A Scheme of Radiance, Refusal Would Be Impolite

Soon, the crimson mark representing the Radiance Lord suddenly lit up.

Xuanji immediately reminded him, "Master, the Radiance Lord of the Spirit Race has invited you to a meeting in his private virtual space. Do you accept?"

They've arrived.

Lin Yi's eyes narrowed.

"Accept."

As soon as he finished speaking, the scene before Lin Yi's eyes quickly faded away, replaced by a magnificent and breathtaking view.

This place seems to be a sacred temple floating above an endless sea of light.

The ground was paved with pure white jade, each piece of jade radiating a warm luster. The towering dome seemed endless, woven from countless fine runes of light, which flowed slowly as if they were alive.

Around the temple, twelve pillars of light reached into the sky, their surfaces carved with lifelike reliefs of unknown origin, as if they might emerge from the pillars at any moment.

Deep within the temple, a throne formed from pure light energy floats in mid-air.

A figure sat upright on the throne.

He was a man who looked to be around thirty years old. His face was so handsome that he seemed otherworldly, his skin was like the finest white jade, and his eyes were pure, brilliant gold, as if stars were rising and falling within them, and a sea of light was flowing.

He wore a long white robe embroidered with patterns of the sun, moon, and stars, and his long hair was loose, each strand of which seemed to be woven from light. He simply sat there quietly, and the radiance of the entire temple seemed to be centered on him.

That majestic and sacred aura permeated the air as if it were a tangible thing, and even in the virtual space, it gave Lin Yi a sense of oppression that came from the depths of his soul.

This is a being of the Venerable Lord Rank.

Even though it was just a virtual projection, the pressure emanating from its life level far exceeded the imagination of ordinary cultivators.

Lin Yi quickly composed himself, took a few steps forward, and came to a position about ten meters below the throne, where he bowed and performed a standard audience greeting.

"Lin Yi pays respects to Radiance Lord."

His voice was clear and bright, and his posture was respectful; there was not a single fault with him.

Regardless of how much wariness or suspicion one harbors towards the Spirit Race or this Lord, one must maintain impeccable etiquette when facing an existence of this caliber.

This is the bottom line, and also a sign of wisdom—leaving no room for the other party to exploit the situation.

On the throne, the Radiance Lord's golden eyes fell upon Lin Yi.

His gaze was calm, yet it seemed to pierce through all illusions and see directly into the essence of the soul.

Looking at the Human Race youth bowing respectfully below, the Radiance Lord felt a complex mix of emotions welling up within him.

This young man, with his Star Core level body, ascended to the Ninth Floor of the Central Divine Mountain, revealing Ninefold Spacetime Life-Death Domain, Points exceeded 500 million, surpassing Edith, the most dazzling genius of the Spirit Race this generation.

How many resources did the Spirit Race invest?

How much effort was poured into it?

Those so-called "prodigies" enjoy the best inheritance, the top-level guidance, and the most abundant resources within their clan.

And the result?

As a result, he was surpassed by a young Human Race who rose from a remote star region and was only a little over 1,400 years old, in a near-crushing manner.

Even with the Radiance Lord's temperament honed over countless Epoch, such a disparity was difficult for him to remain completely at peace with.

Silence spread through the temple.

An invisible pressure enveloped Lin Yi, but he kept his back straight, his expression calm, and maintained the posture of bowing.

After a long silence, Radiance Lord finally spoke.

No need for such formalities.

A gentle force lifted Lin Yi up.

Lin Yi straightened up, not looking directly at the Radiance Lord, but instead focusing his gaze on the base of the Radiance Lord's throne.

This is a gesture that shows respect without appearing timid.

The Radiance Lord's gaze fell upon Lin Yi, and he slowly said, "After many years... the emergence of a genius of your caliber in the Genius Battle once again makes me, as the host, very gratified."

Relieved?

Upon hearing this, Lin Yi couldn't help but mutter a curse to himself.

It would be strange if you were pleased.

The Spirit Race has lost face; how can you, the person in charge, look good about that?

