Black Prison Family.
Black Prison Mo sat on the throne in the grand hall.
His gaze was deep as he looked at the cosmic sky.
In his ears, there echoed a very secretive fluctuation.
"Hei Yu Mo, you have been infiltrating human civilization for hundreds of thousands of years."
"All this time, you've done quite well, but today, I need you to do one last thing."
"Kill Lord Thirteen Peaks."
"That Lord Thirteen Peaks has just entered the Sixth Stage. Our clan's great diviner has confirmed that his life imprint has not fully merged with the universe yet."
"At this moment, if you kill him, he will die completely, with no possibility of resurrection."
"If it were anyone else, even an Eighth Stage powerhouse, it would be impossible to intrude into the Red Kun Main Star and kill Lord Thirteen Peaks."
"But you, Hei Yu Mo, are different. You are already under the command of the Red Kun Star Lord, and you have the qualification to enter the Red Kun Main Star."
"Secondly, your youngest son has suppressed Lord Thirteen Peaks before. If you bring your youngest son and go to the Red Kun Main Star to apologize, there is hope of encountering Lord Thirteen Peaks."
"At that time, if you make a move, according to the calculations of the clan's great diviner, you have a ten percent chance of killing Lord Thirteen Peaks."
Extremely subtle fluctuations entered Hei Yu Mo's ears, transforming into information that Hei Yu Mo understood.
"Kill Lord Thirteen Peaks."
Hei Yu Mo remained silent.
Naturally, he knew that wanting to kill Lord Thirteen Peaks under the gaze of the Red Kun Main Star Lord was a very slim hope.
Regardless of success or failure,
Hei Yu Mo, and even the entire Black Prison Family, would be annihilated.
"Hei Yu Mo, the talent and aptitude displayed by Lord Thirteen Peaks are expected to become a Seventh Stage King in the future, or even step into the Eighth Stage."
"For hundreds of thousands of years, you have been stuck at the Seventh Stage Marquis level. Everything will be worth it if you can kill Lord Thirteen Peaks."
"As for the Black Prison Family you have been managing? With your youngest son suppressing Lord Thirteen Peaks, the decline of the Black Prison Family is inevitable."
The obscure fluctuation continued to transmit.
"I don't have confidence in killing Lord Thirteen Peaks within the perception range of the Main Star."
Hei Yu Mo replied.
The obscure fluctuation claimed he had a ten percent chance of killing Lord Thirteen Peaks.
But Hei Yu Mo felt that ten percent was too high. With his understanding of the Main Star, as long as it was on the Main Star, it could instantly appear at any location.
"In this regard, the diviners in the clan have long been prepared. This secret technique allows you to instantly possess Eighth Stage strength. As long as the Red Kun Main Star Lord is not on guard against you at all times, there is a chance of killing Lord Thirteen Peaks."
An obscure fluctuation transmitted a secret technique.
"Secret technique."
Hei Yu Mo glanced at it.
This secret technique required him to burn everything about himself.
Flesh, soul, life essence potential, all sacrificed to obtain an instant surge in strength.
Using this secret technique, he indeed had hope of killing Lord Thirteen Peaks, but the consequence would be his own demise.
There was no need for people from the Red Kun lineage to act afterward; he would be killed by the backlash of this secret technique.
Black Prison Mo remained silent.
"Hei Yu Mo, as long as you do as I say, regardless of success or failure, your clan, your people, will receive ten star systems as their homeland."
"My Insectoid Clan will send a large amount of resources and treasures to cultivate your people and clan."
The obscure fluctuation continued to transmit.
"I understand."
Black Prison Mo replied in a low voice.
Before long, Black Prison Ao was brought into the palace.
"Father."
Black Prison Ao's limbs went weak, looking at Black Prison Mo sitting on the throne, his lips trembling.
Black Prison Mo remained calm, overlooking his youngest son.
The act of suppressing Lin Yuan by Black Prison Ao had been criticized by countless Black Prison Family members, but in the eyes of foreign races, it presented an opportunity.
It was precisely because of Black Prison Ao's recklessness that Black Prison Mo had the chance to visit Lord Thirteen Peaks with Black Prison Ao to apologize.
Without this incident, Black Prison Mo wouldn't have had an excuse or reason to visit Lord Thirteen Peaks.
If he forcibly sought an audience, it would likely be detected as abnormal by the 'divination' type evolutionists on the Red Kun Main Star.
Everything in the universe follows its natural laws of development.
Under normal circumstances, Black Prison Mo wouldn't have urgently sought an audience with Lord Thirteen Peaks. If he had done so, it would have been abnormal, and the 'divination' type evolutionists would have conducted a deeper deduction.
However, with Black Prison Ao, it was different.
"My son once suppressed you, and now I bring him to apologize."
This was reasonable and normal.
No one could find fault with it.
"My clan."
Black Prison Mo appeared calm on the surface, but his heart was exceptionally complex.
He came from a distant part of the universe, from a small and weak clan.
The war between human civilization and the insectoid clan had affected the clan where Black Prison Mo belonged.
In a helpless situation, Black Prison Mo had no choice but to follow his clan and seek refuge with the insectoid clan.
Because of Black Prison Mo's decent evolutionary talent, the insectoid clan arranged for him to enter the territory of human civilization.
Members of small and weak clans like Black Prison Mo occasionally roamed into the territory of human civilization and settled there, which was quite common.
Human civilization didn't have much defense against such life forms, so Black Prison Mo could join the Red Kun Star Lord and establish the renowned Black Prison Family.
