Chapter 223: Spiritual Transformation (Seeking Subscriptions)
On the elevated platform, the gazes of several figures all fell upon Lin Yuan.
They were all Ninth Stage Evolutionists, or more precisely, incarnations of consciousness of Ninth Stage Evolutionists.
Simultaneously, their consciousness split into millions of strands, overseeing the comprehension progress of numerous evolutionists in various virtual worlds.
The countless evolutionary paths contained within that body were partly bizarre and could even influence the external true body.
Therefore, it required constant attention from at least Eighth Stage pinnacle, or even Ninth Stage Evolutionists.
In case any evolutionist deviated from the path and lost control, these Ninth Stage Evolutionists could intervene.
In theory, the body from a deceased transcendent being outside the realm should not be revealed so quickly. It harbored many hidden dangers and traps, and some genius evolutionists might fall into them.
Even though there was isolation in the virtual world, the external physical body remained unaffected, but memories and consciousness were inevitable.
However, there was no choice.
Those who possessed this body were not limited to human civilization alone.
Other alien races, including several pinnacle groups like the Insect Clan, also had control over it.
If the transcendent beings did not act this way, and if these pinnacle groups controlled this powerful evolutionary path, an additional transcendent being could disrupt the current balance maintained by the major pinnacle groups.
A transcendent being alone could completely shatter the equilibrium upheld by the current major pinnacle groups.
At that time, the Human Civilization Alliance would have to concede how much profit to maintain the new balance, and nobody knew.
"That little guy, he hasn't practiced any evolved paths he comprehended until now?"
The first man expressed some surprise. It had been one or two months since they comprehended, and almost every evolutionist had been practicing for some time.
Once an evolutionist began practicing the evolved paths they comprehended, their aura started to change, moving towards that body.
However, Lin Yuan's aura had not changed so far, and his strength had remained at the level of a First Stage Evolutionist.
"I know this little guy."
"He's Chiren's disciple, entering the Seventh Stage before a hundred years old. His talent is quite impressive."
Another figure beside them spoke, also observing Lin Yuan.
"Entering the Seventh Stage before a hundred years old without relying on physique or bloodline is quite remarkable," another figure added.
Those who became Ninth Stage Evolutionists were once extraordinary geniuses in their youth. So they were aware of the difficulty of reaching the Seventh Stage before a hundred years old without relying on physique or bloodline.
Compared to the special life forms in the depths of the cosmos, humans were still too weak.
This weakness was comprehensive.
Of course, the reason human civilization could develop to its current state was due to the advantage of numbers. Under a massive population base, some anomalies and prodigies would inevitably emerge.
Comparable to those special life forms.
"A talent like this cannot be incapable of comprehending evolutionary paths. Could he have sensed some danger and is reluctant to practice?"
The last figure speculated.
They did not doubt Lin Yuan's insight, so they thought he must be unwilling to practice.
"If he doesn't want to practice, why stay here? To refine his mental will?"
"That's also possible. Such a genius, if they live too short and see too little, their mental will is always a weakness. It's good to hone it."
"Yeah, this little guy can actually resist practicing the evolved paths he comprehended."
Several figures exchanged hushed remarks.
After comprehending a certain evolutionary path from within that body, evolutionists would face an irresistible temptation. Subconsciously, they believed that practicing this evolutionary path would lead to a brilliant future.
This was also a latent ability from that body.
This ability had been significantly weakened. If facing the original body rather than the projection within the virtual world, even Ninth Stage Evolutionists would struggle to control themselves.
Compared to other evolutionists immersed in cultivation, Lin Yuan's life was more challenging. When other evolutionists started practicing, the mental pressure they endured would decrease or even stop.
However, Lin Yuan was constantly subjected to the suppression of mental will.
Not only was he suppressed, but Lin Yuan also had to continuously comprehend more evolutionary paths, analyze and understand them, and integrate them into the path of martial evolution.
"Da La. Bi."
(Note: The last two characters appear to be onomatopoeic, possibly representing a sound effect in the story.)
Chapter 224: A Whispers' Resonance (Seeking Subscriptions)
Whispers echoed in Lin Yuan's ears, emanating from that celestial body, reverberating continuously within his mental will. Each word vibrated his soul.
Lin Yuan could sense the oscillation of his own mental consciousness. It was this continuous movement that strengthened Lin Yuan's mental will.
This strengthening was slow, but at least Lin Yuan could feel it.
It's worth noting that the strengthening of Lin Yuan's mental will was previously imperceptible. Being able to sense it now was already quite exaggerated.
"Hmm?"
As time passed, Lin Yuan's mental will seemed to break through some kind of restraint, and the murmurs around his ears suddenly disappeared.
"Has my mental will undergone a transformation?"
A smile appeared on Lin Yuan's face. Originally, resisting the suppression of mental will was quite difficult, but now it suddenly became easy.
It could only be for this reason.
"But this suppressing force against my mental will keeps increasing. As long as I don't stop comprehending and don't start practicing a certain evolutionary path, the suppression will become heavier."
"It's like..."
Lin Yuan squinted his eyes slightly.
"Forcing me to practice a certain evolutionary path."
Lin Yuan thought to himself.
"But I won't."
Lin Yuan shook his head slightly.
During this period, he comprehended a total of 137 evolutionary paths and completely analyzed these paths, choosing to comprehend and absorb the rules that were beneficial to him.
These 137 evolutionary paths significantly improved Lin Yuan's progress in the core space model, and he had already comprehended three core space models.
The path of martial evolution became more perfect.
"Let's rest for a while."
After experiencing a transformation of the mental will, Lin Yuan felt a sense of fatigue. He consciously disconnected from the virtual world and returned to reality.
"Has the cosmic treasure arrived?"
Lin Yuan received a message and immediately stood up.
Not long ago, Lin Yuan purchased several cosmic treasures to stabilize the world within his body.
The internal world opened by evolutionists was not a one-time effort; continuous investment was required in the later stages.
This investment included some cosmic treasures, certain special ones containing the origin power of a rule, defending the internal world, and perfecting the world's rules.
The battles between Eighth Stage Evolutionists primarily involved the collision of world power. Without considering talent, secret techniques, or comprehension of rules, the one with more abundant and powerful world power would have the advantage.
Lin Yuan walked out of the main hall and looked up at the sky.
Before long, a spaceship descended.
A staff member carrying a briefcase walked up to Lin Yuan.
"These are your items. Shuntong Group is at your service."
The staff member, respectful in demeanor, verified Lin Yuan's information and identity before handing over the briefcase.
Holding the briefcase, Lin Yuan returned to the main hall.
"Cosmic treasures."
Lin Yuan purchased three cosmic treasures in total.
They were 'Primordial Fire,' 'Essence of the Earth,' and 'Invisible Wind.'
All were eight-star cosmic treasures, requiring a total of 16,000 cubic universe crystals, averaging five to six thousand cubic universe crystals each.