You probably don't even believe yourself saying that, do you?

But Lin Yi humbly replied, "Your Excellency flatters me; Lin Yi was merely fortunate."

"Oh...

. lucky..

Radiance Lord suddenly chuckled, his tone turning indifferent. "Enough with the formalities. You're a smart man, so I won't beat around the bush."

Lin Yi felt a chill run down his spine, knowing that the real show was about to begin.

The Radiance Lord leaned forward slightly, his golden eyes gleaming, and solemnly said, "Lin Yi, the path of time and space becomes increasingly difficult as you go further. Although the Human Race is a powerful one, in terms of resources and foundation..."

The depth of their lineage is far inferior to that of my Spirit Race. You should be aware of this.

Lin Yi nodded helplessly. "In terms of foundation, our Human Race is indeed inferior to the Spirit Race."

This is a fact, and there is no denying it.

The Spirit Race have ruled the Pan-Spirit Alliance for countless Epoch, and the accumulated foundation they have built is simply incomparable to that of the newly emerging and powerful Human Race race.

Radiance Lord Lin Yi readily admit it, the Radiant Lord smiled and slowly said, "If you are willing to come to my Spirit Race... I can grant you a cultivation resource quota equivalent to 3000 points of the Human Race's merit. Furthermore, I will give you an additional spot to study in the Origin Sanctuary."

Lin Yi was taken aback.

Good heavens!

He exclaimed, "Wow!"

Even though he was somewhat prepared and knew that the Spirit Race might offer a high price to poach him, Lin Yi was still utterly shocked when he heard this condition.

3000 clan merits are equivalent to a certain amount of resources!

What does this mean?

The Xuan Yan, as his recommender, bestowed upon him 500 clan merits was already an enormous gesture.

But the Spirit Race offered six times the amount.

Not to mention the quota for enlightenment at the "Origin Sanctuary".

Although Lin Yi didn't know much about the Spirit Race's sacred grounds, he had known Aurelia for so long that he had some knowledge of Spirit Race culture.

The word "Yuanchu" represents "origin" and "origin" in the spirit culture.

A holy land that can be given this name is definitely the most core and top-level inheritance site of the Spirit Race. Even many Spirit Race's own World Derivation level or even god-level powerhouses may not have the opportunity to enter.

When these two conditions are combined, their value can no longer be measured by ordinary resources.

This is practically saying that as long as you come, the Spirit Race are willing to use the resources they use to nurture their most core and direct descendants to cultivate you.

If it were a practitioner who lacks resources and is uncertain about the future, they would probably kneel down on the spot when faced with such a temptation.

But Lin Yi's heart quickly calmed down after the initial shock.

It was even calm, almost chilling.

Because he knew perfectly well... these things, though they looked sweet and tempting, were not easy to take.

Throughout the history of the Star Sea, there have been many geniuses from various races who were poached by the Spirit Race.

On the surface, these races treat the recruited talents well, providing them with resources, status, and even allowing them to branch out and establish families.

But he knew very well that the Spirit Race could support, and even be happy to see a Human Race who had defected become Eternal Divinity, or even a supreme ruler... This would demonstrate the Spirit Race's inclusiveness and magnanimity, and would also enhance the strength of the Spirit Race's camp.

but...

What if this person seeking refuge wants to take the next step?

How can one reach the Dominator level?

Will the Spirit Race still provide full support?

Could there be hidden restrictions?

Will they hold back some crucial information during the succession process?

That's hard to say.

"Those who are not of our kind will surely have different hearts"—this saying is an irrefutable truth in the vast universe.

Besides, did Lin Yi really get to where he is today by simply accumulating resources?

Of course not.

Are resources important?

important.

But it is merely a catalyst, not the fundamental solution.

Ultimately, it comes down to one's own hard work and talent.

He's already a prominent and well-connected Human Race, so only a fool would run off to the Spirit Race for more resources, becoming a seemingly glamorous but ultimately limited "outsider."

These thoughts flashed through Lin Yi's mind like lightning.

