Eliminating Hidden Dangers, the Confidence to Improve at Lightning Speed

After the Purple Mist Space evolved, its efficiency in absorbing and transforming Source Essence Crystal also underwent a qualitative leap.

Lin Yi sat cross-legged in the center of the quiet room, the vast purple nebula deep within his soul spinning at an unprecedented speed, like a super furnace operating at full power.

The torrent of chaotic energy surging into the body was almost instantly broken down and purified, transforming into pure Spiritual Enlightenment Qi.

In less than thirty standard days, the small mountain of low-level Source Essence Crystal was completely absorbed.

When the last wisp of chaotic energy was completely converted, Lin Yi slowly opened his eyes, his divine sense sinking into the Purple Mist Space.

The purple ocean of mist was vast and boundless, so dense it was almost liquid, and the purple light in the Core Zone the nebula was deep and bright.

He sensed it carefully.

"The remaining Spiritual Enlightenment Qi," Lin Yi calculated silently. "Adding the newly converted Source Essence Crystal, the total available enlightenment time is now a staggering 6600 years!"

This number made Lin Yi's heart beat slightly faster.

"I just don't know how much improvement it will get if I use it all..."

However, he did not immediately begin to burn his Spiritual Enlightenment Qi to sprint forward.

One must eat one bite at a time, and walk one step at a time. Before using this massive amount of fuel, he needs to lay a solid foundation and see the road ahead clearly.

With a slight thought, Lin Yi summoned two Fearless War God Clone in the quiet room.

He raised his hand and handed the two newly acquired Tier 3 Time Source Treasures to his two clones respectively.

"For the next period of time, your task is to familiarize yourself with these two Source Treasures and thoroughly study the nine Origin Law application techniques and three Time Origin Law combat secrets recorded in the <True Explanation of Time Source Rhythm>," Lin Yi instructed. "Focus on practical application and master them as quickly as possible."

While his clone familiarized himself with the tools and tactics, Lin Yi Main Body all his energy to mastering the 1% Time Origin Law.

In future in-depth research on the path of spiritual practice.

Previously, on his way to and from the battlefield, he had only skimmed through the general outline and the first three chapters to get a general idea of the direction and some basic application techniques, but he had not gone into depth.

He was still completely clueless about the specific cultivation path from 1% to 10%, the potential bottlenecks and challenges, and the essential deepening of his understanding of the Origin Law.

"Now, it's time to calm down and think it over carefully." Lin Yi closed his eyes, his mind completely still.

He began by Rewind the theoretical principles of the two most basic techniques, "Time Perception Enhancement" and "Micro-Speed Control," and combined them with the systematic explanation in "The True Explanation of Time Source Rhythm" to re-understand the underlying Origin Law support.

Then, it gradually delves into the explanation of higher-level principles such as "Time Ripples," "Instant Law Decree," and "Strings of Time Law."

The cultivation of the Time Origin Law is far less intuitive than the comprehension of laws. Every percentage point of improvement requires a deeper understanding of the essence of time and the firm integration of this understanding into one's own soul.

The book "The True Explanation of Time Source Rhythm" provides a path and a map, but how to navigate it and the insights gained at each step still require the practitioner to complete the process themselves.

The room was completely silent, with only a faint silver glow occasionally swirling around Lin Yi.

Time slipped away quietly during this deep seclusion.

One hundred years, five hundred years, one thousand years...

Lin Yi was completely immersed in the profound world of the Time Origin Law.

He didn't use Spiritual Enlightenment Qi; he relied purely on his own comprehension and the guidance of the <True Explanation of Time Source Rhythm> to tackle this toughest challenge.

Three thousand years, five thousand years, eight thousand years...

In the blink of an eye, more than eight thousand standard years have passed.

On this day, Lin Yi, who was sitting quietly, slowly exhaled.

The breath lingered in the quiet room, seemingly carrying the subtle charm of time.

He opened his eyes, and deep within them was a clarity born of long contemplation, along with a hint of weariness that was hard to conceal.

"It's... too difficult."

Lin Yi muttered to himself, his voice unusually clear in the quiet room.

During his more than 8,000 years of seclusion, he relied entirely on his own enlightenment to understand 1%-10% of the content in "The True Explanation of Time Source Rhythm".

The bad news is that it took him over eight thousand years to even begin to understand the principles and key points of this cultivation method, which was only 1% to 10% of the whole text!