However, due to Black Prison Mo's foreign origin, it was impossible for him to become part of the high echelons of human civilization. Establishing the Black Prison Family was already the limit.
"My parents."
Black Prison Mo's thoughts diverged, as if he had returned to hundreds of thousands of years ago when he was still a child, running with his father and mother on the grassland.
Life at that time was carefree.
If it weren't for the war between the human race and the insectoid race, he might be happy now, staying by his parents' side, without thinking or doing anything.
Father's shoulders were broad enough to support the whole family.
"So many years have passed, and father and mother have long been dead."
Black Prison Mo's thoughts returned to reality.
Although his father and mother were gone, the other clan members, even though Black Prison Mo couldn't recall their names, were still his kin.
In Black Prison Mo's heart, these clan members of the Black Prison Family were nothing more than tools to conceal his true identity.
Since infiltrating human civilization, Black Prison Mo had never relaxed for a moment.
"Father, mother, I will come to see you soon."
Black Prison Mo stood up, walked to the trembling Black Prison Ao, helped him up, and said, "Come, follow me to apologize to Lord Thirteen Peaks."
Red Kun Main Star.
On the central continent square.
Black Prison Mo, accompanied by Black Prison Ao, sought an audience with Lord Thirteen Peaks.
"Brother Black Prison Mo, this son of yours..." The steward of the Red Kun lineage looked at Black Prison Mo with a trace of pity on his face.
Since the revelation of Lord Thirteen Peaks' identity, every bit of information about Lin Yuan had been exposed.
This included the incident where Lord Thirteen Peaks was suppressed by Black Prison Ao.
In the eyes of others, Black Prison Mo was truly unlucky. He was living well in his family, but because of his son, he had offended Lord Thirteen Peaks.
How unjust was this?
In fact, Black Prison Ao was also unlucky. For a large family like his, it was normal to use their influence to suppress an evolutionist without connections.
The Human Civilization Alliance, with its three goddesses overseeing, rarely had incidents that violated the law.
However, suppression was unavoidable.
For example, if I own a company, and I don't like you, I can have the company fire you. With three goddesses overseeing, at most, the breach of contract penalty would be paid in full. The goddesses wouldn't force the hiring of a specific person.
"Pass a message to Lord Thirteen Peaks."
"Tell him that I, Black Prison Mo, have a precious treasure to offer."
Black Prison Mo looked at the steward and said in a low voice.
This was also to pique Lord Thirteen Peaks' curiosity.
To attract him to come out for a meeting.
Black Prison Mo was a seventh-stage evolutionist, and the precious treasure he mentioned might be at the seventh-stage king level.
Treasures of this level, even Grand Peak Master, Second Peak Master, and Third Peak Master would value. Lin Yuan has just become Lord Thirteen Peaks, his status has risen, but he certainly doesn't have many treasures.
"Understood."
The steward of the Red Kun lineage nodded.
He didn't find anything strange about it.
Moreover, coming to seek an audience for forgiveness, you can't come empty-handed, right?
Watching the steward leave, Black Prison Mo steadied his mind.
Currently, all he could do was wait.
Wait for Lord Thirteen Peaks to summon him, then activate that secret technique to strangle this human genius at the sixth-stage level.
In exchange for a better living environment and resources for the clan.
Peak Palace.
Lin Yuan received the news that Black Prison Mo brought Black Prison Ao to apologize.
However, Lin Yuan showed no intention of meeting.
Before his life imprint integrated into the universe, Lin Yuan felt uneasy even about practicing, let alone going out to meet people?
Moreover, Big Senior Brother had made it clear.
For Lin Yuan right now, the most important thing was to integrate his life imprint into the universe.
As for other matters? Even meeting the teacher, Lord Red Kun, could be postponed, let alone Black Prison Mo?
"It's almost time."
Lin Yuan breathed a sigh of relief, his eyes shining.
Integrating the life imprint, although not difficult, was a meticulous process and couldn't be rushed.
Canglan Star.
At the mansion on the mainland.
"Little Yuan has been in seclusion for quite a while this time."
Mother Lu Qiong's face showed a worried expression.
"Isn't this common?"
Father Lin Shoucheng had long been accustomed to it.
"After all, my son is a genius who hasn't appeared in Canglan Star for hundreds of thousands of years."
"Seclusion for a few months is nothing. I heard that those high-level evolutionists, even for casual seclusion, would take decades or even centuries."
Lin Shoucheng said.
"Right?"
"Daughter."
Lin Shoucheng glanced at Lin Yi not far away.
At this time, Lin Yi was repeatedly watching the battle video of Lord Thirteen Peaks.
"Yes, yes, yes."
Lin Yi replied casually.
At this moment,
The intelligent butler reminded that someone was coming to visit.
"Minister Song is here?"
Lu Qiong immediately got up, planning to personally greet him.
Because of Lin Yuan's championship in the arena, Song Wuyang often came to pay his respects.
So, Song Wuyang's visit at this time did not attract much attention.
Soon after,
Song Wuyang walked in.
"Minister Song, Little Yuan is currently in seclusion and cannot come out for the time being. I'm sorry."
Lu Qiong's face was full of apologies.
She naturally knew that Song Wuyang's visit could only be to look for Lin Yuan. As for them, they didn't have the qualification to make Minister Song personally come over.
"I will notify Little Yuan right away."
Lin Shoucheng got up, intending to inform Lin Yuan.
Of course, this kind of notification is similar to leaving a 'voicemail,' and Lin Yuan will only see it when he finishes his matters.
