Purple Authority, Silver Moon Blue

In Aurelia's view, Lin Yi lived up to his reputation as a genius. Under her guidance, he grasped the essence of accessing the Pan-Spirit Alliance Virtual Network with almost no trouble.

Accessing the Pan-Spirit Alliance Virtual Network is not a simple mental connection; rather, it requires synchronizing a wisp of one's consciousness and soul fluctuations at a unique frequency and embedding it into the vast information matrix that is constructed by the Spirit Race and covers the known universe.

Lin Yi closed his eyes, Soul Power, like a gentle stream, carefully probed into the thin, cicada-wing-like landing device in his hand.

The next moment, a strange sense of weightlessness and detachment came over me, as if my soul had broken free from the constraints of my body and entered a bizarre and wonderful passage made of pure information and energy.

After a brief moment of disorientation, Lin Yi's vision stabilized.

He found himself standing in a pure white, infinitely extending space.

All around was a blank white expanse, with no reference points and no sound; it was so silent that one could hear the "sound" of one's own consciousness flowing through it.

There is nothing here, only the most basic spatial concept.

"Upon initial entry into the Pan-Spirit Alliance Virtual Network, all will appear at the initial node of the Virtual Network, the 'Blank Land'."

Aurelia's voice rang directly in Lin Yi's ear; she was giving Lin Yi guidance from his side.

"Everything needs to be built from scratch. Environment, furniture, decorations—as long as you're willing to pay the corresponding currency, it can all be achieved. This is your private space, your base in the virtual network."

Lin Yi was naturally aware of this.

This Pan-Spirit Alliance Virtual Network is like a real second world, except that everything is based on currency.

This is why the Pan-Spirit Alliance Virtual Network Company was able to become a top-tier power.

"Xuanji," Lin Yi murmured to himself.

Upon connection, following Aurelia's instructions, he chose to have his own Intelligent Life connect simultaneously.

Of course, if you don't have Intelligent Life, you can directly pay to have Virtual Network configure it, or use the most basic, lowest-function guide wizard.

"Principal, I'm here." Xuanji's voice immediately responded in this white space.

Its form appeared to be a soft halo of data, hovering beside Lin Yi.

"Successfully connected to the Pan-Spirit Alliance Virtual Network underlying protocol, authorization verified. Assets to be received detected. Extract and briefly report?"

"Extract it, give a brief introduction," Lin Yi commanded, a hint of anticipation in his heart.

What is given by Eternal Divinity is certainly not an ordinary item.

"Instruction confirmed." Xuanji's data stream fluctuated slightly. "Asset list as follows:"

I. Knowledge Assets:

<Star-Deriving Essence Tempering Art> (Star Domain level Basic Technique): Focuses on solidifying the foundation of source energy, improving the purity and total amount of source energy, and has an excellent bearing and amplification effect on subsequent Rule Comprehension. Contains a unique "Star Vortex" construction method, which can greatly improve the source energy recovery speed.

<The Rule Blade: Complete Edition> (A Secret Manual of Rule Application): This is not a cultivation technique, but rather a book that specifically explains the application techniques of various Rule Domain in actual combat. It includes in-depth analysis of the meaning of all basic rules, domain usage techniques, and explanations of rule fusion. It focuses on explaining how to compress and condense Rule Domain and attach them to weapons for super-powerful strikes.

<Soul Crystal Condensation Method> (Soul Power Application Techniques): Teaches how to highly compress and purify scattered Soul Power, condensing it into a crystal-like "Soul Crystal". Soul Crystals not only make Soul Power more condensed and greatly increase defensive power, but can also be used to unleash a burst of power at critical moments, or to activate certain special soul treasures.

<The Myriad Soul Control Canon> (Soul Weapon Combat Secrets): This manual teaches the secrets of how to control Soul Weapon. It includes various common Soul Weapon control techniques and several extremely powerful Soul Weapon burst techniques.

II. Cash Assets:

Star Crystal: Ten million.

Even with Lin Yi's experience of living two lives, his heart couldn't help but tremble slightly upon hearing this number.

