News of the Supreme Sacred Tree Secret Realm

Lin Yi raised an eyebrow upon hearing this.

Edith?

Since the members of the Star Source Society returned to their respective clan territories, they have rarely been in direct contact.

What is she looking for at this time?

"Did she leave a message explaining her purpose?" Lin Yi asked.

"No, Master. Only important matters have been marked, which need to be discussed in person," Xuanji replied.

Lin Yi pondered for a moment.

Given Edith's personality, she wouldn't be this formal unless there was something really important to discuss.

"Reply to her, I'm connecting now," Lin Yi instructed, then closed his eyes, his consciousness sinking into the boundless torrent of data.

His consciousness first passed through a golden stream of light. After obtaining god-level combat power certification in the Pan-Spirit Alliance battlefield system, his Virtual Network permissions were also automatically upgraded to the gold level.

Then, a familiar sense of temporal dislocation washed over him, and when he opened his eyes again, he was already in his own private virtual space.

By this time, his private space had changed dramatically.

No longer the "Silverblue Space" that simulated the combination of the starry sea and the Blue Star in the early days, now that he has high enough authority, the cost of setting up a virtual space for private meetings is just a small amount of money for him. Therefore, after Xuanji was promoted to the World Derivation level, he asked Xuanji to make some changes to his private virtual space.

After all, he would frequently encounter god-level powerhouses later on, so he couldn't be too impolite.

Therefore, after careful planning, Xuanji transformed this place into a celestial paradise with a strong ancient Xia Country style.

Beneath my feet lies a shimmering, warm jade ground. In the distance, verdant mountains rise one after another, and amidst the swirling clouds and mist, the clear cries of cranes echo.

Nearby, a winding corridor meanders across the Azure Wave, connecting to an octagonal pavilion suspended in mid-air. The pavilion is made of an unknown sacred wood, with soaring eaves, carved beams and painted rafters. In the center of the pavilion sits a black jade tea table and two futons.

Outside the pavilion, a clear spring murmurs, and exotic flowers and herbs adorn the area, filling the air with a refreshing and calming fragrance.

Lin Yi, dressed in a simple blue robe, stood by the pavilion with his hands behind his back, looking down at the churning sea of clouds below.

This style was intentional on his part, both to align with the preferences of his own cultural background and to highlight a unique style and depth within the interstellar context.

"Xuanji, invite Edith in."

Lin Yi gave the instructions.

"Invitation sent... Recipient accepted, connecting."

A few breaths later, ripples spread across the space outside the pavilion.

A tall, silver-haired figure materialized from the ethereal and stepped out.

It was Edith.

Today she was wearing a simple silver cultivation robe in the style of the Spirit Race, which made her skin appear even whiter than snow.

However, the moment she looked up and saw her surroundings, a hint of astonishment flashed in her jade-like eyes.

Immortal mountains and seas of clouds, ancient pavilions and winding corridors—this was completely different from the style of the virtual spaces she usually encountered in those of god-level powerhouses.

But she reacted quickly, the surprise vanished instantly, and with a slight smile, she placed her hands together at her sides, gracefully bowed, and performed a standard ancient Xia Country lady's curtsy.

"Edith greets Your Majesty."

Lin Yi turned around, a smile on his face, and gestured for him to sit. "There's no need for such formalities between us."

1

It wasn't surprising that he knew these things about Edith.

After all, Edith had already studied Xia Country in depth. Moreover, as far as he knew, almost all the members of the Star Source Society had also deliberately studied and learned about it.

Edith followed his instructions and stepped into the pavilion, gracefully sitting down on the futon opposite Lin Yi. Then she smiled and said, "I haven't formally congratulated Your Majesty yet, but I've heard that you've already entered the realm of powerful gods. It's truly amazing."

Lin Yi sat down opposite her, raised his hand and gently waved it, and two cups of steaming tea appeared on the black jade tea table.

"You're quite well-informed." He chuckled, taking a sip of his tea. "In the official certification of the Pan-Spirit Alliance battlefield system, I'm still only a regular god-level being. This news is probably only circulating among the gods in Star Silence Fortress right now, isn't it? I didn't expect you, being in the Spirit Race's territory, to know about it too."

He was telling the truth.

Battlefield system rating updates require actual battle results or official test certification!