"No need, no need."
Song Wuyang waved his hand quickly. "Mr. Lin Yuan should be busy on Lord Red Kun's Star right now. I just came over to take a look. How could I dare to disturb Mr. Lin Yuan?"
Hearing this, Lin Shoucheng and Lu Qiong showed a slight stunned expression.
Did Song Wuyang just say something?
Is Lin Yuan on Lord Red Kun's Star?
"Minister Song, you are mistaken. Brother was in seclusion at the main building just a few days ago."
Lin Yi noticed the 'mistake' in Song Wuyang's words and couldn't help but remind him.
"Little Yi."
Lu Qiong gave Lin Yi a stern look.
Even if Song Wuyang made a mistake, it shouldn't be pointed out directly. It's too impolite.
"Haha, Minister Song, don't mind. Little Yi has this personality. But Minister works day and night, remember to take care of yourself."
Lin Shoucheng took the opportunity to say.
"Mr. Lin, Mrs. Lu, and Miss Lin."
Song Wuyang's expression slightly corrected. "I didn't make a mistake. Mr. Lin Yuan is currently on Lord Red Kun's Star."
Song Wuyang paused and continued, "There is also a piece of great news that I need to share."
"Your son, Mr. Lin Yuan, is now the Lord Thirteen Peaks of the Red Kun lineage."
Song Wuyang said.
With this statement,
Lin Shoucheng, Lu Qiong, and Lin Yi looked at Song Wuyang.
"It seems that Minister has indeed been working too hard recently." Lin Shoucheng stepped forward to smooth things over.
"However, Minister, joking about the Thirteenth Peaks can't be taken lightly. That is..." Lin Shoucheng subtly reminded.
Given his status, he naturally didn't have the qualifications to advise a planetary minister. However, this matter could be significant, and it might even affect his own family. Lin Shoucheng gathered the courage to speak up.
"Hahaha."
Song Wuyang, seeing this, showed no surprise.
When he learned that Lin Yuan was the true identity of the Thirteenth Peaks, he didn't feel much better either.
"Mr. Lin, Mrs. Lu, and Miss Lin."
"I, Song Wuyang, am very clear. Your son is indeed the Thirteenth Peaks."
"Shortly, the guards of the Dawn Main Star will come to protect you."
Song Wuyang said solemnly.
"What?"
Lu Qiong and Lin Shoucheng looked at each other.
At this moment, they vaguely realized that Song Wuyang was not joking anymore.
"It's impossible."
"My brother is only at the fourth level, and the Thirteenth Peaks are at the sixth level."
Lin Yi couldn't help but speak.
"That's because the Thirteenth Peaks have terrifying innate talents. If he exposes his true identity, the alien races will undoubtedly try to assassinate him continuously."
Without hesitation, Song Wuyang directly provided them with official documents confirming the identity from the Dawn Main Star.
"This..."
Lu Qiong and Lin Shoucheng looked confused.
Seeing the exclusive seal of the Dawn Main Star on the documents, they took a long time to react.
"I will take my leave now."
"If there's anything, you can notify me at any time."
Seeing this, Song Wuyang immediately got up and bid farewell.
He came here to inform Lu Qiong and Lin Shoucheng about this matter, aiming to gain their favor.
Now that the goal has been achieved, and Lin Shoucheng, Lu Qiong, and others probably have a lot to discuss, it's inappropriate for him to continue staying.
Red Kun Main Star.
Thirteenth Peaks Palace.
"At last."
Lin Yuan opened his eyes, a smile on his face.
Since arriving at the Red Kun Main Star, he had not rested, continuously integrating his life imprint into the universe.
Now, he had finally completed it.
"Oh, right."
"Before reaching the sixth stage."
"The pathway of martial evolution has already been perfected."
A sudden realization crossed Lin Yuan's mind.
The perfected pathway of martial evolution was no longer limited to the Tai Yin, Tai Yang, and Tai Chi; all the myriad rules of energy in the world could be incorporated into the martial system, allowing him to cultivate along the martial pathway.
"Upload."
Lin Yuan thought to himself.
After reaching the sixth stage, he had been busy all the time. Only the changes in the Gateway to the Myriad Realms had caught his attention. Now, he finally had the time to upload the perfected pathway of martial evolution.
With the reduced difficulty in the refined pathway of martial evolution, Lin Yuan was somewhat eager to see what the Three Goddesses would say about it.
End of the second chapter.
"Wu Dao Evolutionary Path"
Lin Yuan's thoughts wandered, his face showing a brief contemplation.
The perfected Wu Dao Evolutionary Path had significantly increased its potential. Apart from the Tai Yin and Tai Yang forming the Tai Chi, evolutionaries could choose their own paths and combine them to form various branches.
Additionally, the lower limit of the Wu Dao Evolutionary Path, more accurately described as the threshold for cultivation, had been greatly reduced.
In simple terms, it meant a broader adaptability. Evolutionaries practicing Wu Dao had a greater chance of advancing to the third, fourth, and fifth stages.
"Spreading evolution paths related to oneself, the more lives you cultivate, the more it enhances a certain aspect, pushing for the effect of the future 'ultimate leap'," Lin Yuan thought to himself.
Here, 'related to oneself' could be like the ancient god evolutionary path, imitating everything about the 'ancient god'. It could also be like Lin Yuan, establishing a certain evolutionary path and then spreading it.
"Wisdom Goddess."
Lin Yuan actively connected with the Wisdom Goddess.
