths. To protect that person, she forcibly withdrew me from the border battlefield, secretly bringing me to this planet as a bodyguard."
The dwarf-like man sighed.
Thinking of his formidable existence at the pinnacle of the seventh tier, even in the border battlefield, he could dominate the scene and be extremely imposing. Yet now, he had to wander around on an average life-bearing planet.
"Nevertheless, the more so, it also proves the person's high importance. The goddess won't do meaningless things, let alone waste alliance resources."
The dwarf-like man thought to himself.
"The task the goddess gave me is to protect that genius evolutionist named 'Lin Yuan' until he reaches the sixth tier."
The dwarf-like man also looked up information about 'Lin Yuan.'
Of course, the information he found was all fabricated by the Goddess of Wisdom.
Only some publicly available information.
"This Lin Yuan, just at the fourth tier, although he has some talent and is expected to reach the fifth tier, but the sixth tier..." The dwarf-like man felt he might have to stay on this planet for a few hundred more years.
"Just take it as a rest."
The dwarf-like man decided not to think too much.
Half a month later.
The trade between the Black Prison Family and Canglan Star gradually ceased.
For a moment, many conglomerates on Canglan Star fell into panic.
These conglomerates relied on trade with the Black Prison Family to make profits. Now, the Black Prison Family was willing to violate contracts and pay breach-of-contract fees just to sever ties with Canglan Star.
Naturally, these conglomerates were somewhat terrified.
"What's going on?"
"Weren't we cooperating well before?"
"The rare metal developed by our group, only the Black Prison Family can afford to use. If they leave, who else can I cooperate with?"
The business circle of Canglan Star instantly exploded into a commotion, with discussions and debates erupting.
"Lord Black Prison Cang, why are you cutting off trade with Canglan Star?" A director of a certain group contacted a member of the Black Prison Family responsible for trading with Canglan Star.
If it were just one or two companies stopping cooperation, it might be an unexpected situation. But now, all business transactions between the Black Prison Family and Canglan Star were halted.
Obviously, there was a significant figure targeting Canglan Star.
"Don't know?"
"Actions taken by your own Canglan Star, don't you know?"
Black Prison Cang looked aloof and asked with a frown.
"I really don't know." The director of the group looked helpless. "I hope Lord can enlighten us. We'll see if there's any possibility of remedy."
"There's an evolutionist on your planet named Lin Yuan?" Black Prison Cang's tone was assertive. "This Lin Yuan actually dared to refuse the recruitment of Young Master Chela. Our Young Master Chela showed such sincerity, offering such preferential conditions, and yet he was rejected."
"Is this looking down on my Black Prison Family? Your Canglan Star has produced such a citizen, so there's no need for our Black Prison Family to continue cooperating with you."
After saying this, Black Prison Cang directly severed the connection.
"Lin Yuan?"
The director of the group felt a chill. He naturally knew who Lin Yuan was—the champion of the last arena competition, a prominent figure on Canglan Star.
But now, Lin Yuan had somehow offended the massive Black Prison Family?
Lin Yuan observed the changes in public opinion on Canglan Star.
"This Black Prison Cang is really suppressing Canglan Star in trade, diverting all the public opinion pressure onto me."
Lin Yuan browsed the virtual world, silently thinking.
Now, public opinion on Canglan Star was starting to blame Lin Yuan.
Blaming Lin Yuan for refusing the invitation of Young Master Chela of the Black Prison Family.
Blaming Lin Yuan for implicating Canglan Star.
Blaming Lin Yuan for not apologizing to Black Prison Cang until now.
Numerous opinions and pressures all fell on Lin Yuan.
The world despised him.
Pointed fingers from all sides.
It was not enough to describe the situation.
"That Black Prison Cang thinks I'm young and unstable, unable to withstand the public opinion pressure from billions of people? Finally, I will beg him for mercy?"
A hint of mockery appeared on Lin Yuan's face.
In fact, ordinary people, even fourth-tier evolutionists, might not be able to withstand such enormous pressure.
But Lin Yuan was not an ordinary person. Having experienced four transmigrations, with seven to eight centuries passing, if Lin Yuan couldn't bear this pressure, then the transmigrations were truly in vain.
"Breaking the deadlock is quite simple."
"Activate the influence of the Red Kun lineage."
"But if I do this, I have to go to the Red Kun Main Star in advance. The secrets of practicing the martial path evolution path may also be exposed."
Lin Yuan remained calm, contemplating his thoughts.
In addition, the best approach is naturally to ignore external pressure. As long as I break through to the sixth tier, all challenges and difficulties will naturally be resolved.
In the virtual world of Canglan Star, Chief Executive Song Wuyang led a discussion with the heads of various companies on how to deal with the Black Prison Family cutting off trade.
"Speak up."
"What's the current situation?"
Song Wuyang sat in the main seat, looking at the people participating in the meeting.
"Chief Executive Song, the Black Prison Group has voluntarily severed contact. Although they compensated the standard breach of contract penalty, these penalties only provide temporary relief."
"Now, the most important thing is to find new trading partners. However, the influence of the Black Prison Family is too significant. They would rather pay the penalty than maintain relations with Canglan Star. This scene makes other forces reluctant to approach us."
The planet abandoned by the Black Prison Family in trade. Will other forces take over, intending to oppose the Black Prison Family?
Due to such concerns, even if the conglomerate forces on Canglan Star offered lower prices, sacrificing most profits, no force came forward to take over.
In the Red Kun Starfield, the Black Prison Family stood as one of the five dominant forces, even showing a trend of superiority over the other four forces.
"I'm worried that as time passes, other forces trading with Canglan Star will gradually withdraw."
An elderly person voiced his concern.
"When the walls collapse, everyone pushes. If this really happens, with all trade channels blocked, there might be a possibility of falling to a lower-tier life planet after a long time."
"I understand."
"What's your solution?"
Song Wuyang breathed a sigh of relief and continued speaking.
"The simplest solution is to have Lin Yuan voluntarily apologize to Young Master Chela of the Black Prison Family."
A participant spoke in a low voice.
As soon as this was suggested, others immediately nodded. If only Lin Yuan submitted to Young Master Chela, the crisis on Canglan Star would naturally disappear, and trade with the Black Prison Family would be restored.
"Since Mr. Lin is unwilling, how can I force him?"