Ten million Star Crystal!

This is Star Crystal, not star essence.

Star Crystal are a unit of high-value currency; 1 Star Crystal = 10,000 Star Dollars.

In his previous life, he struggled and fought in the interstellar space for thousands of years, experiencing countless life-and-death missions. He saved every penny, and all his savings, if converted into Star Crystal, would amount to only about two thousand.

That was all the wealth he had accumulated over thousands of years as a fairly good mercenary.

Now, after becoming an apprentice, the "not much" start-up capital that his master casually gave him turned out to be thousands of times his total wealth in his previous life.

What an enormous gap this is!

It's like someone who has worked hard all their life to save up a few copper coins, only to be suddenly told they've inherited a mountain of gold.

This is not just a shock of numbers, but a subversion of levels and perspectives.

Only now did Lin Yi truly understand how terrifying the resources one could obtain by becoming a disciple of an Eternal Divinity would be.

After a moment of reflection, Lin Yi quickly composed himself.

Wealth is a tool; strength is the foundation.

He looked at the several manuals. The <Rule Blade> and <Soul Crystal Condensation Method> would undoubtedly be the most direct ways to improve his current strength, while the <Myriad Soul Command Palace> was a powerful combat technique.

"Next, it's time to create my Contact Mark." Lin Yi thought to himself and pulled up his initial Contact Mark information.

A unique and incredibly complex code, composed of countless tiny runes and data streams, appeared in his consciousness.

This encoding itself has no specific form; it is more like an "information concept" containing the fluctuations of an individual's soul.

However, to Lin Yi's slight surprise, the light emanating from this Information Flow was a deep and noble purple.

"Purple-level access?!" Lin Yi was quite surprised.

He was naturally familiar with the permission system of the Pan-Spirit Alliance Virtual Network.

Ordinary users at the Star Core level and below typically have white access, which limits their functionality.

Once assessed, Star Vortex level powerhouses can obtain green access, granting them access to more areas and information.

Star Domain level expert typically possess blue-level access, making them high-level users within the virtual network and granting them numerous privileges.

In his previous life, he didn't have time to be evaluated after advancing to the Star Vortex realm, so he only had white-level authority until his death.

Among the people he knew, only the Commander Relina, possessed blue-level access, let alone purple-level access.

According to information Lin Yi learned in his previous life in the Virtual Network, purple-level permissions are usually possessed by powerful beings at the World Derivation level, or by certain beings with extremely special identities.

This means higher access privileges, a higher priority for information processing, and even certain dedicated virtual service areas.

My master actually granted me purple-level access!

Lin Yi understood immediately; this must have been his master's doing.

This "initial setup" undoubtedly provides him with tremendous convenience and an invisible deterrent for his future actions in the starry sea.

He then focused his attention on the Contact Mark itself.

The initial encoding is just a simple Information Flow, lacking distinctiveness. The virtual network allows users to personalize it once every thousand years, giving it a specific "name" and "image," similar to the network ID of the green bubble on Blue Star, but containing more complex and richer information.

Lin Yi recalled the Contact Mark information of his fellow disciples contained in the information his master had given him.

The eldest brother, "Prison Suppressor," whose complete mark roughly means "a bored person who guards the prison year after year," carries a hint of self-deprecation.

The marks left by the other senior brothers were also mostly unique, some domineering, some ethereal.

After a moment's thought, Lin Yi realized that the Contact Mark from his previous life carried a sense of oppression and gloom as he struggled to survive, and he didn't want to use it again in this life.

A new name should represent a new beginning, and the future of Blue Star Civilization.

Lin Yi pondered for a moment, and a name gradually became clear in his mind— Silver Moon Blue.

The Milky Way, the Moon, and the Blue Star.

These three celestial bodies, which constituted the earliest understanding and emotional attachment of human civilization, were cleverly integrated together.

