The Four Realms of Divinity

Prison Suppressor: "."

He suddenly jumped up from his chair.

"Of course I know what Fearless War God is! Qing Yan gave you one?" Prison Suppressor's voice rose several decibels. "Isn't there only a handful of those things even the Venerable Ones possess? And the Sovereign just gave them to you?!"

Seeing his senior brother's rare loss of composure, Lin Yi couldn't help but smile. "That's what the Venerable One said too."

There was a hint of relaxation in that smile.

In front of Prison Suppressor, he didn't need to maintain the same decisive and ruthless demeanor he displayed on the battlefield.

Prison Suppressor circled Lin Yi twice, clicking his tongue in amazement.

"Incredible! Incredible! With this, you're now a true god-level fighter. Although you're only at the weakest level, your potential is limitless, and your future growth potential is enormous!"

Lin Yi could sense the excitement in Prison Suppressor's words.

Throughout its eternal lifespan, Prison Suppressor has witnessed the fall of too many powerful figures and the shattering of too many hopes.

Seeing his junior brother not only return alive but also receive such a high-level opportunity, he was truly happy.

Prison Suppressor leaned back, arms crossed. "So, Xuan Yan is serious about asking you to consider joining the Divine Spirit Squad or going solo?"

"Yes." Lin Yi nodded. "I would like to ask Senior Brother, what are the advantages and disadvantages of these two options? What types of missions are they usually for? How do the risks compare?"

He asked directly; there was no need for beating around the bush when facing the Prison Suppressor.

Prison Suppressor and began to think seriously.

Now that our junior brother has truly acquired god-level combat power, this question becomes of paramount importance.

"That's right. A divine squad usually consists of three to six Eternal Divinity, sometimes accompanied by a small number of elite peak- World Derivation level as support or reconnaissance units."

Prison Suppressor paused, seemingly organizing his thoughts.

"The team's advantages are obvious: they have excellent teamwork, can support each other, and have strong survivability."

"The missions they carried out were diverse, including targeted elimination of key enemy strategic targets, escorting critical supplies or personnel, raiding enemy rear supply lines, supporting endangered defense lines, and even participating in the encirclement and killing of isolated enemy deities."

Prison Suppressor spoke, he took out a bottle of wine from his storage space, unscrewed the cap, tilted his head back and took a swig, then handed it to Lin Yi.

Lin Yi took it and drank a sip as well.

The taste was quite strange, a combination of spiciness and sourness, but it invigorated him.

Prison Suppressor took the bottle of wine Lin Yi handed back and continued, "But there are drawbacks too. There's relatively less freedom of action; you need to obey the team's overall command and tactical arrangements. The distribution of spoils usually follows fixed rules, so individual gains may not be as good as when going solo. And..."

He looked at Lin Yi, his expression turning serious.

"If the team's overall strength is insufficient or they encounter a strong enemy, there is also a risk of total annihilation."

Lin Yi listened in silence.

"As for those who travel alone," Prison Suppressor paused, then took another swig of wine, "The solitary gods are generally extremely confident in their own strength, or possess special methods of concealment and escape."

He placed the bottle on the table with a soft "thump".

"They act freely, choosing their own targets and keeping all the spoils. They typically take on assassination, reconnaissance, harassment, or missions to find specific resources."

Prison Suppressor stared intently at Lin Yi.

"The risks are obvious, even higher. Without teammates to support you, if you get surrounded or encounter a powerful enemy who counters you, you're likely to be isolated and helpless. On the battlefield, a lone god is often the enemy's favorite target."

He reached out and patted Lin Yi on the shoulder.

"Given your current situation, my personal advice is to join a reliable team of deities in the early stages. This will allow you to quickly accumulate combat experience at the deity level, familiarize yourself with the rules of the battlefield, and provide support. Once you've fully adapted and your strength has improved, then you can consider whether to go solo."

Lin Yi listened attentively, his mind racing as he weighed the options.

Joining a team offers a high level of safety and a gentle learning curve, but it also comes with more limitations.

Going solo offers freedom and potentially higher rewards, but the risks are extremely high, especially for a complete novice.

A thought suddenly struck Lin Yi.

"Senior Brother, which squad are you in?"

Since the senior brother is there, joining any other team is not as reliable as joining the senior brother's team.

Upon hearing this, Prison Suppressor was taken aback for a moment, then smiled.

I am a lone wolf.