"Let's hear other methods."
Song Wuyang shook his head. This method was indeed the simplest but also the most challenging. Lin Yuan, a fourth-tier evolutionist and the champion of the arena competition, might immigrate to other planets if pressured too much, causing a considerable loss to Canglan Star.
"Another method is to continue searching for new trading partners. In the Red Kun Starfield, there must be forces unafraid of the Black Prison Family."
Someone sighed.
However, this method, how easy is it? Can we just find new trading partners as we wish?
Moreover, Canglan Star has now been blacklisted by the Black Prison Family. To make other forces risk offending the Black Prison Family to cooperate, it will undoubtedly require significant concessions.
In the Central Mainland Manor.
Lin Yuan sat cross-legged.
Glancing outside the main building.
Although he was not affected by public opinion, his parents and his sister, Lin Yi, seemed a bit discouraged. They probably saw the comments online targeting Lin Yuan.
Cutting off someone's financial path is like killing their parents.
Even though Lin Yuan is a fourth-tier evolutionist, even though he is the champion of the arena competition.
People still dare to angrily criticize Lin Yuan online.
Of course.
This is limited to the online world.
So far, Lin Yuan has not witnessed any scenes of unidentified citizens near the estate.
Given Lin Yuan's strength and status, they only dare to curse online. As for a real-life confrontation? Facing a fourth-tier genius evolutionist?
At least a fifth-tier evolutionist's strength is needed.
And a fifth-tier evolutionist would not risk offending Lin Yuan over this matter.
"Wait a little longer."
Lin Yuan closed his eyes. As long as he advances to the sixth tier, everything will be over.
Just as Lin Yuan was about to enter seclusion.
The intelligent assistant suddenly alerted Lin Yuan.
"Master, someone is looking for you."
"Who?" Lin Yuan raised an eyebrow.
"It's Fang Qing."
In the virtual world.
Personal space.
Lin Yuan's figure appeared.
He immediately clicked the agree button on the application.
Soon after, Fang Qing appeared in front of him.
However, Fang Qing's figure was not entirely clear.
Angry shouts reached Lin Yuan.
"That damn Black Prison Chela, actually dared to come and suppress Canglan Star while I was away?"
"Who gave him the courage to do this?"
Personal space.
Fang Qing grumbled angrily.
Filled with contempt and disdain for Hei Yucao.
Using family influence to oppress an evolutionist like Lin Yuan.
Even implicating the entire Canglan Star, trying to force Lin Yuan into submission.
In Fang Qing's eyes, this was a loss of status and a disgrace to the Black Prison Family.
"Big Brother Lin, rest assured, I probably understand the situation."
Fang Qing looked at Lin Yuan and spoke.
Since passing the Seven-Star Cave test, Fang Qing had taken a spaceship from the Red Kun lineage to the main star of Red Kun.
Once there, Fang Qing had many responsibilities, and even communication with Lin Yuan became less frequent.
After all, joining the Red Kun lineage didn't mean he could rest easy.
Being a member of the Red Kun lineage, Fang Qing needed to face various competitions, leaving little free time.
"I really don't want to be under the command of Hei Yucao."
Lin Yuan shook his head.
"I understand."
Fang Qing nodded.
"Leave this matter to me."
Fang Qing sounded confident.
Now he was a member of the Red Kun lineage.
And the Red Kun lineage was undoubtedly the master of the Red Kun Star Territory. Any evolutionist with a connection to the Red Kun lineage could rise rapidly.
Moreover, Fang Qing was an official member of the Red Kun lineage.
"We should use diplomacy first."
"Meet Hei Yucao and discuss it with him."
Fang Qing said calmly.
If he could negotiate with Hei Yucao and make him give up targeting Canglan Star, that would be the best outcome.
If Hei Yucao was unwilling, Fang Qing had other ways to resolve the situation.
"Thank you."
Lin Yuan expressed his gratitude.
Facing the oppression from the Black Prison Family, Lin Yuan was fearless, knowing his true cards.
But Fang Qing was unaware.
Even under the immense public opinion pressure on Canglan Star, Fang Qing still stood by his side without hesitation, which was truly commendable.
Next.
In front of Lin Yuan.
Fang Qing, in person.
Dialled Hei Yucao's contact information.
After a moment.
Hei Yucao's figure appeared in front of Fang Qing.
"Brother Fang, long time no see."
Hei Yucao looked at Fang Qing, a smile appearing on his face.
In this Seven-Star Cave test, only a little over three hundred evolutionists passed. As a force of the Red Kun lineage, the Black Prison Family naturally remembered these three hundred people very clearly.
Even during the initial celebration ceremony of the thirteen peak lords, Fang Qing and the other three hundred new members of the Red Kun lineage had interacted with forces like the Black Prison Family. At that time, Hei Yucao had exchanged a few words with Fang Qing.
"Hei Yucao, I won't beat around the bush."
Fang Qing got straight to the point, "Do you know which planet I come from?"
"What do you mean, Brother Fang?" Hei Yucao's smile quickly faded.
He naturally knew that Fang Qing came from Canglan Star, but so what?
His target was Lin Yuan. As long as Lin Yuan bowed to him, the suppression of Canglan Star would cease.
Overall, Canglan Star might lose some economically, but it wouldn't affect the overall situation.
"Big Brother Lin, you're my best friend and brother, and Canglan Star is my hometown. Withdraw your little tricks."
Fang Qing spoke.
"Oh?"
Hei Yucao's expression remained unchanged. "What tricks? I'm not aware of anything."
"Still pretending?"
Fang Qing sneered. "You instructed the Black Prison Family's high-ranking members to cut off trade with Canglan Star and spread the word that it's all because Big Brother Lin refused your recruitment. Do you think I can't see through these petty tricks?"
"Brother Fang, you misunderstand. The decision to cut off trade with Canglan Star was made by the family's higher-ups. They believe that Canglan Star is not suitable for continued cooperation. What does it have to do with me?"
Hei Yucao denied vehemently.
Regardless, cutting off trade with Canglan Star was legal and proper. Even the Goddess of Wisdom couldn't find any fault. Fang Qing couldn't seize any leverage.
"Hei Yucao, are you sure you want to be my enemy?"
Fang Qing stared at Hei Yucao, speaking slowly.
