Listed, Human Race Origin Star

Having made up his mind, Lin Yi withdrew his consciousness from the misty virtual space and returned to his private training room in the Border Legion fortress.

He slowly opened his eyes, the lingering thoughtfulness still present.

Senior Sister Thousand Illusions's advice to conceal his talents, the unspoken rules of the Spirit Race, and the opportunity presented by that "list" all swirled in his mind.

Lin Yi knew clearly that, setting aside these external strategies and resources, the essence of the path of cultivation ultimately lay within oneself.

"If relying solely on one's own conventional comprehension, without the aid of any external acceleration-type treasures," Lin Yi silently calculated in his mind, "To fully comprehend the Water Rule and successfully integrate them with the existing five realms to form a six-fold Fusion Domain, it is estimated to take 380 years."

This number made him frown slightly.

This is because it doesn't include the time required for rule fusion.

The transition from five to six layers is not a simple superposition, but rather a process of steadily introducing the Water Rule into an already extremely complex and precise five-layer balance system, the difficulty of which is self-evident.

This is only the sixth level.

Lin Yi continued his deductions, "Further comprehending the rules of fire and forming seven domains will, according to estimates, take approximately 570 years."

"Choose one of the rules of earth or wood, comprehend and merge them to form eight realms, estimated to take approximately 850 years."

Finally, by integrating the remaining fundamental Rule Comprehension, the theoretical limit of the Star Core level was reached: the Great Perfection of the Ninefold Rules.

Lin Yi took a deep breath, "It's estimated to take about 1,280 years!"

Roughly adding up these periods, the total is close to three thousand years.

And this is only the time estimate required to fully comprehend all nine rules at the Star Core level level.

The time required for rule integration and comprehension of laws is simply unpredictable.

Lin Yi immediately felt a heavy pressure fall on his shoulders.

"There are less than eight hundred years until the next Pan-Spirit Alliance Genius Battle."

He silently calculated the time window.

Without additional treasures to aid them, it would be difficult to even stably achieve the eighth level of the realm in eight hundred years.

"Time is indeed running out," Lin Yi muttered to himself.

His gaze drifted into the void, as if it could penetrate the walls of the training room and reveal that mysterious and distant existence. "Hopefully, the special resources listed can significantly shorten this process."

Clearly, without external assistance, having enough confidence before the Genius Battle is practically a pipe dream.

Therefore, the special resources within the directory must be able to provide sufficiently powerful assistance.

However, Lin Yi wasn't too worried about this. After all, judging from the resources released, as long as the resources on the list were no worse than those of the Fleeting Splendor or the Eternal Abyss Water, there wouldn't be a big problem.

After pondering for a while, Lin Yi quickly composed himself and refocused his attention on the present moment.

"Start with the basic Water Rule, and try to understand them on your own. After all, they are just fundamental rules."

His figure slowly came to a stop in the cultivation room, and he began to try to comprehend the basic meaning of the Water Rule of "softness, change, moistness, and transparency" according to the basic method of <Thousand Illusions Thousand Currents Guide> given by Senior Sister Qianhuan.

Two months have passed in the blink of an eye.

On this day, as he was trying to capture the subtle commonality between the "life" of life and the "nourishment" of water, Xuanji's figure suddenly appeared beside him.

"Master, I have received an invitation to access the virtual universe network from Thousand Illusions, with a message: There is progress on the list matter, please come and see me immediately."

Lin Yi's spirits lifted, and he immediately exited his deep cultivation state, then connected his consciousness to the Virtual Network.

When Lin Yi returned to that seemingly real yet illusory landscape, he noticed that Senior Sister Thousand Illusions was already waiting in the waterside pavilion.

A simple tea set sat before her, and she poured herself a drink.

"Senior sister."

Lin Yi stepped forward to greet him.

"Junior brother is here, please have a seat."