It's important to note that one cubic universe crystal is equivalent to one hundred million universe coins, which is equal to one trillion civilization coins.
In other words, each cosmic treasure is worth 'five to six thousand' trillion civilization coins. This enormous asset is worth more than a star system.
Moreover, Lin Yuan could buy these three cosmic treasures solely relying on his Level 7 citizen privileges. With a slightly lower citizen level, even with money, one couldn't purchase them.
"I hope not to disappoint me."
Lin Yuan looked at the three cosmic treasures in front of him. To buy them, Lin Yuan's wealth decreased by a quarter.
Swoosh.
Lin Yuan's thoughts stirred.
His consciousness entered the internal world within his body.
The three cosmic treasures also appeared here.
Crack.
The glass bottles containing the three cosmic treasures shattered.
First was the 'Primordial Fire,' rising and directly forming a large sun in the sky, warming light filling the entire world.
Next was the 'Essence of the Earth,' directly merging into the ground. Vaguely, Lin Yuan felt the entire world becoming much denser.
Finally, the 'Invisible Wind' disappeared directly into the air, rustling as gentle breezes blew.
"Not bad."
Lin Yuan nodded slightly.
If the previous internal world was bare, it now could be considered to have 'come alive.'
"The power of the world has also increased a lot."
A smile appeared on Lin Yuan's face.
"The next time I encounter suitable cosmic treasures, I'll buy them again."
Lin Yuan thought to himself.
Not every cosmic treasure is suitable for integration into the internal world; it depends on the specific situation of one's internal world.
The three cosmic treasures Lin Yuan selected were all very suitable for his internal world.
Time passed.
In the blink of an eye, over half a year went by.
Most of Lin Yuan's time was spent comprehending the celestial body, enduring the suppression from mental will, and dissecting one evolutionary path after another.
"The 1,325th core space model." Lin Yuan felt pleased.
Half a year ago, just after finishing the sixth journey, Lin Yuan's comprehension of core space models stopped at around 1,200.
Now, in such a short time, he had comprehended over a hundred core space models again. The evolutionary paths within that celestial body had undeniably been immensely helpful to Lin Yuan.
"In addition to the core space models, I've comprehended many core life models." Lin Yuan thought to himself.
The evolutionary paths within that celestial body encompassed everything. Every time Lin Yuan thoroughly dissected one, he gained significant benefits.
"Hmm?"
Lin Yuan seemed to sense something.
Consciousness disconnected from the virtual world, his mind reached deep into his thoughts.
"I've already accumulated a strand of Boundary Breaking Source Power?"
Lin Yuan looked towards the majestic and expansive Gate of Myriad Realms. The peripheral area of this light gate was already completely lit.
This meant that a complete strand of Boundary Breaking Source Power had been obtained, and Lin Yuan could travel for the seventh time at any moment.
"Let's wait a bit longer."
"Traveling between worlds might not always offer such good conditions for tempering mental will."
Lin Yuan pondered for a moment and decided not to travel now.
If the mental will index does not meet the standard, one cannot reach the Eighth Stage. Even if Lin Yuan travels, the improvement in strength would be limited. Especially in understanding spatial rules, he lost the continuous analysis of the evolutionary paths within that celestial body. Trying to comprehend subsequent core space models at the Seventh Stage was challenging.
Even for Lin Yuan, it felt strenuous.
It was a case of diminishing returns.
Instead of that, it was better to temporarily halt the travels, wholeheartedly temper the mental will, aiming to reach a mental will index of ten thousand points sooner, and then break through to the Eighth Stage.
Moreover, the Boundary Breaking Source Power wouldn't go to waste. It would accumulate, ready for Lin Yuan to use in the future.
Lin Yuan never forgot his purpose: to become stronger. If traveling could make him stronger, then he would travel. Now, pausing the travels could also make him stronger, so he chose to pause.
Time passed.
In the blink of an eye, another two years went by.
During these two years, Lin Yuan mainly focused on tempering his mental will. Following that, he dissected the evolutionary paths within that celestial body.
As it progressed, the force suppressing his mental will became stronger, affecting Lin Yuan's comprehension efficiency.
"Exhale."
Lin Yuan stopped observing the celestial body beneath the sky, letting out a sigh of relief.
Only when observing that celestial body did he feel the suppression of mental will. As the observation time passed, the force suppressing mental will became stronger. Stopping the observation would make the suppression disappear.
"In these years, my mental will has undergone three transformations."
Lin Yuan thought silently in his mind.
The first time was two years ago.
The second time was a year and two months ago.
The third time was just a few days ago.
After these three transformations, Lin Yuan felt that his mental will index should have significantly improved.
"Let's check how much my mental will index is now."
Lin Yuan disconnected his consciousness from the virtual world and returned to reality.
"Rest for a while first."
Lin Yuan did not test immediately.
The mental will index is not constant; it fluctuates with the evolutionist's state. Right now, Lin Yuan had just comprehended the celestial body, and his mind was somewhat fatigued. Testing at this time might introduce some errors and be less accurate.
Only in a state of full mental strength could the mental will index be measured accurately.
After half a day.
Lin Yuan had rested enough.
Every aspect had returned to its peak.
He reconnected his consciousness to the virtual world.
Entering his personal space.
"Wisdom Goddess, I request a test of my mental will index."
Lin Yuan applied to the Wisdom Goddess.
The mental will index of an evolutionist is elusive, requiring one of the three goddesses to allocate part of their computing power for precise measurement.
"Respected Level-Seven Citizen Lin Yuan, without using any bodily or soul power, rely solely on your own mental consciousness to impact the surroundings."
The solemn and cold voice of the Wisdom Goddess came.
Lin Yuan complied directly.
Boom.
A terrifying mental will pressure spread in all directions.
After a moment.
The measurement of the mental will index was complete.
"How much?"
An expectant expression appeared on Lin Yuan's face as he checked the results.
"The mental will index is 9234."
A sense of joy welled up in Lin Yuan's heart.
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 224: Silent Red Kun Star Lord (Seeking Subscriptions)
The mental will index has reached over 9,200.
Indeed, it was somewhat beyond Lin Yuan's expectations.
Just two to three years ago, when Lin Yuan measured his mental will index for the first time, it was only 7848. This mental will index of 7848 was the result of Lin Yuan's six traversals and the accumulation of over a thousand years. Now, in just two to three years, it had increased by over a thousand mental will index points, which was simply unbelievable.
As it is widely known, the mental will index becomes more challenging to increase as one progresses. Originally, Lin Yuan's worst-case scenario was to undergo several more traversals, using the lengthy time spent traversing worlds to incrementally raise his mental will index.
However, doing so would essentially waste the chances to traverse worlds, especially since reaching the eighth stage would make comprehending rules even more challenging. In fact, considering Lin Yuan's current seventh-stage status, comprehending the core spatial rule model was already an astonishing feat.
