Becoming Xuchen's Disciple, The Six Great Powers (55K)

Lin Yi's gaze lingered on the woman standing quietly in front of the emerald green spaceship for only a moment.

Although her complex and unfathomable gaze stirred a subtle unease within him, Lin Yi immediately suppressed this thought.

Now is not the time to be distracted.

Lin Yi's entire attention was drawn by an invisible force, firmly locked onto the void directly in front of him, onto the majestic figure emanating an aura that made his soul tremble.

The heart pounded heavily in the chest cavity, each beat squeezing out blood, as if encountering a natural enemy, sending a highly alert signal throughout the body.

Lin Yi was almost certain that the person in front of him was the Eternal Divinity who had orchestrated this life-or-death test for the Blue Star Civilization, held the fate of billions of living beings in his hands, and could even reverse life and death!

Memories of his past life flashed rapidly through Lin Yi's mind.

At that time, after the assessment, Blue Star only received a cold announcement of the results in everyone's consciousness. Then, it was immediately taken over by the personnel of the "Purple Gold Star Union" and the entire civilization was evaluated, registered and arranged like a commodity.

He never knew, even until his death, which supreme being had presided over the test that determined the fate of the Blue Star.

He had also searched for relevant information on the Pan-Spirit Alliance's Virtual Network, but likely due to insufficient permissions, he found nothing.

Unexpectedly, in this second life, thanks to his far superior civilization assessment and personal performance, he was able to confront this mysterious being directly.

Then, the woman next to her, whose aura was clearly at the Star Vortex level...

Lin Yi's mind raced. "Could it be that Civilization Guardian from my past life who left us, those Blue Star Free Star Core level, a valuable sum of start-up capital through the Purple Gold Star Union staff?"

Even though they were rated Level 4 and considered free back then, Blue Star was really remote, and traveling to other planets by spaceship would require a considerable amount of money.

If it weren't for that unnamed Civilization Guardian leaving them some funds, this group of people would have had to stay on Blue Star and work for the Purple Gold Star Union for at least a hundred or two hundred years before they could save up for their journey.

That might mean missing out on the initial recruitment for the newly established Relyat Mercenary Group, and even less chance of advancing to the Star Vortex level later on.

Therefore, Lin Yi was very grateful to this Civilization Guardian.

Unfortunately, he also couldn't find any information about that guardian in his previous life.

I never expected to have the chance to meet you now.

After all, being able to appear beside this deity in such a remote place speaks volumes about his identity.

"But what about the people from the Purple Gold Star Union?" Another question immediately arose.

Based on past experience and common procedures, after the assessment, the first organization to come into contact with the new civilization should be the official or semi-official organization responsible for guiding and registering them.

Why are only this deity and the suspected guardian present at this moment?

Has the procedure changed, or has his and Blue Star's performance triggered some kind of special treatment?

Countless question marks, like boiling bubbles, churned and collided at the bottom of Lin Yi's heart.

However, Lin Yi knew that in the face of such an existence, any extra thoughts or hesitation could bring unpredictable consequences.

He forcefully suppressed all his confusion, instantly gathering his chaotic thoughts.

Then, without the slightest hesitation, Lin Yi merely adjusted his posture in the vacuum before facing the majestic figure of light and shadow runes, bowing respectfully.

The movements were fluid and natural, expressing the utmost respect while maintaining a dignified and unyielding demeanor.

"Lin Yi of the Blue Star Civilization pays homage to the great Eternal Divinity."

His voice, transmitted directly through the vacuum via energy vibrations, rang out clearly and steadily.

Since the information received in the mind contains all the content of the Civilization Advancement Assessment, it will naturally be clearly stated that the assessment will be presided over by Eternal Divine level being.

Therefore, addressing the other party as "Eternal Divinity" is the safest and least likely to go wrong.

He thought to himself that regardless of whether the person in front of him was the examiner, his life level must be above the World Derivation level, collectively known as an "Eternal Divinity," without a doubt.

The vacuum fell into absolute silence once more, as if even the starlight had been frozen by the heavy atmosphere.

The towering figure remained motionless, the flowing runes continuing to rise and fall according to some mysterious law, as if it had been so since time immemorial.

Just as Lin Yi maintained his bowing posture, his mind racing as he tried to guess the other party's intentions, a voice, not through source energy resonance, rang out directly in his consciousness.

