Wanyang Crown Prince was a bit bewildered.
He almost thought he had misheard.
However, at his level, it was impossible to mishear.
The black-haired old man did say clearly, 'The Thirteenth Peak Master has entered the seventh order.'
There was no doubt about it.
So Wanyang Crown Prince could only consider if the black-haired old man misspoke.
For example, he might have added an extra 'three,' and it was actually the Tenth Peak Master who entered the seventh order.
"Your Highness, when I received this information, I also found it absurd. However, I have confirmed it multiple times afterward, and the result remains the same," the black-haired old man said cautiously.
He was well aware of how much Wanyang Crown Prince desired to battle the Thirteenth Peak Master. The challenge during the Fifth Order limit had a profound impact on Wanyang Crown Prince.
Throughout, Wanyang Crown Prince had a smooth journey with the 'Nine Yang Divine Veins,' coupled with the cultivation by the Wanyang Star Master. This allowed him to outperform many of his peers.
However, on that arena, the Thirteenth Peak Master shattered Wanyang Crown Prince's confidence with three palm strikes.
The overwhelming battle made Wanyang Crown Prince start seclusion directly after conceding defeat and strive to reach the Sixth Order.
In comparison to other evolvers, Wanyang Crown Prince's 'Nine Yang Divine Veins' would undergo a transformation after entering the Sixth Order, something others at that level did not experience.
Because of this, Wanyang Crown Prince knew that Lin Yuan's strength, already terrifying during the Fifth Order limit, would become even more formidable upon reaching the Sixth Order.
Wanyang Crown Prince, still confident, continued to challenge Lin Yuan repeatedly. However, Lin Yuan's repeated refusals left Wanyang Crown Prince somewhat puzzled.
Now, Wanyang Crown Prince fell into silence.
His consciousness connected to the virtual network.
Soon, he saw the announcement from the Chikun Main Star.
Under the announcement were countless messages from evolvers, all expressing shock at the Thirteenth Peak Master entering the seventh order.
Wanyang Crown Prince carefully read the announcement.
After going through it several times, he sat back down.
"Thirteenth Peak Master."
Wanyang Crown Prince's gaze was complex.
He did not doubt the authenticity of the announcement. Such announcements from Chikun Main Star carried high authority, having gone through multiple confirmations and obtaining the approval of the Star Master before being released.
Since Chikun Main Star dared to release this announcement, and it remained unchanged for so long, it indicated that the Peak Master who entered the seventh order was indeed the Thirteenth Peak Master.
Considering the position of Star Master Chikun, there was no need to lie about who entered the seventh order. The truth would easily be revealed later.
"How could this happen so quickly?"
Wanyang Crown Prince was somewhat absent-minded. Crossing into the seventh order was not something that could be achieved simply by wanting it. It required sufficient accumulation and personal foundation.
Wanyang Crown Prince believed he had enough accumulated foundation, but attempting to break through the seventh order would still take at least ten or even several decades.
This was after Wanyang Crown Prince was born, sealed in the 'Wanyang True Crystal,' and then tossed into the star to sleep for nearly a hundred years.
During those hundred years, Wanyang Crown Prince was in a constant state of cultivation, with all that practice converting into foundation, waiting to be gradually released after he reached the Sixth Order.
"I actually wanted to challenge him?"
Wanyang Crown Prince's smile carried a hint of self-mockery. He had been puzzled before, wondering why the Thirteenth Peak Master repeatedly refused his challenges.
Was he afraid?
Now, it seemed that the Thirteenth Peak Master probably thought that agreeing to the challenge would be bullying him.
"Your Highness, are you... alright?" The black-haired old man hesitated, asking Wanyang Crown Prince, who seemed lost in thought.
The black-haired old man inquired tentatively, very concerned that Wanyang Crown Prince's arrogance might be shaken.
"Don't worry about me."
Wanyang Crown Prince shook his head.
Looking at the black-haired old man, he said, "Go request a piece of the 'Wanyang True Crystal' from the teacher. I want to enter the interior of the star for further cultivation."
The temperature inside the star was countless times higher than its surface. Wanyang Crown Prince, relying on his own constitution, could spend some time on the star's surface.
However, daring to enter the star's interior would be seeking death.
Nevertheless, the unbearable high temperature inside the star could be endured with external assistance, such as the 'Wanyang True Crystal.' This fire-element treasure could assist Wanyang Crown Prince in delving into the star.
Despite the protection of the 'Wanyang True Crystal,' Wanyang Crown Prince would still endure immense pain in the face of the terrifying heat and flames inside the star. Any slight mistake could turn him into ashes.
When Wanyang Crown Prince was born, he was sealed in the 'Wanyang True Crystal' and thrown into the interior of the star due to the proactive measures taken by the Wanyang Star Master.
However, those measures could not be applied a second time. Therefore, even with the protection of the 'Wanyang True Crystal,' Wanyang Crown Prince faced life-threatening risks when entering the star's interior.
"Your Highness, this..."
The black-haired old man hesitated.
"Do as I say."
Wanyang Crown Prince's gaze was resolute.
Even if the Thirteenth Peak Master stepped into the seventh order, what difference would it make? Given him five or ten years, secluding himself in the star's interior, he could also reach the seventh order.
By then, Wanyang Crown Prince would challenge the Thirteenth Peak Master again.
Chikun Main Star.
Deep within the Thirteen Peaks Great Hall.
Lin Yuan sat cross-legged, his consciousness connected to the virtual world.
Personal space.
Lin Yuan's figure appeared out of thin air.
After synchronizing his strength, in the virtual world, Lin Yuan's physical body and soul reached the seventh-order level, no different from reality. Deep within his dantian and sea of qi, a small Taiji world slowly revolved.
"Simulate a starry environment."
Lin Yuan's thoughts triggered changes around him.
A star system appeared, with a massive star emitting light and heat in the distance. Twelve planets revolved around the star.
"Exhale."
Lin Yuan withdrew his gaze.
For seventh-order evolvers, only under the cosmic starry sky could they completely unleash their abilities. Ordinary planets, on the contrary, would be restrictions.
Of course, the extraterrestrial battlefield, calculated in light-years, could also withstand the stretching of seventh and even eighth-order evolvers.
Rumbling.
Lin Yuan slightly manipulated the power of the world, lifting his right hand to strike a distant planet.
Rumbling.
A vast force spread through the vacuum, and space subtly twisted. Soon, a planet tens of millions of kilometers away was pierced by this force, turning into countless fragments shooting in all directions.
"With a casual strike, I can shatter a star."
A smile appeared on Lin Yuan's face.
Although sixth-order evolvers were known as "star-fallers," truly causing a star to fall required full exertion, and at least several strikes to pierce through a planet.
As for someone like Lin Yuan, turning a planet into countless fragments probably required a peak sixth-order evolver.
Lin Yuan, with just a casual strike and without even using rule comprehension, relied solely on the power of the world to deliver the blow.
"The power of the world is truly extraordinary."
Lin Yuan sighed slightly. With the power of the world, the situation was completely different from lacking it.
"The world within me is only about ten miles in diameter, and the derived power of the world has such potency. If it reaches the level of an eighth-order evolver, with a world within a hundred miles, wouldn't it..."
Lin Yuan looked expectant.
Of course.