This is only a theoretical understanding; there is still a long way to go before one can truly cultivate and improve their comprehension.

It is easy to imagine how long and despair-inducing it would take to improve from 1% to 10% without the guidance of a cultivation method and relying entirely on one's own exploration.

Of course, there's also good news.

"The good news is..." Lin Yi's lips curled into a slight smile, "Relying solely on my own comprehension, I've actually managed to understand the later parts. Although it's slow, the direction is correct, and my understanding is gradually deepening."

He had even prepared to expend some of his Spiritual Enlightenment Qi to aid in understanding these profound theories.

"The theoretical framework is basically in place. Next, we need to combine it with practice, utilize our Spiritual Enlightenment Qi, and begin the real sprint to improve."

However, he didn't plan to start immediately, but decided to temporarily leave the seclusion to relax a bit.

After all, over eight thousand years of intense mental activity would leave even the gods feeling mentally exhausted.

"Xuanji," Lin Yi called out in his heart.

A figure in palace attire silently appeared in the quiet room, bowing respectfully. "Master, you have emerged from seclusion."

"Hmm. How's the situation outside while I was in seclusion? How did the sales of those spoils go?" Lin Yi asked.

This is something he cares about, as it relates to future cultivation resources.

Xuanji quickly reported, "As of now, more than half have been successfully sold. The total amount recovered is equivalent to 11.3 trillion Points in crystals and rare secret realm materials."

"11.3 trillion..." Lin Yi nodded in satisfaction upon hearing this. "Very good, Xuanji, thank you for your hard work. Continue to proceed according to plan."

"Yes, Master," Xuanji replied.

Hearing the good news as soon as he came out of seclusion, Lin Yi was in a good mood. He then said, "Xuanji, check if my senior brother Prison Suppressor is at the base recently."

Since becoming a quasi-Lord, his authority within the base has become the same as Ellis's, allowing him to view almost all non-divine private information within the base.

Xuanji paused briefly, then reported to the leader, "Query complete. His Prison Suppressor concluded an external exploration mission 179 standard years ago and returned to Frost Eternal Base. He has not yet left the base."

"Returned 179 years ago... that's perfect." Lin Yi smiled. "Help me send a message to my senior brother, asking if he's free to come over for drinks and a small get-together. Hmm... if he has any friends, invite them too. By the way, keep the tone casual."

Generally, unless he is certain that his senior brother is not in a deep state of cultivation, Lin Yi will not directly disturb him by transmitting his Soul Transmission; this is a basic respect.

"Yes, Master. The message has been sent as requested."

On the other side of the base, inside the Prison Suppressor residence.

Prison Suppressor was sitting with three Human Race, with a star map projection floating in front of them, marked with some complex regional markings.

"Laide, are you sure you detected Condensed Space Crystal in that Void Echo spectacle?" a god clad in crimson armor asked, pointing to a spot on the star map.

The one called Laide was a composed deity. He nodded. "Eighty percent certain. One of my probes, before being torn apart by the spacetime turbulence at the edge, transmitted back a final, blurry spectral analysis, which matched the Condensed Space Crystal recorded in the ancient texts by ninety percent. However, the environment there is too harsh, the spacetime structure is extremely unstable, and there are signs of unknown interstellar beast lairs. I can't handle it alone."

"Condensed Space Crystal... that's a valuable item for refining spatial attribute treasures, and it even provides a slight aid in comprehending the Space Origin Law." Another female deity's eyes gleamed with interest. "It's risky, but worth exploring. If the four of us join forces and are careful, we should have a chance."

As Prison Suppressor stroked his chin, pondering the details and risk allocation of the joint exploration, he suddenly felt a slight jolt in his heart as he received a message relayed by his Intelligent Life form.

A smile immediately appeared on Prison Suppressor's face.

"Everyone, let's stop for a moment." He looked up and smiled at his three companions.

"What's wrong Prison Suppressor? Is it urgent?" the man in Crimson Armor asked.

"It's my junior brother, Lin Yi." Prison Suppressor waved the terminal in his hand. "He's finished his seclusion and invited me over for drinks, adding that he'd also call some friends."

"Lin Yi?"

The three deities exchanged a glance, each seeing surprise and a hint of... delight in the other's eyes.

What is Lin Yi's current status?

He is widely recognized as a future high-level Venerable Lord, destined to become a giant among the Human Race. His invitation is not one that just anyone can receive.