The voice was calm and distant, devoid of any emotional coloring.

"Personal assessment: Level 7. Good leadership civility, receiving a Level 5 rating. Very good."

The three brief messages, especially the seemingly ordinary "very good" at the end, deeply shocked Lin Yi.

Judging from the order and intensity of praise given by this Eternal Divinity, it seems that he values the Level 5 civilization assessment even more than his Level 7 personal assessment?

However, before he could recover from that brief praise, the voice that directly affected his soul rang out again, posing a startling question:

Would you be willing to become my disciple?

Becoming an apprentice?!

I?

Lin Yi felt as if his mind had been struck by an invisible bolt of lightning, leaving him momentarily blank.

He even wondered if it was due to interference from the space environment, or if he was hallucinating because he was too nervous.

Becoming an apprentice?!

An Eternal Divinity, upon our very first meeting, wants to take me as his disciple?!

This was completely beyond his expectations and imagination.

For practitioners, taking a master is a far more serious and intimate connection than blood ties.

In the long river of life, the relationship between master and disciple often signifies the transmission of traditions, the allocation of resources, and even the binding of fates.

It is a community where we all prosper together and suffer together.

Indeed, Lin Yi had no doubt whatsoever about whether the other party was capable of teaching him.

The difference in their realms is like heaven and earth. The other party's perspective and understanding of the rules must far surpass his current level, just as he can easily guide Chen Yu and those Star Core level beings.

To be able to become a disciple of an Eternal Divinity is an extraordinary opportunity that countless geniuses in the universe dream of but can never obtain.

but

He knew nothing about the deity's temperament, origin, or purpose.

They didn't even know the other person's name.

Why would the other party want to take me as their disciple?

Is it simply about appreciating the talent and leadership skills you demonstrated during the assessment?

Or is it suspicion, or even a realization that something is amiss within oneself?

This thought, like an icicle, instantly pierced the fire in Lin Yi's heart, bringing a chilling cold.

Having experienced the dark side of the world in his past life, he knew that he had no other choice in this matter.

reject?

Lin Yi immediately ruled out this option from his mind.

He couldn't be sure what the consequences would be of refusing an invitation personally extended by an Eternal Divinity.

That is something that he and the Blue Star Civilization cannot withstand at present.

The "goodwill" bestowed by the strong can have unpredictable consequences if it is rejected.

At best, it means missing out on all opportunities; at worst, it could lead to unimaginable disaster.

The situation on Blue Star currently very promising. Having just received the resurrection reward, it is on the eve of a great leap forward. He would never dare to gamble the future of the entire civilization on the magnanimity of this deity.

This may seem like a choice, but it is actually the only path.

All hesitation and deliberation, even the slightest unease deep in one's heart, were completed in the blink of an eye.

From the outside, Lin Yi merely paused slightly, as if shocked by this sudden suggestion.

The next moment, without any superfluous words or movements, he maintained his bowing posture and responded clearly in an unwavering tone, his voice echoing through the starry sky through the source energy:

"Disciple Lin Yi greets Master."

He didn't say anything polite like "I feel deeply honored" or "I am extremely humbled"; his actions spoke for themselves.

He bowed with swift and decisive action, thus tightly binding his own fate to that of this unknown deity.

The moment he finished speaking, something unexpected happened.

The majestic figure ahead, composed of endless light and shadow and runes of life and death, underwent a visible change.

The light and shadow, which were originally illusory and hazy, seemingly existing between existence and non-existence, began to shrink and condense inward at an astonishing speed.

The ever-flowing runes are no longer merely superficial decorations; they seem to have come alive, like billions of tiny stars, attracting and combining with each other according to some supreme Dao trajectory.

The light was no longer dazzling, but instead became restrained and profound, like refined steel that had shed its superficiality and revealed its essential sharpness.

In the blink of an eye, the dazzling, luminous rune-like form vanished.

Instead, there is an incredibly solid and Incarnation.

He wore a set of elaborate and magnificent armor that defies description.

The armor has a deep, dark gold color, as if it were forged from the solidified core of a star. Its surface flows with dark currents like liquid energy. Upon closer inspection, it is actually countless extremely subtle law patterns running on their own.

The armor's design is full of power and ancient mystery. The shoulder armor resembles a raised dragon's head, the breastplate is outlined with a perfect streamline, and the arm guards and boots are inlaid with dark crystals that seem to devour light. Overall, it exudes a magnificent aura and supreme majesty that has endured countless years and conquered countless worlds.