Although his understanding of Space Law had soared, he had yet to achieve any solo combat or slaying of a powerful deity since his return. Naturally, the system hadn't updated. The fact that Edith received the news so quickly speaks volumes about the power behind her. Edith also picked up her teacup, feeling the warmth emanating from the cup, her emerald eyes flashing slightly as she said meaningfully, "After all, you are the core of our group, so everyone is naturally paying close attention. Moreover, although the details of your mission with His Moon Abyss haven't been made public, some rumors are inevitable."

She paused, then added playfully, "Looks like my congratulations aren't too late."

Lin Yi shook his head and chuckled, putting down his teacup. His gaze fell on Edith's face, and he cut straight to the point. "You should be focusing all your energy on digesting what you gained from the secret realm and trying to break through to a higher realm. You only came to see me for more than just to congratulate me, right?"

"What's wrong? Have you hit a roadblock and want to schedule a meeting so I can give you some pointers?"

"Having hit a bottleneck and wanting guidance" is a secret code among members of the Star Source Society.

The Star Source Space opens for one year every Epoch, but the distribution and transmission of Spiritual Enlightenment Qi naturally cannot wait that long.

Lin Yi assumed that Edith had come to arrange the time or place for the next transmission of Spiritual Enlightenment Qi.

After all, this is a core aid for all members of the Star Source Society to improve their speed of Rule Comprehension.

Unexpectedly, Edith gently shook her head, her smile fading. "It's not because of that... I came here for something else."

She looked intently at Lin Yi with her emerald eyes and slowly said, "I have received definite information that our Spirit Race's higher-ups are preparing to open the Supreme Sacred Tree Secret Realm soon."

"What?"

Lin Yi was immediately startled.

The Supreme Sacred Tree Secret Realm!

It's worth noting that the reward he received for winning first place in the Pan-Spirit Alliance Genius Battle included a ten-day opportunity to study the Supreme Sacred Tree Secret Realm.

This item.

The Supreme Sacred Tree Secret Realm of the Spirit Race is the only known cultivation treasure land that can rapidly improve a cultivator's source energy realm without any side effects!

For Lin Yi, this news was of great significance.

He has already reached 80% comprehension of the Space Law, and his understanding of the laws of time is already perfected. The current weakness that restricts his combat power from further improving is precisely the realm of source energy.

The improvement of source energy, and the improvement of each realm, requires a massive accumulation of energy and painstaking effort. If you follow the steps, even if you have accumulated resources, it will still take a long time.

The Supreme Sacred Tree Secret Realm is the best shortcut to overcome this bottleneck.

Lin Yi suppressed his turbulent thoughts and asked in a deep voice, "Are you sure? Is the source reliable? When is it expected to start?"

He couldn't afford to take this matter lightly.

Upon returning from the Myriad Secret Realm, he immediately inquired about Guan Gan's reward for the Genius Battle championship, especially the ten-day opportunity to comprehend the Supreme Sacred Tree Secret Realm and the promised "Embryo of a Growth-Oriented Eternal Artifact" tailor-made for him.

However, the reply received was: The Spirit Race leader of the Pan-Spirit Alliance Genius Battle, Radiance Lord, was seriously injured in the battle at the entrance to the Myriad Secret Realm five thousand years ago and is currently in seclusion to recuperate.

The processes for reviewing, coordinating, and opening secret realms related to the rewards are currently on hold because they involve core resources of the Spirit Race and require the personal involvement or authorization of the Radiance Lord.

Although Lin Yi was anxious, he understood that given his status and position, he couldn't urge a seriously injured Spirit Race Lord. So he only mentioned it briefly to Xuan Yan.

At the time, Xuan Yan said he would "keep an eye on it and ask when he has the chance," but he also hinted that for Venerable Lord Rank beings, the time scale is often in the thousands of years, and asked him to wait patiently.

Lin Yi originally thought that it was very likely that this reward would be delivered in a few hundred or even a thousand years, so he could only focus his energy on digesting the existing resources, improving his understanding of the laws, and accumulating battle merits.

Unexpectedly, not long after all this time, Edith brought news that the secret realm was about to open.

This is many times faster than his most optimistic estimate!

Edith clearly understood Lin Yi's concern. She explained, "The source of the information is within my family and is quite reliable, because activating the Supreme Sacred Tree Secret Realm requires the joint efforts of multiple Venerables, not just Radiance Lord alone."