Lin Yuan was also aware that even if the inner world grew to a hundred miles in diameter, it would still be challenging to contend with a true eighth-order evolver. After all, an eighth-order evolver possessed not only an inner world but also comprehensive dominance over rule comprehension and other aspects, completely overpowering seventh-order evolvers.
"To reach the eighth order, the first step is to open up an inner world, which I have already done. There's no need to worry."
Lin Yuan disconnected from the virtual world and returned to reality.
Opening up the inner world in advance brought immense benefits to Lin Yuan.
In terms of combat power, it was secondary. More importantly—
Watching the operation of the inner world allowed Lin Yuan to gain deeper insights into the rules.
Although the inner world was far from comparable to the main world's cosmic starry sky, or even the five worlds Lin Yuan traversed before, it was still a complete world.
Even a mosquito, however small, was life.
"As for the second point, it requires a firm and resolute mental will to face the 'Heart Devil Tribulation' when breaking through to the eighth order."
Lin Yuan fell into contemplation.
Unlike strength, mental will was challenging to measure.
Perhaps the mental will of some ordinary mortals was stronger than that of sixth or seventh-order evolvers.
"Take it slowly, no rush," Lin Yuan thought to himself. The method for enhancing one's mental will among numerous evolvers in the main world was to live.
Only by living through long ages, experiencing thousands or tens of thousands of years, undergoing various emotions, witnessing close friends and loved ones passing away, and so on, could mental will slowly grow, eventually reaching a level sufficient to resist the 'Heart Devil Tribulation.'
"I should have honed my mental will during the time and years I experienced while traversing through different worlds, right?"
Lin Yuan was in a good mood.
At the borderlands of human civilization.
Several terrifying wills pierced through and descended.
"What's going on?"
"Weren't they saying that the Thirteenth Peak Master had slightly better aptitude than the other Peak Masters? How is it that only a few years have passed, and he's already stepped into the seventh order? Is this just 'slightly better'?"
The leading consciousness emitted a vast mental fluctuation and roared.
Spending less than two years to progress from the early sixth order to the seventh order—such talent. If this continues to grow for several hundred or thousands of years, how formidable will it become?
Lin Yuan's face lit up with a smile.
Although sixth-order evolvers were known as Starfallers, truly causing a star to fall required giving their all, and at least several strikes were needed to pierce through a planet. As for someone like Lin Yuan, who turned a planet into countless fragments, it probably required a peak sixth-order evolver to achieve.
With just a casual strike, even without utilizing the comprehension of rules, Lin Yuan accomplished it solely through the power of the world.
"The power of the world is truly amazing."
Lin Yuan sighed slightly, acknowledging that having the power of the world made a significant difference.
"The world inside me is only about ten miles in diameter, and the power of the world derived from it has such might. If I reach the level of an eighth-order evolver, with a world inside me of about a hundred miles in diameter..."
Lin Yuan looked forward with anticipation.
However, Lin Yuan was aware that even if the inner world grew to a hundred miles in diameter, it would still be challenging to compete with true eighth-order evolvers. Eighth-order evolvers possessed more than just an inner world; their comprehension of rules and other aspects dominated seventh-order evolvers in every way.
"To advance to the eighth order, the first step is to open up an inner world, and I've already done that. No need to worry."
Lin Yuan disconnected from the virtual world and returned to reality.
Advancing his inner world in advance had tremendous benefits for Lin Yuan. While an increase in combat power was secondary, the primary advantage was...
By observing the operation of the inner world, Lin Yuan could deepen his comprehension of the rules.
Although the inner world was far from the vastness of the main world's cosmic sky, and even inferior to the five worlds Lin Yuan had previously traversed, it was still a complete world.
Even a tiny mosquito is life.
"As for the second point, it requires a sufficiently firm spiritual will to face the 'Heart Demon Tribulation' when breaking through to the eighth order."
Lin Yuan fell into contemplation.
Unlike strength, spiritual will was challenging to measure. Perhaps the spiritual will of some ordinary people was stronger than that of sixth or seventh-order evolvers.
"Take it slow, no rush," Lin Yuan thought to himself. The methods many main world evolvers used to enhance their spiritual will involved experiencing life. Only by living through long periods, enduring thousands or tens of thousands of years, and experiencing various emotions, witnessing close friends and relatives pass away, could the spiritual will slowly grow and eventually reach a level sufficient to resist the 'Heart Demon Tribulation.'
"Maybe the time and years I've experienced while traveling through worlds have also tempered my spiritual will?"
Lin Yuan was in a good mood.
At the border of human civilization.
Several terrifying wills penetrated, descending.
"What's going on?"
"Wasn't it said that the Thirteenth Peak Master's talent was only slightly stronger than the other Peak Masters? Now, just a few years have passed, and he's entered the seventh order? Is this just slightly stronger?"
The leading consciousness roared with a massive mental fluctuation, expressing frustration.
Having risen from the initial sixth order to the seventh order in less than two years, such talent was extraordinary. Even after several hundred or thousand years of growth, it would be impressive.
"Actually, it's not the fault of those below. The Thirteenth Peak Master was too low-key. Apart from challenging fifth-order evolvers from various star regions when he was about to break through the sixth order, who knew the details of the Thirteenth Peak Master?"
The third consciousness couldn't help but comment.
This was indeed a fact. Evolvers like Wanyang Crown Prince, with exceptional talent, had their information widely spread across many star regions.
But what about the Thirteenth Peak Master?
"At this point, discussing these matters is meaningless. What should we do now?"
The fourth consciousness emitted a mental fluctuation.
"What should we do?"
"What can we do now?"
The first consciousness, which roared initially, sounded somewhat helpless.
Now that the Thirteenth Peak Master had entered the seventh order, it was unrealistic to attempt to curse and kill him.
Even if they succeeded in killing him, considering the talent displayed by the Thirteenth Peak Master, powerful entities would likely immediately intervene and resurrect him without any delay.
"Indeed."
"No chance now."
"The Thirteenth Peak Master is too cautious. After stepping into the sixth order, he stayed on the Chikun Main Star, never coming out."
"Yes."
"If he doesn't come out, what can we do?"
Several consciousnesses continued to communicate, expressing a sense of helplessness.
"Perhaps, thousands of years later, a second Chikun Star Master will appear on the battleground opened by us and the human race. By then, who knows how many clan members will die."
The first consciousness, which spoke first, fell silent for a moment.
"A second Chikun Star Master?"
The other consciousnesses trembled.
Chikun Star Master, an almost invincible existence among eighth-order evolvers. Even in a medium-sized extraterrestrial battlefield, a Chikun Star Master would be dominant, freely roaming the star sea, swallowing countless other eighth-order evolvers of different races.
Only a ninth-order extraterrestrial entity could make the Chikun Star Master slightly wary.
Chikun Main Star.
Lin Yuan was about to continue his cultivation.
At this moment, the voice of the intelligent assistant suddenly sounded.
"Master, the Star Alliance assembly is about to convene. Will you participate?"
"The Star Alliance assembly?" Lin Yuan was slightly stunned.
Quickly flashing through his mind was information about the Star Alliance Assembly.
The Star Alliance Assembly, also known as the "Annan Star Alliance Assembly," was a grand event that occurred once every hundred years within the Annan Star Alliance.
