Star Soul Crystals-This Felt Incredible
Thinking of this, Lin Yi instructed, "Xuanji, call a base commuter Flying Shuttle for me. Destination: Core Zone evacuation point."
"Command confirmed, Flying Shuttle in transit. Expected arrival in three minutes." Xuanji's response came quickly.
Three minutes later, a standard silver-gray Flying Shuttle silently glided to a stop on the platform outside the residence.
Lin Yi boarded the Flying Shuttle, Flying Shuttle started smoothly and headed towards the heavily guarded Core Zone along the complex but well-organized air routes within the base.
Along the way, Lin Yi observed the details of the massive base through the porthole.
The towering energy tower, the maintenance workshop spewing forth torrents of metal, and the meditation room area faintly emanating powerful fluctuations of laws—everything here demonstrates the stark difference between this place and the 45th-floor evacuation point.
Soon, the Flying Shuttle arrived at an area heavily guarded by multiple law-based shields and mechanical sentry towers.
After undergoing several identity verification scans, the Flying Shuttle was finally allowed to enter.
In the center, a slowly rotating pure white energy vortex floats quietly, emitting stable spatial fluctuations.
This is the evacuation point entrance of the Frost Eternal Base, the passage leading to the "Origin Universe Tower" exchange space.
Lin Yi stepped off the Flying Shuttle and walked alone into the vortex.
The moment I touched the edge of the vortex, a familiar suction force came through, and the surrounding scenery was quickly replaced by pure white light.
After a brief sensation of teleportation, he stepped back into that familiar pure white space.
At the center, there remains that eternally suspended, soft Light Sphere.
"Start exchanging." Lin Yi wasted no time. With a thought, he took out all the loot he had obtained from exploring and fighting on the 47th floor, which could be exchanged for Points.
In an instant, various colored lights shone brightly, piling up into a small mountain.
The Light Sphere casts a scanning beam for rapid evaluation.
A moment later, the message arrived:
[Redeem complete.]
[Current Points balance: 35.142 billion points.]
"35.1 billion." Lin Yi looked at the number and nodded slightly in his heart.
This wealth is definitely considered substantial even on the 47th floor.
But this was just the beginning; he was even more eager to see what treasures the 47th floor held that weren't available on the 45th.
"Bring up the complete list of redeemable items, and break it down by category," Lin Yi said.
The screen in front of me refreshed instantly, and a waterfall of Information Flow unfolded before my eyes.
Lin Yi's gaze swept over them quickly, sharp as lightning.
Weapons and armor of the higher deities range in price from hundreds of millions to billions, with a wide variety of types and attributes, including many exquisite pieces that can amplify the laws of time, space, life, and death.
Various powerful magical artifacts, some for defense, some for attack, some for concealment and escape, and some for temporarily enhancing the power of laws, are all extremely expensive, often costing billions.
The section for arcane manuals is dazzling, and the prices are naturally terrifyingly high, with arcane manuals costing hundreds of billions of Points being commonplace.
But Lin Yi's gaze was quickly drawn to the top of the list, to a few categories that were listed separately.
"Origin Law Auxiliary Comprehension Types" and "Origin Law Breakthrough Secret Techniques Types".
His breathing quickened slightly without him even realizing it.
Clicking on "Origin Law Auxiliary Enlightenment Category" reveals a series of treasures whose names alone are enough to make your heart race:
[Time Origin Law Resonance Crystal Core]: Guides the soul to create a deep resonance with the Time Origin Law, increasing comprehension efficiency by approximately 10 times. Duration: 10 standard years. Exchange requirement: 52 billion Points.
[Space Origin Law Path Diagram]: Observing the strange diagram inscribed with some manifestations of the Space Origin Law can deepen understanding and slowly improve the perception of the Space Origin Law over a long period. The overall comprehension efficiency is improved by about 30%. The diagram's energy can be released sustainably for about 2000 standard years. Exchange requires: 21 billion Points.
[Death Origin Law Experience Talisman]: After activation, it allows brief (10 standard years) immersion in a simulated Death Origin Law environment, experiencing the operation of the Death Source Law Power, and providing inspiration for impacting the Death Origin Law. Exchange requires: 28 billion Points.
Lin Yi quickly skimmed through the pages, his brows furrowing deeper with each reading.
Expensive! Outrageously expensive!
That Time Origin Law Resonance Crystal Core has an enticing effect description, promising ten times the efficiency of enlightenment, but it only lasts for ten years and costs 52 billion!