Beyond his armor, his tall and imposing figure was evident, as if he were born for battle and conquest.

His face was shrouded in a soft yet impenetrable energy glow, obscuring details. One could only vaguely discern the chiseled contours beneath, and a pair of calm, deep eyes.

The gaze that fell upon Lin Yi no longer carried the pure, soul-chilling pressure of before, but instead possessed a sense of peace.

He stood there quietly, replacing the previous light and shadow, becoming the absolute center of this starry sky.

Lin Yi remained motionless, maintaining his posture as if he were a disciple.

He knew that from this moment on, his life trajectory, and the future of Blue Star Civilization, would be set on a completely unknown new course because of this worship.

And the valiant figure solidified from endless light and shadow and life-and-death runes, after Lin Yi performed the apprenticeship ceremony without hesitation, the calm voice that directly affected the depths of his soul rang out once more.

My name is Xuchen.

These five simple words seemed to contain the power of some kind of rule, deeply imprinting the name "Xuchen" into Lin Yi's consciousness, making it indelible.

"I have fifteen disciples under my tutelage, and over three hundred registered disciples."

"You are my sixteenth disciple."

Xuchen's voice remained devoid of emotion; he was simply stating a fact.

But Lin Yi felt a chill run down his spine. Fifteen direct disciples and over three hundred nominal disciples.

This means that he is not unique; before him, many other prodigies had been chosen by this deity named Xuchen.

Those who can catch the eye of the Eternal Divinity, how could they be mediocre?

The future of the sect will likely not be peaceful.

This presents a strong backdrop, but it may also imply potential competition and challenges.

As Xuchen spoke, a sliver of light appeared out of thin air in front of him, quickly stretching and deforming, eventually condensing into a strange patch about the size of a palm, as thin as a cicada's wing, with a semi-transparent, liquid sheen.

It floats silently in the vacuum, its surface covered with countless fine energy patterns that are almost invisible to the naked eye, flickering like breathing.

"The Purple Gold Star Union has been established, but its receiving fleet is still en route and will not arrive for another twenty years."

Therefore, I directly created a "Pan-Spirit Alliance Virtual Network" launcher for you.

"Is the Purple Gold Star Union still on its way?"

Lin Yi's heart skipped a beat.

As for the Pan-Spirit Alliance Virtual Network launcher, Lin Yi wasn't surprised.

For a deity governed by Illusory Law, creating such a thing is a piece of cake; after all, he created all the Spirit Shine Crystal and Abyssal Beast during the entire Assessment Period.

Lin Yi guessed that his master had given him this thing because he wanted him to have early access to information about the universe, since the Purple Gold Star Union hadn't arrived yet.

"As for what the Pan-Spirit Alliance Virtual Network, the universal language, and other basic cosmic knowledge, as well as the basic information and contact methods between your master and your fellow disciples..."

Before Xuchen finished speaking, another slightly larger ball of light quickly formed in front of him, with countless Information Flow seemingly surging within it.

Lin Yi understood immediately, knowing that his master was imparting essential common sense.

He didn't hesitate or take any precautions.

In the face of someone like Xuchen, being on guard is utterly meaningless.

Lin Yi raised his hand and gently touched the ball of light with his fingertips.

Touch is not a physical thing, but a connection at the level of the soul.

"Buzz"

A massive amount of information, like a floodgate opened, rushed into his mind in an instant, its impact far greater and more complex than when he received the civilization assessment information before.

The pronunciation, grammar, and writing system of a universal language.

The origin, architecture, basic functional areas, access rules and taboos of the Pan-Spirit Alliance Virtual Network.

There was also a brief list, with the master's name "Xuchen" prominently displayed above, followed by the names of his senior brothers and their most basic introductions and contact information. Most of them only had code names or Title, such as "Senior Brother Prison Suppressor" and "Third Senior Sister Thousand Illusions," without detailed biographical information, and there were only seven of them.

Below that are the names of the registered disciples, which also number less than three hundred, but only a little over one hundred.

The Information Flow, though vast, was organized into a clear and orderly manner by a gentle yet powerful force, as if a thick encyclopedia had been directly "installed" into his memory bank, which he could access and consult at any time without impacting his own subjective consciousness.

At that moment, Xuchen's voice rang out again.