He raised his head, meeting the all-seeing eyes of the Radiance Lord, and slowly said, "Thank you for your kindness, Lord. Lin Yi appreciates it."

"However, I am accustomed to being among Human Race, my comrades-in-arms are all here, and the rise and fall of civilization rests on my shoulders. To change allegiance... I beg your forgiveness, I cannot comply."

The refusal was swift and decisive, without the slightest hesitation.

The Radiance Lord looked at Lin Yi, his golden eyes completely unmoved.

He wasn't surprised.

In reality, this recruitment was just a routine procedure.

Generally speaking, the Spirit Race does not poach newly emerging Star Core level prodigies during the Genius Battle.

These young people, full of youthful vigor and boundless ambition, their minds filled with the idea that "my fate is in my own hands, not in the heavens," have no idea how precious cultivation resources are, nor how cruel the path to becoming a strong person is.

The best time to poach people is only after they have slowly hit a bottleneck, made no progress for tens or hundreds of thousands of years, witnessed the fickleness of human nature, and experienced the hardship of resource scarcity...

At that time, providing timely help not only attracted talent but also greatly increased their loyalty.

Are they now recruiting Lin Yi?

I never thought I could succeed.

Radiance Lord chuckled, as if the promise he had just made—a promise that could have driven countless geniuses mad—had never happened.

"No problem, the gates of the Spirit Race are always open for you. If you change your mind in the future, you can contact me at any time."

Then, he paused, and changed the subject. "Although you are unwilling to come to the Spirit Race, as the host of this year's Genius Battle, I cannot leave without showing my appreciation to such a peerless prodigy as you."

As he spoke, the Radiance Lord raised his right hand and gently tapped the void.

A soft halo rippled through the air, then coalesced into an intricate and exquisite scroll-like phantom.

The scroll slowly unfurled, revealing densely packed Spirit Race script, along with intricate star charts, emblems, and energy markings.

"This is proof of the original territory ownership of the Xina Family in the Relyat Starfield."

The Radiance Lord's voice was calm and even, as if he were talking about a trivial matter.

"Although you are a prodigy of the Human Race, you are not bound by racial prejudices and have taken good care of the wandering members of the Spirit Race."

"I am now giving you this certificate of ownership."

The Radiance Lord's gaze fell on Lin Yi's face, a faint smile playing on his lips, "I think you won't refuse this gift."

Proof of ownership of the Relyat star system?

Lin Yi was slightly taken aback at first, then suddenly realized what was going on.

I see.

The previous recruitment efforts were probably just a routine procedure.

The real trick is waiting here!

Lin Yi's mind raced, and he understood the deeper meaning behind the gift almost instantly.

He couldn't help but sigh inwardly, "Indeed, experience counts."

It is unclear whether this was a suggestion from Radiance Lord or his own decision.

But the person who chose this gift must have had a deep understanding of their past, interpersonal relationships, and even personality traits.

At first glance, Radiance Lord's move seems unremarkable; it appears to be simply a favor to Lin Yi by giving him the original territory of the Xina Family.

Perhaps those geniuses who grew up in their families and only knew how to cultivate would not be able to see the problem at all. They would only think that this was a generous gift from the Spirit Race Lord and something to be proud of.

But Lin Yi was different; he knew that this was actually an open conspiracy.

Moreover, it's a well-intentioned scheme that kills multiple birds with one stone.

For a moment, he even secretly felt a bit of admiration for the person who came up with the idea.

First of all, the value of this gift is neither low nor high.

For an individual, ownership of a star system is undoubtedly a huge fortune.

Especially in the Relyat Starfield, although Lin Yi did not know the specific details, the fact that it was chosen as the ancestral home by the Xina Family meant that its resource output and strategic location must be excellent.

However, it is not the kind of resource treasure that directly enhances combat power. Accepting it will not have an immediate effect on Lin Yi's strength, nor will it affect his subsequent Genius Battle.

On the surface, this is just a gift given out of courtesy, which is reasonable and in line with the identity of the Radiance Lord.