Lin Yi quickly calculated in his mind: 52 billion Points, if all of them were exchanged for low-grade Source Essence Crystal, could be exchanged for more than 1,000 years of enlightenment time. For him, using this alone without stacking other high-amplification items would undoubtedly be uneconomical.
If it were any other high-ranking deity, they might grit their teeth and buy it, because usually, deities rely primarily on their own enlightenment. They only use treasures or sacred sites to aid their enlightenment when they break through bottlenecks or suddenly experience a flash of inspiration.
For him, spending 50 billion to increase his comprehension level tenfold over 10 years was clearly not worthwhile, because 50 billion could be exchanged for 1,000 years of Spiritual Enlightenment Qi.
However, the "Space Origin Law Network Diagram," although its total improvement is only 30%, lasts for two thousand years and costs 21 billion, so in terms of cost-effectiveness, it seems to be more cost-effective.
However, two thousand years is but a fleeting moment in terms of impacting the Origin Law, and it's hard to say how much of a difference a 30% increase can make in the long journey of enlightenment.
"As expected, once you reach the level of impacting the Origin Law, every insight becomes incredibly precious, and the price naturally skyrockets." Lin Yi suppressed a surge of excitement within him, reminding himself to stay calm.
These things are good, but given his current Points and needs, they are not the best choice.
He closed the heart-pounding category and continued browsing the other miscellaneous lists, looking for something more suitable for the current stage that could maximize his immediate combat effectiveness and potential.
Suddenly, his gaze fell on an item under the "Special Resources" category, and his heart skipped a beat.
[Star Soul Crystal]
[Type: Special Resources/Souls]
[Description: A mysterious crystal containing the pure essence of celestial spirits, capable of gently nourishing and refining the Soul Origin, permanently and slightly enhancing soul comprehension. Usable by life forms at the Star Source Realm.]
[Effect: After use, Soul Comprehension receives a slight, permanent boost.]
[Limitation: Each life form can use a maximum of 10; exceeding this number will render the item invalid.]
[Exchange requires: 500 million points/coin Points the Origin Universe Tower.]
Enhance comprehension?
Or is it a permanent upgrade?!
Lin Yi's pupils suddenly contracted as he stared intently at the few simple lines of description.
Since his rebirth, he has made great strides in his understanding of the Spiritual Enlightenment Qi transformed from the Purple Mist Space. However, deep down, he has always known that his true "original comprehension" is very ordinary and far from being comparable to true geniuses like Edith.
Comprehension is one of the most fundamental qualities of a cultivator, and it is almost impossible to change later in life. This is a hidden pain in his heart.
And now, a treasure that can enhance one's comprehension has appeared!
Although the description is vague, only mentioning "minor improvement" and "small permanent improvement," the word "permanent" carries immeasurable value!
Lin Yi's heart was pounding; he almost wanted to exchange it immediately to see the effects.
But he forcibly suppressed his impulse; 5 billion was no small sum, and he had to be cautious.
He took a deep breath, quickly scanned the remaining list, and after confirming that there were no other special items with similar effects or that were more appealing to him, he decisively requested to leave the list.
A flash of pure white light, and Lin Yi's figure reappeared outside the vortex at the Frost Eternal Base evacuation point.
Instead of returning to his residence, he immediately contacted the Prison Suppressor through the base's internal communication network.
"Senior Brother, there's something I'd like to ask you, is it convenient?" Lin Yi's message was simple and direct.
Soon, Prison Suppressor replied, "Looks like you've been to the evacuation point. Come over here." At the same time, precise location coordinates were sent over.
Lin Yi immediately summoned the Flying Shuttle and, following the coordinates, quickly arrived at Prison Suppressor's residence within the base.
Prison Suppressor was already waiting in the living room, with a light screen floating in front of him, displaying information, and a cup of beverage with a faint fragrance beside him.
Upon seeing Lin Yi enter, he waved to close the light screen and smiled, "You're out so soon?"
Lin Yi sat down opposite the Prison Suppressor, and without any pleasantries, went straight to the point. "Senior brother, I saw something on the exchange list called Star Soul Crystal."
Upon hearing this, Prison Suppressor's face showed a knowing expression, and he chuckled, "I knew you'd ask this. After all, who can resist the temptation to improve their comprehension?" He picked up his cup, took a sip, and said calmly, "However, this thing... how should I put it, might be a bit of a waste for you right now, better than nothing. Of course, if you have plenty of Points, exchanging for some wouldn't hurt."