"Brother Fang, enemy or not, I don't have that ability."
Hei Yucao shook his head.
"Very well."
Fang Qing directly ended the call with Hei Yucao.
"This Hei Yucao won't budge."
Fang Qing rolled his eyes. "It seems that Big Brother Lin's charm is too great. Hei Yucao is unwilling to yield even at the risk of offending the Red Kun lineage."
"But it's not a big problem."
Fang Qing stood up, looking at Lin Yuan. "Big Brother Lin, just wait for my good news."
After saying that, Fang Qing disappeared on the spot.
Watching Fang Qing leave.
Lin Yuan's expression sank into contemplation.
He had indeed overlooked Fang Qing's presence.
It could be said that anyone from the Red Kun lineage stepping forward to help Lin Yuan resolve the Black Prison Family's oppression would attract the attention of many forces, risking the exposure of Lin Yuan's identity.
But not Fang Qing.
Because Fang Qing also came from Canglan Star, and he and Lin Yuan had participated in the arena competition together, developing a good relationship.
Now that Lin Yuan was targeted by the Black Prison Family, and Fang Qing had joined the Red Kun lineage, having the ability to resolve this matter, his intervention would be seen as quite normal and reasonable, even by the most top-notch 'divination' masters.
Inside the magnificent palace.
Hei Yucao sat on the throne.
"Young Master, by not giving face to that Fang Qing, are you sure..."
Bei Zhao, who witnessed the entire process just now, had a worried expression on his face.
"Rest assured."
"Fang Qing is just an ordinary member of the Red Kun lineage and can't represent the entire lineage."
Hei Yucao shook his head. "Besides, I didn't directly confront him. There's no evidence. What can he do to me?"
If it were a core member of the Red Kun lineage, Hei Yucao might have had to swallow his pride and compromise. But an ordinary member who had recently joined? Hei Yucao didn't see any potential threat. As long as he could smoothly return to the family and take the position of the patriarch, everything would be worth it.
In the virtual world of the Red Kun Main Star.
Inside a temporarily created estate world.
Fang Qing and over three hundred figures sat in front of a huge round table.
These three hundred-plus figures were all evolutionaries who joined the Red Kun lineage at the same time as Fang Qing, the batch that passed the Seven-Star Cave test.
Within the Red Kun lineage, the thirteen peak masters were high above, and the backgrounds of the members below varied.
So, members who joined at the same time tended to have a closer relationship, belonging to the same 'cohort.'
"Fang Qing, you called us here. Speak if you have something."
"Exactly, just speak frankly between us."
Various evolutionaries spoke at the round table.
But most evolutionaries remained silent, not expressing their stance.
Among them were the silver-haired woman Yin Ling, the three-eyed clan man, and the burly man nearly three meters tall.
As the Red Stripes in the Seven-Star Cave test, these three held a considerable status even after joining the Red Kun lineage.
Their invitation at this moment was purely for the sake of giving face to those who joined the Red Kun lineage at the same time.
"Everyone."
Fang Qing looked at them and said earnestly, "My hometown, Canglan Star, is currently being suppressed by the Black Prison Family."
"He interrupted trade with Canglan Star, implementing despicable economic sanctions. I implore you to persuade the forces behind you to engage in trade with Canglan Star."
Fang Qing pleaded sincerely.
The most severe impact of the Black Prison Family cutting off trade with Canglan Star wasn't losing them as a business partner. It was the subsequent negative effects.
Other forces might follow suit if they saw the Black Prison Family withdrawing. To prevent this scene from happening, it was essential to quickly rebuild trade channels with other forces.
The 'other forces' here, first and foremost, had to be unafraid of the Black Prison Family.
Only by swiftly stabilizing trade relationships could Lin Yuan be removed from the center of public opinion.
Many evolutionaries on the scene were official members of the Red Kun lineage. Their backing forces naturally didn't care much about the Black Prison Family.
"I see."
"The despicable Black Prison Family."
"Taking advantage of their size, bullying the weak everywhere."
"Fang Qing, my brother, I've got this favor for you."
Many evolutionaries at the round table immediately promised, patting their chests.
Of course, these promises were made purely out of respect for Fang Qing.
Of course.
The reason these evolutionaries said this was purely out of respect for Fang Qing.
By agreeing to Fang Qing at this moment, it was equivalent to them owing him a favor. In the future, if they had any issues, Fang Qing would be obligated to help as much as possible.
"Canglan Star?"
At this point, the three-eyed clan man spoke, "If I remember correctly, this whole issue started because Hei Yucao of the Black Prison Family wanted to recruit that Lin Yuan. The resulting conflict arose when Lin Yuan refused, right?"
"You just need to wait for some time, Fang Qing. As long as Lin Yuan willingly submits, the economic pressure on Canglan Star will disappear. Are you sure you want to use so many favors to help your friend?"
The three-eyed clan man looked at Fang Qing with interest.
Other evolutionaries at the round table also turned their gaze towards Fang Qing.
They didn't care whether the Black Prison Family bullied the weak or not.
The reason many evolutionaries were speaking in support of Fang Qing was purely for the sake of building connections.
Anyway, this matter didn't mean much to them; it was just adding another trade line.
Under everyone's gaze, Fang Qing slightly furrowed his brows.
In his mind, he couldn't help but recall the advice of his teacher, the old man with a white beard, when he first learned about Canglan Star's situation.
"Help, you must help."
"Even if it means bankruptcy, you must help."
The white-bearded old man, aware of the cause and effect, couldn't help but roar.
"Huh?"
Fang Qing was momentarily stunned.
He had indeed considered helping and even started thinking about a way out for Lin Yuan.
But the level of excitement displayed by the white-bearded old man was somewhat incomprehensible.
"Idiot."
The white-bearded old man glanced at Fang Qing.
"Let me ask you, if you hadn't joined the Red Kun lineage, facing the recruitment from Hei Yucao, would you have agreed or not?"
The white-bearded old man asked.
"I... I probably would have agreed."
After careful consideration, Fang Qing nodded and said.
Without joining the Red Kun lineage, it meant he had no background. Faced with the colossal Black Prison Family, he wouldn't have the confidence to resist or refuse.
"Then let me ask you, is your Lin brother stupid?"
The white-bearded old man continued to inquire.