The Annan Star Alliance was a vast coalition of several hundred star regions. Internal relationships were intricate, and the division of interests among various star regions was a complex issue that couldn't be resolved in a short period. Hence, the Star Alliance Assembly was established.
The purpose of the Star Alliance Assembly was to address the internal conflicts within the Annan Star Alliance. As for why the three goddesses didn't intervene, although the three goddesses were undoubtedly impartial, there were some matters that couldn't be resolved through impartiality and might lead to greater hidden dangers.
Additionally, the Star Alliance Assembly would bring about changes to all policies within the Star Alliance to better suit the citizens' habits.
The Chikun Star Domain was indeed a powerful star domain within the Annan Star Alliance. Therefore, the intelligent assistant asked Lin Yuan whether he would participate in the Star Alliance Assembly.
Of course, not everyone could participate in the Star Alliance Assembly. It involved decisions at the level of a star domain, and only citizens of level six or above had the qualifications and rights to get involved.
A short while ago, before Lin Yuan embarked on his fifth traversal, he had accumulated enough merits to promote himself to a level six citizen. Consequently, he raised his citizen level to six.
With this, he gained the qualification to participate in the Star Alliance Assembly.
Being a level six citizen only met the threshold for participating in the Star Alliance Assembly. Having the right to vote. A level seven citizen would automatically become a "legislator" in the Annan Star Alliance, possessing genuine decision-making power.
"The Star Alliance Assembly?"
Lin Yuan pondered for a moment. He wasn't particularly interested in such events, but if the Star Alliance Assembly wasn't crucial, and Lin Yuan hadn't reached the threshold for participation, the intelligent assistant wouldn't have specifically reminded him.
"I understand."
Lin Yuan nodded, dismissing the intelligent assistant.
"Should I participate?"
Lin Yuan contemplated. After a brief thought, he shook his head.
Even though the Star Alliance Assembly was significant, it held no particular meaning for him. He believed that he could better utilize this time to comprehend rules and perfect the seventh-order segment of the martial evolution path.
(End of this chapter)
In any world, strength is the foundation of everything.
If the Star Alliance Assembly cannot bring substantial assistance to Lin Yuan, there is no need to expend energy on it.
"Or should I inquire?"
After concluding today's cultivation, Lin Yuan connected his consciousness to the virtual world.
A personal space.
A sturdy, red-nosed old man leisurely sat at a table, occasionally picking up the wine jug in front of him and taking a sip, his face filled with enjoyment.
At this moment, Lin Yuan's figure appeared.
"Hahaha, Thirteen, come over. This wine is a rare delicacy. I can't afford it outside, so I can only drink it in the virtual world."
The red-nosed old man immediately beckoned.
"Old Brother Stone Phoenix, every time I see you, you're drinking." Lin Yuan walked over and sat opposite the red-nosed old man.
The red-nosed old man, Stone Phoenix, was a friend Lin Yuan made in the circle of founders and also a founder on the path of evolution. Since both of them were in the "Annan Star Alliance," Stone Phoenix often invited Lin Yuan to drink.
Over time, they became familiar with each other.
Compared to Lin Yuan, Stone Phoenix was much older, having lived for tens of thousands of years, and his citizen level was also level six.
"Wine is a good thing. That kind of quasi-drunken feeling..." Stone Phoenix sighed.
With his strength, as long as he had a thought, he could sober up. But why should he be sober? Immersing oneself in a drunken state felt good.
"Good wine."
Lin Yuan picked up a glass, tasted it slightly, and nodded.
Virtual world wines were purely luxurious items. Many real-world wines had various magical effects, such as improving the physical body, nourishing the soul, or treating injuries. However, in the virtual world, the wine was only about the taste. Therefore, virtual world wines were much cheaper than their real-world counterparts.
Like the glass of wine Lin Yuan had just drunk, named "Dream Wine," it could purify one's soul. In the real world, a glass would be worth at least a billion civilization coins. But in the virtual world, it was just ten million per glass, a hundred times cheaper.
"Alright, Thirteen, what brings you here?"
After chatting for a while, Stone Phoenix took the initiative to ask.
Thirteen was the name Lin Yuan gave himself in the founder's world.
"I want to inquire about the Star Alliance Assembly," Lin Yuan asked directly.
Although Lin Yuan had little interest in such events, he still wanted to hear Stone Phoenix's thoughts.
As level six citizens in the same category, Stone Phoenix had lived for tens of thousands of years and had much stronger connections and insights than Lin Yuan.
"The Star Alliance Assembly?"
"Oh, it's time for the Star Alliance Assembly again."
Stone Phoenix looked thoughtful.
"Stone Phoenix, do you think there's a need to participate in the Star Alliance Assembly?" Lin Yuan expressed his doubt.
"Is there a need to participate?"
Stone Phoenix suddenly became spirited. "Of course, you must participate. Why miss the chance to receive treasures for free?"
"Free?" Lin Yuan was slightly puzzled.
Could it be that the Annan Star Alliance was so wealthy that they gave substantial treasures to every level six citizen participating in the assembly?
"That's right."
"Thirteen, you're still young. You've recently advanced to level six citizenship, so you're not familiar with the rules here."
A smile appeared on Stone Phoenix's red-nosed face.
"The purpose of the Star Alliance Assembly is to resolve conflicts between numerous star regions within the alliance. But how do they resolve them?"
"For example, a rare resource planet appears at the border of two star regions. Who should it be given to?"
"Or the resources allocated by human civilization are only enough for three star regions. How do you choose?"
Stone Phoenix chuckled.
"Yes, who should it be given to?"
Lin Yuan also became interested. Such issues were challenging to have clear boundaries. Even if the three goddesses intervened, favoring one side would inevitably offend the other.
Should they cut the resource planet in half, with each side getting half?
"That will depend on us,"
Smiling, Stone Phoenix said, "During the Star Alliance Assembly, conflicts between star regions will be brought to the table and decided by our votes."
"The side with more votes wins."
"So that's how it is," Lin Yuan realized.
Of course, the conflicts brought to the Star Alliance Assembly were those with different opinions on public matters, and those that could be easily explained had already been decided by the three goddesses.
"So, the voting rights of us level six citizens are precious," Stone Phoenix hinted.
"Precious?" Lin Yuan looked at Stone Phoenix.
"Because the two star regions involved in the conflicts will pay a huge price to please us, hoping that we will vote for them in the assembly," Stone Phoenix said.
"I understand," Lin Yuan nodded.
In simple terms, when faced with matters that even the three goddesses couldn't decide, or where either side winning wouldn't affect the overall situation of human civilization, it's left to higher-level citizens to decide.
"The conflicts between star regions that cannot be resolved are not many. Each Star Alliance Assembly probably only has about a dozen. Thirteen, as long as it doesn't involve your star region, how to vote is entirely up to us," Stone Phoenix chuckled.
"Quite interesting," Lin Yuan also smiled.
In reality, this was a manifestation of the special status of higher-level citizens. They could participate in the decision-making of hundreds of star regions.
"In addition, after each Star Alliance Assembly, we higher-level citizens will hold a few exchange meetings while we're still there, to exchange for the resources and treasures we need."
Stone Phoenix continued.
Although the Human Civilization Alliance had a dedicated online store app for selling various treasures, some rare and precious items were often in short supply. These exchange meetings were designed for such rare and valuable treasures.