"Something is better than nothing?" Lin Yi's heart sank, but he still pressed on, "Senior brother, what exactly do you mean?"
Prison Suppressor put down his cup, leaned forward slightly, and explained, "Junior brother, you've probably noticed that the evaluation criteria for this so-called Origin Universe Tower are different from those of our Main Universe. From Star Core to gods, they should all belong to the Star Source Realm. As for these Star Soul Crystal, we've already tested and researched them through various channels."
"Its improvement isn't proportional; it has a fixed gain. According to the calculations and analysis of those from the Machine Race, even if all ten are used, the total improvement is roughly equivalent to the comprehension of an ordinary genius who can only cultivate to the level of a common god."
Prison Suppressor looked at Lin Yi, his tone tinged with helplessness. "For those of us who have already reached the peak of the upper gods, or even begun to touch the threshold of the Origin Law, this kind of improvement, when calculated, is probably less than five percent of our overall comprehension. So everyone privately lists it as an option to be considered only when resources are extremely abundant; the cost-effectiveness is very low."
"As for you, Junior Brother," Prison Suppressor carefully chose his words, "With your talent, the improvement this Star Soul Crystal can bring you is probably less than one percent, and may even be lower. Although comprehension, even if it only improves by a tiny bit, is valuable on the scale of endless Epoch, it does need to be carefully weighed against its total price of 5 billion Points."
Fixed increase range?
Can he reach the comprehension level of an ordinary god-like genius?
Upon hearing this, Lin Yi was first stunned, then an indescribable surge of joy almost erupted like a volcano!
He used immense willpower to control his facial muscles, preventing the corners of his mouth from uncontrollably turning up. Instead, in accordance with Prison Suppressor's words, he slightly furrowed his brows, revealing a perfectly measured hint of disappointment.
"I see."
Lin Yi slowly exhaled, seemingly genuinely regretful, "Now that you mention it, this thing really isn't very meaningful for experts at your level, Senior Brother. It can only be considered as a last resort."
"Not bad." Prison Suppressor picked up his cup and took another sip, then, as if remembering something, added, "However, although this stuff is of little use to people at our level, if we have extra Points in the future, besides exchanging some for our own use, we might as well exchange for more to take with us."
Upon hearing this, Lin Yi raised his gaze and looked towards Prison Suppressor.
Prison Suppressor put down his cup and slowly said, "Many of the exchange items Origin Universe Tower are either nonexistent or extremely rare outside. These Star Soul Crystal offer only a slight boost to us, but for those with ordinary or even poor talent, they can bring about a qualitative change."
He paused, with a hint of emotion in his voice. "There are many Lords and even Dominator-level beings in the main universe, and there are always a few particularly favored descendants, but their talents are not as good as expected. For experts at their level, tens of billions of points may be just a number, but treasures that can improve the talents of their descendants are rare."
Prison Suppressor looked at Lin Yi: "So, if we can exchange some and take them out, we can sell them to those powerful individuals who need them and make a profit. For them, these are precious items that can solve their biggest problems, so the price will definitely not be low. Hundreds of billions of Points are a huge sum for us, but for those beings, it might just be a drop in the ocean."
As he spoke, Prison Suppressor chuckled, "Of course, you definitely won't get a high price if you take it out now, because any powerful figure with an urgent need for it would have already sent their superior deities in. But... you can stockpile it for now."
Yes!
Upon hearing Prison Suppressor's words, Lin Yi immediately understood.
This thing can not only be used by yourself, but you can also take it out and share it with others!
Although the Parents have embarked on the path of cultivation with the resources they provided, their talents are truly limited, and their younger siblings are not much better, at most not exceeding the Star Domain level.
Ellie has good talent, but it will still be difficult for her to break through to become Eternal Divinity on her own.
Also, the high-ranking members of Silverblue and those he values within the East Peak Mercenary Group.
Although 5 billion Points is not a small amount for him right now, the Origin Universe Tower will be open for a long time, giving him plenty of time to earn more Points!
Thinking of this, Lin Yi felt a surge of excitement and quickly asked, "Senior brother, next time I go out, I'd like to exchange some for my Parents and others. Does each Star Soul Crystal provide the same level of enhancement? Are there any specific data on the effects of consuming them?"
Upon hearing this, Prison Suppressor suddenly realized and laughed, "I forgot, you're still too young. Although you have no descendants, your Parents are still alive, and you still have those followers." He recalled briefly, "I hadn't paid much attention to what you're saying. Let me check the previous message records."