"My Main Body is currently stationed at the Human Race border. This avatar also has other matters to attend to, so I will not linger any longer."

"Once the personnel from the Purple Gold Star Union arrive, make proper arrangements for the follow-up matters related to the civilization."

"If you have any doubts or encounter any difficulties in your cultivation, you can use this login device to access the Pan-Spirit Alliance Virtual Network and contact me."

Lin Yi bowed his head. "Disciple understands and will obey Master's orders."

Xuchen nodded slightly, his gaze, shrouded in radiance, seemed to pierce through endless space and land on Lin Yi.

He continued:

"During this period, your first task is to clarify your future path and decide which faction to join."

"Join a faction."

Lin Yi's heart skipped a beat; he knew a crucial choice had arrived.

The basic knowledge of the universe that Xuchen just gave him included information about the six major Human Race powers, which is why Xuchen first reminded him to think about this issue.

This reminder is undoubtedly correct; it is indeed a very important matter.

Because these six major powers cover almost all aspects of Human Race survival and development in the universe, anyone who wants to develop will basically choose to join one of them.

First is the Human Star Realm Legion, the strongest military force of the Human Race. Its discipline is like an iron wall, guarding the vast territory. It is the strongest representative of all forces in terms of direct combat power, and the destination that countless passionate men yearn for.

Secondly, there's the Galactic Mercenary Alliance, a diverse and complex place that operates across races and offers a high degree of freedom.

In his previous life, he joined the Relyat Mercenary Group, where he worked his way up as an interstellar mercenary, taking on missions, exploring ruins, and living a life of constant danger. Although dangerous, it was also relatively unconstrained, making it suitable for lone wolves or small teams.

Then there are the Human Star Sea Bank and the Human Interstellar Chamber of Commerce; these two names always evoke images of endless wealth and resources.

Indeed, that is the case.

Starsea Bank controls the lifeline of finance and is said to be able to mobilize unimaginable funds, while the Interstellar Chamber of Commerce controls a vast trade network and logistics channels, with its tentacles reaching into every corner.

There are rumors that they were originally one family, but later separated, but the specific reasons are beyond Lin Yi's knowledge.

There is also the Human Race branch of the Pan-Spirit Alliance Virtual Network. Although it doesn't sound like a place of fighting and killing, it relies on Virtual Network covering the known universe, possesses the most cutting-edge information and the most convenient communication platform, and its influence is ubiquitous. It is the best way to understand the universe and acquire knowledge.

Finally, there was the Human Bloodblade Legion.

Information about it is extremely scarce. It is said that there are not many people in it, and the threshold is frighteningly high. On the Pan-Spirit Alliance Virtual Network, there are only a few vague rumors, saying that they are a bunch of lunatics.

In his previous life, he had roamed the starry sea for many years, only knowing that it was one of the major powers, but he had never encountered it or heard of the specific deeds of the Blood Blade Legion members.

Originally, based on Lin Yi's plan and his past life experience, choosing the relatively free and suitable Galactic Mercenary Alliance for small team development was almost a logical step.

There, he found familiar rules and ways of life.

But now, the situation is completely different.

He became a disciple of the Eternal Divinity Xuchen, and this relationship will inevitably influence his choices.

The inclinations of his sect are perhaps a factor he should consider more.

However, the information we just obtained contained absolutely no information about the faction to which our master and fellow disciples belonged.

This left him somewhat uncertain.

Did the master reveal it unintentionally?

Or is there a deeper meaning behind this?

In a flash, Lin Yi made the safest decision, one that would also best gauge his master's attitude.

He bowed respectfully again and asked earnestly:

"Master, I am ignorant and have little understanding of these forces. I wonder, which side do you belong to? I wish to follow in your footsteps so that I may have a clear direction."

This was the most direct way he could think of to ask, expressing both his willingness to follow and his hope to receive clear guidance.

The vacuum fell silent for a moment.

Immediately, Lin Yi heard Xuchen's laughter in his mind, a laughter that seemed to carry a hint of amusement, yet also a touch of helplessness.

"Heh. Follow me?"

Xuchen's voice carried a lingering hint of laughter, calm yet containing an indescribable meaning.

You are not qualified yet.

The words were direct and cruel, without the slightest euphemism.

"Until you break through to the World Derivation level."

"And, when you feel like you're tired of living."

"Let's reconsider joining 'Bloodblade'."