Thousand Illusions gestured for him to sit down opposite her, casually pushing a cup of tea towards him with a relaxed smile. "It's good news. Your application to be included in the Special Genius Training List has been officially approved by the Supreme Review Committee, and all the relevant procedures have been completed."

Although it was expected, Lin Yi still felt a great weight lifted off his shoulders upon hearing the official confirmation.

He quickly thanked her, "Thank you, Senior Sister."

"No need to thank me, you earned it yourself."

Thousand Illusions waved his hand, took a sip of tea, and said, "According to procedure, soon, probably within the next month or two, someone will make a special trip to your garrison at the Border Legion to deliver the official notification in person and handle some necessary permission entry and identity verification procedures."

"At that time, you will be an official member of the list."

Lin Yi nodded to indicate that he understood.

Such a high-profile list cannot simply be a virtual email; in-person confirmation, and perhaps some symbolic ceremony or admonition, are all necessary.

"By the way, there's something you can start thinking about now." Thousand Illusions put down her teacup, her tone becoming slightly more formal.

"Please speak, senior sister."

"Once included in the list, as a core member to be cultivated, you will receive an exclusive manor on Origin Star, and will automatically have permanent residency rights on Origin Star," Thousand Illusions said slowly.

"The Origin Star?" Lin Yi was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, a look of surprise flashing in his eyes.

Of course he knew about the Origin Star.

That was the capital star of the entire Human Race, the location of the Supreme Council, and the absolute core of Human Race politics, economy, and culture.

Located in the Origin Star Domain, one of only two Level 9 Source Energy Enrichment Zone in the Human Race, its energy concentration, infrastructure, and security level are unparalleled in the Human Race's territory, making it a sacred place that countless cultivators dream of.

According to his understanding of star systems, only those that have advanced to the Star Domain level are usually eligible to apply for temporary or long-term residency on the Origin Star, and the review process is extremely strict, requiring multiple conditions such as sufficient contributions to the group, a clean background, and meeting the potential assessment criteria.

Most Star Domain level expert may never be able to set foot on the Origin Star in their entire lives, let alone obtain permanent residency.

"That's right, it's the Origin Star."

Thousand Illusions affirmed, "This is one of the benefits for members of the roster. The cultivation environment there is far superior to that of the border star regions. In addition to the extremely high concentration of source energy, there are many cultivation facilities specifically for roster members or those with high privileges, such as certain special law comprehension rooms, time flow adjustment meditation towers, high-level combat simulation arenas, etc. Some facilities are open to roster members for free, or have a very high free quota."

"Furthermore, many sermons or specialized courses occasionally offered by the Eternal Divinity or even supreme beings, which require a high price to be heard outside, are often given priority access for members of the roster to listen in and even ask questions."

"Furthermore, one of the physical locations of the race's strategic treasury, namely the resource repository of the register, is located in the Origin Star Domain. Any physical resources you exchange within the register can be received in a very short time if you choose to receive them on the Origin Star, saving you the lengthy interstellar transportation and security turnaround time."

Then, Thousand Illusions looked at Lin Yi, her tone slightly more emphasizing, "In addition, there is another factor that cannot be ignored: security."

"The Border Legion where you are currently stationed is indeed heavily fortified, capable of withstanding regular Star Domain level attacks, and even contending with World Derivation level attacks when the legion's formations are fully activated and a powerful expert is present."

"However, for gods, it is still as fragile as paper. If a foreign god were to launch a full-scale attack at any cost, the risk would be extremely high."

"Although it is not a full-scale war, border skirmishes are ongoing, and the Kunmo Race is watching us with predatory eyes. No one can guarantee absolute peace. Placing important figures in locations close to the Frontline with clearly defined defensive limits is not the optimal choice."

"But the Origin Star is different."

Thousand Illusions said seriously, "That is the very core of the Human Race's heartland, with layers upon layers of defenses, making it as solid as a rock. Not only are there several Venerable Lords stationed there, but even Sovereigns reside there. Let alone alien gods, even alien Sovereigns would find it as difficult as ascending to heaven to truly threaten Origin Star."