"As far as I know, although Radiance Lord has not yet recovered from his injuries, as soon as he heard that our group had returned safely from the Myriad Secret Realm, he immediately began to work on opening the Supreme Sacred Tree Secret Realm. In addition, the higher-ups intend to accelerate the cultivation of the new generation of top talents, so the proposal to open the secret realm was quickly put on the agenda."

"The specific start date has not yet been announced, but internal assessments and preparations have already begun. Based on the process of similar cases in the past, it is estimated that from preparation to official launch, it will take at least ten years and no more than fifty years."

Ten to fifty years!

This timescale is almost "recent".

Lin Yi pondered for a moment, then said to Edith, "Thank you for telling me this news; it's very important. Regarding my qualification for enlightenment, according to the procedure, I should wait for the Spirit Race to confirm the time and then contact me, right?"

Edith nodded. "Yes, although the Radiance Lord is still in recovery, specific matters will be handled by his subordinates or the Spirit Race's specialized agency responsible for secret realm affairs. They will contact you once the opening time is finally confirmed."

She paused for a moment, then added, "Furthermore... according to some information I've heard, the opening of the Sacred Tree Secret Realm this time is on a very large scale. Those qualified to enter aren't just the winners of this year 'Genius Battle rewards. Star Core level geniuses who have reached a certain level of Rule Comprehension over the past five thousand years, other qualified Star Vortex level geniuses, and some Star Domain level expert with outstanding battle achievements have also been granted a certain period of time to study the secret realm. Therefore, the participants will be more... complex."

Lin Yi understood her implied meaning: the competitive pressure within the secret realm might be even greater.

He also knew a general idea about the Supreme Sacred Tree Secret Realm. It was a secret realm formed by a giant Sacred Tree, and the Sacred Source Fruit produced there could not only rapidly increase source energy, but was also a treasure that helped in comprehending the Life Law.

However, because the number and size of fruits hanging on different Sacred Tree vary, and the tree spirits guarding the fruits are also of varying strengths, if people entering the secret realm find good branches at the same time, they will most likely compete to see which one is better.

After all, time inside is limited. Giving up your spot to others and wasting time searching for the Sacred Source Fruit again would reduce your own gains.

"It all comes down to strength." Lin Yi's lips curled into a slight smile. "By the way, are you familiar with the process of creating a divine artifact embryo?"

Edith nodded and said, "The customization of artifact embryos usually begins simultaneously with the confirmation of the secret realm qualification. At that time, our Spirit Race's Sacred Forge will require you to submit a detailed requirement statement, including the type of weapon or equipment you desire, your preferred law of cultivation, etc."

Combat style preferences, and your predictions for your future growth path.

"They will assess your needs and communicate with you multiple times to determine the final solution. Because it involves eternal-level materials and the forging of profound laws, the entire process will take a considerable amount of time. Furthermore, you may even need to complete certain prerequisites to enhance your compatibility with the embryo."

Lin Yi silently made a note of it.

It seems that while waiting for the secret realm to open, he still needs to carefully devise a plan for the divine artifact.

"I understand. Thank you again for the information, Edith."

Clearly, the stronger one is when entering the Supreme Sacred Tree Secret Realm, the greater the gains will be. Receiving advance notice allows for better planning.

"You're too kind." Edith smiled slightly. "As for guidance... it's not urgent for now. We'll see if we need your guidance after the secret realm ends."

Before parting ways with the various prodigies of the Star Source Society, Lin Yi gave them a portion of Purified Source Essence, enough for them to cultivate in the short term in conjunction with comprehending the treasures. Therefore, Edith's need in this regard was not urgent.

Lin Yi smiled and nodded.

He knew very well that Edith had deliberately brought this up to show that her visit was purely to inform people of the secret realm and that she had no other requests.

"Alright. It's settled then." Lin Yi raised his glass in a gesture of respect. "I'll contact you again once I receive official notification from the Spirit Race."

"Definitely." Edith also raised her glass in response.

The two finished their tea.

Edith's figure slowly faded, turning into a stream of light and disappearing into the pavilion.

Silence returned to the pavilion, broken only by the faint sounds of a waterfall and the calls of cranes in the distance.

Lin Yi sat alone before the ink jade desk, deep in thought.