"This... is it appropriate for us to go together?" Laide hesitated.

Although they were on good terms with Prison Suppressor and were the backbone of the Human Race, their status was still quite different from Lin Yi's.

"Hey, what's wrong with that?" Prison Suppressor waved his hand and stood up. "Since my junior brother said he'd bring friends, it's a sincere invitation. You're all brothers I trust, and the backbone of our Human Race. Come on, let's go, stop dawdling. It's not good to keep my junior brother waiting."

Seeing Prison Suppressor's firm stance, the three of them stopped refusing and instead felt a surge of excitement and anticipation.

"Then we'll shamelessly follow along," the Crimson Armor Deity laughed.

"I'll trouble you Prison Suppressor, to make the introduction." The female deity nodded gracefully.

The four immediately got up, left the Prison Suppressor's residence, hailed a Flying Shuttle, and flew towards Lin Yi's private area.

A moment later, the Flying Shuttle landed on the platform outside Lin Yi's residence.

The courtyard gate was already wide open.

"Junior brother, we're here!" Prison Suppressor laughed loudly and took the lead inside.

Lin Yi was already standing in the courtyard, still wearing that simple silver-gray battle robe, his aura calm and restrained, with a gentle smile on his face.

"Senior brother... and Laide, Lie Feng, Qing Yun, welcome."

Lin Yi's gaze swept over Prison Suppressor's back, and he immediately recognized the three people's identities, nodding slightly in greeting.

"Lin Yi!" Laide and the other two gods quickly bowed and paid their respects.

"The three of you are all my senior brother's good friends and pillars of our Human Race. There's no need for such formalities." Lin Yi raised his hand in a gesture of acknowledgment, indicating that everyone should take their seats.

Wine pots and cups, along with several plates of exquisite fruits and delicacies, were already laid out on the bamboo table; these were all top-quality items from Lin Yi's stockpile of spoils.

After everyone was seated, Prison Suppressor took the initiative to say, "Junior brother, Lie Feng, Qing Yun, Laide are all experts of our Human Race, and they are old brothers I've known since we first entered the God-level."

Lin Yi smiled and raised his glass upon hearing this, "According to the custom of my hometown, upon our first meeting, I would like to offer a toast to all three of you."

"You flatter us, Your Excellency Lin Yi, we respectfully offer our respects!"

The three of them quickly stood up, raised their glasses, and drank with Lin Yi.

Almost all the gods in the base had crammed on knowledge about the Silver Blue Civilization when Lin Yi became a quasi-Lord, and were quite knowledgeable about Silverblue customs.

The wine was still Dark Demon Ten Thousand Fruit Wine, mellow and nourishing. After a few cups, the atmosphere quickly warmed up.

Prison Suppressor was a straightforward and generous person. With him active in the middle and Lin Yi's easygoing attitude, the initial restraint of Lie Feng and the other two gradually dissipated.

The conversation naturally began with my recent cultivation and exploration.

"Speaking of which, ever since Lord Lin Yi and Ellis joined forces to annihilate those two enemy armies, this star field has become much quieter," Lie Feng remarked. "Before, when we went out to explore, we always had to be wary of sneak attacks from the Abyss-Devouring Allied Forces or fight with alien races over resources. Now it's much better; we hardly see them around anymore. Many places that we previously thought were too risky to venture into can now be explored in teams."

"Yes," Qing Yun chimed in, "The harvest is indeed much greater than before. Although it's not as lucrative as the windfall during the great war, the steady stream of income adds up to a considerable amount. A while ago, some friends and I discovered a small 'Void Nether Stone ' vein. Although the quality was average, the quantity was substantial. After dividing it up, each of us earned several hundred million Points."

Laide nodded in agreement. "With a safer environment, everyone is bolder in their explorations, the scope of exploration is wider, and the rewards naturally increase."

Lin Yi suddenly understood upon hearing this.

No wonder Xuanji's sales progress exceeded his expectations. On the one hand, it was the attraction of the discounts, and on the other hand, it was the increase in the overall income of the base's gods, which enhanced their purchasing power and led them to explore more valuable areas. Naturally, this increased their demand for equipment, treasures, and consumables, creating a virtuous cycle.

"This is a good thing," Lin Yi said with a smile. "With increased exploration efficiency, everyone's income will increase, and their strength can be further enhanced."

Everyone nodded in agreement, and then chatted about some interesting anecdotes and dangers encountered during the exploration.