"Silver Moon" carries a touch of mystery and elegance, while "Blue" highlights the essence of home. The overall name sounds neither aggressive nor imposing, yet it is full of poetry and unique distinctiveness. With this in mind, Lin Yi secretly decided that when the people from the Purple Gold Star Union arrived and registered their civilization, he would officially adopt "Silver Moon Blue" as the official name of the Blue Star Civilization in the starry sea.

Once he made up his mind, Lin Yi began editing the initial code.

The invisible power of consciousness, like the most precise carving knife, slowly imprinted the imagery of "Silver Moon Blue," his feelings for the Blue Star, and his expectations for the future into this Information Flow.

The process is not complicated, but it requires a high degree of concentration.

A moment later, a brand new Contact Mark, seemingly imbued with the light of stars and moonlight, replaced the previous cold code.

"It's finished."

As Lin Yi felt this new mark belonging to "Silver Moon Blue", a strange sense of belonging rose in his heart.

"Xuanji, add Contact Mark, note: Aurelia Sheena."

As for Master Xuchen's mark, it was already automatically added to the contact list. It was probably added directly when the permissions were granted. It's a dazzling golden mark, and its meaning is simple and straightforward: it's Xuchen.

It appears to be a real-name registration system for internet access.

Next, Lin Yi transmitted to Xuanji the string of life-filled Spirit Race markings that Aurelia had just told him, which resembled vines and starlight intertwined.

In Lin Yi's perception, Aurelia's Contact Mark was a string of vibrant emerald green runes.

They are not static, but rather slowly unfold and intertwine as if they possess life, forming a pattern of vines and stars interwoven, with a faint moonlight shining through the core.

Its meaning is roughly "Moonlit Forest Whispers, Xena's Vine".

This not only highlights her family's affinity with nature and the Spirit Race, but also carries a touch of moonlight's tranquility and mystery, perfectly matching her cool and elegant temperament.

"Instruction executed, interaction request sent. Request approved immediately. Principal, Ms. Aurelia requests permission to visit your private space. Do you agree?"

"Agreed," Lin Yi replied immediately.

Almost the instant his thought of agreeing left his mind, a soft emerald green light appeared out of thin air in the pure white space, like the first new bud sprouting in spring, and quickly condensed into Aurelia's beautiful figure.

She retains her real-life appearance and demeanor, but in this virtual world, she possesses an added layer of dreamlike ethereal beauty.

However, the moment she appeared, her icy blue eyes fixed on Lin Yi.

"Lord Lin Yi, when your application was approved, the light emanating from your Contact Mark..." Her voice clearly carried a hint of surprise, "This is... purple-level access?"

Seeing her surprise, Lin Yi explained frankly, "Yes. My master helped me activate my Virtual Network permissions, so the initial settings were probably relatively high."

He spoke of it casually, but the word "master" was enough to explain everything.

Aurelia suddenly realized, a hint of understanding and deep envy flashing in her eyes.

The treatment of disciples of the Eternal Divinity is indeed extraordinary.

Granting initial privileges directly to the purple color is not just about convenience, but also a symbol of status and potential protection.

She increasingly felt that her family's decision was incredibly wise.

Aurelia quickly collected her thoughts, her gaze sweeping over the empty, pure white space. She frowned slightly. "Lord Lin Yi, this initial blank room is still too rudimentary. The Pan-Spirit Alliance's Virtual Network is practically a second world. Many important meetings, negotiations, and even transactions and experiences within the virtual universe require a suitable environment."

She looked at Lin Yi and said sincerely, "You're new to the virtual network and don't have any cosmic currency yet. I have over a million star coins here. It's not much, but it's enough to set up an initial residence for now. How about I decorate this space for you? At least make it look like a suitable place for receiving guests and resting."

Lin Yi was about to refuse, after all, he had just received a "huge sum" of ten million Star Crystal.

But before he could speak, Aurelia seemed to have read his mind and spoke first:

"Please don't refuse. This isn't just politeness; it's a small token of my appreciation, and on behalf of the Xina Family, it's the best I can do for you right now. I hope it can provide our future allies with a slightly more comfortable virtual network environment. Please give me this opportunity."