He paused, then couldn't help but add, "The Eternal Divinity of the Space Law are almost all solitary beings. We not only have to shoulder the responsibility of supporting the entire battlefield, but also intercept the enemy's Space Law deities."

Prison Suppressor looked at Lin Yi, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes. "Of course, someone like you who has only grasped a smattering of the Space Law certainly doesn't count. I'm referring to a god who has completely mastered the Space Law."

Lin Yi suddenly realized.

Indeed, with the eldest brother's elusive abilities, he is better suited to traveling alone.

"Does Senior Brother have any recommended teams?" Lin Yi asked.

Instead of answering directly, Prison Suppressor posed another question.

"How much do you know about the power levels of Eternal Divine level?"

Lin Yi thought for a moment and said, "I know that once you reach the Eternal Divinity, you basically don't consider cultivation level anymore, because there are too many factors involved. So it's basically based on combat power. I only know that there are four levels: Ordinary Gods, Powerful Gods, High-level Gods, and Upper-level Gods."

"As for how these four levels came about, with my previous information access, I only knew that they were related to a cosmic wonder, but I didn't know the specifics."

"That's normal. These things won't be developed for those below the god level, no matter how strong your talent was before." Prison Suppressor chuckled and shook his head. "After all, everyone has worked hard to cultivate to the god level, and they care about their reputation. They don't want to be compared to other gods."

As he spoke, he walked back to the table and pointed at the air.

A stream of dark golden light surged from Prison Suppressor's fingertip, meandering through the air like a living thing, and finally disappeared into Lin Yi's brow.

Lin Yi quickly digested the information, a flash of understanding appearing in his eyes.

I see.

"The Four Abyss Polar Star?" he repeated.

"Hmm." Prison Suppressor nodded. "A super gaseous planet with a diameter exceeding one hundred trillion kilometers, divided into four layers from the outside in. With each inner layer, the suppression of the laws increases exponentially."

"In the outermost Star Radiance Abyss, ordinary gods are considered qualified if they can remain stable inside. In the deeper Clear Eternity Abyss, those who can break in and bring back Clear Eternity Crystal are recognized as powerful gods. In the even deeper Origin Abyss, one must withstand a chaotic eruption without retreating to be qualified to be called a high-level god."

Prison Suppressor paused, a complex light flashing in his eyes.

"The innermost layer is called the Return to Stillness Abyss. Those who can stay in the Return to Stillness Abyss for more than a day during the eruption of the Four Abyss Polar Star are high-ranking gods."

Lin Yi quickly grasped the key point. "Therefore, the Four Abyss Polar Star are both resource points and a touchstone."

"Yes." Prison Suppressor nodded. "Before the war broke out, almost every god would go there. The Four Abyss Polar Star experiences a small outbreak every ten Epoch and a large outbreak every hundred Epoch, yielding many rare resources. The resources produced at each level are different, becoming more precious the deeper you go. Secondly, it's about defining your own position and understanding where you stand."

His tone became more serious. "However, the war is intense right now, and the Four Abyss Polar Star are a region contested by two factions. Although the competition isn't fierce yet because it hasn't reached its peak, newly ascended gods don't have time to venture out. So right now, as long as you demonstrate combat abilities of a corresponding level, such as being able to fight enemies of the appropriate caliber, you can gain recognition."

Prison Suppressor looked at Lin Yi: "In your battle right after leaving the secret realm, you demonstrated the perfection of the Time Law, coupled with your Fearless War God status, so you can be considered to meet the standard of an ordinary god. However, if you want to advance further, you will need to rely on your battle record."

Lin Yi wrote down the name.

Four Abyss Polar Star.

It's not just a benchmark of strength, but also contains resources that would drive even the gods mad.

Once the fighting eases up a bit, I'll definitely have to go there.

"I understand," he said in a deep voice. "So, at this stage, as long as I achieve the corresponding results with the Fearless War God, I can gain a foothold."

"That makes sense." Prison Suppressor grinned. "Alright, you can digest the ranking stuff later. Let's get down to business. Have you decided which squad you want to join?"

Lin Yi shook his head. "Please enlighten me, Senior Brother."

Prison Suppressor didn't mince words, saying directly, "I suggest you join a squad led by a powerful deity and composed of ordinary deities. This is the most common and numerous configuration for deity squads."

"As for more powerful teams," Prison Suppressor shook his head, "Although I know quite a few teams led by high-ranking gods, I don't recommend you go. With your current beginner-level combat strength, even if they reluctantly accept you, you'll become the team's weak link."