Typically, evolutionists begin to comprehend the core spatial model after reaching the eighth stage. Moreover, the fact that Lin Yuan had comprehended over a thousand core spatial models was a level that many peak eighth-stage evolutionists might not reach.
"At this rate, my mental will index will reach ten thousand in one or two years at most. By then, I can casually choose a world to traverse and attempt to overcome the Heart Demon Tribulation."
Lin Yuan silently pondered.
Once the Heart Demon Tribulation was overcome, Lin Yuan would enter the eighth stage without any hindrance.
Evolutionists need to fulfill three prerequisites to enter the eighth stage:
1. A sufficiently high mental will index, preferably reaching ten thousand points.
2. The establishment of an internal world. Only when the internal world is complete can the foundation for entering the eighth stage be laid.
3. The refinement of the flesh and soul to the utmost perfection of the seventh stage.
The third prerequisite is similar to the first and requires evolutionists to expend a considerable amount of time. Even a seventh-stage peak royal-level evolutionist is not considered perfectly seventh stage; there are still subtle areas that need gradual refinement.
This process consumes a lot of time.
However, for Lin Yuan, the third prerequisite was as good as non-existent.
With his internal world already established, the world power pervading his body nurtures his flesh, soul, and even his mental will. Over a year ago, Lin Yuan's flesh and soul had reached the absolute perfection of the seventh stage, without a single flaw.
Moreover, as the world power continued to nourish, Lin Yuan's flesh and soul were slowly improving, breaking through the shackles of the large realm upgrade.
This is the power of the world, an exclusive ability for eighth-stage evolutionists. Especially in Lin Yuan's internal world, which spans over a hundred thousand square kilometers and has been perfected through three pieces of cosmic treasures.
The derived power of the world makes Lin Yuan benefit tremendously.
Lin Yuan had a feeling that even if he didn't overcome the Heart Demon Tribulation and relied solely on the nourishment from the world power, one day he would still reach the peak of the eighth stage and the utmost perfection of the eighth stage.
Virtual world.
Lin Yuan sat cross-legged on the mountaintop.
"Many have changed already."
Lin Yuan swept his gaze across the tops of other mountains. In the past two to three years, many evolutionists had collapsed due to practicing the evolution pathways within that celestial body. This led to their withdrawal from this round of comprehension slots, and many new talented evolutionists joined.
"Many of the evolution pathways contained in that celestial body are dead ends. The powerful individuals have already set rules: once cultivation fails, they won't be able to comprehend for a hundred years."
Lin Yuan thought to himself.
This was also for the good of many evolutionists. Even if they were only practicing within the virtual world, the evolution pathways within that celestial body could still have some impact.
After all, it was part of a powerful individual's body.
After numerous attempts, if it affected the real body, significant problems could arise.
"My human civilization is already excellent. Unlike other groups without a virtual world isolation, those powerful beings from different races have to take risks when comprehending. I wonder how many of them will die."
Lin Yuan shook his head slightly.
So far, the virtual world has been exclusive to human civilization. It is said to be a product of a powerful individual's method and a special evolutionary path.
Just as Lin Yuan was about to continue practicing and honing his skills.
"Gao Wufeng is looking for me?" Lin Yuan received a message.
Gao Wufeng, the disciple most valued by the Nine Sword Star Lord, initiated a conversation with Lin Yuan when they first entered the virtual world, and their relationship has been good.
In addition to Gao Wufeng, there is also Left Qiu Guang, who has the bloodline of a light elf.
"Gao Wufeng." Lin Yuan felt a bit emotional.
In the past two to three years, countless evolutionists had sadly withdrawn from the comprehension slots.
However, at the same time, a small number of evolutionists displayed outstanding performances, continuing on the path of enlightenment they discovered.
Gao Wufeng is one such individual.
From the celestial body, Gao Wufeng discovered a unique evolutionary path that could even trigger the descent of the Heart Demon.
The arrival of the Heart Demon is no trivial matter; it is one of the few true dead ends that can directly impact the external true body.
Without adequate preparation to face the Heart Demon, dying in the Heart Demon Tribulation means even the intervention of a powerful individual cannot 'resurrect' the fallen.
Normally, under the threat of the Heart Demon Tribulation, Gao Wufeng's most correct choice would be to decisively give up this round of comprehension slots.
After all, it concerns one's own life.
While the path of a powerful evolutionary route is excellent, what's the point if one loses their life?
However, Gao Wufeng did not choose to give up.
Instead, he continued to cultivate, facing the arrival of the Heart Demon with an almost mad demeanor.
In the end, Gao Wufeng smoothly passed the Heart Demon Tribulation.
As a result, his cultivation on the path he discovered within the celestial body has been smooth, and he is currently at the forefront of all evolutionists in terms of progress.
"To voluntarily face the Heart Demon Tribulation without reaching a mental will index of ten thousand is commendable. Perhaps it is precisely because of this bravery that he aligns with the evolutionary path he practices, making his subsequent progress smooth?" Lin Yuan silently marveled.
This is something he cannot do. Gao Wufeng is essentially gambling with his life. Even though he has successfully overcome it and is now in the limelight, what if he hadn't?
Who would remember 'Gao Wufeng'?
In his personal space.
Gao Wufeng and Left Qiu Guang sat there.
There were also several other evolutionists.
Most of them were currently geniuses who were still on the path of enlightenment.
"Peak Master Thirteen is here."
When Gao Wufeng saw Lin Yuan, he immediately greeted him.
"Peak Master Thirteen."
"Peak Master Thirteen."
The other evolutionists did the same.
After all, Lin Yuan's reputation as a genius was quite intimidating, and no evolutionist dared to underestimate him.
Lin Yuan sat down, and the group continued their conversation.
"Brother Gao, you should be close to the eighth stage now, right?" Left Qiu Guang looked at Gao Wufeng with admiration. "To forcefully overcome the Heart Demon Tribulation, Brother Gao's courage is admirable."
Left Qiu Guang knew very well that if she were in Gao Wufeng's position, she probably wouldn't dare to continue cultivating.
"This time, I faced the Heart Demon Tribulation. I don't know what I'll face next time," Gao Wufeng modestly said.
In reality, Gao Wufeng was quite pleased with himself because he made the right bet. Now, his cultivation path is extremely smooth.
At this moment, Gao Wufeng even has some ambitions. He believes that the evolutionary path he is practicing is the powerful evolutionary path left by that powerful individual.
Otherwise, how could he be cultivating so smoothly now?
"I must have passed the test. Only with a fearless mindset to face the Heart Demon Tribulation can one pass the test," Gao Wufeng was in high spirits.
"Oh, by the way." Gao Wufeng turned his gaze towards Lin Yuan. "Peak Master Thirteen, how is your cultivation going now? Have you not chosen which evolutionary path to practice?"
It is not a secret that Lin Yuan has not practiced the evolutionary path he discovered.
"Yes, I am timid and afraid of problems," Lin Yuan said.
"Cowardly?" Gao Wufeng frowned. As a human evolutionist, one should be fearless and break through all obstacles.