"That's not bad," Lin Yuan thought of the rare weapons and treasures he obtained from the several alien beings during his journey to the alien battlefield, as well as the legacy of the eighth-level evolutionist Ouyin. Many of them were things he couldn't use. Selling them directly to human civilization would be a loss, but he could dispose of them through such exchange meetings.
"Do you want to participate now?"
Stone Phoenix asked.
"Participate."
Lin Yuan nodded.
His lack of interest in the Star Alliance Assembly was based on the premise that it wouldn't bring any help to himself. But now, hearing Stone Phoenix's description, for level six citizens like them, participating in the Star Alliance Assembly could be highly profitable.
"Hahaha."
Red-nosed Stone Phoenix burst into laughter.
"By the way, Thirteen, do you need me to introduce those star regions that need votes for you?"
Stone Phoenix asked.
If Lin Yuan didn't have any star regions in mind to vote for, he could sell his votes to those star regions that needed them at a high price.
"Thanks a lot, Stone Phoenix."
Lin Yuan replied seriously upon hearing this. Ordinary evolutionists couldn't handle this kind of networking; it required extensive connections.
"No need to thank me, we're friends."
Stone Phoenix waved his hand and said, "Thirteen, wait for me for a moment."
After saying this, Stone Phoenix disappeared from sight, presumably to contact someone.
Lin Yuan sat down and waited for a while.
After a moment, Red-nosed Stone Phoenix reappeared. Additionally, a young man appeared beside him.
"This is Thirteen; just talk to him about the matters in your star region."
Red-nosed Stone Phoenix casually said, "Thirteen sir."
The young man bowed slightly to Lin Yuan, "I am called 'Nadan,' from the Crescent Moon Star Region."
"This time, the conflict between our Crescent Moon Star Region and the Golden Dragon Star Region will be raised at the Star Alliance Assembly."
"At that time, I hope Mr. Thirteen can vote for our Crescent Moon Star Region."
After finishing speaking, the young man 'Nadan' respectfully placed a piece of white paper on the table.
"As long as Mr. Thirteen agrees, the treasures and resources on this paper will be Mr. Thirteen's reward."
The young man 'Nadan' bowed slightly to Red-nosed Stone Phoenix and then left the personal space.
"Tsk tsk, this Crescent Moon Star Region is pitiful. Their strength is not as good as the Golden Dragon Star Region, so they can only seek help everywhere like this."
Red-nosed Stone Phoenix sighed.
Powerful star regions nurtured many level six citizens. These level six citizens would naturally vote for their hometown star regions during the Star Alliance Assembly. In contrast, weak star regions with few level six citizens could only seek help from level six citizens in other star regions at a great cost.
The three goddesses were aware of this situation but did not stop it. Their goal was to motivate major star regions to cultivate more high-level citizens.
Being a high-level citizen didn't necessarily require opening an evolution path or developing creative abilities. Going to the alien battlefield and fighting against aliens could also earn a large number of merits.
"Let's take a look at the conditions offered by the Crescent Moon Star Region."
Red-nosed Stone Phoenix glanced at the white paper in front of Lin Yuan.
"Crescent Moon Star Region?"
Lin Yuan thought for a moment. If he remembered correctly, this should be the hometown star region of the eighth-level evolutionist Ouyin?
"I'll take a look."
Lin Yuan picked up the white paper and shared it with Red-nosed Stone Phoenix.
"A seventh-level soul defense treasure."
Red-nosed Stone Phoenix was somewhat amazed. The first line of treasures on the paper made him feel a bit tempted.
This was a soul defense treasure, guarding the soul. Regardless of the evolution path an evolutionist practiced, they all eagerly desired such a treasure.
"Hmm?"
Lin Yuan's heart stirred.
Although he had an eighth-level soul defense treasure, it was damaged, and he had no idea how long it would take to repair. Before that, using a seventh-level soul defense treasure as a substitute would be no problem.
Lin Yuan wasn't worried that when the eighth-level soul defense treasure was repaired, he wouldn't know how to deal with the seventh-level soul defense treasure. Treasures that guarded the soul like this were easy to sell; as long as Lin Yuan was willing, he could sell it at a premium at any time.
Lin Yuan's gaze moved away from the first line on the white paper and looked at the second line.
"Building Wood Fragment, containing a large amount of life force, can reshape the flesh once for a seventh-level evolutionist."
Compared to the seventh-level soul defense treasure, the second item, Building Wood Fragment, was slightly inferior. Especially for Lin Yuan, who possessed the 'Blood Resurrection' ability, it was somewhat redundant. However, just because Lin Yuan didn't need it didn't mean other evolutionists wouldn't. He could sell it or trade it for other items.
Lin Yuan continued to look at the third line on the white paper.
"Sky Blue Water, can purify the impurities in the flesh and consolidate the origin of the flesh."
"This Crescent Moon Star Region is quite sincere."
After reading the three items, Lin Yuan nodded slightly.
These three items were treasures that seventh-level evolutionists eagerly desired, especially the first one.
"Should I agree to them?"
Lin Yuan looked at Red-nosed Stone Phoenix.
Whether it was the Crescent Moon Star Region or the Golden Dragon Star Region, Lin Yuan had no connection to them. It didn't matter which side he voted for; it wouldn't affect Lin Yuan.
"Don't rush."
"First, see what the attitude is on the side of the Golden Dragon Star Region."
After saying this, Red-nosed Stone Phoenix disappeared once again.
When Stone Phoenix returned, a tall man in a golden robe appeared beside him.
"Jin Tianzhao, the price that the Crescent Moon Star Region is offering to Thirteen is quite high; you need to put in more effort."
Red-nosed Stone Phoenix reminded.
Obviously, the man in the golden robe beside him, named Jin Tianzhao, came from the Golden Dragon Star Region.
"Thirteen, sir?"
Jin Tianzhao carefully examined Lin Yuan, "Thirteen sir, is this your first time participating in the Star Alliance Assembly?"
"Indeed, it's my first time."
Lin Yuan nodded.
The Star Alliance Assembly happened once every hundred years. For level six citizens, a hundred years was not long. Even if they were not familiar with each other, they had roughly met before.
"In that case, does Thirteen sir know the strength of our Golden Dragon Star Region?"
Jin Tianzhao continued to inquire.
With this remark, Lin Yuan remained unchanged.
Red-nosed Stone Phoenix frowned, "Jin Tianzhao, what do you mean by that? If you want Thirteen to vote for your Golden Dragon Star Region, quickly offer the reward and stop talking nonsense."
"Reward?"
Jin Tianzhao shook his head, "I came here just to meet Mr. Thirteen and have a few words with him."
"Mr. Thirteen, you've only recently become a level six citizen. There's no need to form a connection with our Golden Dragon Star Region."
Jin Tianzhao hadn't finished speaking.
"Get lost."
Red-nosed Stone Phoenix, full of impatience, directly kicked him out of the personal space.
"This Jin Tianzhao is too arrogant. Who is he threatening? I thought the Crescent Moon Star Region would put some pressure on the Golden Dragon Star Region, but instead, they come over here with threats?"
Red-nosed Stone Phoenix looked somewhat irritable. "No matter."
Lin Yuan didn't mind.
Since they couldn't come to an agreement, there was no need to discuss it further.
"I'll go and ask Jin Tianzhao what he means by this."