"That would not only be a hindrance, but would also make us an easy target for the enemy. It's not a big deal if the clone dies, but it's not so easy to get another one once the Fearless War God is destroyed."

Lin Yi wholeheartedly agreed.

That Fearless War God was bestowed by the Sovereign, and its preciousness is self-evident. If it were truly destroyed on the battlefield, he could not expect the Sovereign to give him another one.

"Does Senior Brother have any specific recommendations?" Lin Yi asked.

Prison Suppressor pondered for a moment, then gave a low command, after which a virtual screen lit up.

"These guys have great reputations and are quite strong." Prison Suppressor pointed to the first file. "The Star Torch Squad's captain is from the Holy Radiance Race, a practitioner of the Law of Light, and possesses three divine-level secret techniques. They excel at direct confrontation."

A figure of a Holy Radiance Race, clad in golden armor and with six illusory wings of light behind him, appeared on the screen.

The battle footage played rapidly; the figure on the battlefield was like a blazing sun, melting away the Devouring Race wherever it passed.

"The second one, the Rock Core Squad." Prison Suppressor switched files. "The captain is Rock Bastion of the Crystal Spirit Race, a master of the Earth Law, possessing extremely strong defensive capabilities and excelling in prolonged battles."

"The third one is the Frost Whisper Squad," Prison Suppressor continued, "The captain is Lan from the Star Spirit Race, a master of the Law of Frost, skilled in surprise attacks and reconnaissance."

Prison Suppressor paused, then looked at the last file.

His finger hovered over the screen for a few seconds before tapping it.

"Oh, right, and there's also the Star Stillness Squad," Prison Suppressor turned to Lin Yi, "Ming Luo from your Purple Gold Star Union is one of them. Although he's just an ordinary god, he's mastered two god-level secret techniques, so his combat strength is quite good."

"The captain is Moon Abyss of the Spirit Race," Prison Suppressor added. "Judging from his recent achievements, he's almost at the threshold of becoming a high god."

Screen transition.

Lin Yi's gaze fell on the Star Stillness Squad's file.

Ming Luo

There was indeed some interaction between them; as the chairman of the Purple Gold Star Union Executive Committee, he even sent a congratulatory gift during the Genius Battle.

"I've marked the characteristics and reputations of these squads." Prison Suppressor packaged the four files and transmitted them to Lin Yi through the battlefield system. "If any of the other squads have vacancies or are recruiting new members, you'll have to check the battlefield system or ask Xuan Yan for a recommendation."

He smiled, a hint of teasing in his smile.

"I think your name will soon appear on the list of god-level beings in the battlefield system. Although the title of Fearless War God will be listed after it, given the power of the Time Law, even if you don't have much experience among the god-level beings, I estimate that many teams will be willing to accept you."

As he spoke, Prison Suppressor opened a document.

"This is the current publicly available combat strength assessment of the god-level beings in the Pan-Spirit Alliance. At this stage of the war, it's no longer considered secret information. Of course, it's just for reference; there are definitely many who are hiding something. I'm sending you all of this together so you can review it at your leisure."

Lin Yi nodded repeatedly; this was exactly the kind of information he desperately needed.

"Oh, right." Prison Suppressor suddenly remembered something and sat up straight, "Your Fearless War God, remember to do a few things after you're bound to him."

He held up three fingers.

"First, familiarize yourself with its basic operating mode. The combat style of the Machine Race's divine bodies differs greatly from that of us flesh-and-blood beings. Ideally, upgrade your Intelligent Life to assist you in battle."

"Second, test its maximum output and endurance. We don't want to find out on the battlefield that it doesn't have enough energy or its output is insufficient."

"Third," Prison Suppressor's tone turned serious, "We need to find out its repair costs and timeline."

"This thing is extremely valuable. Major repairs could be far more expensive than you imagine. I've heard that the repair quotes from the Machine Race are enough to bankrupt an ordinary god."

Lin Yi nodded solemnly.

"I see."

The two brothers chatted for about half an hour more.

Lin Yi asked more about the details of god-level battles, such as how to judge the difference in strength between the enemy and ourselves, common traps and ambushes on the battlefield, and how to deal with laws that counter us.

Prison Suppressor was very open and forthcoming, sharing all his battlefield experience without reservation.

He recounted an incident where, during a reconnaissance mission, he was nearly surrounded and killed by five Devouring Race, but managed to escape only thanks to his precise understanding of spatial rifts.