"Lin brother is definitely not stupid."
Fang Qing answered without hesitation.
"Your point being?"
Fang Qing suddenly realized.
"Your Lin brother is not stupid, yet he made a decision that seems foolish. What do you think is the reason?"
The white-bearded old man guided.
"Lin brother has other cards. He doesn't care about the Black Prison Family, or rather, he doesn't care about Hei Yucao."
Fang Qing said excitedly.
"At least you have some brains."
The white-bearded old man said with satisfaction. "Now, by helping your Lin brother, you're providing timely assistance. Understand?"
"I'm sure."
Facing the many evolutionaries at the round table, Fang Qing nodded and said, "To each of you who helps me today, I promise a favor. If you have any issues in the future, just come to me."
"Hmph."
Seeing this, the three-eyed clan man snorted disdainfully and vanished instantly.
He couldn't be bothered with these trivial matters, and Fang Qing's favors meant even less to him.
However, except for a few individuals like the three-eyed clan man, most evolutionaries sold Fang Qing's face.
Even the silver-haired woman, Yin Ling, promised to talk to the forces behind her.
After all, this matter posed no difficulty for them, and helping didn't require much effort.
In the virtual world, in personal space.
Black Prison Family's Hei Yucao looked grim.
"Darn it." Hei Yucao narrowed his eyes. "I didn't expect Fang Qing to willingly expend so many favors and persuade so many fellow disciples to establish trade relations with Canglan Star for Lin Yuan."
Hei Yucao felt somewhat helpless.
Initially, he thought Fang Qing was just playing around, putting on a show for Lin Yuan.
Unexpectedly, Fang Qing was genuinely willing to stand up for Lin Yuan, paying such a high price.
"And the Red Kun lineage, are they really so united? Will they really oppose my Black Prison Family just because Fang Qing does?"
Hei Yucao's face became increasingly gloomy.
"Young Master."
"What should we do now?"
Below the grand hall, Bei Zhao asked tentatively.
"What should we do?"
"What else can we do?"
"Do you think I would dare to oppose the mighty Red Kun lineage with them?"
Hei Yucao waved his hand dismissively. "If I dared to do that, I'd be forcibly dragged back by the family."
Acting foolish in front of Fang Qing was not a severe consequence, and it had nothing to do with the Red Kun lineage.
However, if he continued to meddle, he would truly be at odds with the Red Kun lineage. With so many formal members of the Red Kun lineage intervening, Hei Yucao knew what to do.
Time passed.
Half a year flew by.
Central Continent Manor.
Lin Yuan finished his cultivation, glanced at the network, and said, "Hmm, the influence of the Black Prison Family has been mostly eliminated."
Lin Yuan walked out of the underground training ground.
Over the past six months, with many members of the Red Kun lineage coming forward to persuade their respective forces to establish trade with Canglan Star, the influence of the Black Prison Family naturally dwindled.
As for the online criticism against Lin Yuan, it had long vanished.
The entire incident seemed as if it had never happened.
"This is human nature."
Lin Yuan shook his head slightly. He didn't mind, but the recent mood of his parents and sister had visibly improved at a rapid pace.
"Half a year's time, soul compatibility."
Lin Yuan closed his eyes slightly, beginning to sense the degree of compatibility of his own soul.
Half a year ago, his soul compatibility reached twenty percent.
Now, after seven to eight months of continuous refinement of the martial evolution path, Lin Yuan could faintly feel that his soul compatibility was about to reach perfection.
"Eighty-five percent."
Lin Yuan opened his eyes, a smile appearing on his face.
An 85% soul compatibility had reached the transformation phase, and he was very close to advancing to the Sixth Stage.
Just as Lin Yuan was about to continue practicing, perfecting the martial evolution system and enhancing soul compatibility.
Suddenly.
Lin Yuan's expression changed slightly.
Because.
Deep in his mind—
That towering and majestic Gate of the Myriad Realms had completely lit up at the periphery.
"Stop cursing, stop cursing."
This plot is over quickly.
The pacing of this book is already fast, with less than five hundred thousand words to reach the Sixth Stage. In a typical cultivation novel, the protagonist would have achieved Nascent Soul in less than five hundred thousand words.
The moment the outer area of the Gate of the Myriad Realms lit up—
Lin Yuan understood.
"Can I shuttle now?"
Lin Yuan's mind went deep into his consciousness, looking towards that towering and majestic Gate of the Myriad Realms.
"Just not now."
Lin Yuan frowned slightly.
He was currently in a critical period between the Fifth and Sixth Stages. His soul compatibility had reached eighty-five percent, approaching perfection.
Improving soul compatibility required Lin Yuan to invest all his energy, comprehend the Dao, and perfect the martial evolution path.
If he were to shuttle now, the conscious descent into another world would be equivalent to interrupting the process of soul transformation.
After the shuttle, when Lin Yuan advanced to the Sixth Stage in another world and returned to the main world,
he would still need to spend time and energy to complete the final phase of soul compatibility.
What Lin Yuan truly worried about wasn't the above.
It was that rashly stopping the soul transformation might lead to some unfavorable results.
For example, soul compatibility not progressing but regressing, or the compatibility speed suddenly slowing down, and so on.
Throughout the long history of human civilization in the universe, there were some Fifth Stage evolutionists who, during the soul integration with their evolutionary paths, experienced unexpected interruptions.
When they resumed the transformation and integration, they found that the efficiency of soul compatibility had been affected.
"Well, delay the shuttle until the soul compatibility transformation is complete and I step into the Sixth Stage."
Lin Yuan's face showed a momentary contemplation, and he finally made a decision.
Delaying the shuttle wouldn't cause any loss to Lin Yuan; the Gate of the Myriad Realms would continue to accumulate energy.
It's like a ten-liter cup, constantly dripping water into it. When the water in the cup reaches one liter, Lin Yuan can shuttle.
During the moment of shuttle, it would consume that one liter of water.
However, if he chooses not to shuttle, the one liter of water won't disappear. It will remain in the cup, not affecting the subsequent increase in water.
In theory, Lin Yuan could wait for several years for uninterrupted shuttles.
Or try other functions of the Gate of the Myriad Realms, such as what benefits there might be after lighting up the core area?
Outside Canglan Star,
A spaceship slowly stopped and underwent star platform security checks.