Secondly, Lin Yi had no choice but to accept this gift.

I can't refuse!

The entire Xina Family came to him, and they put in a lot of effort in the early stages. Many people knew about this. Aurelia was not only Civilization Guardian, but she had followed him from the very beginning, working hard and making great contributions.

Now, an opportunity to help the Xina Family reclaim their ancestral land is presented to them.

If Lin Yi refuses...

What will the Xina Family think once the news gets out? What will her loyal and trusting partners think?

Others might praise him for being "righteous and awe-inspiring" and "unmoved by the wealth of the Spirit Race," but deep down, they would only want to stay away from someone like him.

Even the Xina Family, which has made so many sacrifices, receives this kind of treatment. What about everyone else?

What good can come of befriending or working with someone like that?

Not to mention what Aurelia herself might think.

Therefore, Lin Yi had to accept this gift.

But once accepted...

Lin Yi could guess with his toes that there would probably be a series of "tricks" to come.

For example, fully leveraging the appeal of "journalism" to produce reports that are taken out of context and truncated:

<Breaking News! On the day he reached the top, Lin Yi, the number one genius of the Human Race, purchased territory in the Spirit Race, seemingly preparing to relocate there?>

<The Radiance Lord recognizes Lin Yi's talent and bestows upon him Spirit Race star domain; is there a close relationship between the Human Race prodigy and the Spirit Race?>

<Insider information: Lin Yi may accept recruitment from the Spirit Race after the match; is the Relyat Starfield a potential advance payment?>

The key point is... this kind of news is based on certain facts!

Once Lin Yi accepts this certificate of ownership, the ownership of the territory will change.

This kind of thing can be easily found in the official records of the Spirit Race; it's impossible to fake.

By then, even if Lin Yi had a hundred mouths, he wouldn't be able to explain himself.

Lin Yi dared not imagine what kind of reaction would occur when the Human Race was in high spirits, cheering for their ascent of the sacred mountain, and suddenly saw this "explosive news".

Getting so angry that your lungs explode would be the least of your worries; you'd also be ridiculed and mocked by people from all walks of life.

It takes only a mouth to spread rumors, but it takes a lot of legwork to refute them.

Moreover, such partially true and false information is the most difficult to clarify.

Even if things are eventually explained clearly, it will still leave a thorn in the side of the Human Race's leadership.

Lin Yi, why didn't you report your private meeting with the Spirit Race's Lord beforehand? Why did you only come to explain afterward?

Why didn't you refuse the gift when it was given to you?

Who knows what you actually discussed? Did you reach some secret agreement? Or did you only report it after encountering difficulties?

That's truly... a brilliant plan!

Lin Yi felt a chill run down his spine just thinking about it.

This tactic, seemingly generous, is actually insidious.

Answering or not answering, it's troublesome.

If they accept, they'll be at a disadvantage in terms of public opinion; if they don't, they'll alienate their followers.

Fortunately... fortunately, I informed Venerable Masters Xuan Yan and Tian Ge in advance.

Lin Yi secretly felt fortunate.

This also reinforced my previous judgment: in the power struggles at the Xinghai leadership level, acting cautiously, thinking three steps ahead, and making advance plans are the only way to survive.

However, on the other hand... since I'm one step ahead, then don't blame me for being impolite.

Thinking of this, a grateful smile appeared on Lin Yi's face, and he bowed to the Radiance Lord.

"Lin Yi Excellency's generous gift is deeply appreciated. In that case... I thank Your Excellency in return."

At the same time, he raised his head, a look of emotion on his face, and said as if casually, "It is fate, really. Before coming to see you, Venerable Lord, I had paid my respects to my clan's two Venerable Lords Xuan Yan and Tian Ge. When I mentioned that I would be coming to see you later, both Venerable Lords said that you are a renowned and benevolent elder in the Star Sea, and insisted that I pay my respects as if I were paying respects to my own clan's Venerable Lord."

As he spoke, Lin Yi paused, then revealed a sincere smile.