He lightly tapped his finger in the air, summoning a light screen that quickly scanned the data. After a moment, he said, "Found it. According to the test data from the Machine Race: taking the first pill increases one's talent to a level sufficient for stable cultivation up to the Star Domain level; taking three pills raises one's talent to a level sufficient to support cultivation up to the World Derivation level; and using all ten pills will allow one to reach the comprehension level of an ordinary god-level genius."
Lin Yi listened attentively, his mind racing.
Therefore, when we go out for the first time, it should be enough to exchange three coins for each of our Parents and Ellie.
Three of these items are enough to raise one's talent to the World Derivation level. With sufficient resources, reaching the World Derivation level in the future shouldn't be a problem. This will ensure that there are no lifespan issues during the Origin Universe Tower Secret Realm.
"However," Lin Yi reminded himself, "We'll have to deal with that after we get out. The most important thing right now is to improve my own strength. After all, the stronger I am, the faster I can earn Points."
After exchanging a few more words with Prison Suppressor about other facilities and precautions within the base, he got up to take his leave.
As soon as he boarded the Flying Shuttle back to his residence and the cabin door closed, Lin Yi leaned back in his seat, his tense body finally relaxing slightly, and his eyes burst forth with a dazzling light.
"A fixed improvement. Reaching the comprehension level of an ordinary god-level genius." He repeated in a low voice, his heart pounding powerfully in his chest.
For Prison Suppressor, for Ellis, and for those prodigies whose innate comprehension is already at its peak, this improvement is naturally insignificant.
But for him, this was a magical artifact tailor-made for him!
Soon, the Flying Shuttle arrived at the residence, and the cabin door opened.
Lin Yi didn't get off the plane; instead, he directly ordered the intelligent system: "Change destination, proceed to the Core Zone evacuation point."
"Command confirmed. Route replanned." The Flying Shuttle silently changed direction and accelerated again.
A moment later, Lin Yi's figure reappeared in that pure white exchange space.
The central Light Sphere floated silently, radiating an eternal, soft glow.
"Exchange for ten Star Soul Crystal," Lin Yi said without hesitation.
The Light Sphere shimmered and swirled.
[Exchange for 10 Star Soul Crystal, requiring 5 billion Points. Confirm?]
"Confirm!"
[Redeem successful. 5 billion points Points.]
[Current Points balance: 30.142 billion points.]
Ten azure crystals, each seemingly containing starlight that rotated slowly inside, appeared out of thin air and hovered in front of Lin Yi.
These crystals emitted a gentle yet strange spiritual energy; simply approaching them made Lin Yi feel a refreshing coolness in his soul.
Lin Yi carefully stored the ten Star Soul Crystal in the safest location within his Divine Kingdom.
He didn't leave immediately; his gaze returned to the exchange list.
The entries for "Origin Law Auxiliary Comprehension" and "Origin Law Breakthrough Secret Techniques" were still flashing at the top. He clicked on the latter and quickly browsed through it.
[<Trace of Time - A Beginner's Guide to the Time Origin Law (Volume 1)>]: A collection of insights left by a powerful cultivator at the Origin Law. It systematically explains how to perceive, access, and initially activate the power of the Time Origin Law after perfecting one's Laws of Time. Requires: 2.5 billion points Points the Origin Universe Tower.
[<Moment and Eternity: An Analysis of Two Paths to the Time Origin Law>]: A comparative analysis of the different paths, difficulties, advantages, and disadvantages of impacting the Time Origin Law with the "moment" characteristic as the core and the "eternity" characteristic as the core. Requires: 2 billion points Points the Origin Universe Tower.
[<Time River Tributary Capture Technique (Basic Edition)>]: Records a secret technique for actively seeking out and briefly contacting subtle tributaries of the Time River (a form of manifestation of the Origin Law), which can aid in comprehension. Exchange requires: 1.5 billion points Points the Origin Universe Tower.
The three secret manuals, totaling 6 billion Points.
Lin Yi's eyes flickered as he looked at the descriptions of the three secret manuals.
Now that he has perfected the nine laws, his next step is to prepare for the breakthrough of the Origin Law, and the first Origin Law he has chosen will inevitably be the Time Origin Law.
The reason is simple: once his comprehension of the Time Origin Law reaches 100%, he can have a third clone!