"Respected Level Five citizen Lin Yuan, the Wisdom Goddess is pleased to serve you," came the solemn and cold voice of the Wisdom Goddess.
"I need to 'update' the Wu Dao Evolutionary Path," Lin Yuan said.
Lin Yuan had not yet created the sixth-tier section of the Wu Dao Evolutionary Path, so calling it an upload was somewhat inaccurate. He was merely improving the previous second, third, fourth, and fifth-tier sections, and 'updating' was a more appropriate term.
Next, Lin Yuan synchronized the perfected Wu Dao Evolutionary Path to the Wisdom Goddess.
After the Wisdom Goddess accepted the Wu Dao Evolutionary Path, a humming sound echoed from a mysterious space far from the Red Kun Main Star. Massive screens flickered rapidly, crazily analyzing and deducing the latest Wu Dao Evolutionary Path.
"This evolutionary path has the potential to advance to the eighth stage; re-evaluating."
"Preliminary judgment: the latest Wu Dao Evolutionary Path significantly reduces the cultivation threshold, and the maximum potential is increasing."
"Commencing in-depth assessment."
"In-depth assessment: the difficulty of cultivation in the Wu Dao Evolutionary Path has been significantly decreasing since the second stage, and the analysis indicates that this evolutionary path incorporates various energies into its system."
"In-depth assessment: the fusion of different energies will create unexpected variables, possibly worse or better."
"In-depth assessment: Wu Dao Evolutionary Path evaluation increases, comprehensive potential increases."
"In-depth assessment: The founder of this evolutionary path, personal security level rises to nine stars."
"Contacting the Goddess of Freedom and the Goddess of Justice, reassessing in progress."
Red Kun Main Star.
Central Square.
Black Prison Mo's face remained unchanged, but he felt anxious inside.
"What does this Thirteenth Peak Master mean?"
"I said I have a precious treasure to offer, and he won't even see me?"
Black Prison Mo's eyebrows trembled.
He believed that his actions were flawless. Coming here to apologize and seek an audience with the Thirteenth Peak Master, everything seemed reasonable and justified. He couldn't find any anomalies. Even if the Thirteenth Peak Master didn't forgive him, he should at least meet him and inquire about the precious treasure he wanted to offer.
However, at present, his attempts to apologize and seek an audience had received no response whatsoever.
"If I wait any longer, the Thirteenth Peak Master is likely completing the integration of the life imprint," Black Prison Mo steadied his mind, suppressing the restlessness within.
Once the Thirteenth Peak Master successfully integrated the life imprint, even if he managed to kill him, the latter would be easily 'revived' in the future.
True, the formidable figure of the insect race had promised that regardless of whether Black Prison Mo could completely kill the Thirteenth Peak Master, his people would receive generous treatment and corresponding resource allocations. However, the complete elimination of the Thirteenth Peak Master and the failure to do so would undoubtedly affect the final treatment of the tribe.
Since the outcome would be death in any case, Black Prison Mo naturally hoped that his death would hold some value.
"Not in a hurry."
"Take it slow."
"I cannot show any abnormalities now."
Black Prison Mo understood that he was under the scrutiny of many eyes in the Red Kun lineage. He had to maintain the posture that suited his identity.
"I don't believe that the Thirteenth Peak Master won't show up."
Black Prison Mo exhaled lightly. Calculating the time, the Thirteenth Peak Master probably had already completed the integration of the life imprint.
Black Prison Mo was clear that the hope of completely killing the Thirteenth Peak Master was slim now. All he could consider was killing the Thirteenth Peak Master, even if the latter was 'revived' by the powerful figures of the human race afterward. However, that would be a matter of many years later.
Moreover, for the human race to resurrect the Thirteenth Peak Master, it would require a huge cost. The insect race's formidable figure had instructed Black Prison Mo to assassinate the Thirteenth Peak Master with his life.
Black Prison Mo had never considered using this to have the powerful figure of the insect race resurrect him. The insect race would never agree to it. Even if they did, Black Prison Mo wouldn't believe it.
"Hmm?"
Lin Yuan glanced at the visitation request list.
He found it densely populated, and at a rough glance, there were at least tens of thousands of citizens who wanted to visit him.
Moreover, this number was constantly increasing.
"The identity of the Thirteenth Peak Master is indeed attracting too much attention."
Lin Yuan shook his head slightly and restricted the visitation to Sixth Order Evolvers or his close relatives and friends.
Instantly, the visitation list cleared.
"My parents left me messages."
Lin Yuan scanned the message list.
These were not call requests and wouldn't disturb him.
"It's time to meet them."
Lin Yuan invited his parents and his sister into his personal space.
In less than a moment, Lin Shoucheng, Lu Qiong, and Lin Yi appeared in the personal space.
"Brother." Lin Yi's eyes showed admiration as she looked at Lin Yuan.
Now standing in front of her wasn't just her brother; it was the Thirteenth Peak Master, a figure with countless fans across the Red Kun Starfield who wished to meet him but couldn't.
"Xiaoyuan, during these days you've been on the Red Kun Main Star, Canglan Star has been celebrating like a festival. Minister Song personally appeared and congratulated you on becoming the Thirteenth Peak Master. Numerous corporations even spent large sums of money to hang a huge banner outside the planet."
Lu Qiong said with a smile.
Lin Yuan smiled without saying anything.
Becoming the Thirteenth Peak Master did indeed have a profound impact on Canglan Star. Besides many other benefits, Canglan Star might become a 'must-visit' destination in the entire Red Kun Starfield in the future.