After chatting for a while, Lin Yi remembered something, so he put down his wine glass, looked at everyone, and asked, "By the way, is anyone planning to leave the secret realm and return to the Main Universe soon?"

Lie Feng and the other two exchanged glances. Laide spoke up, "Lord Lin Yi, I have a close friend who was recently exploring a newly discovered void echo spectacle when he was accidentally grazed by the spatial turbulence within. He sustained a minor injury, not fatal, but it's quite troublesome to treat here. He plans to go out soon to find a skilled deity to help him heal and recuperate for a while."

"Oh?" Lin Yi looked at Laide. "Laide, could you please ask this friend of mine to do me a small favor?"

Laide immediately replied solemnly, "Lord Lin Yi, please give your orders. I will do my utmost to fulfill them!"

"It's nothing serious." Lin Yi raised his hand, a faint light flashing in his palm, condensing into an information crystal the size of a fingernail.

At the same time, he took out an ordinary-looking storage bracelet.

"This information crystal contains some instructions for the management intelligence of my mother civilization. This storage bracelet contains some high-level divine equipment and treasures that can't be sold here." Lin Yi handed the two items to Laide.

"I'd like to ask your friend to help take these two items out. He should find a reliable way to sell the contents of the storage bracelet, and the proceeds should be directly deposited into the 'Public Development Fund' account of the Silver Blue Civilization under the Purple Gold Star Union. As for this information crystal, it only needs to be handed over to a Sub-body of the intelligent management Xuanji at any official institution of the Silver Blue Civilization, and she will handle it."

Laide accepted the information crystal and storage bracelet with both hands, his expression solemn. "Rest assured, Lin Yi, leave this matter to me. My friend is extremely reliable and will definitely handle things perfectly. I wonder... is there anything else you would like to specifically instruct me on? For example, the bottom line for the sale price, or your preferred channels?"

Lin Yi waved his hand and smiled, "No need for that trouble. Just let him handle it. I trust you and your friend. These things are nothing to me, but they might be of some benefit to my mother civilization. Thank you for your help."

"No trouble at all, no trouble at all!" Laide quickly replied, carefully putting the items away. "It's our honor to serve you."

Prison Suppressor watched from the side, a smile on his face.

In his eyes, his junior brother was still the same junior brother. Although he had become stronger and held a higher position, he was still as sentimental as ever, and this sentiment was truly rare.

The gathering continued for a while longer, with everyone chatting happily.

When the wine jug was empty, Lie Feng and his two companions tactfully got up to take their leave, repeatedly thanking Lin Yi for his hospitality.

After seeing everyone off, only Lin Yi and Prison Suppressor remained in the courtyard.

"Junior brother, what are your plans next? Continue your seclusion?" Prison Suppressor asked.

Lin Yi gazed at the starry sky, his eyes deep. "Not bad, I'm very curious about the scenery from higher levels."

Prison Suppressor nodded emphatically. "Haha, junior brother, I believe you can definitely do it. When the secret realm ends, you'll definitely leave them speechless."

The two brothers exchanged a smile, everything understood without a word.

After seeing off his senior brother Prison Suppressor, Lin Yi stood alone in the courtyard, gazing at the starry sky outside the base with a deep look in his eyes.

Today's small gathering has temporarily resolved one of my worries.

Tens of thousands of years have passed since entering the Origin Universe Tower Secret Realm, while the theoretical lifespan limit of Star Vortex level is only one hundred thousand years.

He hadn't expected to stay in the secret realm for so long before entering. The resources he left on Blue Star weren't much; they could only guarantee that his Parents could at least break through to the Star Domain level.

If other relatives and friends fail to break through their limitations and their lifespans are exhausted, their Soul Origin will be completely obliterated, sinking to the bottom of the River of Time, with no possibility of resurrection.

He certainly didn't want to leave the secret realm only to find that, apart from his Parents Ellie, all his other relatives and friends on Blue Star were dead.

He will soon head to the 49th floor, and it is clear that he will not leave the secret realm anytime soon.

But here's the problem: the 49th floor is sparsely populated, and all the deities there are at least at the beginning of the Origin Law, holding high positions, and most of them are focused on comprehending and reaching higher levels.

In that environment, finding someone willing and able to run errands for him was as difficult as climbing to the sky.

Even if we find it, the cost will inevitably far exceed what we're paying now.