"Now it seems that what our two venerable lords said is indeed true. Not only did you not treat me with any prejudice because I am of Human Race origin, but you also bestowed such a generous gift upon me... I, Lin Yi, am truly unworthy of receiving it, yet it would be disrespectful to refuse it."

As soon as the words were spoken, the light in the temple seemed to freeze almost imperceptibly for a moment.

For the first time, a noticeable fluctuation appeared in the Radiance Lord's usually calm and unwavering golden eyes.

"Um?"

He raised an eyebrow slightly as he looked at Lin Yi.

"You told Xuan Yan and Tian Ge in advance about your upcoming meeting with me?"

Lin Yi nodded calmly and said, "I told you."

He thought for a moment, then added, "After receiving the request to contact the Lord, I immediately reported to both Lords. After all, the Lords are of noble status, and I am young and inexperienced, so I feared that my words and actions might be inappropriate. Therefore, I consulted my clan's Lord."

This statement is perfectly reasonable and watertight.

The Radiance Lord remained silent.

Those bright golden eyes stared intently at Lin Yi, as if trying to see right through him.

Then, he shook his head and sighed, "Truly worthy of being a prodigy who fought his way out of the civilization assessment."

With that, Radiance Lord waved his hand, "Take the things without worry, go on."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yi made a virtual gesture towards the scroll in front of him, and the scroll transformed into a stream of light that entered his brow.

Then, he bowed solemnly again towards the throne, saying, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Everyone here is a smart man, Lin Yi knew that Radiance Lord meant he was willing to accept defeat and would not make a fuss about it.

The Radiance Lord watched Lin Yi's figure slowly dissipate, and sighed, "It's a pity that my Spirit Race cannot use a civilized assessment method, otherwise..."

Then, the figure of the Radiance Lord began to fade slowly, and the surrounding temple scenery also became blurred.

Soon, Lin Yi regained consciousness.

He opened his eyes and let out a long sigh of relief.

A fine layer of cold sweat had appeared on his forehead.

Even without the other party exerting deliberate pressure, the invisible mental drain from conversing with Venerable Lord Rank being is enormous.

Moreover, the exchange just now, though seemingly peaceful, was actually fraught with undercurrents; a slight misstep could have led to falling into a trap.

"Master, are you alright?" Xuanji's concerned voice rang out.

"It's nothing," Lin Yi shook his head and stood up. "I'm just a little tired."

He walked to the window of the cultivation room, gazing at the pale golden energy flowing outside the manor, and mentally reviewed the conversation he had just had.

The Radiance Lord's final remark, "Truly worthy of being a prodigy who fought his way out of the Civilization Assessment," was deeply meaningful.

It seems the other party knows more about my past experiences than I thought.

However... this may not be a bad thing.

"Xuanji..." Lin Yi suddenly spoke, "Immediately apply for a visit to Xuan Yan. Reason..."

Say it's a report on the meeting with the Radiance Lord.

"Yes, Master."

The application was approved almost instantly after it was submitted.

"Master, Xuan Yan has approved your visit request."

Consciousness was drawn in once again.

Evergreen Palace, the scene remains unchanged.

But this time, behind the jade table, there was more than just Xuan Yan sitting alone.

Sky Halberd Lord is also here.

The two Human Race lords sat facing each other, each with a cup of tea in front of them, creating a relaxed atmosphere.

But as Lin Yi's figure materialized, both of their gazes turned towards him simultaneously.

"Greetings, Xuan Yan and Sky Halberd Lord." Lin Yi quickly bowed.

"No need for formalities." Xuan Yan raised his hand, his gaze falling on Lin Yi's face. "Have you finished talking with Hui Guang?"

"Yes." Lin Yi nodded, then said seriously, "I've come to report the details of the meeting to the two esteemed masters."

"Speak," Sky Halberd Lord, picking up his teacup and looking at Lin Yi with interest.

Lin Yi did not hide anything and recounted the entire process of his meeting with the Radiance Lord, including the other party's recruitment, the gift of territory, his own response, and the final conversation about "reporting in advance," in great detail.