There might be countless tourists from various star domains coming to Canglan Star every year, specifically to witness the planet where the Thirteenth Peak Master once resided.
Just relying on tourism income, Canglan Star could likely earn a considerable amount.
Therefore, everyone on Canglan Star had to thank Lin Yuan.
"Xiaoyuan." Lin Shoucheng was full of excitement, "Now, our old Lin family can be considered to have brought honor to our ancestors. This is not just an ordinary honor. I don't know how many good deeds I did in my past life."
"As the ancients say, when one person attains the Dao, even chickens and dogs can ascend to heaven."
"We're not just ascending; those big shots are almost kneeling at our doorstep."
Lin Shoucheng had quite a realization these days. Previously, Lin Yuan's identity was that of the champion of the arena.
But in the eyes of the top decision-makers on Azure Blue Star, he was only worth a second look at most. After all, they valued Lin Yuan himself.
However, now...
These big shots treat our family even more warmly and respectfully than our own parents.
Lin Yuan smiled as he listened to his parents and sister talk.
As the Thirteenth Peak Master, his power and influence in the Red Kun Starfield were tremendous. Not only the corporate forces on Canglan Star but even major forces like the Black Prison Family, one of the five major forces in the star domain, had to find ways to curry favor with him.
Lin Yuan's relatives would undoubtedly also receive various praises.
"Oh right, Xiaoyuan."
Lu Qiong seemed to remember something and took out a list, saying, "Minister Song gave me a list to pass on to you. It contains the names of people who insulted you on the network because of the Black Prison Family incident."
In the interstellar civilization era, every citizen enjoyed freedom of speech. However, this 'freedom of speech' was within the premise of not harming other citizens.
Strictly speaking, online insults could be pursued.
"Punish the leaders a bit, and let the others go."
Lin Yuan glanced at it casually and said.
Given the suppression intensity of the Black Prison Family at that time, coupled with the guidance of public opinion, who knows how many citizens were misled.
If all were to be pursued, about a tenth of Canglan Star's citizens would probably be in trouble.
After chatting with his family for a while, Lin Yuan disconnected from the virtual world.
"Almost done with the judgment, right?"
Lin Yuan waited for the response from the Wisdom Goddess.
After a moment, the solemn voice of the Wisdom Goddess came.
"Respected Level Five Citizen Lin Yuan, according to the final judgment, the threshold of the 'updated' martial evolution path has been significantly lowered, and its potential has been greatly increased. In addition to the original value of this evolutionary path, you will be awarded five hundred thousand merit points."
"Five hundred thousand merit points." Lin Yuan was somewhat surprised.
This time, he only updated the martial evolution path and did not upload subsequent content for it.
Originally, he thought a reward of twenty to thirty thousand merit points would be sufficient, but unexpectedly, it was five hundred thousand merit points.
It's worth noting that even if the first to fifth-order chapters of the martial evolution path were added together, it wouldn't come close to five hundred thousand merit points.
"The possibility of the martial evolution path advancing to the sixth order is ninety-five percent."
"The possibility of advancing to the seventh order is thirty percent, and the possibility of advancing to the eighth-order evolutionary path is ten percent."
Lin Yuan also looked at the latest information on the martial evolution path.
"Well, the possibility of advancing to the sixth-order evolutionary path hasn't changed, still at ninety-five percent."
Lin Yuan nodded slightly, not finding anything strange.
A ninety-five percent chance of advancing to the sixth order is already quite high. Most fifth-order evolutionary paths have only a thirty to forty percent chance of advancing to the sixth order.
Exceeding fifty percent can be considered excellent, let alone ninety-five percent.
"The possibility of advancing to the seventh order has increased by one percent, and the possibility of advancing to the eighth order has increased by half a percent."
Lin Yuan speculated that the reason for the increased probability of the martial evolution path advancing to the seventh and eighth orders was entirely due to the inclusion of various energy systems, leading to a transformation and sublimation of the entire martial evolution system.
"Let's take a look at the latest rankings of the martial evolution path."
Lin Yuan continued to check the information on the martial evolution path after the update, looking at the ranking section.
"Canglan Evolutionary Ranking is in first place."
"Red Kun Evolutionary Ranking is in twelfth place?"
Lin Yuan's face changed slightly. If he remembered correctly, the martial evolution path's previous ranking on the Red Kun Evolutionary Ranking was fifty-third.
"Twelfth place."
Lin Yuan breathed a sigh of relief.
For ordinary evolutionists, they might not understand what this meant.
However, as the Thirteenth Peak Master, Lin Yuan naturally understood the significance of the martial evolution path ranking in the top fifty on the Red Kun Evolutionary Ranking.
The Red Kun Evolutionary Ranking is divided into two levels: the top fifty and the bottom fifty.
The top fifty evolutionary paths are all seventh or even eighth-order evolutionary paths.
As for the bottom fifty, there are seventh-order evolutionary paths as well as sixth-order evolutionary paths.
For the martial evolution path, which was originally a fifth-order evolutionary path, to break into the fifty-third place on the Red Kun Evolutionary Ranking was already astonishing. After all, ranks fifty to one hundred on the Red Kun Evolutionary Ranking consist either of sixth-order or seventh-order evolutionary paths.
But now, the martial evolution path had actually entered the top fifty.
And it was in a relatively high position, twelfth place.
You should note that the martial evolution path is still a fifth-order evolutionary path.