Aurelia adopted a humble stance, characterizing the arrangement as "the family's sentiment" and "a small thing within her ability," which not only expressed goodwill but also fully considered the dignity of Lin Yi as a "poor man" in her mind.

Looking into Aurelia's clear and determined eyes, Lin Yi understood her intention.

This shows that the Xina Family is demonstrating greater sincerity and trying to build a closer relationship through every detail.

If he refuses again, it will only seem like he's creating distance.

After a moment's thought, Lin Yi smiled frankly and stopped being coy, "In that case, I'll trouble you."

Seeing Lin Yi accept, Aurelia smiled, like an ice lotus blooming.

"Lord Lin Yi, please wait a moment." Aurelia nodded slightly, her consciousness seemingly connected to the underlying rules of the virtual network.

Her slender fingers moved through the air as if playing invisible strings, creating streaks of emerald green data light.

Countless complex environmental parameters, material templates, and spatial expansion protocols flowed and combined at her fingertips like gentle elves.

In an instant, countless options representing different styles, materials, and even fragments of laws appeared like a galaxy.

Lin Yi stood aside, waiting quietly.

He knew that this pure white void was about to be revitalized by Aurelia's will and the power known as "Star Essence."

The first thing to change is the "foundation" of the space.

The pure white void seemed to be infused with a foundation, and a solid yet warm touch came from underfoot. It was a dark material that was neither gold nor jade, but contained faint energy fluctuations. Upon closer inspection, there were also fine natural patterns on it, like the veins of stars.

The "sky" overhead was no longer an endless pale white, but transformed into a soft azure, with warm light, similar to natural light, falling evenly without being glaring. The light source seemed to come from all directions, creating the most comfortable visual environment.

The boundaries of the space silently expanded in all directions, and the original sense of emptiness vanished instantly, replaced by a feeling of openness and grandeur.

Initial estimates suggest that this basic "living room" area would be large enough to accommodate thousands of people without feeling crowded.

"Expanding the virtual network space is the most cost-effective investment," Aurelia explained softly as she operated the system, like a patient tour guide.

"A solid and spacious foundation is the prerequisite for all functional areas. I have chosen the combination of 'Starry Foundation' and 'Azure Dome' for you. This is a popular and practical basic framework in the Pan-Spirit Alliance, with good energy conductivity, and it is also convenient to load more complex environmental modules later."

Next, she began to divide the area into functional zones.

On the left side of the space, she outlined a relatively independent area.

The ground there subsided slightly, forming a circular platform.

At the center of the platform, a tiny, rotating phantom of a star, composed of pure energy, emerged, making the surrounding space seem more cohesive and stable.

"This is the deep meditation and practice area," Aurelia explained. "It's equipped with calming and concentration effects, and the environment can be changed at any time, making it suitable for you to study techniques and comprehend the rules. The walls are made of sound-absorbing crystal, which can absolutely isolate external noise interference."

Aurelia added, "Because the Rule Comprehension is actually a relatively idealistic thing, the various cultivation grounds constructed in the virtual space, although not as effective as those in reality, have the advantage of convenience. Therefore, even many powerful beings at the World Derivation level often cultivate in the virtual space."

Lin Yi nodded slightly, indicating that he understood.

He was also one of those who spent years cultivating in the virtual space. In his previous life, due to mercenary missions, he was often on a spaceship and would immerse himself in the Virtual Network until he reached his destination.

Then, with a wave of Aurelia hand, dozens of metal or energy targets of varying heights and shapes rose from the ground next to the meditation area. There were even combat scene modules simulating different environments such as deserts, deep seas, and voids, floating to the side like building blocks, ready to be used at any time.

"This is the martial arts testing area," she said. "I've set the spatial expansion coefficient to 1:10000, meaning the actual interior space is far more expansive than it appears, allowing you to freely unleash various combat techniques and secret arts, testing your newly comprehended power of rules, without worrying about damaging the spatial structure."

"The strength of these dummies and targets can be adjusted from the Stardust level to the mid-stage of the Star Domain level, which is sufficient for your current needs."