He made no attempt to hide anything, recreating every single line of the dialogue exactly as it was, even describing the tone and expressions clearly.

Throughout the entire process, Xuan Yan and Tian Ge listened quietly without interrupting.

However, when he heard about "3,000 clan merits equivalent to resources" and "slots in the Origin Sanctuary", Sky Halberd Lord raised an eyebrow.

Upon hearing the phrase "territory bestowed," a knowing glint flashed in the eyes of the Xuan Yan.

After Lin Yi finished speaking, Evergreen Palace was quiet for a moment.

Sky Halberd Lord put down his teacup, a hint of confusion on his face, and looked at Xuan Yan: "That old bastard Huiguang... giving Lin Yi a territory? What kind of move is that? Is it a gesture of goodwill? To win him over? But if it's about winning him over, the price he offered earlier was already high enough, there's no need to go to such lengths."

He clearly hadn't fully grasped the crux of the matter.

A faint smile appeared on the lips of Xuan Yan as he turned to look at Sky Halberd Lord.

Soon, Sky Halberd Lord's eyes gradually brightened, then he suddenly burst into laughter, slamming his hand on the jade table. "Good! What a brilliant scheme! What a brilliant advance notice!"

He looked at Lin Yi, his eyes full of admiration. "So that old bastard Huiguang was digging a pit here. Luckily you informed us beforehand, otherwise it would have been quite troublesome."

Tian Ge found it increasingly amusing and chuckled, "It's a pity I wasn't there. I really wanted to see Hui Guang's expression when you told him you'd already reported to the two Venerable Lords. That old bastard has been scheming his whole life; he probably never expected to be outmaneuvered by a mere Star Core level brat."

Xuan Yan nodded slightly and looked at Lin Yi: "You did well. Hui Guang's plan, though seemingly gentle, is actually ruthless. Although you unintentionally broke his scheme, it was because of your selflessness and prior notification that you were in a position of invincibility. That's very good."

Seeing that both Venerable Lords knew the intricacies of the matter, Lin Yi quickly asked, "Venerable Lord, having accepted Radiance Lord's gift, should I be wary of any subsequent actions?"

After all, he didn't know much about Radiance. What if he was a guy who said one thing and did another?

Xuan Yan sensed Lin Yi's concerns and waved his hand, saying, "You don't need to worry. I know Hui Guang quite well. Since he finally said you could accept it without worry, then this matter will end here... Of course, the Spirit Race can also resort to intrigue, but their reputation in public is widely recognized."

Tian Ge nodded in agreement, saying, "That's right. Those Spirit Race guys are incredibly arrogant. They scheme against you because they think you're stupid and deserve to fall for their trap. But if they've made a clear promise, they generally won't go back on their word; that would damage their reputation."

Lin Yi felt a weight lifted from his heart and bowed, saying, "Thank you for your guidance, both esteemed masters."

"This is your own doing," Xuan Yan waved his hand. "If you hadn't thought of subtly revealing it in front of Hui Guang, even if we could have helped you resolve it afterward, it would have been quite a hassle. With your thoughtfulness, we'll feel more at ease letting you navigate the upper echelons of the Star Sea in the future."

Sky Halberd Lord suddenly remembered something and said with a smile, "By the way, Huiguang gave you a territory, Xuan Yan gave you 500 clan merits... As your other recommender, I can't leave without giving something in return."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yi quickly replied, "The Lord has already shown me much kindness; I dare not say anything more..."

Don't rush to refuse.

Tian Ge interrupted him, laughing, "That old codger Hui Guang has already given it to me. If I don't reciprocate, wouldn't it make me, the Human Race's Lord, seem stingy?"

As he spoke, he raised his right hand and gently tapped the air with his index finger.

A point of silver light bloomed at the fingertip, then quickly spread, transforming into a ball of light composed of countless tiny silver shuttles.

The ball of light hovered in mid-air, slowly rotating.

Each of those silver shuttles was small, but sharp-edged, gleaming with a cold light, and their surfaces were covered with mysterious runes that seemed to connect with each other, forming a perfect and complex whole.