A mere fifth-order evolutionary path breaking into the evolutionary ranking dominated by seventh and eighth-order paths was quite noteworthy.
Red Kun Main Star's virtual world.
Central square area.
Numerous advanced citizens gathered.
In pairs and threes, they whispered to each other.
Even though more than a year had passed, the main topic discussed among the citizens on the current square remained the martial evolution path.
After all, the martial evolution path was too exaggerated and unique.
The top hundred evolutionary paths on the Red Kun Evolutionary Ranking were all sixth, seventh, or eighth-order paths.
Yet, a fifth-order evolutionary path was mixed in. It was hard for people not to take an extra look.
"I bet that when the Martial Evolution Path's sixth-order chapter is uploaded, its ranking will definitely rise again, breaking into the top fifty."
"Nonsense, the Martial Evolution Path is already ranked fifty-third now. With the upload of the sixth-order chapter, the overall rank will rise. As long as the sixth-order chapter performs steadily, it should enter the top thirty or even top twenty."
"The top fifty evolutionary paths on the Red Kun Evolutionary Ranking are all seventh or eighth-order paths. If the Martial Evolution Path can break in with a sixth-order path, it would be remarkable."
Numerous evolutionists quickly exchanged their thoughts.
At that moment, the Red Kun Evolutionary Ranking began to refresh.
Buzz.
The hundred evolutionary paths on the ranking all blurred at the same time.
All evolutionists on the square stared at the evolutionary ranking with eager anticipation.
After a few breaths.
The Red Kun Evolutionary Ranking finished refreshing.
"What the heck."
"The Martial Evolution Path has entered the top fifty."
"What do you mean top fifty? It's twelfth place."
"Almost made it to the top ten."
"What's going on?"
"Originally, I thought that after uploading the sixth-order chapter, I could easily enter the top twenty or thirty."
"It seems like I underestimated the scholar who developed this evolutionary path."
"Let me see what's so remarkable about the sixth-order chapter of the Martial Evolution Path that it can boost its overall rank from fifty-third to twelfth."
Countless evolutionists, filled with anticipation and excitement, entered the purchase interface of the Martial Evolution Path, eager to buy the sixth-order chapter.
Soon, everyone discovered a horrifying scene.
The Martial Evolution Path.
There was no sixth-order chapter.
"What's going on?"
"Where is the sixth-order chapter?"
"What happened to my Martial Evolution Path's sixth-order chapter?"
"Is the virtual world not updating? Or is it a network issue?"
Countless evolutionists erupted into chaos.
In everyone's eyes, the only possibility for the Martial Evolution Path to jump from fifty-third place to twelfth place was the upload of the sixth-order chapter.
Without the sixth-order chapter to elevate the entire evolutionary path, how could the Martial Evolution Path secure the twelfth position on the Red Kun Evolutionary Ranking?
In fact, even if the Martial Evolution Path uploaded the sixth-order chapter, such a significant leap in the ranking would still be unbelievable.
However, as strange as it might be, it could be understood. After all, with the addition of the sixth-order chapter, the Martial Evolution Path becomes a sixth-order evolutionary path, providing ample room for improvement, which is logically sound.
But now?
No sixth-order chapter?
No sixth-order chapter, and yet it managed to secure twelfth place?
Many evolutionists initially thought it was a delay in the virtual world update or a network issue in their respective locations that prevented them from seeing the "sixth-order chapter."
However, as they communicated with others and realized that everyone else also did not see the "sixth-order chapter," they were suddenly dumbfounded.
If only one or two evolutionists failed to see the sixth-order chapter, it might be attributed to individual factors or network delays.
But if everyone failed to see it, there was only one possibility.
The Martial Evolution Path did not have a sixth-order chapter.
This possibility, however, led to another inexplicable situation.
How did a Martial Evolution Path without a sixth-order chapter manage to secure twelfth place on the Red Kun Evolutionary Ranking?
If a fifth-order Martial Evolution Path entering the fifty-third place on the Red Kun Evolutionary Ranking was akin to a grade-schooler infiltrating a group of college students, then a fifth-order path entering the top fifty and even securing twelfth place was like a baby with a pacifier mingling among a group of PhDs.
How the hell was that possible?
"What the hell is going on?"
"How is the Martial Evolution Path twelfth without uploading the sixth-order chapter?"
"Hmm? It seems that the Martial Evolution Path has made some modifications. The word count of the second to fifth-order chapters has changed?"
"Modifications are normal, the evolutionary paths on the ranking list are not set in stone. Occasionally, there are modifications, but it still doesn't explain why the Martial Evolution Path is twelfth."
"Perhaps the reason is within the modified content?"
Many evolutionists and higher-level citizens gradually realized that the content length of the second to fifth-order chapters they had previously purchased had changed.
So everyone subconsciously started reexamining.
"How is this possible?"
"The Martial Evolution Path can incorporate any energy system?"
"It's unbelievable. No wonder it significantly rose in the rankings. This qualitative change enhances the potential of the Martial Evolution Path."
A sixth-order evolutionist's expression changed slightly.
With his insight, he could barely discern what impact the Martial Evolution Path's changes in this aspect would have.
If the Martial Evolution Path is no longer limited to the Taiyin and Taiyang, then many evolutionary practitioners of human civilization will benefit from this, allowing them to pursue their own paths of expertise. This represents a qualitative breakthrough in the probability of producing higher-order evolutionists.
No wonder the Martial Evolution Path could enter the top twelve on the Red Kun Evolutionary Ranking without uploading the sixth-order.