Red-nosed Stone Phoenix disappeared once again.
In another personal space, Red-nosed Stone Phoenix glared at the man in the golden robe.
"Jin Tianzhao, what do you mean? Thirteen is my friend. Even if you don't need Thirteen's vote, there's no need to say such things."
Red-nosed Stone Phoenix's tone was displeased.
"Brother Stone Phoenix, you should know that with the strength of our Golden Dragon Star Region, even if the Crescent Moon Star Region seeks external assistance everywhere, they won't win."
Jin Tianzhao said indifferently.
This was the confidence of a powerful star region.
Relying solely on the six-level citizens they cultivated, the Golden Dragon Star Region surpassed several, or even dozens, of star regions combined.
"Brother Stone Phoenix, how long have you known Thirteen? You're so considerate of him. You really like making friends with those so-called friends."
Jin Tianzhao shook his head.
"So-called friends?"
Red-nosed Stone Phoenix looked strange.
"Thirteen, although he has just become a level six citizen, his age is definitely less than a thousand years. His future potential is limitless. Otherwise, why do you think I befriended him?"
Red-nosed Stone Phoenix sighed. "I can't do anything if you don't give face to Thirteen, but when Thirteen grows up in thousands or tens of thousands of years, I hope you can still treat him the same way as today."
"A level six citizen under a thousand years old."
Jin Tianzhao's expression changed slightly, then he calmed down.
"So what?"
"Is he going to become a level seven citizen in the future?"
"Even if he becomes a level seven citizen, he won't be able to do anything to our Golden Dragon Star Region."
"It's just..."
Jin Tianzhao said indifferently, "Like water from a well not mixing with river water."
"Water from a well not mixing with river water?"
Red-nosed Stone Phoenix glanced at Jin Tianzhao and left.
Water from a well not mixing with river water?
Who is the small well?
Who is the vast river?
Only heaven knows.
(End of this chapter)
Personal space.
Lin Yuan picked up the wine glass on the table and took a sip casually.
"This Golden Dragon Star Region is really domineering, daring to threaten a level six citizen?" Lin Yuan put down the wine glass and shook his head slightly.
Although both were level six citizens, there was a difference.
Some evolutionists advanced to level six by killing aliens, gaining a large number of merit points, and then advancing to level six citizens.
Some evolutionists advanced to level six by inventing and creating, researching new technological achievements, and advancing to level six citizens.
And then there were evolutionists like Lin Yuan, who opened up a certain evolutionary path and eventually advanced to level six citizens.
But undoubtedly, level six citizens who opened up evolutionary paths were the rarest.
Lin Yuan and Red-nosed Stone Phoenix belonged to this category. In other words, the founders of the virtual world of the high-level citizens belonged to this category.
But even though it was rare, it was still only a level six citizen.
In the Human Civilization Alliance, level six citizens held a high position, but unless they held important positions, they didn't have much power.
Ordinary evolutionists, ordinary citizens, when they saw a level six citizen, didn't dare to be the slightest bit negligent. However, the Golden Dragon Star Region was different.
As one of the top three powerful star regions in the Annan Star Alliance, the Golden Dragon Star Region didn't need to please other level six citizens like the Crescent Moon Star Region did.
Because the Golden Dragon Star Region itself cultivated many level six citizens and had many friends, this was the confidence of a powerful star region.
"That makes sense."
"After all, I haven't revealed any other identities. In the eyes of that Jin Tianzhao, I'm just a newly-promoted level six citizen. There's a high probability that I'll stay at this level for the rest of my life, so there's no need to pay too much attention."
Lin Yuan thought to himself.
For a level six citizen to advance to a level seven citizen, they needed two million merit points.
Such a huge sum of merit points made even the Golden Dragon Star Region itself a bit uneasy, let alone a newly-promoted level six citizen.
Almost ninety-nine percent of level six citizens couldn't accumulate two million merit points throughout their entire lives.
"Thirteen, brother."
At this time, Red-nosed Stone Phoenix returned and greeted Lin Yuan.
"That Jin Tianzhao is like that, too arrogant. Don't take it too seriously."
Red-nosed Stone Phoenix comforted.
He and Jin Tianzhao were just acquaintances. If it weren't for the matters between the Crescent Moon Star Region and the Golden Dragon Star Region, he wouldn't have invited Jin Tianzhao over.
"It's okay."
Lin Yuan smiled.
Whether it was Jin Tianzhao or the Golden Dragon Star Region, at most, it was just verbal threats.
As for more, they didn't dare. The three goddesses of the Human Alliance were not to be trifled with. Forbidding internal conflicts and upgrading was a bottom line.
Moreover, even if Jin Tianzhao wanted to do something, he didn't know Lin Yuan's true identity.
Currently, Lin Yuan's revealed identity was a level six citizen of the "Annan" Star Alliance, at most, befriending Red-nosed Stone Phoenix and being a member of the founder's world.
As for more?
Red-nosed Stone Phoenix might speculate that Lin Yuan's actual age was not old, but that was all.
"But that Golden Dragon Star Region is indeed powerful. Single-handedly opening up three alien battlefields, fighting against three races with the power of one domain."
Red-nosed Stone Phoenix clicked his tongue.
"The Golden Dragon Star Master is truly extraordinary."
Lin Yuan nodded.
Strength of the Golden Dragon Star Master is no less than that of the teacher, Chi Kun Star Master, making him an invincible existence among level eight evolutionists.
In the vast Annan Star Alliance, which encompasses hundreds of star regions, there are over a thousand level eight evolutionists. However, those who have reached the level of Chi Kun Star Master or Golden Dragon Star Master are only a few.
With such Star Masters in charge, the Golden Dragon Star Region already has the strength to independently open up alien battlefields.
For the Golden Dragon Star Region, alien battlefields are a source of abundant merit points and a place to hone their own evolutionists.
In fact, the Chi Kun Star Region has also independently opened four alien battlefields.
However, the four alien battlefields opened by the Chi Kun Star Region do not have permanent spatial rifts.
Permanent spatial rifts can only be formed by the power of the strongest beings.
The power of the strongest beings here does not necessarily require the personal intervention of the strongest beings; powerful weapons can also achieve it. However, the size of the permanent spatial rifts caused by weapons is far inferior to when the strongest beings personally intervene.
Even so, the majority of alien battlefields do not have permanent spatial rifts.
"Alright."
"Don't pay too much attention to that Jin Tianzhao."
"With Thirteen's talent, he will have a hard time in the future."
Red-nosed Stone Phoenix said, somewhat probing.
Through interacting with Lin Yuan, he felt that Lin Yuan's age should not be too old.
At least, it shouldn't exceed a thousand years. Such a young age, but advancing to a level six citizen and being a member of the founders' world, it was evident that the evolutionary path he opened up was not simple.
"Stone Phoenix brother is joking."
"How could I have the means to make people from the Golden Dragon Star Region suffer."
Lin Yuan smiled and said.
If Red-nosed Stone Phoenix knew Lin Yuan's true age in the main world, which was not over thirty years old, he probably wouldn't be asking such probing questions now.
Instead, he would be confirming whether he was dreaming.
"Now, do I choose the Crescent Moon Star Region?"
Lin Yuan asked.