The moment the ball of light appeared, subtle ripples spread throughout the space of the Evergreen Palace.

"This item is called the Sky-Evasion Shuttle," said Sky Halberd Lord, his voice tinged with emotion. "It was a weapon bestowed upon me by my master many years ago."

Lin Yi's gaze was instantly drawn to the ball of silver light.

Even from a distance, he could sense the Sharpness contained within those silver shuttles, as well as the mysterious fluctuations that perfectly matched the Space Rule.

"In the Genius Battle, weapons, armor, and other external objects cannot be used. This is the rule, and no one can violate it," Sky Halberd Lord said slowly. "However, the Myriad Secret Realm are different."

"Within the secret realm, dangers lurk everywhere. Not only must one face a treacherous environment, but one must also engage in life-or-death battles with the prodigies of the other two factions. At that time, having a suitable weapon can often determine life or death."

"This Sky-Evasion Shuttle is crafted from Eternal Divine level Star Silver. It doesn't have many fancy features, only two: it's sturdy enough and Sharpness enough."

"Star Silver is one of the materials in the known universe with the highest affinity for Space Rule. Weapons forged from it can inherently bear the Space Rule, and their power can be amplified by more than 30% when using spatial combat techniques."

"The true essence of the Sky-Evasion Shuttle lies in its structure."

He pointed to the ball of silver light. "It is composed of 108,000 sub-shuttles. The more silver shuttles you control, the higher the requirements for power control and Rule Comprehension will be."

Sky Halberd Lord slowly said, "When you can perfectly control 108 sub-shuttles, you will have Star Vortex level combat power."

"Controlling 1080 units allows for combat across star systems."

"Controlling 10,800, capable of rivaling those in the Derivative Realm."

"And when all 108,000 shuttles are under your control, as easy as using your own arm."

A glint of light flashed in Sky Halberd Lord's eyes. "That means you possess god-level combat power."

Lin Yi's breathing paused slightly at that moment.

His gaze was fixed on the ball of silver light, his heart pounding uncontrollably.

Amazing!

This is absolutely a true marvel.

Moreover, it is a magical artifact with extremely high growth potential.

In the rules of spacetime, space is one of the core elements.

With this Silver Shuttle, his spatial combat skills will experience a qualitative leap. Not to mention, the ability of those sub-shuttles to separate and reunite at will perfectly matches his Rule Comprehension and the fact that his soul power is greater than his Source Energy Unit.

"This item is useless to me now; keeping it will only leave it to gather dust."

With a wave of his hand, Sky Halberd Lord sent the ball of silver light slowly drifting toward Lin Yi.

"Today, I present it to you."

"I hope that in the secret realm, you can use this shuttle to uphold the might of our Human Race and vanquish all invading enemies."

A silver light entered Lin Yi's brow.

A vast and Sharpness Information Flow surged into his consciousness; it was the method of controlling the Silver Shuttle and his experience in using it.

Lin Yi only sensed the information briefly, without rushing to digest it. Instead, he bowed to the Sky Halberd Lord and said, "Lin Yi... thanks the Lord for his generous gift."

Seeing this, Xuan Yan smiled slightly, "Alright, I've given you everything you were entitled to. Now, it's up to you."

"The Genius Battle is not over yet, and nothing is certain. Don't let your temporary lead make you complacent. With the resources of the Spirit Race, if they are willing to pay the price, Edith's strength will surely improve."

"Make good use of these resources to improve your skills before the finals."

"We'll wait until the day you truly win first place, then we'll leave..."

Lin Yi made no further promises, simply bowed, and then his figure vanished.

Consciousness returns.

In the cultivation room, Lin Yi slowly opened his eyes.

Then, he turned and walked towards the door of the cultivation room.

Outside, a group of people were waiting for him.

As for the hundreds of contact requests from Eternal Divine level, he can deal with them after he has shared his joy with his family and friends.

After all, after so many years of hard work, he finally had the confidence to put these golden Contact Mark aside for now and deal with them later.