Therefore, while he was still on the 47th floor and there were many gods in the base, he asked a reliable person to help him run an errand to send out the resources that he didn't need, so that he could first help the cultivation levels of those close to him reach the World Derivation level.

World Derivation level, with a theoretical lifespan of up to a hundred Epoch.

"This can be considered as resolving one of my worries." Lin Yi breathed a sigh of relief.

The storage bracelet contained dozens of high-level divine-grade equipment and treasures that couldn't be sold on the 47th floor.

These things are nothing to him now, not even a drop in the ocean, and keeping them would not generate any value for him.

However, if someone were to take it out, the wealth from the sale, combined with the instructions given to the management AI Xuanji in the information crystal, would be enough to ensure that the Parents, Ellie, and other core relatives and friends, as well as a group of promising key members, could reach the World Derivation level.

With his worries temporarily relieved, Lin Yi didn't linger any longer.

He vanished from the courtyard in a flash, and the next moment he was back in his heavily guarded private meditation room.

Layers upon layers of runes glowed faintly, completely isolating the inside from the outside.

In the center of the quiet room, Lin Yi sat cross-legged, his eyes calm and serene.

"The path is clear, and the worries have been temporarily resolved... Now, it's time for the real sprint."

He closed his eyes, his mind sinking into the deepest recesses of his soul.

There, a vast purple mist nebula slowly rotated, so dense it was impossible to disperse.

"Spiritual Enlightenment Qi... ignite!"

Boom!

The detailed cultivation path, insights, and key bottleneck descriptions from 1% to 10% in "The True Explanation of Time Source Rhythm" began to blend perfectly with the solid theoretical knowledge he had built up over the past eight thousand years of seclusion.

The Time Origin Law are no longer a vague concept, but have become clear and visible steps that can be climbed one by one.

Lin Yi's consciousness, with unprecedented efficiency, is deciphering the essential mysteries of time.

The 1000th standard year.

The fluctuations of the Time Origin Law around him became slightly more solid and profound than before.

Perception of the Time Origin Law: 1.65%.

The 2100th standard year.

Time seemed to be subtly affected in the quiet room, the flow of light carrying an unnatural sense of sluggishness.

Perception of the Time Origin Law: 2.2%.

The 3500th standard year.

Lin Yi's understanding of the application of Time Ripples has deepened beyond theoretical comprehension to the point where he can simulate and construct a complete model in his consciousness. He has also gained a deeper appreciation for the subtleties of "Micro-Speed Control".

Perception of the Time Origin Law: 2.87%.

The 5000th standard year.

Lin Yi's consciousness was completely immersed in the ocean of time, capturing the more essential threads that constituted the "Origin Law".

Perception of the Time Origin Law: 3.55%.

Finally, the 6600th standard year.

In the quiet room, Lin Yi, who was sitting cross-legged, slowly opened his eyes.

A more restrained yet more fundamental pressure naturally enveloped him, an outward manifestation of his deepened understanding of the Time Origin Law.

He silently sensed the imprint of the Time Origin Law deep within his soul.

Perception of the Time Origin Law: 4.21%.

"6600 years... an increase of 3.21% in perception."

From 1% to 4.21%, it may seem like only a 3.21% increase, but Lin Yi was very satisfied.

The Time Origin Law becomes increasingly difficult as time progresses; this is already a terrifying speed.

And this is just the beginning.

Lin Yi's gaze seemed to pierce through the walls of the quiet room, reaching Xuanji as she steadily sold off the remaining spoils of war.

"My progress in comprehending the Origin Law is better than I expected. As long as I have enough Spiritual Enlightenment Qi, I'll be able to reach level 50 soon... Hmm... If all the loot can be sold out, even with a 30% discount, after deducting the 250 billion Points I've already used..."

Lin Yi mentally calculated for a moment, then a glint of light flashed in his eyes. "In the end, I will possess a massive amount of funds totaling 30.76 trillion Points!"

Over 30 trillion Points!

This is a terrifying fortune that would move any lord!

It was also his greatest reliance in breaking through to higher levels, exchanging for massive amounts of Source Essence Crystal, and rapidly advancing the Time Origin Law.

"30 trillion Points, if all converted into low-grade Source Essence Crystal, would provide the equivalent of 600,000 years' worth of Spiritual Enlightenment Qi reserves!"

600,000 years!

This number made Lin Yi's heart skip a beat.