No wonder the university scholar who founded the Martial Evolution Path would specifically update it.
Because this is crucial for martial evolutionists.
"As expected of an evolutionary scholar. He actually expanded the Martial Evolution Path to such heights."
"No, I used to have a rough perception of Taiyin and Taiyang, which is why I didn't choose the Martial Evolution Path. Now that the Martial Evolution Path doesn't require sensing Taiyin and Taiyang, I can still cultivate. I need to change my evolutionary path."
"Me too. This is the masterpiece of a certain evolutionary scholar. Anyway, following this cultivation path should be right."
Many evolutionists left the central square area, clearly intending to convey this news to their family forces.
At the peak palace of the Thirteen Mountains on the Red Kun Main Star, Lin Yuan was sitting cross-legged.
"Fifty thousand merit points."
"I can upgrade to a Level 6 citizen."
A smile appeared on Lin Yuan's face.
The perfected Martial Evolution Path earned him a massive reward of fifty thousand merit points from the Wise Goddess.
It's important to note that there are only a few ways to earn merit points, all of which require contributions to human civilization to receive blessings.
Apart from individuals like Lin Yuan, who establish completely new evolutionary paths, there are those who develop other technological inventions beneficial to human civilization.
The primary channel for obtaining merit points is to go to the alien battlefield and kill aliens in exchange for merit points. According to Lin Yuan's knowledge, killing alien powerhouses would yield a corresponding number of merit points. A sixth-order alien powerhouse is worth a thousand merit points, a seventh-order powerhouse is worth ten thousand to a hundred thousand merit points, and an eighth-order powerhouse is worth over a million merit points. The fifty thousand merit points Lin Yuan obtained were equivalent to half of an eighth-order alien powerhouse or dozens of seventh-order alien powerhouses.
Of course, killing alien powerhouses is just one way to earn merit points. On the alien battlefield, if one can lead an army of evolutionists to win a local war against aliens, even without personally killing an alien powerhouse, they can still earn corresponding merit points.
"Too dangerous," Lin Yuan shook his head slightly. While the idea of earning merit points on the alien battlefield seemed straightforward, in reality, it wasn't easy. Killing a sixth-order alien powerhouse might sound simple, but these powerhouses wouldn't just wait for you to come and slay them. It required evolutionists to risk their lives. To kill a sixth-order alien powerhouse, a sixth-order evolutionist would need to pay a considerable price, and if the alien realized they were outmatched, they would escape. Beating a sixth-order alien was one thing, killing them was another. Additionally, alien powerhouses were often not solitary; they appeared in groups, making it challenging to succeed.
This difficulty only increased for seventh and eighth-order aliens. Thousands of years ago, the Lord of the Red Kun Star went on a killing spree in the alien battlefield after his disciple was assassinated. However, most of his victims were sixth-order or lower aliens, essentially cannon fodder. The truly powerful aliens had long escaped, and the Lord of the Red Kun was eventually blocked by aliens of similar strength.
Aliens capable of fighting against human civilization and holding their ground were all extremely powerful, not far behind even the Insect Clan.
"Let's ascend to a Level 6 Citizen," Lin Yuan thought. His citizen level immediately rose from Level 5 to Level 6, requiring the fifty thousand merit points he had accumulated through perfecting the Martial Evolution Path.
Hum.
After a moment, Lin Yuan smoothly became a Level 6 Citizen.
At the same time, an 'email' from the Human Civilization Alliance was sent to Lin Yuan's inbox. The email roughly introduced some of the many privileges of a Level 6 Citizen.
The privileges of a Level 6 Citizen are mostly upgraded versions of those for a Level 5 Citizen. In addition, Level 6 Citizens have an additional benefit, a qualification. The benefit is that upon reaching Level 6 Citizenship, they receive a vial of evolution elixir issued by human civilization.
This sixth-order evolution elixir forcefully elevates an evolutionist's physical body and soul to the sixth-order level. However, it only enhances the physical body and soul; there won't be any changes in the understanding of the rules or the evolution path, as these are not things external substances can enhance.
The reason for this benefit is to consider those scientists and developers who are not proficient in the evolution path. These scientists and developers may make significant contributions to human civilization but lack innate evolutionary talent, remaining only as second or third-order evolutionists. As for taking gene elixirs, there is a risk of death.
So, as long as the citizen level reaches the sixth level, they can obtain the sixth-order evolution elixir. After taking the sixth-order evolution elixir, there is no risk, and the physical body and soul undergo a perfect transformation.
Of course, the essence of human civilization granting such benefits to Level 6 Citizens is to ensure that they live for thousands or tens of thousands of years, continuing to contribute to human civilization.
"Sixth-order evolution elixir," Lin Yuan exclaimed. This extraordinary treasure that could make ordinary people become sixth-order evolutionists was undoubtedly priceless. At least when Lin Yuan was a Level 5 Citizen, he did not see such a product on the mall app, indicating that his permissions were insufficient.
"However, by taking the sixth-order evolution elixir, the combat power of an evolutionist stepping into the sixth order is estimated to be at the bottom of the sixth order," Lin Yuan thought.
The combat power of a sixth-order evolutionist is composed of several factors: the basic strength at the sixth-order level, the secret techniques mastered, the degree of understanding of the rules, and the strength of their own practiced evolution path. Evolutionists who take the sixth-order evolution elixir only possess the basic strength at the sixth-order level.
The second privilege or qualification for Level 6 Citizens is the ability to participate in the once-a-century Star Alliance Conference.