For example, facing the threat of the Heart Demon Tribulation, one should confront it directly.
Now that he had successfully crossed it, he also gained great benefits.
"Peak Master Thirteen, I have to say this to you. Sometimes, timidity is not an advantage. With the isolation of the virtual world, even if there are real problems, there is a chance to start over. Why hesitate? Sometimes, if you don't seize the opportunity now, it might be difficult later on."
Gao Wufeng couldn't help but advise Lin Yuan.
"In fact, I am also tempering my mental will," Lin Yuan added.
"Tempering mental will?"
The other evolutionists looked at each other.
They all felt that Lin Yuan was a bit silly. Tempering mental will could be slowly improved through many ways. Using precious opportunities to comprehend part of a powerful individual's body to temper mental will seemed like a waste.
"Alright."
"Let's not talk about this."
Gao Wufeng didn't plan to continue advising Lin Yuan.
Strictly speaking, he and Lin Yuan are competitors. After all, the powerful evolutionary path can only be for one person to become a powerful individual.
Lin Yuan, a genius with qualifications and talents surpassing him, should be happy that Lin Yuan gave up the opportunity to practice the evolutionary path and become a powerful individual because of his cowardice.
"I invited you here this time because I want to discuss the doubts encountered in the practice."
Gao Wufeng honestly said that exchanging insights among several evolutionists is quite normal. After all, everyone is practicing the evolutionary path they comprehended from the celestial body.
They chatted for a while.
Lin Yuan listened on the side.
"I wonder if Peak Master Thirteen has any insights?"
Gao Wufeng still valued Lin Yuan. Even though Lin Yuan had not practiced, as a top-tier genius, his knowledge and thoughts must be extraordinary.
"Brother Gao, I think the evolutionary path you are currently practicing will likely have an impact on your mental will in the future," Lin Yuan said after a moment of silence.
"Impact on my mental will?"
Gao Wufeng thought for a moment and said, "Thank you, Peak Master Thirteen, for the reminder. I understand."
So what if it has an impact on mental will? As long as he can become a powerful individual, no matter how great the cost, it's worth it.
Red Kun Main Star.
Lin Yuan returned to reality.
"Gao Wufeng should be in trouble."
Lin Yuan thought to himself that, based on Gao Wufeng's description, the evolutionary path he was practicing had been comprehended by Lin Yuan. After analyzing it, Lin Yuan found that the subsequent path was completely a big pit.
Originally, Lin Yuan wanted to remind him.
However, seeing Gao Wufeng's indifferent expression, he didn't continue.
Now Gao Wufeng is immersed in his dream of becoming a powerful individual. Who would listen to advice?
Is it so easy to become a powerful individual?
Just at this moment.
Lin Yuan's face changed slightly.
He looked up in a certain direction.
There was a fluctuation in the force of space.
"Opening up an internal world?"
"Did Senior Brother breakthrough to the eighth stage?"
Lin Yuan walked out of the hall, speculating in his mind.
Two or three years ago, Senior Brother returned from the battlefield of the alien race, faced the killing intent of an eighth-stage alien, and experienced the threat of life and death.
At that time, Senior Brother gained deep insights. After returning, he began closed-door cultivation, not even participating in this round of comprehending the part of a powerful individual's body.
Swoosh.
Lin Yuan flew to the front of the first peak.
The other eleven senior brothers also arrived.
They all waited outside for Senior Brother to complete the breakthrough.
Hum.
Fluctuations in the force of space.
It remained extremely stable from beginning to end.
"There shouldn't be any problem."
Lin Yuan observed for a while and silently thought.
Although Lin Yuan has not yet broken through to the eighth stage, he has the experience of opening up an internal world. He knows that Senior Brother's process of opening up an internal world went very smoothly.
For a seventh-stage evolutionist to break through to the eighth stage, the most challenging aspect is the opening of an internal world.
It's extremely rare to see someone like Lin Yuan, whose internal world has reached over a hundred thousand miles in diameter but is still stuck at the level of mental will.
The main reason is that Lin Yuan is too young, and his cultivation speed is too fast.
After a moment, the spatial fluctuations stabilized.
Senior Brother's figure quickly flew out.
"Congratulations, Senior Brother."
"Congratulations on Senior Brother's breakthrough to the eighth stage."
The various peak masters congratulated one after another, and Senior Brother also wore a smile on his face.
"Come over."
Suddenly, the voice of the teacher, Red Kun Star Lord, sounded in the ears of Lin Yuan and others.
"The teacher is calling us."
"Hurry up."
"It should be to praise Senior Brother's breakthrough."
"Envious, when will I be able to break through to the eighth stage?"
Lin Yuan and other peak masters flew towards the central peak.
Red hall.
Red Kun Star Lord sat high above.
Senior Brother and other senior brothers stood on both sides.
"Not bad."
Red Kun Star Lord nodded slightly towards Senior Brother.
"Thank you, teacher."
Senior Brother was overjoyed.
Breaking through to the eighth stage made him happy. This is the most critical stage for human evolutionists.
An eighth-stage evolutionist can dominate a star domain, becoming a local star lord, intimidating all directions.
It can be called a high-ranking official.
"How big is your internal world?" Red Kun Star Lord asked after thinking for a moment.
When evolutionists open up their internal worlds, as long as it is below a thousand miles in diameter, it can be actively suppressed, and it won't trigger the illusion of the world.
"Teacher, my internal world is two hundred and twenty miles in diameter."
Senior Brother said excitedly.
Generally, when a newly promoted eighth-stage evolutionist opens up their internal world, it is only a hundred miles in diameter.
Senior Brother reaching two hundred and twenty miles in diameter is clearly much stronger than ordinary evolutionists who have just entered the eighth stage.
"Just became an eighth-stage evolutionist, and Senior Brother already has an internal world of two hundred and twenty miles in diameter. The potential is infinite."
"Senior Brother, you have to take me with you in the future and give me some guidance."
"With such a large internal world, how powerful would the derived world power be?"
The peak masters discussed one after another, expressing admiration and envy.
Especially Second Senior Brother and Third Senior Brother, who are also at the seventh stage. Although they have not reached the peak of the king level, they can anticipate the eighth stage. They understand how rare it is for Senior Brother to open up an internal world with a diameter of two hundred and twenty miles.
"A two hundred and twenty-mile internal world?"
Red Kun Star Lord glanced at the spirited Senior Brother.
Then he looked at Lin Yuan, who was sitting quietly with a smile.
He didn't say anything.
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 225: Dead End (Seeking Subscriptions)
Red Kun Star Lord had complex thoughts.
His disciple had reached the eighth stage, which should have been a joyous occasion for him. After all, this was his first eighth-stage disciple. However, he couldn't help but compare.
His disciple entered the eighth stage, and his internal world reached a diameter of two hundred and thirty miles.