He recounted witnessing a small team led by a high-ranking deity being ambushed due to their reckless advance. Only two of the five-man team escaped, and the captain was killed in action.

Finally, Prison Suppressor patted Lin Yi on the shoulder.

"Don't rush things regarding Ninth Junior Brother." His voice was lower. "The resurrection sequence is slow, but once you're in the queue, you'll definitely be resurrected. Your priority now is to establish yourself and improve your strength."

He stared into Lin Yi's eyes.

"With sufficient strength, everything will be easier."

"I know," Lin Yi said in a deep voice.

He knew what "Prison Suppressor" meant.

On this battlefield, strength is the power to speak, the capital for survival, and everything.

After sitting for a few more minutes, Lin Yi got up to say goodbye.

The Prison Suppressor escorted him to the door.

"Contact me anytime if needed," Prison Suppressor said. "I'll probably be resting at the fortress for a while. I'll let you know before my next mission."

"Okay." Lin Yi nodded.

The metal door closed behind him.

Lin Yi stood in the corridor, surrounded by cold alloy walls, with pale light shining from the overhead lights.

He paused for a few seconds, took a deep breath, and then walked towards his training room.

Footsteps echoed in the empty corridor.

As he walked, he sorted through the information he had just received in his mind.

We can rest assured about Ninth Senior Brother's situation for now; his resurrection is promising, it's just a matter of time.

I need to make a decision quickly: join a team or go it alone.

He was inclined to take his senior brother's advice first, join a small team, and quickly adapt to the combat rhythm of the god-level.

However, further investigation is needed to determine which specific fund to join.

In addition, the "Fearless War God" also needs to be bound and familiarized with as soon as possible.

Thinking of this, a sharp glint flashed in Lin Yi's eyes.

He instructed Xuanji: "Xuanji, do three things."

"First, retrieve all publicly available information, recent mission records, member changes, and reputation reports for all registered deity squads in the fortress. Analyze and sort them according to dimensions such as overall strength, mission type, style characteristics, and member compatibility, and provide me with a recommended list."

"Secondly, apply for a training ground capable of conducting tests of god-level combat power."

"Third, reserve a medium-sized conference room this afternoon. Later, I will gather the elites who came with me for a meeting; there are a few things I need to mention."

"Yes, Master," Xuanji replied immediately. "The training ground application has been submitted. According to your authority, it is expected to be approved within one standard hour. The meeting room has been reserved, number B-1177, and will be available from 14:30 today, for a duration of three standard hours."

Lin Yi nodded, then said softly, "Now, help me contact Aurelia."

Tell her

He paused.

I need to see her.

--

On the other side of the fortress, in the officers' quarters, training room E-47.

Aurelia sat cross-legged on the jade platform in the center of the training room.

At this moment, her left arm was suspended in mid-air.

On his arm, a gruesome wound extending from his shoulder to his wrist was slowly healing.

It wasn't a wound from a metal tear; the skin and muscle were an unnatural dark green, and the edges were still slightly wriggling, trying to spread outwards.

Fine beads of sweat appeared on Aurelia's forehead.

She is operating the Life Rule.

With so many wounded and herself cultivating the Life Rule, she didn't intend to take up the medical staff's time.

Emerald green light emanated from her body, flowing gently like a stream and softly enveloping her entire left arm.

The light contained a vibrant life force, and wherever it passed, the dark green traces began to slowly fade away, like ice and snow encountering the Lieyang.

But this process is not easy.

Each time the dark green faded, it was accompanied by intense pain.

That is the pain of eroded tissue peeling away and new cells growing.

Aurelia frowned slightly, but she didn't make a sound.

Having spent five thousand years on the battlefield, she had long been accustomed to pain.

She simply focused more intently on mobilizing the life energy within her body, cleansing and repairing her injured arm little by little.

Time ticked by, second by second.

The energy fluctuations in the training room were sometimes strong and sometimes weak, as Aurelia adjusted her healing rhythm.

Life Rule are not a panacea; overtreatment can damage the foundation, so precise control is essential.

Sweat trickled down her cheeks, dripping onto the jade platform and leaving dark marks.

What she lacks most right now is time.

There are so many wounded soldiers in the battle group waiting for her to return and take command, so many things to handle, so many.

Aurelia took a deep breath and forced herself to concentrate.

Let's heal the wounds first; we can deal with the rest later.

About twenty more minutes passed.

The dark green marks on my left arm have finally faded completely.

The new skin still looks a little pale, but it has already regained its normal elasticity and temperature.