While these secret texts are merely theoretical knowledge, summaries of past experiences, and guides for the path, rather than treasures that directly enhance comprehension, their importance is undeniable. This is especially true when attempting to reach the profound and mysterious realm of "Origin Law," where the correct direction and methods are essential.
I'll have to buy it sooner or later anyway, and I can't save any money this way compared to Points, so I might as well buy it early and learn sooner.
Thinking of this, Lin Yi decisively said, "Exchange for <Trace of Time - A Beginner's Guide to the Time Origin Law (Volume 1)>, <Moment and Eternity: An Analysis of Two Paths in the Time Origin Law>, and <The Time River Tributary Capture Technique (Basic Edition)>."
[Redeem confirmed. Redeem successful. 6 billion points Points.]
[Current Points balance: 24.142 billion points.]
Three beams of light Dao Resonance vast amounts of Information Flow entered Lin Yi's brow and were temporarily sealed deep within his soul, to be studied carefully later.
At this point, Lin Yi had achieved his main objective in entering the pure white space.
He glanced at his remaining Points and didn't redeem any other items.
Other things, such as materials to upgrade Xuanji or treasures to aid in comprehending the Time Origin Law, are not the most urgent needs for the time being. He plans to save them for now and see the effects of improved comprehension before making a decision.
"Leave."
Enveloped in pure white light, Lin Yi returned to the outside of the vortex at the Frost Eternal Base evacuation point in the next instant.
He summoned the Flying Shuttle and returned to his dwelling.
After closing the door to the quiet room and activating all protective and isolation measures, Lin Yi sat down cross-legged and finally took out the first Star Soul Crystal.
The crystal felt warm to the touch, and its deep blue light shimmered softly in the quiet room.
Following the instructions he learned during the exchange, Lin Yi slowly probed his Soul Power into the core of the crystal.
Buzz.
The Star Soul Crystal trembled slightly, then transformed into a warm, deep blue stream of light, flowing silently along Lin Yi's soul connection and merging into his brow, reaching the depths of his Soul Origin.
There was no excruciating pain or strange phenomena as I had imagined; instead, there was a comfortable feeling, as if I were soaking in a perfectly warm spring.
Lin Yi felt as if his soul was being gently caressed by a soft force, and some sluggishness that was usually difficult to detect was being quietly smoothed out.
He closed his eyes, carefully experiencing this change.
About half a day later, the effect of the first Star Soul Crystal was completely absorbed.
Without pausing, he took out the second and third coins.
The absorption process is calm and continuous.
The enhancement brought by each Star Soul Crystal is subtle yet substantial, like the most patient craftsman meticulously sculpting his soul essence.
After the energy of the sixth, seventh, and tenth Star Soul Crystal was fully integrated into his soul, Lin Yi slowly opened his eyes.
"This feeling," Lin Yi thought with a slight tremor, "Is like... frosted glass that has been polished!"
This analogy suddenly popped into Lin Yi's mind.
Previously, viewing the laws was like looking through a layer of frosted glass covered with moisture or stains; although the outline could be seen, it was never very clear, and it required a lot of effort to wipe it clean and understand it.
Now, the frosted glass has been polished to a shine!
"Is this the comprehension of a god-level genius?"
Lin Yi murmured to himself.
He attempted to manipulate a sliver of the power of the laws of time, and a silvery-gray light flowed between his fingertips.
Previously, precise operations required conscious control; now, they can be performed with almost a thought, as the power of the laws extends like an arm, completing the task accurately and smoothly.
He then attempted to simultaneously invoke the two laws of spacetime to construct a simple Spacetime Bubble.
The entire process was smooth and seamless, with the two laws working together perfectly, significantly reducing the mental and spiritual burden.
"The increased comprehension not only leads to faster learning and understanding of new things, but also to more refined, efficient, and less resource-intensive application of already mastered principles." Lin Yi quickly assessed the changes in himself. "In the long run, the benefits are simply immeasurable."
He stood up and paced around the quiet room, savoring this refreshed feeling.
"This feels amazing!" Lin Yi finally couldn't help but smile.
With this level of comprehension as a foundation, he will be able to digest the three Time Origin Law Secrets more efficiently, and his future attempts to break through to the Origin Law will be much smoother.
More importantly, he saw hope in making up for his biggest weakness.
The Star Soul Crystal is just the beginning; there may be other opportunities to enhance one's comprehension in the future.
Even without it, with his current comprehension and the Spiritual Enlightenment Qi, his future growth rate will far exceed that of the past.