Compared to Lin Yuan's internal world, which exceeded over a hundred thousand miles in diameter, and considering Lin Yuan was still at the seventh stage, with an impending surge in his internal world upon reaching the eighth stage, the difference between the two became even more significant.
Looking at the joyous expression on his disciple's face, Red Kun Star Lord couldn't help but sigh.
Indeed.
Sometimes ignorance is bliss.
"Alright."
"Don't get too complacent. The path beyond the eighth stage is not easy. You need to collect various cosmic treasures, comprehend more rules, and perfect your internal world."
Red Kun Star Lord spoke up.
As an experienced individual, an invincible existence at the eighth stage, Red Kun Star Lord was fully qualified to say such things. Even among eighth-stage evolutionists, the difference in strength was considerable. For example, Red Kun Star Lord could kill an ordinary eighth-stage powerhouse with little more difficulty than cutting vegetables.
On many medium-sized alien battlefields, Red Kun Star Lord revealed his true form, covering the sky, opening his mouth, gently inhaling, and countless alien powerhouses were swallowed up.
For example, Black Abyss Clan's invincible eighth-stage expert from a million years ago, Black Abyss* Qingyu, with just a soul attack, pierced through the defenses of many eighth-stage evolutionists, even shattering the eighth-stage soul defense treasure.
Even so, Euyin, the eighth-stage evolutionist, could not escape death.
"Understood."
The Grand Peak Master was startled, and his thoughts immediately converged.
Indeed, for the entire human civilization and the vast universe, the eighth stage only qualified one to stand on the stage.
"That's good."
Red Kun Star Lord nodded slightly.
Although the Grand Peak Master was far from being compared to Lin Yuan.
But he also hoped that his disciple could go further on the path of evolution.
"Which star domain do you plan to govern?"
Red Kun Star Lord looked at the Grand Peak Master and asked.
"Which star domain to govern."
Below, Lin Yuan and many other peak masters looked towards Senior Brother when they heard this.
In the Human Civilization Alliance, evolutionists below the eighth stage are actually protected and sheltered. There are basically no mandatory missions, even when going to alien battlefields; it is evolutionists who actively apply to go.
Evolutionists below the eighth stage, as long as they don't actively cause trouble and violate the laws of human civilization, can live very comfortably.
This seems ordinary, but in fact, in the universe, among other alien races, the weaker ones must be subject to enslavement and coercion. Where is there any freedom? Still comfortable?
But all of this only applies to those below the eighth stage.
Once an evolutionist reaches the eighth stage, they need to fulfill duties for human civilization.
Specifically, it involves choosing a star domain, going there as a star lord, and reigning for five hundred years.
After five hundred years, eighth-stage evolutionists can choose to continue governing or choose to step down.
In short, below the eighth stage, evolutionists are protected, but once they reach the eighth stage, they need to protect other citizens.
"Teacher, I haven't decided."
The Grand Peak Master said.
Before breaking through to the eighth stage, the Grand Peak Master didn't know if he could smoothly enter the eighth stage. In case he died under the mental tribulation, thinking about it wouldn't help.
"It's okay, take your time to consider."
Red Kun Star Lord casually asked about governing a star domain and taking on the role of a star lord, even though it is the obligation of an eighth-stage evolutionist.
However, it is not something to be done immediately; there is still a buffer time.
After a few reminders from Red Kun Star Lord, Lin Yuan and the others left one by one.
At the first peak, thirteen peak masters of the Red Kun lineage gathered.
"By the way, Senior Brother, during your closed-door breakthrough to the eighth stage, the supremes of human civilization took out the body of an extraterrestrial being from a large battlefield."
Third Senior Brother explained recent events, emphasizing the partial body of the extraterrestrial supreme.
"I'm aware of this."
Senior Brother nodded. As long as his consciousness was connected to the virtual world, he could understand everything.
The matter of comprehending the body of the extraterrestrial supreme is not a secret in human civilization; basically, sixth and seventh-stage evolutionists are aware of it.
The supremes also did not intend to conceal this matter because, in the end, the body would be open to most human evolutionists.
Other peak groups that obtained parts of the body would do the same. The major peak groups are competing, and there is only one evolutionary path leading to supremacy.
"Teacher told me that the evolutionary path contained in that body is very peculiar. Over the years, the evolutionists who comprehended it have not had smooth cultivation."
"So, I don't plan to comprehend that body."
Senior Brother shook his head.
Whether or not to comprehend that body is entirely up to the evolutionist, but there are few who refuse the opportunities laid out for supremacy.
Senior Brother knew his own affairs; having just broken through to the eighth stage, he needed a lot of time to stabilize his realm. At this time, it was unnecessary to comprehend the body with unknown details.
For Senior Brother, stabilizing his own realm was the most important thing. By the time his realm stabilized, many talented evolutionists would have already immersed themselves in it, and competing with these geniuses who had taken the lead would be basically hopeless.
Therefore, Senior Brother chose to give up directly.
"That's right."
Lin Yuan heard this and silently nodded.
With his extraordinary comprehension, constantly comprehending the various evolutionary paths in the body, Lin Yuan increasingly realized that almost all the paths he comprehended had more or less problems.
Senior Brother is stable and doesn't participate; at least he won't be affected by the influence of that residual body.
Virtual world.
Lin Yuan still sat on the top of the mountain.
At this moment, on the many peaks of this virtual world, there were still many evolutionists sitting.
But in fact, almost ninety-nine percent of the evolutionists have been replaced, and most of the evolutionists are newcomers.
Lin Yuan observed the body beneath the sky, his consciousness constantly suppressed while comprehending the evolutionary paths contained in the body.
"I have now comprehended two thousand eight hundred and thirty-seven evolutionary paths, and these paths have all been analyzed and comprehended, integrated into myself."
"But compared to the diverse evolutionary paths in this body, it's just a drop in the ocean."
Lin Yuan exclaimed. High-level evolutionists indeed practiced many evolutionary paths, but the owner of this body practiced too many.
"And, these evolutionary paths are all very evil."
Lin Yuan thought to himself, especially the pressure of the soul will, forcing evolutionists to choose a certain evolutionary path for cultivation as soon as possible.
"Anyway, I'm not cultivating; I'm just comprehending. There shouldn't be any problem."
Lin Yuan's thoughts converged.
It's like a prescription; no one knows the effect of the soup made from this prescription.
To figure it out, you must drink the soup, but Lin Yuan doesn't plan to drink the soup at all; he's just comprehending the prescription, so there shouldn't be any problems.
"The two thousand eight hundred and thirty-seven evolutionary paths."
Lin Yuan's expression changed, and he comprehended another evolutionary path from that body.
"Kill, kill, kill, kill everything, everything in the world is killable."
The moment Lin Yuan comprehended this evolutionary path, he felt a monstrous killing intent.
At the same time, a desire arose in his heart, wanting to immediately immerse himself in cultivating this evolutionary path.
"Hmm?"