Since the Golden Dragon Star Region showed no intention of offering rewards, Lin Yuan's voting right would naturally go to the Crescent Moon Star Region. After all, that seventh-grade soul defense treasure item was quite tempting for Lin Yuan and could be used for a period of time.
"No rush, no rush."
"We level six citizens only have one voting right each time in the Star Alliance Assembly. Let's observe for a while. As long as it doesn't involve our home star region or any star region with a deep connection, we'll support whoever offers the higher price."
Red-nosed Stone Phoenix said.
Issues and conflicts raised to the Star Alliance Assembly were of the kind that, regardless of which side won, had no impact on the overall situation of human civilization.
That was precisely why the three goddesses entrusted the decision-making power to high-level citizens.
It was also one of the 'hidden benefits' of high-level citizens.
Next.
Red-nosed Stone Phoenix brought over seven or eight evolutionists.
They were representatives from various major star regions of the Annan Star Alliance.
These evolutionists were quite polite to Lin Yuan. After all, powerful star regions like the Golden Dragon Star Region were rare. Moreover, arrogant individuals like Jin Tianzhao were even rarer.
Generally speaking, everyone was quite courteous to level six citizens. Even if they couldn't reach an agreement, they wouldn't make threatening remarks.
Because it made no sense.
"How about it?"
"Have you made a choice?"
Red-nosed Stone Phoenix looked at Lin Yuan with interest.
He had already reached an agreement with a certain star region.
The price offered by that star region also satisfied Red-nosed Stone Phoenix.
Now, he was mainly curious about Lin Yuan's choice.
"Just choose the Crescent Moon Star Region."
Lin Yuan thought for a moment and spoke.
The representatives of the seven or eight star regions behind him presented conditions equivalent to those of the Crescent Moon Star Region.
In theory, it didn't matter which one Lin Yuan chose.
However, Lin Yuan had inherited the legacy of the eighth-level evolutionist Ouyin.
And the Crescent Moon Star Region was Ouyin's hometown.
In this situation, under equal conditions, Lin Yuan naturally leaned towards the Crescent Moon Star Region.
"Good."
Red-nosed Stone Phoenix nodded.
Immediately, he contacted the young man 'Nadan' from the Crescent Moon Star Region.
After a while, Nadan appeared in Lin Yuan's personal space.
"Thank you, Mr. Thirteen, for lending a hand. On behalf of the Crescent Moon Star Region, we are deeply grateful."
Nadan's tone was slightly respectful. The rewards he offered were not much different from the others. Lin Yuan could choose him, so he naturally needed to express gratitude.
"Each takes what they need."
Lin Yuan waved his hand casually and said.
He wasn't helping the Crescent Moon Star Region for free.
"This is the password for Shuntong Group's 'safe deposit box.' Mr. Thirteen just needs to log in to the Shuntong Group website, enter the 'safe deposit box' service, and you can claim the reward."
Nadan, the young man, sent Lin Yuan a series of numbers.
Shuntong Group is the largest transportation group in the Human Civilization Alliance, and the safe deposit box service places great emphasis on privacy.
Nadan placed the treasure in Shuntong Group's safe deposit box and then gave the password to Lin Yuan.
With the password, Lin Yuan could claim ownership of the rewards inside the safe deposit box, and Shuntong Group would deliver it to him in the end.
The entire process, regardless of which side, would not know each other's locations or the delivery locations.
In this regard, with the guarantee of human civilization, it was absolutely trustworthy. Even eighth-level invincible beings like Chi Kun Star Master used Shuntong Group's transportation services.
"Good."
Lin Yuan noted down the password and nodded.
"Thirteen brother, if you ever don't need that soul defense treasure in the future, be sure to let me know. I will definitely buy it at the highest price."
Red-nosed Stone Phoenix immediately said.
He also coveted that soul defense treasure, but he had no choice. Compared to another treasure, Red-nosed Stone Phoenix chose the latter.
"Definitely."
Lin Yuan nodded.
The seventh-grade soul defense treasure was only used as a temporary measure.
When Lin Yuan stepped into the eighth level or repaired the eighth-level soul defense treasure, he wouldn't need this seventh-grade soul defense treasure.
"Ah, every Star Alliance Assembly, we level six citizens only have the right to vote. As for the real decision-making, it's still those 'senators.'"
Red-nosed Stone Phoenix sighed.
The prerequisite for being a senator in the Annan Star Alliance was to be a seventh-level citizen. Although level six citizens were only one level below seventh-level citizens, in terms of status and privileges, it was a qualitative change.
No level six citizen didn't long to become a seventh-level citizen, but longing alone was not enough.
It required a massive amount of merit points to meet the requirements for promotion to a seventh-level citizen.
"Seventh-level citizen."
Lin Yuan's expression slightly solemn.
To promote from level six citizen to level seven citizen, one needed two million merit points, equivalent to killing two eighth-level aliens on an alien battlefield.
The crucial thing was that to obtain the two million merit points, it had to be done by the main body. If it was a clone, the merit points would not even reach a million.
In other words, only by completely killing two eighth-level aliens could one obtain two million merit points.
This was too difficult.
Chi Kun Star Master roamed the alien battlefield, in the form of a star sea kun, devouring countless eighth-level aliens.
However, most of those eighth-level aliens were clones. As for the main bodies, no one knew where they were hiding.
Chi Kun Master Star.
Lin Yuan walked out of the main hall.
Soon after, a spaceship landed.
A sharp-eyed staff member walked out from inside.
"These are the items you transported. Please sign for them."
This staff member, at least at the seventh level of strength, is a high-level employee of Shuntong Group, specifically responsible for transporting valuable items.
"Okay."
Lin Yuan nodded.
The reward given to him by the young man 'Nadan' from the Crescent Moon Star Region was transported through Shuntong Group.
With the service specifications of the safe deposit box, it quickly arrived.
Ding—
Lin Yuan confirmed his identity and accepted it smoothly.
"It's our honor to serve you," said the sharp-eyed staff member, bowing slightly to Lin Yuan, and then returned to the spaceship.
In the depths of the hall, Lin Yuan began to inspect the treasures.
First, the seventh-grade soul defense treasure.
It was a palm-sized jade pendant with a faint pink color.
After refining, the jade pendant turned into a stream of light, entering the sea of consciousness to guard the soul.
"Not bad."
Lin Yuan nodded slightly.
Although it was unlikely to encounter any danger in the depths of Chi Kun Master Star, having it was better than not having it. Besides, this soul defense treasure wasn't something Lin Yuan specifically purchased; it was completely unexpected.
"Tree Fragment."
Lin Yuan took out the second treasure.
It was a piece of wood fragment with a faintly charred surface.
Just by looking at it, Lin Yuan felt that a huge divine tree supporting the heavens and the earth was swaying in the depths of the cosmic sky.
"Is that the Tree of Creation?"
Lin Yuan closed his eyes, feeling slightly amazed.
The Tree of Creation was a supreme being in the depths of the universe, belonging to the plant life.
In terms of size alone, the Tree of Creation exceeded ten light-years. It was a true behemoth, and even Chi Kun Master Star wouldn't dare to approach the main body of the Tree of Creation.
As for this piece of Tree Fragment, it was shattered by the Tree of Creation every hundred thousand years during its tribulation.
"Heavenly Blue Water."
Lin Yuan looked at the third treasure.