"The Supreme Sacred Tree Secret Realm... is finally here."

Lin Yi stood up, walked to the pavilion, and leaned on the railing to gaze into the distance.

The sea of clouds churned beneath his feet.

"Radiance Lord..." Lin Yi murmured the name, his eyes deep.

He had previously refused the Radiance Lord's offer of recruitment, but he did not expect that the other party would immediately promote the opening of the Supreme Sacred Tree Secret Realm after hearing the news that this group of geniuses had emerged from the secret realm.

Regardless of whether the other party acted out of public interest or personal motives, for him, entering the secret realm to improve his strength was the primary goal.

As for the rest, we'll deal with whatever comes our way.

After Edith's virtual meeting ended, Lin Yi's consciousness returned to the real cultivation room, and the turmoil in his heart about the Supreme Sacred Tree Secret Realm was temporarily suppressed.

Opportunities are important, but improving our capabilities to seize them is even more urgent.

"Xuanji," Lin Yi said.

A figure in palace attire silently appeared, bowing respectfully. "Master."

"Help me formulate my initial requirements for the artifact customization, and remember to keep an eye on the Spirit Race's announcements. Once the opening time of the Sacred Tree Secret Realm is confirmed, let me know immediately."

"Yes, Master."

"Where is the cultivation aid I ordered?" Lin Yi asked.

"Reporting to Master, the Void Dimension Anchor and the Primordial Space Breath will be escorted by a god-level powerhouse and are expected to arrive at the manor in seven standard days," Xuanji replied. "In addition, the Dimensional Anchoring Chip you previously exchanged is still valid."

Lin Yi nodded slightly.

The Dimensional Anchoring Chip has been active for fifteen years and is still in effect, providing him with continued support in his subsequent sprint.

Seven standard days later, outside the manor.

A middle-aged man dressed in dark silver armor stepped out of a dedicated high-speed transport ship, carrying a multi-layered encrypted alloy box.

The powerful fluctuations of laws emanating from its body indicated that it was a god-level being.

"Lord Lin Yi, these are the supplies you exchanged." The middle-aged deity handed over the alloy box. "Please verify."

"Thank you for your trouble." Lin Yi took the box and said politely.

He then activated his access, and the alloy box unlocked layer by layer.

Inside were two items: a deep blue crystal with flowing light points inside, and three wisps of silver mist sealed within a transparent crystal of laws.

"The supplies are correct, thank you." After verifying the contents, Lin Yi thanked the escorting deities.

"It's my duty. I wish you a successful cultivation journey." The middle-aged deity returned the greeting crisply and decisively, then returned to the transport ship, transforming into a streak of light and departing efficiently and without any hesitation.

Lin Yi did not return to the cultivation room, but directly instructed, "Xuanji, prepare the commuter Flying Shuttle to the Hall of Myriad Laws Return to Source."

"Yes, Master. The Flying Shuttle has been booked and is expected to arrive at the manor's landing pad in fifteen minutes," Xuanji replied.

Fifteen minutes later, a streamlined, silver-gray commuter Flying Shuttle Time Stop.

Lin Yi boarded the Flying Shuttle, and the hatch closed silently.

The Flying Shuttle flew smoothly along the designated commuter route within the Origin Star and soon arrived at the Hall of Myriad Laws Return to Source.

This is a magnificent building covering a vast area.

Its overall color is dark gold, and its surface is covered with runes that seem to be alive.

Lin Yi demonstrated his authorization and, after rigorous verification, entered the hall.

The interior space utilizes spatial folding technology, making it far more spacious than the exterior. The dome is a flowing illusion of a starry sky, and underfoot is a smooth, mirror-like dark metal floor. A straight passage leads into the depths, with independent entrances on both sides separated by soft light membranes.

Lin Yi followed the passage to the entrance marked "Space Law Optimization Zone".

The light membrane sensed his permission and silently opened.

Lin Yi stepped into it. It was a huge space that was almost pure white. In the very center of the space, a circular platform with a diameter of about fifty meters was suspended. The platform was silver-gray all over and its surface was covered with intricate and complex Space Law, which were flickering according to a certain pattern.

"Identity confirmed." A gentle notification echoed through the space. "Your usage rights are: five years standard time. Space Law optimization and environment shaping in progress... Please take your positions."

Lin Yi stepped onto the platform.