"With you residing there, and with a dedicated guard team led by a World Derivation level expert as required by regulations, your safety will be guaranteed to the maximum extent, enough to deter any potential malice."

"Of course, this is not mandatory."

Thousand Illusions smiled at the end, "If you feel more comfortable at the border, or have other considerations, you can choose not to relocate. The guard forces will be stationed near your current location in accordance with regulations. But I have explained the pros and cons. You can weigh the options yourself."

Lin Yi was deeply moved as he listened.

Each of these conditions is extremely attractive and can greatly improve the efficiency of cultivation and save precious time.

He hesitated almost without any hesitation.

Origin Star's advantages are comprehensive, encompassing safety, resources, efficiency, and potential opportunities.

Having witnessed the rise and fall of civilizations in his previous life, he knew that placing the core in the safest place during times of lurking crisis was a wise and necessary choice.

While border fortresses are important, they are more of a strategic foothold and training ground than an ideal place for long-term seclusion to strive for the highest level.

Moreover, if he wants to catch up with the progress of the Spirit Race's top geniuses within eight hundred years, he must make use of all available resources.

The conditions on the Origin Star can undoubtedly provide him with assistance far exceeding that of the border.

"Senior sister, I choose to go to Origin Star." Lin Yi said firmly.

"A wise choice."

Thousand Illusions nodded approvingly, then reminded her, "By the way, the right to reside at the Origin Star Manor isn't limited to you alone. Not all the listed geniuses are solitary individuals; they are allowed to bring a small number of relatives or important attendants to live with them, to help with daily life or assist with cultivation."

"However, because the geniuses admitted through exceptional admissions are of a lower level, the number of places is limited compared to the regular list, with a maximum of only half, five people."

"These five individuals can live with you in the manor and enjoy the energy environment and basic public facilities of Origin Star. However, the core benefits exclusive to members of this list, such as the free training facility quota, course auditing privileges, and enhanced protection by the guard force, are exclusively for your personal enjoyment."

"All other expenses incurred by the personnel you bring, including but not limited to any additional cultivation resources, living costs, and advanced course fees they may incur on Origin Star, will be your sole responsibility."

"Five spots. I understand." Lin Yi said knowingly.

This is both a benefit that reflects care for geniuses and a restriction and test to prevent people from using the quota for personal gain or forming an excessively large group of vassals.

It is reasonable for anyone to cover all additional expenses.

"Thank you for informing me, senior sister. I will carefully consider the candidate." Lin Yi thanked her again.

"Yes, that's good that you have it in mind. Once the selection is made, just bring them along during the official relocation." After Thousand Illusions finished speaking, she seemed to remember something and added, "As for the relocation details, the person who notified you will make the specific arrangements once they arrive. They will probably send a special spaceship to pick you up and ensure your safety during the journey."

After exchanging a few more words, Lin Yi took his leave and returned to reality.

Inside the cultivation room, Lin Yi opened his eyes, his sharp gaze concealed.

The Origin Star is finally about to step onto the most central stage of the Human Race.

In his excitement, he immediately began to consider the selection of the five accompanying persons.

This involves not only supporting those around you, but also taking into account various factors.

Factors to consider include: the degree of closeness to the team, the individual's potential, contributions to the team, future development prospects, and whether the potentially substantial additional expenses of investing in Origin Star are worthwhile.

His first thought was of his family.

Parents are naturally not a consideration; they have no talent in cultivation and their advancement relies entirely on accumulating resources.

On the contrary, her younger sister Lin Yao has quite outstanding talent. After being disciplined by her father in the past, she has worked hard in her cultivation and her temperament has also improved.

Take her to Origin Star; with its superior environment, she can go further in the future.

Both for public and private reasons, this spot should be given to her.

Lin Xuan and Lin Yi, the younger brothers, pondered.