"Boss, we've arrived at Canglan Star, our destination."
Inside the spaceship, an excited young man with green hair said, "It's my first time leaving my home planet. Canglan Star should have many interesting places."
"Interesting?"
A middle-aged man with green hair opened his eyes and sighed.
"Wait for what's next, and you'll know how painful it is to stay on such a medium-life planet for a long time."
The middle-aged man with green hair glanced at the young man with green hair.
"Huh? Painful?"
The young man with green hair was slightly stunned.
"Isn't it a good thing?"
The middle-aged man with green hair sneered, "Can various entertainment activities, welfare benefits, and the supply of cosmic energy on a medium-life planet compare to a high-life planet?"
"This time, if it weren't for the young lady's orders to establish a trade base on Canglan Star, I wouldn't have come over."
The middle-aged man with green hair sighed again.
"Yes, I heard that a genius evolutionist named Lin Yuan on Canglan Star rejected the recruitment of Black Abyss Pincers, leading to the entire Canglan Star being targeted and suppressed."
"Fortunately, another genius evolutionist on Canglan Star, Fang Qing, joined the Red Kun lineage. Fang Qing and Lin Yuan have a deep connection, so Fang Qing sought help from the young lady and other Red Kun lineage members to rebuild the trade channels."
The young man with green hair had apparently inquired a lot before coming.
Leaving his home planet for the first time, he naturally had to be well-prepared.
"Lord Fang Qing is really considerate."
The young man with green hair said somewhat enviously.
Who wouldn't want such a friend? Someone who stands up for you when you're oppressed and bullied.
"Indeed."
"Lord Fang Qing is loyal, but that Lin Yuan seems ungrateful."
The middle-aged man with green hair shook his head and said, "Master Black Abyss Pincers has such a high status, personally recruiting and showing respect, yet Lin Yuan dares to refuse, risking the entire Azure Blue Star."
"This kind of personality is extremely selfish. If it weren't for Lord Fang Qing's care, his future would undoubtedly be very miserable."
The middle-aged man with green hair said slowly.
His view was also the view of most people, especially those who were called in to establish trade outposts, who more or less held some resentment towards Lin Yuan.
"That's true." The young man with green hair nodded slightly.
He had been educated by his family since childhood that when necessary, one must sacrifice everything for the family. If he were in Lin Yuan's position, he would definitely not make such a selfless move.
"Actually, it doesn't matter in the future."
"Lord Fang Qing has just joined the Red Kun lineage, cherishing the friendship with Lin Yuan. But as time goes by, Lord Fang Qing, with the help of the Red Kun lineage, will soar to the Fifth Stage and even the Sixth Stage."
"But Lin Yuan, even though he is an unprecedented genius on Canglan Star, will probably stop at the Fifth Stage."
"In the future, the gap between the two will become larger and larger. Can the friendship still be maintained? How can a giant dragon be friends with an ant?"
The middle-aged man with green hair expressed his opinion.
"After a hundred or a thousand years, Lord Fang Qing's friendship with Lin Yuan will naturally fade."
The middle-aged man with green hair said calmly.
"Indeed."
"Those who are not on the same level of strength cannot be friends." The young man with green hair nodded, expressing agreement.
In the central mainland mansion, the main building.
"It's better to complete the soul transformation and achieve perfect compatibility as soon as possible."
Since the Gate of the Myriad Realms could shuttle at any time, Lin Yuan considered speeding up the soul compatibility.
"Perhaps I can spar with other powerful evolutionists?"
Lin Yuan looked thoughtful.
Sparring with evolutionists from different evolutionary paths could significantly improve Lin Yuan's efficiency in understanding the Dao.
Especially in perfecting the martial evolution path, since Lin Yuan intended to expand beyond the Yin-Yang paths and encompass myriad paths in the world.
Fighting against many evolutionists and comprehending their paths and philosophies would undoubtedly have a certain promoting effect.
"Anyway, I'm just idle."
Lin Yuan connected his consciousness to the virtual world and entered the arena area.
The virtual world had many zones: living area, trading area, central square, and the arena area.
"The arena area is specifically designed for evolutionists to spar and exchange."
"The Universal Human Alliance's arena competition is held in the arena area every session."
Of course, only evolutionists under a hundred years old can participate in the arena competition.
As for those above a hundred years old, the truly powerful evolutionists, Fifth Stage, Sixth Stage? If they have the thought of sparring, they will choose the arena area.
"Registration."
"Strength: Fifth Stage, Twelfth Segment. Commencing soul compatibility transformation."
"Identity: Hidden."
Lin Yuan entered the arena area, disguised as a wandering evolutionist traveling through the universe, and began selecting opponents.
"Well, this person has been undergoing soul compatibility transformation for more than two hundred years, almost completing ninety percent of the compatibility. Apply for a challenge."
"And this person, from the Wan Yang lineage, is the core son. Not inferior to the peak master of the Red Kun lineage. Apply for a challenge."
"Special physique, noble bloodline. About to enter the Sixth Stage? Hurry and apply for a challenge, otherwise, it won't be possible after reaching the Sixth Stage."
Lin Yuan spent half a day selecting more than a hundred opponents.
These more than a hundred opponents were carefully selected by Lin Yuan. Even if their strength was not as good as his, the difference was not much.
They could still put pressure on Lin Yuan.
Moreover, these individuals' evolutionary paths were extremely rare and special, providing Lin Yuan with good insights.
After applying for challenges one by one, Lin Yuan began to wait.
At this moment, the voice of the intelligent assistant sounded, "Master, Chief Executive Song Wuyang wants to see you."
Virtual world, personal space.
Lin Yuan's figure appeared.
Shortly after, Song Wuyang also appeared in front of him.
"This crisis has finally passed without much danger."
Song Wuyang's face showed a hint of relief.
As the planetary governor, if Canglan Star experienced negative effects such as economic decline during his term, it would have a disastrous impact on his political achievements.
Fortunately, everything had come to an end.
Under Fang Qing's leadership, many forces began to re-establish trade with Canglan Star. Even Canglan Star seized the opportunity to make unexpected great progress in contact with these forces.
It could be described as turning a misfortune into a blessing.
"If it weren't for Lord Fang Qing this time, it would indeed have been troublesome."
Governor Song Wuyang said.
"Yes."