This water could purify the impurities in the physical body, consolidate the essence of the physical body, and could be used by any evolutionist.
"Let's try it first."
Lin Yuan absorbed a drop of 'Heavenly Blue Water' and immediately felt a special power spreading towards the limbs of his body.
"Truly wonderful."
A smile appeared on Lin Yuan's face as he carefully felt it.
Golden Dragon Star Domain.
On a pure golden planet.
Wearing a golden robe, Jintian Zhao hesitated for a moment and finally decided to meet his teacher.
"Teacher."
"A few days ago, because of the Star Alliance Assembly, I threatened a level six citizen who supported the Crescent Moon Star Region."
Jintian Zhao said truthfully.
If Lin Yuan was just an ordinary level six citizen, he wouldn't care much.
But when Red-nosed Stone Phoenix mentioned that Lin Yuan's true age might not exceed a thousand years, Jintian Zhao felt a bit panicked. A level six citizen under a thousand years old had considerable potential, and he had to inform his teacher.
"The level six citizen named 'Thirteen'?"
The Golden Dragon Star Master looked down at Jintian Zhao. He could almost determine that this 'Thirteen' was an alias without much thought.
As for the true identity of that level six citizen, except for the three goddesses, no one probably knew.
"Don't worry."
The Golden Dragon Star Master spoke calmly, "Even if he becomes a level seven citizen, that's a matter for the distant future. Now, focus on the present matters."
Code C24763 Alien Battlefield.
Not far from the permanent spatial rift.
Lin Yuan sat cross-legged, occasionally closing his eyes to contemplate and looking up at the ten-meter-long spatial rift.
"Space is everything."
"All things need space for gestation, growth, and decay."
Lin Yuan pondered in his heart.
Since comprehending 965 basic spatial models, Lin Yuan began to perceive the deeper essence of spatial rules.
With extraordinary comprehension and the spatial fluctuations emanating from the nearby permanent spatial rift, Lin Yuan's perception of spatial rules increased every day.
"782 core spatial models." Lin Yuan frowned after comprehending the basic spatial models.
Next, he would comprehend the core spatial models.
If the 965 basic spatial models were just the surface of spatial rules, belonging to the introductory level, then the 782 spatial models were the core of spatial rules.
Moreover, each of these 782 spatial models had many facets, like blind men touching an elephant. Different evolvers would have different insights.
This was also why Chi Kun Master, reluctant to demonstrate core spatial models for Lin Yuan, as what Chi Kun demonstrated was only his understanding, and following that would only hinder Lin Yuan.
Of course, Chi Kun Master's concerns were based on Lin Yuan's terrifying talent.
If it were other twelve disciples, Chi Kun Master wouldn't mind demonstrating the core spatial models.
"From comprehending basic spatial models until now, it has been a month or two. In such a long time, I haven't comprehended a single core spatial model."
Lin Yuan sighed in his heart.
If other evolvers knew that Lin Yuan planned to spend a month or two comprehending a single core spatial model, they would probably be frustrated to the point of spitting blood.
782 core spatial models, each one profound and vast, enough for ordinary seventh-tier evolvers to comprehend for thousands or even tens of thousands of years.
You plan to comprehend them in one or two months?
Even for eighth-tier evolvers like Chi Kun Master, with his unbelievable talent in spatial rules, comprehending a core spatial model required significant effort and cost.
Especially as one progressed, the core spatial models became more obscure and difficult to understand. A bottleneck might trap someone for hundreds or even thousands of years.
"Take it slow."
"I'm not in a hurry."
Lin Yuan collected his thoughts. What he lacked the least was time. With the ability to traverse the doors of myriad worlds, his actual lifespan was much longer than that of evolvers of the same tier.
Although observing the permanent spatial rift for quick comprehension of spatial rules wasn't as fast as traveling between worlds, with his extraordinary comprehension, it was just a matter of spending more time.
"I feel like, as I comprehend the core spatial models, the small world inside my body is slowly expanding."
Lin Yuan thought to himself.
The internal world was entirely based on Lin Yuan.
The higher Lin Yuan's realm and the deeper his comprehension of space, the more he could naturally expand and extend its range.
"If I can comprehend all 782 core spatial models, the size of the small world inside my body would be immeasurable, wouldn't it?"
Lin Yuan looked expectant.
The larger the internal world, the more world power he could mobilize. If Lin Yuan's internal world reached a size of thousands of miles in diameter, relying solely on the power of the world, he would be more than enough to dominate and crush ordinary eighth-tier evolvers.
"Never mind."
"Comprehending all 7,782 core spatial models is too distant for me. Let's focus on comprehending the first core spatial model."
Lin Yuan steadied his mind and continued his comprehension.
Even if Taiyin Divine Soul comprehended spatial rules, it could still synchronize with the 'main body.' The two divine souls and the main body shared consciousness, enabling mutual comprehension.
"However."
After a while of comprehension, Lin Yuan glanced around, "Why are the numbers of aliens decreasing?"
Lin Yuan felt puzzled.
Near the permanent spatial rift, not only human evolvers were constantly comprehending, but powerful beings from the Black Abyss clan also came here.
The two groups both desired to comprehend in front of the permanent spatial rift since it genuinely increased comprehension efficiency and speed.
Because of this, the area near the permanent spatial rift became a 'truce zone' for the two groups.
No one was allowed to fight.
Otherwise, if you attacked once, I would retaliate twice. How could we focus on comprehension then?
"Nothing major will happen, right?"
Lin Yuan faintly felt that something was amiss, but at this moment, he was only a divine soul. Even if he fell, the loss would be acceptable for him.
The main world was not like traversing worlds. Losing a divine soul required Lin Yuan to spend a considerable amount of time or essence to reassemble.
Many rare treasures and items in the main world could completely replace his own essence. He could easily reassemble two divine souls in a matter of breaths.
On the other side of the battlefield, a large number of powerful beings from the Black Abyss clan gathered.
"What's the current situation?"
The one leading was a man with a horn on his forehead. Thunder circulated all over him, and even a trace of his aura was enough to make ordinary sixth-tier beings tremble.
"No change. Human civilization is unaware of our Black Abyss clan's intentions."
"Even if they guess something, they'll probably think we want to escalate the intensity of the war. Little do they know that this time, our Black Abyss clan will exert all our strength."
Another stout Black Abyss clan member said in a low voice.
"Sir, in this decisive battle against human civilization, a slight mistake might cause our clan to fall into an abyss."
Another Black Abyss clan member hesitated and couldn't help but speak.
As one of the peak civilizations in the universe, if it weren't for being restrained by the alliance of several other peak civilizations, the Black Abyss clan would have been flattened countless times by human civilization.
Even so, human civilization could still wipe out the Black Abyss clan, but they simply didn't want to pay the price.
Therefore, the Black Abyss clan initiating a decisive battle on their own, even if they wiped out the human evolvers on this battlefield, what could they achieve?
Would the entire human civilization collapse?
No, it would only trigger a frantic retaliation from human civilization.
"This is the order of the Swarm."
The horned man remained silent for a while and spoke slowly.
"The Swarm?"
The stout Black Abyss clan member was slightly stunned, and his expression became ugly.
This was much more serious than the Black Abyss clan simply starting a decisive battle. If the Swarm ordered the Black Abyss clan, could it be that they wanted to engage in a grand battle of civilizations with human civilization?