The runes on the platform surface suddenly lit up, and countless silver rays rose from the edge of the platform, weaving together to form a huge semi-transparent light shield that enveloped him.

Inside the light shield, the scene shifted, transforming into a unique void filled with countless spatial folds, dimensional faults, and silver threads of law.

Lin Yi could sense that the activity level of the Space Law here was more than ten times that of the outside world, while interference from other laws was minimized.

"Environmental shaping complete."

Upon hearing the prompt, Lin Yi sat down cross-legged and first adjusted the Dimensional Anchoring Chip, which was fused to his brow and was continuously emitting a faint cooling sensation, to its optimal sensing state.

Next, he grasped the "Void Dimension Anchor," the deep blue crystal, in his palm.

As a cool energy surged into his soul, Lin Yi felt his perception of the complex spatial dimensions around him soar. The hidden dimensional structures and faults became as clear as if they had been highlighted.

Finally, he broke the seal on the Primordial Space Breath.

Silver mist surged forth, actively merging into his body and soul.

In an instant, a strong yearning and resonance came from the Space Law imprint deep within the soul, as if spring rain had arrived on parched earth, and the barrier between the soul and the origin of space had become thinner than ever before.

Triple external boosts are in place!

Lin Yi's thoughts sank into the Purple Mist Space.

The Spiritual Enlightenment Qi, ignite!

Boom!

As the purple flame of enlightenment ignited in his soul, Lin Yi's thinking, comprehension, and deductive abilities were instantly pushed to their limits.

Under the five-fold superposition of the comprehension environment of the Myriad Return-to-Source Platform, the dimensional insight of the Void Dimension Anchor, the primordial affinity of the Primordial Space Breath, the stable gain of the Dimensional Anchoring Chip, and the core drive of the Spiritual Enlightenment Qi, Lin Yi's comprehension of the Space Law began an unprecedented high-speed sprint.

His consciousness was completely submerged in the ocean of Space Law.

In the first month, the comprehension of Space Law was 83.5%.

Three months, 87.1%.

Six months, 91.3%.

Within a year, it exceeded 95%.

The following year, it increased from 95% to 98%.

Three and a half years have passed, 99.9%.

Just one last step!

Without pausing for a moment, Lin Yi launched an attack directly at the final barrier.

Another six months passed.

Finally, enlightenment pierced the darkness like a thunderclap.

Deep within Lin Yi's soul, the silver-white Space Law imprint burst forth with a flawless and dazzling brilliance, its structure undergoing its ultimate transformation, becoming a perfectly three-dimensional rune that resonated with the adjacent perfect temporal law imprint.

Space Law Comprehension: 100%!

The dual superior principle, utterly perfect!

Boom!

Centered on Lin Yi, a powerful Space Law fluctuation spread out uncontrollably, impacting the light shield of the Myriad Phenomena Returning to Myriad Return-to-Source Platform and creating violent ripples.

The entire silver void trembled, and countless spatial folds resonated in unison, as if celebrating the birth of a master of Space Law.

Lin Yi slowly opened his eyes.

The left eye is silver-gray, reflecting the River of Time; the right eye is silver-white, reflecting the endless void.

Two different, yet distinct, laws of power flowed harmoniously within him, resonating with each other and producing a profound and mysterious aura that transcended any single law.

"It's done," Lin Yi muttered to himself.

He slightly moved his fingers, a thought flashing through his mind.

Swish!

A hundred meters ahead, a stable spatial area vanished silently, revealing a dark and void background behind it. However, the dark edges were firmly bound by an invisible force, unable to encroach on reality in the slightest.

This is only the most basic application, but the control it demonstrates is vastly different from when the level of understanding is 80%.

"The dual laws are perfected... We've finally reached this point."

Lin Yi felt the surging power within him, and an unprecedented sense of security welled up in his heart.

Even without relying on any divine artifacts or combat skills, his understanding of the laws of spacetime alone would place him at least in the middle tier among powerful deities. If he were to acquire the Sky-Evasion Shuttle and the secret technique he was about to cultivate, he would be among the top tier of powerful deities.

But he didn't stop.

Because what follows is the real key.

Spacetime fusion!

Time and space are two sides of the same coin.

While the power of a single perfect combination is indeed formidable, only by truly fusing the two can its terrifying power be fully unleashed.