Lin Yuan nodded.
In fact, Lin Yuan didn't have much feeling. Even if the criticism outside was high, he could ignore it all.
However, his parents and sister had to endure some 'online violence,' so Fang Qing standing up was necessary.
"Even if it didn't bring substantial help to Lin Yuan, at least it alleviated the psychological pressure on his family."
"For this, Lin Yuan was quite grateful."
"Lord Fang Qing came forward entirely based on the friendship with Mr. Lin. I hope you can communicate more in the future," Governor Song Wuyang hinted.
The implication was that Song Wuyang hoped Lin Yuan would get closer to Fang Qing. Otherwise, if Fang Qing was willing to step in this time, it might not be the case next time.
Lin Yuan remained calm.
He knew that Song Wuyang's words were not malicious; it was entirely from his perspective.
After finally grabbing onto a thigh, he naturally had to hold onto it tightly. Especially with members like Fang Qing from the Red Kun lineage, who might become a significant figure in the entire star field in the future.
After chatting with Song Wuyang for a few sentences, Lin Yuan bid farewell.
Now that the trade routes of Canglan Star had just been rebuilt, there were many things that required the intervention of this governor.
He disconnected from the virtual world.
Lin Yuan walked out of the main building and came to the grassy field outside.
"Brother."
His sister, Lin Yi, floated over using a shield-shaped weapon controlled by telekinesis.
"That Black Prison Pincers is truly despicable. Brother, you refused to accept the invitation, so he deliberately suppressed Canglan Star. Now, see? He's suffered a loss?"
Lin Yi couldn't help but comment.
"But fortunately, Brother, your friend is powerful. Many of my close friends envy you for making such a good friend."
Lin Yi continued with a few more remarks.
"Is that so?" Lin Yuan remained calm.
During this period, along with the calming of public opinion, Lin Yi also vented some frustration.
In the virtual world, Fang Qing and Lin Yuan sat facing each other.
"Almost nothing major is happening now."
"Black Prison Pincers is currently quiet, probably not daring to have any ideas."
Fang Qing stared at Lin Yuan and continued, "Brother Lin, are you interested in joining the Red Kun lineage?"
"In a while, I will have a 'recommendation' quota. I can give it to you then."
The channels for joining the Red Kun lineage were not limited to the Seven-Star Cave test; there were many other ways to join openly.
'Recommendation' was one of the simplest.
Every hundred years, the actual members of the Red Kun lineage had a chance for 'recommendation.'
It meant recommending other evolutionists to join the Red Kun lineage.
Of course, even through 'recommendation,' for the vast majority of evolutionists, it was still a rare opportunity.
This was the Red Kun lineage, the supreme rulers of the Red Kun Starfield.
Even if it was just staying inside for a few years, it would be a qualification worth boasting about.
"Recommendation."
Lin Yuan fell into contemplation.
"As the thirteenth peak master of the Red Kun, does he still need a recommendation?"
"Brother Lin, what do you think?"
Although Fang Qing didn't know exactly what gave Lin Yuan the confidence to reject Black Prison Pincers' recruitment, based on their relationship, Fang Qing wanted to extend a helping hand to Lin Yuan.
"After joining the Red Kun lineage, Brother Lin, although you will be an outer member, with me taking care of you, it won't be difficult for Brother Lin to become a formal member in the future given your talent."
Fang Qing was considering Lin Yuan comprehensively.
"Let's talk about it when the time comes."
Lin Yuan smiled.
"Okay."
Fang Qing nodded.
"Young Master."
"The 222 evolutionists you wanted to recruit have all agreed and signed contracts."
Wearing a black suit, an elderly man named Beizhao respectfully spoke to Black Prison Pincers sitting on the throne.
"Then, according to the next plan, provide specialized training for these 222 evolutionists. Before the next arena competition begins, their strength should improve by at least forty percent."
Black Prison Pincers said.
"Yes."
Beizhao responded and disappeared instantly.
"222 evolutionists."
Black Prison Pincers fell silent. It should have been 223 evolutionists.
It was just that Lin Yuan refused the recruitment, and Black Prison Pincers had initially planned to use the cut-off of trade to force him to surrender.
But suddenly, Fang Qing appeared in the middle.
"Wait and see. As long as I can pass the family test, return to the family, and sit on the position of the clan leader, all of you will pay the price."
Black Prison Pincers muttered to himself.
In the mainland of Canglan Star, in the manor.
In the underground training ground of the main building.
Lin Yuan connected his consciousness to the virtual world and entered the arena area.
"Let's see if anyone has accepted the challenge."
Several hours ago, Lin Yuan selected a group of evolutionists with similar strength, intending to challenge them to accelerate the transformation of his soul integration.
"Hmm?"
Opening the application list, Lin Yuan suddenly frowned.
Because he found that his applications were all rejected.
Rejected.
Rejected.
Rejected.
Still rejected.
Out of over a hundred applications, more than seventy were rejected. The remaining thirty or so, while not rejected, were not accepted either, not much different from rejection.
"They all rejected me?"
Lin Yuan blinked.
Was this the result of his first application for a challenge?
"Rejected me?"
"Why would they reject me?"
Lin Yuan thought for a while and roughly speculated on the reasons.
The evolutionists he selected were all extremely famous, with profound backgrounds or talents that surpassed a whole star domain. These evolutionists were like 'celebrity' figures, attracting the attention of countless people. If every challenge from a random evolutionist were accepted, there would be no need for cultivation; one could just keep challenging from start to finish.
Moreover, accepting challenges from unfamiliar evolutionists, even if they won, would be expected, but losing would be embarrassing. So, unless it was an evolutionist of the same level and status, those 'celebrity' evolutionists wouldn't easily accept challenges.
"In that case..."
Lin Yuan's thoughts surged. "Then, I'll apply for the challenge with my real identity."
The so-called real identity was not 'Lin Yuan' but the identity of the thirteenth peak master of the Red Kun lineage.
Given the attention surrounding the mysterious thirteenth peak master of the Red Kun lineage, almost no evolutionist wouldn't be curious. The position of the thirteenth peak master was high enough, and there were probably not many evolutionists who would refuse a challenge initiated by the thirteenth peak master.
Even if they lost, there would be reasons. After all, it was the thirteenth peak master; it wouldn't be unusual to lose. If they could win, it would be defeating the thirteenth peak master.