Lin Yuan stopped comprehending, the pressure of the soul will that suppressed his consciousness disappeared, and the lingering sound of killing by his ears gradually faded away.
"This evolutionary path, if other evolutionists comprehend it, they will probably start cultivating it immediately, right? Then, the immense killing intent and thoughts inside might affect themselves. I estimate that their true bodies in the outside world will turn into madmen who only know slaughter."
Lin Yuan silently thought in his heart. This is not the first time he has encountered this. Several times before, some evolutionary paths he comprehended began to affect himself before he even started cultivating them.
Therefore, Lin Yuan set a restriction for himself. Once the body located in the virtual world starts cultivation, he will forcibly disconnect the connection, and his consciousness will return to the original body.
This way, at least the influence will be severed.
"Continue, continue."
After resting for a while, Lin Yuan began to analyze this path of slaughter evolution.
Not far from Lin Yuan.
Gao Wufeng was also sitting in meditation.
By simultaneously observing and comprehending the body beneath the sky, the speed of cultivating the evolutionary paths contained in the body could be terrifyingly improved.
Just as Gao Wufeng continued to cultivate.
"Hmm?"
Gao Wufeng's consciousness silently began to sink.
"Where is this?"
Gao Wufeng opened his eyes and looked around with extreme vigilance.
But there was no reply.
All around, it was a vast expanse of whiteness.
At first, due to caution, Gao Wufeng did not act arbitrarily.
But as time passed.
One hundred years, two hundred years, one thousand years, ten thousand years.
Gao Wufeng's expression gradually became crazy. In this vast white space, where there were no rule fluctuations, he could not cultivate at all.
Gao Wufeng could only watch time pass slowly.
Twenty thousand years later.
Gao Wufeng completely lost control, went crazy, and started attacking wildly in all directions.
Although many evolutionists had decades or even hundreds of years passing by in a single closed-door session, it was because they were immersed in cultivation.
Feeling the fluctuations of the rules, experiencing the ways of the heavens and earth, indulging in it, time passed quickly.
But in the white expanse where Gao Wufeng was at this moment, there was no fluctuation of rules, and he could not sleep, only watching time pass by.
Being able to resist for twenty thousand years already showed that Gao Wufeng's mental will was extremely strong.
For other evolutionists, they would probably go insane in less than ten thousand years.
After another fifty thousand years passed.
"What is this place?"
"Who am I? My name is Gao Wufeng? I come from human civilization, but what about other humans except me? I remember I have a teacher."
"Yes, the trial. I remember that I was comprehending that body, but how did I end up here?"
Gao Wufeng's mind was anxious.
One hundred thousand years later.
Gao Wufeng looked up at the sky, and it was still a vast expanse of whiteness.
Crack.
The light in Gao Wufeng's eyes dimmed in an instant.
His consciousness began to dissipate, and this dissipation was voluntary, meaning Gao Wufeng did it himself, losing the drive to survive.
Outside.
For Gao Wufeng, he experienced several hundred thousand years in the white world.
But in the outside world, only a few breaths had passed.
Gao Wufeng's body began to collapse, and his mental will also began to fade away.
"Senior Brother?"
Lin Yuan immediately noticed the change, stopped observing, and looked at Gao Wufeng.
He and Gao Wufeng were not far apart, so he discovered the anomaly the first time.
"Did cultivation fail? Didn't make it through this time?"
Lin Yuan sighed. Last time, facing the heart demon, Gao Wufeng forcefully crossed it, and afterwards, his cultivation progressed by leaps and bounds.
"But now, it seems like he has encountered a situation similar to a heart demon again, unfortunately, it seems he couldn't resist it this time.
In these years, Lin Yuan has seen many cases like this; some evolutionists are cultivating, and suddenly their physical bodies collapse, and their consciousness is extinguished.
"I wonder if it has affected the true body in the outside world?" Lin Yuan secretly thought. If only the physical body in the virtual world collapses, it's not a big problem, as long as the physical body's soul in the real world is fine.
One hour later.
Zuoqiu Guang walked over.
"Senior Brother almost went on a killing spree in the Nine Sword Domain. If it weren't for the timely intervention of the Nine Sword Master, I'm afraid..."
Zuoqiu Guang said directly. She got along well with Gao Wufeng, and they usually kept in touch. After Gao Wufeng had an accident, she went to check the situation in the Nine Sword Domain for the first time.
"Senior Brother's consciousness should have a problem. Fortunately, after the Nine Sword Master timely suppressed it, coupled with some cosmic treasures for healing the mind, there should be no major problems in the future."
Zuoqiu Guang's tone of speech faintly revealed a sense of fear.
Yesterday, Gao Wufeng exchanged insights with her, appearing completely normal. However, today, he seemed to have gone mad. If the Nine Sword Master had not stopped him in time, the consequences would be unimaginable.
"This body."
Zuoqiu Guang looked up at the body beneath the sky. At first, she thought it was a great opportunity, a hope to become a powerhouse herself.
However, as time passed, Zuoqiu Guang witnessed one genius after another walking towards a dead end. Many evolutionary geniuses were not much worse than her, but they still couldn't get through it.
"This body has a big problem, definitely not as simple as comprehending an evolutionary path."
Zuoqiu Guang muttered to herself, "I might not be able to persist either. Thirteen Peak Masters, sometimes I envy you. You didn't comprehend an evolutionary path on your own. Now, even if I want not to cultivate, it's difficult."
Once a choice is made to cultivate the evolutionary path contained in the body, there is no turning back. Unless one does not enter this virtual world, as long as they continue to watch that body, the evolutionary path within will automatically cultivate.
"Can't persist?" Lin Yuan looked at Zuoqiu Guang.
"Now, although I haven't gone crazy, the more I cultivate, the more I occasionally fall into some illusions. Sometimes I don't even know..."
Zuoqiu Guang said. Originally, she didn't consider these as problems until she saw Gao Wufeng, who almost went crazy.
Zuoqiu Guang is very worried that she will become like Gao Wufeng one day.
"In that case, you should indeed stop." Lin Yuan nodded. According to Zuoqiu Guang's description, continuing to cultivate will likely lead to significant problems, not much better than Gao Wufeng.
"It's quite ironic."
"Originally, among the three of us, both Senior Brother and I were full of enthusiasm, confident that we would obtain the path to ultimate evolution. As a result, both of us left, and you, Thirteen Peak Master, persevered until now."
Zuoqiu Guang sighed, her figure disappeared, leaving the virtual world.
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 226: Ordinary Members of the Demon Jade Tower (Seeking Subscriptions)
Zuoqiu Guang's words revealed a self-deprecating tone.
There was a time when she, along with Gao Wufeng and several other evolutionists, looked down on Lin Yuan's timid actions.
They believed that on the path of evolution, unwavering determination was the correct approach.
For example, Gao Wufeng forcefully confronting the Heart Demon Tribulation.
But now, Gao Wufeng almost went insane.
She had also decided to voluntarily give up.