Aurelia slowly opened her eyes.

A hint of weariness flashed in his icy blue eyes, but it was quickly replaced by calmness.

She reached for her sword and swung it a few times with her left arm. It was still a little stiff, but its basic functions had been restored.

The reflection of the sword revealed Aurelia's face.

Five thousand years have left no trace on her face; her lifespan at the Star Domain level is still very long.

But her eyes changed.

Those once vibrant, icy blue eyes now hold something deeper within them.

It's composure, it's calmness, it's... exhaustion.

Aurelia stared at her reflection in the sword and fell silent.

Then, she began to recall the scene she had witnessed on the battlefield.

Lin Yi rode the magnificent giant of laws, clearing a star field spanning a million kilometers with a single sword strike.

There was also the awe-inspiring scene of thousands of geniuses breaking through simultaneously the moment he stepped out of the secret realm.

Each of those prodigies emanated a clear fluctuation of laws, and each of them was a true monster.

Lin Yi stood in the center of them, like a king.

Aurelia pursed her lips.

When she first saw Lin Yi come back alive, she was genuinely happy; it was a pure joy that came from the bottom of her heart.

But after the initial excitement subsided and I calmed down, a more realistic feeling welled up inside me.

gap.

A huge gap.

Five thousand years ago, although Lin Yi was very talented, he didn't have any reliable people around him.

At that time, as Star Domain level combatant, she could still provide him with practical assistance.

But now...

Lin Yi now has a large group of geniuses who have fought alongside him for five thousand years.

Aurelia could clearly see the way they looked at Lin Yi on the battlefield; it was an unreserved trust born from the test of blood and fire.

In terms of relationships, she only spent a little over a thousand years with Lin Yi, while these people had stood shoulder to shoulder with her through dire circumstances for five thousand years.

In terms of strength

Aurelia raised her newly healed left arm, looking at the pale, newly formed skin.

After five thousand years of trials by fire and blood, and with the assistance of the Spiritual Enlightenment Crystal, she has now reached the realm of fusion of the Fourfold Domain light, darkness, life, and death. In the Star Domain level, this is already a remarkable achievement.

Many veteran Star Domain level beings have been stuck in the second or Triple Domain for tens of thousands of years without being able to break through, but she only took five thousand years to reach this point.

Normally, this would be enough to make her proud.

But compared to the geniuses around Lin Yi who are now all at the Law level...

It offers no advantage whatsoever.

Moreover, the East Peak Mercenary Group is now practically defunct.

Of the old comrades who joined the Star Realm Army with her back then, less than one-tenth are still alive today.

Chen Yu is dead. Zhang Zhen, Wang Lie, Liu Feng —familiar names like these have appeared on the list of casualties in the battle reports over the years.

Aurelia leaned against the cold metal wall and closed her eyes.

She sensed a sense of alienation.

It wasn't a distance from Lin Yi, but a distance from the past self.

Five thousand years ago, Aurelia would have contacted Lin Yi without hesitation.

But the current Aurelia

She was tired.

After watching people around her die one by one on the battlefield for so many years, she learned to accept reality.

I've learned not to expect things that aren't realistic.

Therefore, she did not go to find Lin Yi.

Although she was happy for his return and delighted by his achievements, she felt that there seemed to be less and less necessary interaction between them.

If he thinks of me, he will naturally contact me.

If not, that seems normal.

After all, she was just a Star Domain level battle Commander, barely able to protect herself on the front lines.

One is in the sky, the other is on the ground.

Why force it?

Thinking of this, Aurelia felt a tightness in her chest.

But she quickly suppressed those emotions.

Five thousand years of battlefield experience taught her one thing: don't have unrealistic expectations.

The higher your expectations, the greater your disappointment.

Survival is the most important thing.

Aurelia opened her eyes, her gaze returning to calm.

She walked towards the entrance of the training room, preparing to return to the battle group's base.

There are still many things to handle: casualty statistics, equipment repair, and battle damage reports.

However, just as she was about to leave—

"Owner."

The voice of Intelligent Life resounded in my consciousness.

The voice was as calm as ever, but Aurelia keenly detected a hint of joy in it.

That was an emotion he rarely displayed in recent years.

Aurelia paused.

She was silent for two seconds.

"What is it?" she asked calmly.

"Commander Lin Yi has sent a communication request," Silver Wing said.

Aurelia felt her heart skip a beat.

Then, she took a deep breath and said calmly:

"Connected."