Thinking about this, Lin Yuan immediately switched his identity.
Virtual world of the Red Kun lineage.
Thirteenth Main Peak.
Lin Yuan's figure appeared in the main hall at the peak.
As he had not yet reached the sixth rank, Lin Yuan had not recruited disciples or servants to the main peak, making the hall appear quite empty.
"As long as the identity of 'Lin Yuan' is not exposed, there won't be any impact on behaving as the thirteenth peak master."
After careful consideration, Lin Yuan entered the arena area and chose opponents he wanted to challenge.
Arena area.
A certain arena.
A dark-skinned man appeared.
"I didn't expect the esteemed thirteenth peak master of the Red Kun lineage to challenge me?"
The dark-skinned man was somewhat surprised. He looked at the figure that appeared in the distance, showing a slightly respectful posture.
As an existence about to reach the sixth rank with soul integration reaching ninety percent, he was quite favored.
The dark-skinned man had long stopped accepting any challenges. His current most important task was to fully integrate his soul and then safely advance to the sixth rank. This had been his original plan until he received a challenge application from the thirteenth peak master of the Red Kun lineage.
Oh my god.
This was the thirteenth peak master, a high-ranking figure of a future star domain. Even if the dark-skinned man reached the sixth rank, his status wouldn't be comparable to that of the thirteenth peak master. Therefore, upon receiving the challenge application, the dark-skinned man hesitated for no moment and chose to accept it. After all, it was just a challenge and wouldn't take much time. Being able to witness the legendary thirteenth peak master was worth it, win or lose.
"Let's begin."
Lin Yuan looked at the dark-skinned man.
"Alright."
The dark-skinned man said, disappearing from his original position.
"Thirteenth Peak Master, the evolutionary path I cultivate is called the Shadow Evolution Path, capable of concealing in any..."
The dark-skinned man's words were cut off as Lin Yuan took a step, arriving under the shade of a tree. He raised his hand and, with a grab, caught an almost invisible shadow. In an instant, this concealed shadow swiftly condensed, transforming into the dark-skinned man.
"How... How is this possible?"
The dark-skinned man widened his eyes, filled with disbelief. His method of concealment was extremely secretive, even a sixth-rank evolutionist could overlook it with a moment's inattention. With this method, the dark-skinned man had evaded numerous life-threatening situations before. Yet, in front of the thirteenth peak master, it was easily exposed.
"Not bad."
Lin Yuan commented, then crushed the dark-skinned man's neck.
[Your insight is heaven-defying. Watching the 'Shadow' concealment technique deepens your understanding of shadow rules.]
Lin Yuan slightly closed his eyes. Under his extraordinary insight, the various methods of the dark-skinned man were transformed into gains and integrated into the martial evolution system.
"Hmm?"
Lin Yuan faintly felt a slight increase in the speed of his soul integration transformation.
Although not significant, Lin Yuan's enlightenment was better than usual. This wasn't to say that enlightenment was ineffective, but occasionally changing the method of cultivation could yield unexpected results. Moreover, under his heaven-defying insight, whether it was sitting down to contemplate or engaging in combat, both belonged to a form of enlightenment.
Next, Lin Yuan continued to challenge one evolutionist after another. These evolutionists weren't limited to the Red Kun Starfield or nearby star systems but encompassed all renowned fifth-rank peak evolutionists within the entire domain of human civilization.
Some evolutionists had terrifying physical bodies, forming a vast domain solely based on their dense blood energy. Lin Yuan relied on his explosive strength to temporarily open a blood energy domain and then lethally struck the opponent.
Others were proficient in speed, manifesting in any part of the arena with a single thought, attacking from any angle. The faster the speed, the stronger the attack. Lin Yuan had to exert considerable means to defeat such opponents.
As Lin Yuan fought and clashed with different evolutionists, his insights grew. In just half a month, he gained as much understanding as two months of meditation and hard training.
Amidst Lin Yuan's continuous challenges, more and more evolutionists, especially those from the Red Kun Starfield, began to notice him.
"The lord of our sky, the master of our starfield, is challenging other evolutionists everywhere?"
"The Thirteenth Peak Master, isn't he extremely mysterious, never having shown his abilities before?"
"Everyone, let's go and see what skills the Thirteenth Peak Master of the Red Kun Starfield truly possesses."
Many evolutionists and high-level citizens gathered in the arena, specifically observing the platform Lin Yuan usually challenged.
"Hello, everyone. I am your little cat. Today, let's take a look at the legendary Thirteenth Peak Master of the Red Kun Starfield."
A cute and charming girl with cat ears appeared in front of the platform. She was a popular female anchor in the Red Kun Starfield and dozens of nearby star systems, often live-streaming the on-site challenges of powerful evolutionists. The Thirteenth Peak Master, despite not reaching the sixth rank, was very suitable as live-streaming material due to his fame and status.
"Alright, the challenge has begun."
"That person is the Thirteenth Peak Master. Even though we know his appearance has been altered, he still looks too handsome."
The girl knew how to stir up the atmosphere in the livestream room. With a few words from her, the livestream atmosphere immediately heightened.
"Our Thirteenth Peak Master's opponent is Latasa, known as the 'Soul Artisan.'"
The camera shifted, revealing a skinny young man in a black robe. Most of his body was shrouded in the robe, appearing extremely eerie and terrifying.
"Soul Artisan Latasa specializes in the soul evolution path, with a particular knack for bizarre soul attacks."
"The path of the soul is extremely dangerous. Latasa once had a record that made a group of fifth-rank peak evolutionists dare not approach. I wonder how the Thirteenth Peak Master will fare."
The girl detailed Latasa's past achievements in soul arts.
"If this were in reality, Latasa would definitely not be the Thirteenth Peak Master's opponent. After all, the real Thirteenth Peak Master would have various soul defense weapons in reality."
"But in the virtual world, especially in the arena, where no external forces can be brought in, I think the Thirteenth Peak Master might be in some danger."
The girl continued to narrate.
After a moment, the battle between the Thirteenth Peak Master and Latasa began.
Buzz!
A mysterious fluctuation began to permeate.
Just as the girl was about to introduce the live broadcast scene, at the next instant, Latasa, the Soul Artisan, began to collapse. Starting from his feet, torso, both hands, everything crumbled.