On the right side of the space, she meticulously arranged a living and leisure area.

A set of elegantly designed tables and chairs, blending the natural aesthetics of the Spirit Race with a touch of modern minimalism, quietly emerged, its material resembling a combination of warm white jade and dark metal.

Next to it is a small bar, and behind it is a fully functional virtual beverage synthesizer that can simulate the taste of most non-functional beverages in the known universe.

The spot by the "window" —Aurelia deliberately created a huge viewing wall there, where the external scenery can be switched at any time, such as a starry sea, a forest, or a waterfall.

There was also a very comfortable-looking recliner placed to the side, and next to it was a shelf displaying several abstract art pieces.

Lin Yi's gaze swept over the arrangement, especially the angle of the tables and chairs, the position of the viewing wall, and even the shape and position of the shelves displaying the artwork next to the recliner. A strange sense of familiarity welled up in his heart.

He recalled that in Relina's Virtual Network residence, she also liked to set up the rest area with the best view, and she also had the habit of placing a shelf next to the rest facilities to display her favorite trinkets. Even the spiral structure of that shelf and the slightly inward-curving shape at the top were extremely similar.

"Sure enough, appearance, name, and even Contact Mark can be changed, but these subtle habits can't be hidden from me," Lin Yi thought to himself with a smile.

Of course, amidst the similarities, there are also significant differences.

Relina's style leans more towards the intricate and ornate traditions of the Spirit Race, carrying a unique feminine grace and refinement.

The space that Aurelia is currently creating has a more subdued overall color scheme, mainly using deep space blue, matte silver, warm white, and wood tones. It reduces curves and carvings, and increases straight lines and angles, highlighting a calm and rational temperament, which is more in line with male aesthetics and the personality that Lin Yi has shown.

What surprised Lin Yi even more was that Aurelia had cleverly incorporated elements of Blue Star, especially the Xia Country, into some details.

For example, instead of hanging life totems or starry sky paintings commonly seen among the Spirit Race on the main wall of the living room, she created a Dynamic ink wash landscape painting.

Amidst the misty mountains, a waterfall cascades down, the clouds and water in the painting still flowing gently, creating a profound and evocative atmosphere.

For example, in the selection of tea sets, in addition to the glass cups with the characteristics of the Spirit Race, she also prepared a set of simple white porcelain covered bowl tea sets, whose shape is no different from that of the ancient Xia Country.

Even in a corner of the cultivation area, she placed a small antique bronze incense burner for calming the mind. The virtual smoke rising from the burner carried a very faint, simulated sandalwood scent.

These details are not artificially piled up, but rather naturally integrated into the overall style. If Lin Yi were not a native of Blue Star, he would hardly notice the deliberate arrangement.

This fully demonstrates Aurelia's profound understanding of Blue Star's culture, which goes far beyond mere "knowledge." She has even grasped the aesthetic essence of it and can perfectly integrate it with the decorative styles of Interstellar Civilization.

However, Lin Yi wasn't surprised at all.

Aurelia has guarded Blue Star for thousands of years, observing the rise and fall of civilizations and the evolution of culture. To call her an "Blue Star expert" would be an understatement; her understanding of Blue Star may surpass that of most native Blue Star people.

That's the basic framework.

After a while, Aurelia stopped what she was doing, looked at the newly renovated space with satisfaction, and said, "You can make minor adjustments at any time according to your preferences and needs, or purchase more advanced modules to upgrade."

At this moment, what appeared before Lin Yi was no longer a disorienting pure white void, but a fully functional, uniquely styled virtual residence that was both high-tech and imbued with humanistic charm and personal taste.

It is grand enough to accommodate his future growth and social interactions.

It is also meticulous enough, reflecting Aurelia's care and thoughtfulness.

Lin Yi looked around at his "home" in the Pan-Spirit Alliance Virtual Network, feeling quite emotional.

He stepped forward and said sincerely to Aurelia, "Thank you very much, Ms. Aurelia. Every detail here has surprised and delighted me. Especially those shadows, they remind me of my hometown."