His talent is average, and although there has been some improvement, he is still far from being a true elite. Forcing him to compete fiercely on the Origin Star may not be a good thing. It would be better to let him stay on Blue Star and take care of his Parents.

The family confirmed that it was only the younger sister.

Next up is the East Peak Mercenary Group, which is also the core of his current base.

Aurelia, without a doubt.

Ellie is exceptionally capable and has made significant contributions to the development of the Mercenary Group.

More importantly, she herself is exceptionally talented, especially in the study of the Life Rule.

It's just that because he has been busy with affairs in the relatively energy-poor border areas for a long time, his progress in energy cultivation has been slowed down, and his Rule Comprehension also lacks a sufficiently high-concentration energy environment and systematic guidance for in-depth practice.

Taking her to the Origin Star is not only a reward for her years of dedication, but also a way to relieve her of some of her burdens so she can focus on her cultivation and perhaps become a more capable assistant in the future.

As for the management of Mercenary Group

Lin Yi thought about it and decided that he could leave his clone behind to oversee the overall situation.

The clones are more than capable of handling routine tasks, and major decisions can be made in real time through Virtual Network. In this way, with the clones in place, the basic operation of the East Peak Mercenary Group will not be affected.

So, there are three spots left.

After some thought, Lin Yi decided to use these three spots as a reward mechanism for core members of the Mercenary Group who have made outstanding contributions and have demonstrated exceptional potential.

It can not only boost the morale of the entire group, but also cultivate higher-level core members for the Mercenary Group in the future.

However, he decided to rotate this spot every hundred years, which would be fair and give more people hope.

"Xuanji, connect to Aurelia and ask her to come to my training room," Lin Yi instructed.

A short while later, the door to the training room opened, Aurelia, dressed in a smart combat suit, walked in.

"Commander, you wanted to see me?"

"Sit down." Lin Yi gestured for her to sit down and, without beating around the bush, said directly, "There's something I need to discuss with you, and I'd like to hear your opinion."

Aurelia sat down as instructed and listened quietly.

"I've been given an opportunity to be included in a special training program by the highest levels of the Human Race," Lin Yi carefully chose his words. "As a member of the program, I will be relocated to Origin Star for long-term residence and cultivation."

"The Origin Star?" Aurelia exclaimed softly, her eyes filled with undisguised shock.

Having spent so long in the Human Race territory, she naturally understood what that meant.

"Congratulations, Commander!" Aurelia said sincerely.

"Thanks."

Lin Yi smiled and nodded, continuing, "What I want to tell you is not just this. According to the rules, I can bring a small number of people to live with me on Origin Star; there are five spots available. I plan to take my younger sister, Lin Yao, with me; her talent needs a better environment. Also, I hope you can come along."

Aurelia was taken aback, clearly not expecting Lin Yi to specifically mention her.

A hint of joy flashed in her eyes, but she hesitated before saying, "Commander, if I leave, what will happen to the affairs of the troop?"

"I've considered that."

Lin Yi interrupted her directly.

"My clone will stay behind and handle most of the daily administrative tasks. You only need to provide remote decision-making assistance via the Virtual Network when necessary. You've worked hard at the border for so many years, and your cultivation progress has been delayed considerably. The environment of Origin Star is very important to you."

"Furthermore, if our Mercenary Group wants to reach a wider stage in the future, we need your strength to take it a step further."

Aurelia felt a warm current welling up in her heart as she listened to Lin Yi's sincere words.

She did feel that her cultivation had reached a bottleneck. The energy environment and complicated affairs at the border made it difficult for her to calm down and deeply comprehend. Going to the Origin Star was undoubtedly a dream opportunity.

Lin Yi continued, "Your matter is settled. There are three more spots available, which I plan to award as a reward to the top three members in terms of merit points, rotating every hundred years."

"This will not only motivate everyone but also cultivate future talent for the team. What do you think?"