The other evolutionists had also experienced failures in cultivation during this period.
The original small group, now, only Lin Yuan was still persevering.
From a results perspective, they had gained nothing over these years.
Due to the influence of cultivating the evolutionary paths contained within their bodies, their mental wills had been affected to some extent.
Even though it wasn't as severe as Gao Wufeng's, it still required a lot of time and numerous treasures to recover.
Contrasting with Lin Yuan.
He only sought to use the pressure of mental will to hone his own mental strength.
Now it seemed to be paying off.
Although, from Zuoqiu Guang and others' perspectives, refining mental strength didn't seem like a difficult task.
But at least compared to themselves, Lin Yuan not only remained unharmed but also gained something.
One after another, the contrast was stark.
"I'm just refraining from cultivation," Lin Yuan sighed.
In reality, refraining from cultivation sounded easy.
But in practice, it was extremely challenging. The path to ultimate evolution was right in front of them.
Who could control themselves from not cultivating?
It's like having a feast of delicacies in front of you; can you resist eating only plain rice?
Lin Yuan could control himself because of his extraordinary comprehension ability, the Gate of the Thousand Worlds. He believed that even without relying on the body fragment, he could find a way to become a powerhouse.
But others didn't have this ability.
Even the offspring of powerhouses, faced with such opportunities, would also strive for them.
"No wonder the rules set by powerhouses are to divide the evolving individuals into batches to comprehend, rather than everyone comprehending at the same time," Lin Yuan thought.
If everyone comprehended simultaneously, what if there were collective problems? Wouldn't that impact the entire human civilization?
Even if the primary participants in comprehending that body were mainly seventh-tier evolutionists, the sudden disappearance of many individuals at this level could easily cause turbulence.
Comprehending in batches would avoid such problems.
If a batch encountered issues, they could simply temporarily close access to that body until recovery, then open it up again one by one.
"The evolutionary paths contained in this body become more influential on oneself the further one cultivates, especially after a cultivation failure," Lin Yuan glanced at the body beneath the sky.
If one fails right at the beginning of cultivation, it likely won't have much impact; at most, a period of recovery is needed.
However, if, like Gao Wufeng, one achieves certain accomplishments and then fails in cultivation again, it's not a matter of recovering in a short time.
So, Zuoqiu Guang's decision to voluntarily give up was based on this consideration. At least by giving up now, the cost would be much lighter than being forced to give up after a failed cultivation attempt in the future.
Gao Wufeng was an example.
"If I cultivate and comprehend a certain evolutionary path, perhaps, with my extraordinary comprehension ability, I could go very far—much farther than Gao Wufeng. However, once I fail, the consequences would be dire," Lin Yuan shuddered.
"I can't cultivate."
"Even comprehending has to be done with extreme caution."
Lin Yuan furrowed his brows slightly, thinking to himself.
The main star of the Red Kun System.
Lin Yuan disconnected from the virtual world, intending to rest for a while.
"The power of breaking through realms."
Lin Yuan's mind reached deep into his consciousness, looking at the towering and majestic Gate of the Thousand Worlds.
At the same time, Lin Yuan sensed various pieces of information transmitted by the Gate of the Thousand Worlds.
"Five strands of Realm-breaking Source Power," a smile appeared on Lin Yuan's face.
Over the years, he had been immersed in comprehending the body fragment, honing his mental strength. Unbeknownst to him, the Realm-breaking Source Power had accumulated to five strands.
"If the Yin God hadn't been continuously on the foreign battlefield, the Realm-breaking Source Power now would be at most three or four strands," Lin Yuan looked up, gazing at a direction—his chosen foreign battlefield. It was specifically designated for his Taiyin Divine Spirit to stay under a permanent spatial crack, accelerating the accumulation of Realm-breaking Source Power.
"With five strands of Realm-breaking Source Power, I can traverse five times. However, these five traversals are random; I can't select the category or level of the worlds."
Lin Yuan pondered.
'Random traversal' left Lin Yuan uncertain. What if he ended up in a lower-level world, similar to the first traversal? Wouldn't that be a waste of a traversal opportunity?
"If I don't opt for random traversal, I now have two choices."
Lin Yuan stroked his chin.
One was to go to the Spirit Realm. This was the coordinates Lin Yuan had captured about the Spirit Realm during his fifth traversal in the Middle Earth Shenzhou world. With these coordinates, Lin Yuan could quietly descend into the Spirit Realm, expending ten strands of Realm-breaking Source Power. Given the level of the Spirit Realm, Lin Yuan could practice for a long time—no less than the eighth tier, perhaps even the ninth tier.
The second option was to deeply develop the Azure Sky World, or more accurately, the extraterritorial void of the Azure Sky World. It was teeming with evil gods, including legendary evil gods that had grown to the ninth stage. Lin Yuan intended to establish a gathering place there.
Of course, there was a third option.
That was to expend a hundred strands of Realm-breaking Source Power.
To 'customize' the traversed world.
The term 'customization' meant it could be tailored entirely according to Lin Yuan's requirements.
For example, if Lin Yuan wanted to traverse to a Primordial Great World, he could directly customize it and then traverse.
If he wished to specify the 'category' and 'level' of the traversed world, it could also be customized.
Of course, the 'customization' began with a hundred strands of Realm-breaking Source Power, and if the customized world was special, the consumption would be even greater.
But overall, as long as the Realm-breaking Source Power was sufficient, Lin Yuan could go to any world. Dimensions and planes couldn't hinder him.
"The Azure Sky World."
Thinking of the Azure Sky World, Lin Yuan decided to receive the information transmitted by the Azure Sky World.
Among Lin Yuan's six traversals, the Azure Sky World was undoubtedly the one he understood the most. Even the world consciousness had been replaced.
With the world coordinates imprinted by the Gate of the Thousand Worlds, Lin Yuan could barely receive information from the Azure Sky World.
"Hmm?"
"So many things have happened over these years?"
Lin Yuan's mind converged on the world coordinates imprint of the Azure Sky World.
A large amount of information from the Primordial Evil Demon Tree immediately poured into his mind.
Since the end of the sixth traversal until now, only a few years had passed in the main world.
But for the Azure Sky World, due to the different flow of time, thousands of years had elapsed.
During these thousands of years, the inhabitants of the Azure Sky World had lived well. However, several extraterritorial evil gods had repeatedly approached, wanting to contact Lin Yuan.
But they were all sent away by the Primordial Evil Demon Tree according to Lin Yuan's instructions.
"Those extraterritorial evil gods."
Lin Yuan squinted; he had sensed that those extraterritorial evil gods were acting strangely, attempting to invite him to explore some Void Secret Realm.
"As long as the Primordial Evil Demon Tree guards the world, there's nothing to fear."
Lin Yuan was unconcerned.
The Primordial World Tree had become the 'Tao' of the Azure Sky World. It was not comparable to the original world consciousness, commanding the vast world power. Even if ten extraterritorial evil gods attacked, the Primordial Evil Demon Tree could contend.