Then what about the other major peak civilizations? Would they also participate?
If there were a grand battle of civilizations among the major peak civilizations, there would inevitably be the involvement of existence at the level of supreme beings. That would be a war that shook the entire universe.
Powerful clans like the Black Abyss clan might not even survive under such a war intensity.
"At this point, our clan has no choice."
"The horned man's tone was indifferent.
In the vast cosmic expanse, all races were nothing more than puppets manipulated by a few peak civilizations. If his Black Abyss clan dared to disobey the Swarm's orders, they wouldn't need human civilization to take action—the Swarm would eradicate them entirely.
"Blood Feathers, you've been at the Eighth Tier for many years. This time, you'll be stationed outside the battlefield in the southeast region. No mercy for any human evolvers who escape."
The horned man commanded.
"Yes."
The sturdy Black Abyss clan member nodded.
He truly didn't want to engage in high-intensity warfare with human civilization because there was no benefit in doing so. As for the spoils of war, what were they compared to the retaliation from human civilization?
But this was the Swarm's command.
"Also."
The horned man made arrangements one after another, placing Black Abyss clan members in ambush around the battlefield to prevent human civilization evolvers from escaping.
"Finally."
"I will lead a large number of Black Abyss clan elites to cleanse the human civilization evolvers on the battlefield."
The horned man looked at the numerous Black Abyss clan members. "Go to your respective positions."
"Yes."
"Yes."
"Yes."
Soon, a small group of Black Abyss clan members disappeared rapidly.
Floating Mountain Range.
This was a base for human civilization on the battlefield.
At this moment, a Seventh Tier King-level evolver stood at the peak of the mountain range, gazing towards the central battlefield.
"The number of aliens is changing, with many powerful ones returning?"
This Seventh Tier King, named 'Zhou Shi,' the supreme commander of human civilization in this alien battlefield, furrowed his brows.
"What exactly do these Black Abyss clans want to do?"
Zhou Shi, the Seventh Tier King, couldn't figure it out.
"Try to avoid conflicts with the Black Abyss clan in the near future."
Seventh Tier King 'Zhou Shi' thought to himself, planning to adapt to the situation.
Suddenly.
Seventh Tier King 'Zhou Shi' seemed to sense something, and his consciousness quickly connected to the virtual world.
In most areas of the alien battlefield, human evolvers couldn't connect with the Three Goddesses or the virtual world. However, in the human civilization base, there was no such restriction—they could connect at any time.
After a while.
Zhou Shi disconnected from the virtual world, looking extremely grave.
"These Black Abyss clans dare to do such a thing. Is the Swarm planning to declare war on our human race?"
Zhou Shi's thoughts surged. The Free Goddess had just informed him that the Black Abyss clan might mobilize their entire clan to cleanse the human civilization evolvers on the battlefield.
As for the source of the information, it was deduced by the top divination master of human civilization through various information from millions of alien battlefields.
The peak civilization Swarm, for some unspeakable reason, ordered all its subordinated clans to launch a purge against human civilization evolvers on the alien battlefield, regardless of the consequences.
"Mobilize the entire clan."
Seventh Tier King Zhou Shi breathed a sigh of relief.
The Black Abyss clan, although just a powerful group, had many Eighth Tier powerhouses overseeing, and there were even entities surpassing the Eighth Tier.
The Black Abyss clan mobilized its entire strength, rendering the human civilization evolvers on this battlefield completely powerless to resist.
"Can only escape."
Seventh Tier King Zhou Shi silently thought.
This was also the advice given to them by the Free Goddess.
Taking advantage of the Black Abyss clan's slow response, all human civilization evolvers fled in different directions.
This would significantly increase the survival rate due to the wide-angle problem.
In the Free Goddess's calculations, about eighty to ninety percent of human civilization evolvers would survive.
Not far from the permanent space rift.
Lin Yuan had just started contemplating for a short while when he heard a transmission from the armored man.
"Brother, come back quickly. There's something important to discuss."
The armored man urged Lin Yuan to come out as calmly as possible, trying not to attract the attention of other alien races.
"Something important?"
Lin Yuan's expression remained unchanged as he got up and left.
Swoosh.
Through the teleportation area.
Lin Yuan returned to the Floating Mountain Range.
"Hmm?"
Lin Yuan looked around and noticed that a large number of evolvers had already arrived.
"Something big must have happened."
Lin Yuan understood.
"Everyone."
Commander Zhou Shi suddenly appeared, looking at the numerous evolvers. He explained the Black Abyss clan's plan, leaving most evolvers on the battlefield shocked and furious.
What's going on? Deploying more than ten Eighth Tier evolvers for cleansing on a small battlefield?
"But rest assured."
Commander Zhou Shi continued, "The plans of the Black Abyss clan, or even the Swarm, were foreseen in advance by our top divination master of human civilization."
"As long as we escape quickly, we should be able to survive eighty to ninety percent."
Zhou Shi reassured.
In secret cleansing operations like the Black Abyss clan's, maintaining secrecy was crucial. They mobilized a large number of powerhouses to block the surroundings of the battlefield before human civilization could react.
By then, all human evolvers on the battlefield would be as vulnerable as fish on a chopping board.
However, now that human civilization had prior knowledge, and the Black Abyss clan was unaware of it, their powerhouses couldn't block such a vast area around the battlefield without warning.
So, according to the calculations of the Free Goddess, about eighty to ninety percent of human civilization evolvers would survive.
"Later, I will activate this mountain range and crash it towards the Black Abyss clan's direction. Take advantage of this time to escape in any direction."
"Remember, you must escape with all your might."
Seventh Tier King Zhou Shi said solemnly.
His main body was elsewhere, so he wasn't afraid of falling, willing to stay behind and buy time for other evolvers.
"What madness has possessed the Black Abyss clan?"
Lin Yuan listened for a while from below, quickly pondering in his mind.
Was the Black Abyss clan not afraid of retaliation from human civilization afterward? Lin Yuan glanced around and noticed that most evolvers were discussing it, apparently wondering if the Black Abyss clan had gone mad.
"I should escape too."
Lin Yuan sighed. Although the Taiyin Avatar falling wasn't an unbearable loss, avoiding the fall altogether would be better.
"Brother Yuan Yin."
At this moment, the armored man approached.
"Want to escape together later? Follow behind me, and you'll be safe for sure."
The armored man patted his chest, enthusiastically suggesting.
"No need."
Lin Yuan shook his head.
As a Yuan Spirit, not bound by a physical body, he could reach speeds equivalent to an Eighth Tier evolver under full power.
"Don't be shy."
The armored man thought Lin Yuan was being modest and continued, "I..."
Suddenly.
The floating mountain range beneath their feet trembled abruptly.
"Everyone, escape immediately."
The voice of Commander Zhou Shi echoed in everyone's ears.
Boom, boom, boom.
All barriers in the floating mountain range vanished.
Any evolver could freely enter or exit this area.
Swish, swish, swish.
Without hesitation, many evolvers started fleeing in various directions.
"Hmm?"
The armored man was about to check on Lin Yuan.
He noticed Lin Yuan's figure transforming into a meteor, instantly covering a distance of hundreds of miles, disappearing beyond the armored man's perception range.
"So fast?"
The armored man stared in astonishment at the scene.