The so-called Star Alliance is an alliance formed by multiple star regions. The current Red Kun Star Region belongs to the 'Annan' Star Alliance.
The Star Alliance Conference is officially initiated by the Annan Star Alliance, and only Level 6 Citizens and above can participate.
During the Star Alliance Conference, all participating citizens can put forward their suggestions. The suggestions can range from small to large. On the smaller scale, it could be related to personal benefits. For example, a Level 6 Citizen may suggest the need for a personal commuting battleship and apply to the Annan Star Alliance. The Annan Star Alliance is likely to allocate a battleship to this Level 6 Citizen.
On a larger scale, it could involve changing certain regulations within the Annan Star Alliance. For instance, a Level 6 Citizen may feel that the death penalty is not humane enough and propose its abolition. The Annan Star Alliance will consider this suggestion and provide one of three responses: approval, rejection, or preservation.
Of course, these regulations refer only to internal regulations of the Star Alliance. As for the constitutional laws issued by the Cosmic Human Civilization Alliance, they are not subject to questioning by Level 6 Citizens.
"Star Alliance Conference?" Lin Yuan pondered. This conference symbolizes the highest authority of a star alliance, and only Level 6 Citizens who have made significant contributions to human civilization have the qualification to participate.
After carefully reading the various privileges of Level 6 Citizens, Lin Yuan stood up and walked out of the palace.
"Take me to see the teacher," Lin Yuan said, glancing at the steward outside the palace.
"Yes."
"Lord Peak Master, please follow me."
This steward showed a respectful attitude and led Lin Yuan towards the largest peak in the center.
"Greetings, teacher."
In the crimson palace, Lin Yuan bowed slightly towards the Red Kun Star Lord sitting on the throne.
"Hahaha."
"Good disciple, get up quickly."
The Red Kun Star Lord said immediately, looking at Lin Yuan with increasing satisfaction. Lin Yuan was quite outstanding, and during this period, he earned the Star Lord's respect. Although those old guys didn't say it aloud, they were so eager to snatch Lin Yuan away.
"How do you feel?"
"Are you adapting?"
The Red Kun Star Lord asked with concern.
This was Lin Yuan's first visit to the Red Kun Main Star, and there might be some discomfort.
"It's fine."
Lin Yuan nodded.
"That's good."
A smile appeared on the Red Kun Star Lord's face.
"If you have any problems, just tell your teacher."
"Star Lord Red Kun said."
Next.
Lin Yuan had another conversation with Star Lord Red Kun and then got up to leave.
On the thirteenth peak.
Lin Yuan gathered with his twelve senior brothers.
"Congratulations, junior apprentice."
"Hahaha, finally saw the junior apprentice in person."
The twelve senior brothers were very enthusiastic.
"By the way, junior apprentice."
Third senior brother asked, "Are you planning to meet or not meet Hei Yu Mo?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the other senior brothers fell silent.
They all looked at Lin Yuan.
"Hei Yu Mo?"
Lin Yuan thought for a moment, "Let's not meet, there's nothing to say."
Lin Yuan had no intention of meeting Hei Yu Mo at all.
"Understood."
Third senior brother nodded immediately.
If Lin Yuan was willing to see Hei Yu Mo, it would indicate some room for reconciliation between them. It would just depend on the cost Hei Yu Mo was willing to pay. However, not even wanting to meet made it clear.
"We should investigate this Hei Yu Family."
Second senior brother hinted.
"Leave it to me. The Hei Yu Family is to cease all business activities and all members are not allowed to leave their home planet, subject to supervision by the Red Kun lineage."
Third senior brother spoke up.
This statement also announced the fate of the Hei Yu Family.
The Hei Yu Family had a significant influence in the Red Kun Star Region, so directly suppressing them was not favorable. However, under the situation of supervision, ordering them to stop all activities was equivalent to a slow and painful process.
Decline was only a matter of time.
For the Red Kun lineage, the Hei Yu Family was just an external tool. If this tool didn't behave, they could easily replace it with another.
"Now, this Hei Yu Family needs to be thoroughly investigated."
Second senior brother suggested.
"Thanks, senior brothers."
Lin Yuan said seriously.
"What are you thanking for?"
"My senior brothers, we should continue supporting each other in the future."
"Yes, what's this all about?"
The twelve senior brothers said with a hearty laugh.
After a while.
Lin Yuan returned to his secluded palace.
"Things are mostly settled."
"We can start traveling."
Lin Yuan focused his thoughts, his mind sinking into his consciousness, arriving at the towering and majestic Gateway of the Myriad Realms.
"Let's take a look at some information about this travel first."
Lin Yuan extended a thread of his consciousness into the Gateway of the Myriad Realms.
In a trance.
Lin Yuan arrived in front of a vast and huge world.
"This world."
In a moment of surprise, Lin Yuan saw a fairy mountain shrouded in immortal energy, a desolate plain filled with ghostly aura, and a colossal nest emanating profound demonic power.
"This world."
Outside the Gateway of the Myriad Realms, Lin Yuan's expression became serious.
Through a thread of consciousness, he learned that the duration of this journey would be five hundred years, and the time flow in the main world would pass for approximately three to four months.
"Let's begin."
Lin Yuan's consciousness returned, making some preparations, and then announced that he would begin seclusion.
Finally, his consciousness returned to the Gateway of the Myriad Realms. With a slight thought, the Gateway emitted a suction force, pulling Lin Yuan's consciousness into it.
End of this volume.
Tomorrow, the next volume, 'Struggle for the Dao', will begin.