As time passed, another year went by.
Lin Yuan sat cross-legged on the summit of a mountain, observing the body fragment beneath the sky.
[Your comprehension is extraordinary; you've observed the mysterious body, comprehending the 3,331st evolutionary path.]
"The 3,331st evolutionary path."
Lin Yuan's eyes brightened, immediately starting to analyze this evolutionary path.
"This is called the evolutionary path, and it's related to time? A combination of time and space? The essence of spacetime?"
Lin Yuan was astonished.
The rule of time, like the rules of space and life, was one of the fundamental rules of the main world. However, compared to the rules of space and life, comprehending the rule of time was even more challenging. Understanding the complete rule of time was something only the mighty could achieve.
The 'resurrection' ability of the mighty relied on reversing the space-time, which required a complete mastery of the rule of time. This allowed them to break free from the constraints of the river of time, flow against it, and resurrect someone from the past.
Of course, the resurrected person's essential life had to reach a certain level; otherwise, if the life essence was too weak, even if the mighty flowed against time, they wouldn't be able to 'retrieve' it and place it on the current timeline.
"Rule of time."
Lin Yuan carefully comprehended; time was formless, intangible, and everywhere. Understanding time was incredibly difficult, especially when Lin Yuan was only at the seventh tier.
At such a low level, even with extraordinary comprehension, the effects were minimal.
"Never mind."
"I'll comprehend it after reaching the eighth tier."
"Now, I'll focus on comprehending the rules of space."
"Only with a deep understanding of the rules of space can one better comprehend the rule of time."
Lin Yuan gave up on comprehending the rule of time. It was not cost-effective for him at this stage.
Time passed slowly.
More and more human evolution geniuses entered the virtual world to comprehend the body fragment.
These genius evolutionists, being newcomers, were aware of the fate of the first evolutionists who comprehended the body fragment.
However, not a single evolutionist gave up. Since they could be called genius evolutionists, they were extremely confident, believing that what others couldn't do, they could.
"I am the ethereal body, highly regarded by the Goddess of Wisdom, and my information is kept confidential. I am sure to comprehend the path to ultimate evolution."
In a certain virtual world, a young man sat on the mountaintop, looking up at the body fragment beneath the sky.
Several months later.
"Who am I?"
"Where am I?"
"What should I do now?"
The young man looked bewildered, and his body exploded with a bang.
"This is the path to ultimate evolution. I have reached the pinnacle of the eighth tier, and there is almost no hope of advancing to the ninth tier. Even achieving invincibility at the eighth tier is impossible."
"Instead of that, I might as well take a risk, give up everything, and comprehend that body fragment. Once successful, I will be cultivated by the entire human civilization."
A venerable-looking old man made up his mind.
He immediately applied to the Goddess of Wisdom for a chance to comprehend the body fragment.
One year later.
The old man with a venerable appearance sat on the summit of a mountain.
He gazed at the body fragment beneath the sky with an extremely solemn expression.
"Something's not right."
"This body fragment is not right."
"The evolutionary path I've been practicing is not right."
The old man with a venerable appearance kept reminiscing; he felt that a segment of his memory was faintly beginning to be lost.
This sign even showed signs of spreading.
"This body, it's too demonic. Why would a mighty one release such an uncontrollable thing?"
The old man with a venerable appearance steadied himself, deciding to give up on comprehending.
Continuing to comprehend and practice, he felt that all his memories would be wiped out.
By then, he might become a puppet without any memories.
"This body I have now was a special life recently possessed. With powerful innate talent, far beyond humans, it should be much more effective for him to comprehend that body fragment."
A green-skinned man with dragon horns on his forehead smiled.
In terms of innate talent, humans could never surpass those special lives in the depths of the universe.
Of course, when comparing, it is based on the entire group. If it's individual beings, considering the population base of human civilization, monsters and anomalies are born every so often, no less than those special beings.
However,
Among the special life groups, genius anomalies are also born.
And this green-skinned man with dragon horns, the host he possessed, was a genius from a certain special life group.
His comprehension of various rules was terrifying, and his vitality was immense, making his physical body unparalleled and formidable.
To comprehend the path to ultimate evolution, this green-skinned man with dragon horns paid a huge price. Capturing such a genius from a special life group was not an easy task.
A year and a half later,
The green-skinned man with dragon horns looked unpleasant, and layers of blurry shadows enveloped his mental consciousness.
"Is this a mental demon?"
"Damn, wasn't it said that only a very small number of evolutionary paths would attract mental demons?"
The green-skinned man with dragon horns sighed lightly. He was already an eighth-tier evolutionist, and passing through the mental demon ordeal again was not difficult.
"No, this is the Ninth-Level Mental Demon Ordeal."
After a moment, the green-skinned man with dragon horns let out a mournful cry.
"There are too many geniuses in human civilization."
Lin Yuan sat on the mountaintop, watching batches of human genius evolutionists come in.
These evolutionists might not be as superior in comprehension as Lin Yuan, but in other aspects such as physique, bloodline, soul, and more, they had unique qualities.
This was just in the virtual world Lin Yuan was in.
Apart from this virtual world, there were countless other virtual worlds where one could comprehend that body fragment.
"Unfortunately, all failed."
"So far, none of the genius evolutionists who participated in comprehending the body fragment have found the path to ultimate evolution?"
Lin Yuan silently thought.
"Perhaps the mighty ones were wrong? Maybe this body doesn't contain the so-called path to ultimate evolution at all?"
"Or, the body containing the path to ultimate evolution is not this one but in the hands of other peak groups?"
Lin Yuan speculated.
"But what does this have to do with me?"
"I never expected to comprehend that path to ultimate evolution."
"Comprehending and analyzing the ordinary evolutionary paths contained in the body, I'm already satisfied."
Lin Yuan's thoughts converged, and he continued to observe the body fragment beneath the sky.
[Your comprehension is extraordinary. You've observed the mysterious body and comprehended the 3,333rd evolutionary path.]
After an unknown period passed, Lin Yuan once again comprehended a new evolutionary path.
From the first evolutionary path to this current one, Lin Yuan had comprehended 3,333 evolutionary paths.
"Analysis."
A smile appeared on Lin Yuan's face.
However,
Before Lin Yuan could analyze this evolutionary path,
Boom.
In Lin Yuan's memory, the 3,332nd evolutionary path he had comprehended earlier and this 3,333rd evolutionary path unexpectedly underwent some kind of change.
Vaguely, these 3,333 evolutionary paths formed a 'Nine-story Black Tower' imprint, integrating into the depths of the soul.
"Hmm?"
Lin Yuan was surprised.
The next moment,
The mental will pressure from that body fragment, which had caused Lin Yuan great pressure, the vague whispers suddenly became clear.
"Comprehend the 3,333 evolutionary paths, form the Demon Jade imprint, automatically becoming an ordinary member of the Demon Jade Tower."
(End of this chapter)