"Your soul is quite strong."
In the end, only Latasa's head remained, and after uttering these words, even the head began to collapse.
In front of the platform, the girl blinked.
Damn it.
Forgot that Latasa is an evolutionist on the soul path. Battles involving such evolutionists are known for their speed.
"Thirteenth Peak Master is too strong, able to effortlessly withstand Latasa's soul attacks. The Thirteenth Peak Master has at least begun the process of soul metamorphosis."
The girl, having explained numerous battles involving high-ranking evolutionists, had a decent understanding of the strength in the soul aspect.
"It seems that our Thirteenth Peak Master is about to reach the sixth rank. I wonder who the real identity of the Thirteenth Peak Master is."
The girl continued, her tone revealing a hint of curiosity.
The identity of the Thirteenth Peak Master of the Red Kun lineage was exceptionally mysterious, and countless evolutionists were eager to find out.
"Alright."
"The next challenger for the Thirteenth Peak Master has arrived."
The girl shifted her focus to the upcoming challenge.
"Impressive."
"The Peak Master is too powerful, like an ant compared to ordinary fifth-rank peaks."
"This is the Peak Master of our Red Kun lineage. Being formidable is a given, right?"
In a box at the arena, many members of the Red Kun lineage gathered, enjoying the various techniques displayed by the Thirteenth Peak Master.
"Is this the Thirteenth Peak Master?"
Fang Qing was also present, looking down at the fight below with a sense of awe.
At this moment, the simulated battlefield resembled a desolate continent. However, as the Thirteenth Peak Master continued to clash with his opponent, the continent was torn apart, plates were pierced, and magma erupted, creating an apocalyptic scene.
"Too strong."
Fang Qing felt a tremor in his heart.
If such a battle took place on a planet with life, it would likely have turned into a dead star by now, with no living beings remaining.
"We evolutionists should be like the Peak Master, capable of overturning heaven and earth with a mere gesture."
Not far away, a three-eyed clan man sat there, clenching his fists.
"Instead of being like some people, talking about loyalty, helping friends, wasting time, wasting resources."
The three-eyed clan man glanced at Fang Qing.
Suggestively, he spoke.
Some time ago, Fang Qing had gathered friends to help Canglan Star overcome difficulties, which made the three-eyed clan man somewhat uncomfortable.
In his view, everything has its own destiny, and intervening forcefully like this is undoubtedly altering destiny.
Fang Qing, upon hearing this, dared not speak.
In terms of status, the three-eyed clan man, as a Red Stripe, joined the Red Kun lineage during the Seven Star Cave trial. Within a hundred years, he would undoubtedly become a core disciple.
One couldn't afford to offend such a figure.
In another box,
Twelve figures were leisurely watching.
They were the twelve Peak Masters of the Red Kun lineage.
With their status, they rarely watched arena matches below the sixth rank. They even found it bothersome to watch the arena matches of sixth-rank evolutionists. Among the twelve Red Kun Peak Masters, aside from the first three surpassing the sixth rank, the remaining nine were all at the peak of the sixth rank.
However, for Lin Yuan's challenge platform, they naturally came over.
"Our junior disciple."
The second senior sighed, carefully scrutinizing him, "He should have started soul metamorphosis. It's only been a few years, and he has cultivated to such an extent?"
The other senior brothers expressed their agreement.
Not long ago, they were joking that Lin Yuan would have a chance to reach the sixth rank within decades. But now? How much time had passed? Lin Yuan had already reached the peak of the fifth rank and even begun the soul metamorphosis?
Although it's true that some evolutionists spend hundreds or thousands of years on soul metamorphosis.
However, those evolutionists are usually without a background, and before reaching the fifth rank, they didn't have guidance from a strong mentor. They chose a path that did not match their own affinity for soul metamorphosis.
Evolutionists from the Red Kun lineage, on the other hand, have their mentors help choose the evolution path before reaching the fifth rank.
With such a well-matched evolution path, soul metamorphosis naturally occurs quickly, completing it in a matter of several years or decades.
In the eyes of the twelve senior brothers, Lin Yuan, as a disciple of the Red Kun Star Lord, must have already had his evolution path reviewed by the Star Lord. It was estimated that it would take only three or four years to complete the soul metamorphosis.
Then he would become a sixth-rank evolutionist.
This was a tenfold or more difference from what they had said initially, predicting he would reach the sixth rank in decades.
"Sixth rank before the age of a hundred. Such geniuses truly make people unable to even harbor jealousy."
The twelfth senior brother sighed.
"In these next few years, let's prepare. Our junior disciple will enter the sixth rank, and he will definitely come to the main star. We must be ready to welcome him properly."
A senior brother suggested.
"That's natural."
The twelfth senior brother nodded.
He looked down at the arena again.
"That little guy who was at the fourth rank back then has grown to such heights in the blink of an eye?" The twelfth senior brother looked thoughtful.
He remembered hesitating during the Seven Star Cave trial about whether to accept Lin Yuan as his disciple.
In a red palace,
The Red Kun Star Lord and a man in white robes were playing chess.
"Brother Red Kun, you've really taken in a good disciple." The man in white robes finished placing a piece and sighed.
"Hehe."
The Red Kun Star Lord chuckled, not saying much.
"The new disciple I've taken, suffered quite a loss at the hands of your good disciple."
The man in white robes placed another chess piece.
"Oh?"
The Red Kun Star Lord's interest was piqued.
His vast consciousness immediately began 'searching.'
Soon, he discovered Lin Yuan's activities, specifically challenging many evolutionists in the arena.
"My disciple, although talented, seems to be having a hard time defeating your disciple."
The Red Kun Star Lord was a bit puzzled.
He remembered that the man in white robes' disciple had already reached the fifth rank pinnacle a hundred years ago. Now, he was probably just a step away from the sixth rank, with soul compatibility estimated to be around ninety percent.
"Still pretending?"
The man in white robes glanced at the Red Kun Star Lord.
"Hmm."
The Red Kun Star Lord maintained a calm expression, but he felt a sense of doubt.
Then, he allocated a strand of consciousness to carefully observe the scenes of Lin Yuan's challenges on the arena.
"This..."
The Red Kun Star Lord's expression changed slightly, showing surprise.