Aurelia pondered for a moment, then nodded in agreement. "This is an excellent approach. It demonstrates fairness and incentive, and it ensures resources are used effectively to cultivate truly contributing and promising core members. I think the team members will be very excited to hear this news."

"So, who are the top three in terms of merit?" Lin Yi asked.

Having devoted himself to cultivation over the years, he is indeed less familiar with the specific affairs and personnel rankings within the group than Aurelia.

Without hesitation, Aurelia said, "First place, Liu Yuan. Not only is his individual combat strength outstanding, and he has performed exceptionally well in numerous crucial missions, but he is also responsible for assisting in the management of the entire Mercenary Group. His accumulated merits have consistently placed him at the top of the list."

Lin Yi nodded. As one of the earliest core members, Liu Yuan was steady and had the demeanor of a great general, so it was no surprise to him that Liu Yuan became number one.

"Second place goes to Elizabeth. She has a remarkable talent for the rules of ice and participated in almost all the battles. Although her strength is not as great as Liu Yuan's, her overall contribution is extremely high."

Elizabeth

Lin Yi also agreed with this, saying that his wisdom and skill made him a rare talent.

"Third place," Aurelia paused slightly, "Is Zhang Zhen."

"Zhang Zhen?" Lin Yi was slightly surprised, but then understood.

Although Zhang Zhen was unheard of in his previous life, he has shown remarkable talent and strength in this life.

"Yes, Zhang Zhen. He is very proactive in carrying out missions, completes them exceptionally well, performs outstandingly, and accumulates merits very quickly," Aurelia confirmed.

"Very good." Lin Yi made the decision. "Then these three will be selected as the first group of reward recipients to go to Origin Star. Inform them to hand over their work as soon as possible and make preparations. At the same time, officially announce this reward mechanism within the group, explaining the rules for rotating the slots, so that everyone has something to look forward to."

"Yes, Commander," Aurelia replied, then, as if remembering something, added, "What about your clone, Commander?"

"After my Main Body leaves, the clone will officially take over the daily management of the Mercenary Group. Externally, it will still operate under the identity of Lin Yi, but will appear less frequently and convey instructions more through you and a few core members."

He had already thought this through.

"I understand." Aurelia was completely relieved, a smile appearing on her face. "Then I'll go and inform Liu Yuan, Elizabeth, and Zhang Zhen, and make the necessary arrangements."

"Go ahead. I'll let you know the specific relocation time once I receive the official notification."

After Aurelia left, the training room returned to silence.

Lin Yi sat down cross-legged and began to plan the follow-up arrangements.

The journey to the Origin Star signifies a new beginning, but also more intense competition and higher expectations. We must make full use of every resource there and improve our strength as quickly as possible.

Time slipped away quietly as we waited and prepared.

One month later.

Outside the Border Legion's fortress, in the vast and cold void, there was only eternal silence and the occasional streak of patrolling fleets.

Suddenly, an extremely subtle ripple appeared in the void.

This ripple is not a violent leap exit, but more like a carefully controlled door that is slowly opening.

Immediately afterward, a small spaceship, no more than three hundred meters long, with a streamlined shape and no obvious markings or exposed weapons on its surface, silently slid out from the center of the ripples like a ghost.

At the same time as it appeared, the regular monitoring network around the fortress also detected the suddenly appearing unidentified spaceship.

However, before the alarm could sound at the monitoring station, a multi-encrypted identification signal was already being sent to the fortress's main control center.

Almost simultaneously, the spaceship's hatch opened silently.

Twenty-one figures, like silhouettes blending into the starry sky, appeared in the void outside the spaceship in an instant.

The leader was dressed in a simple dark blue battle robe, with an ordinary face and a calm demeanor.

He simply stood there, yet he exuded a chilling aura, as if he had merged with the surrounding space.

Behind him, the remaining twenty people stood in neat rows.

They were all dressed in standard battle armor, their auras were concentrated and heavy, and they scanned the surrounding void with an instinctive vigilance.