Meeting Luger Again, Coming and Going

Although the motion for Lin Yi to join the Supreme Council was passed, it does not mean that other motions will also be approved by the Eternal Beginning Dominator.

"Regarding the proposed adjustment of military forces in the Southern Candle Star Domain..." The Eternal Beginning Dominator's gaze swept across the light screen, "Insufficient evidence. Return it for further investigation and verification, and discuss it again at the next meeting."

"Regarding the proposal to establish seven thousand Star Realm Army," the Eternal Beginning Dominator continued, "It is approved."

Lin Yi sat quietly in his seat, looking ahead.

The Eternal Beginning Dominator extremely efficient at handling affairs, able to make a judgment on almost every issue in just a few seconds.

The points that were agreed upon, rejected, or required modification were clearly presented without any unnecessary elaboration.

Among them were several proposals concerning territorial disputes among subordinate ethnic groups. The Eternal Beginning Dominator directly presented a completely new mediation framework that differed from the original plan. In just a few words, he pointed directly to the core contradictions.

This is the vision and wisdom of a ruler.

Time slips away quietly.

As the last item was marked "to be revised," the suspended light curtain slowly dissipated.

Lord Hai Hong rose, faced the Eternal Beginning Dominator, and bowed, saying, "The agenda for this conference has been fully reviewed."

The Eternal Beginning Dominator nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the assembled Venerable Lords below.

Meeting adjourned.

Just two simple words.

As soon as he finished speaking, his seated figure faded away quietly, like a reflection in water.

The tense atmosphere in the hall immediately eased.

The lords rose one after another and walked out of the hall in twos and threes, discussing the resolutions they had just made in hushed tones.

Lin Yi also stood up, and the Xuan Yan beside him turned his head and gave him a gentle smile.

How are you feeling?

"I benefited greatly."

Observing the decision-making process of the Supreme Council, especially the way the Eternal Beginning Dominator made decisions, gave him a more intuitive understanding of the Human Race's internal operating model, the logic of resource allocation, and the approach to handling complex conflicts.

The two followed the flow of people, stepping side by side out of the majestic main entrance of the Council Hall.

"This is how Eternal Beginning Dominator handles things." Xuan Yan and Lin Yi walked slowly along the wide corridor in front of the hall, as other lords disappeared one after another. "It seems extremely efficient, but behind every decision lies long-term consideration. You'll gradually understand this as you participate more in the future."

Lin Yi nodded. "There were several proposals that were rejected this time. At first, I thought they seemed feasible, but after listening to the Master's comments, I realized the hidden dangers."

"That's what experience and skill are all about." Xuan Yan smiled. "By the way, you should have received official notification about leading the team to participate in the Star Domain level expert Battle, right?"

"Hmm," Lin Yi said, "There's still over a hundred years left, which is just enough time to continue my seclusion and digest what I've recently gained."

"More than a hundred years have passed in the blink of an eye." Xuan Yan stopped and looked at Lin Yi. "Although the Star Domain level Battlefield isn't as high-profile as the Genius Battle, it's still an important event within the Pan-Spirit Alliance, concerning resource allocation and some secret realm slots. Since this is your first time leading a team, just follow the procedures; there's no need to feel too much pressure."

"I see."

"That's good." Xuan Yan patted Lin Yi on the shoulder. "I'll take my leave now; I still have some matters to attend to. Contact me anytime if needed."

After speaking, the figure of the Xuan Yan faded and disappeared.

Lin Yi stood there for a moment, pondered for a moment, and then returned to his manor.

Inside the quiet room, time flows like water.

Lin Yi immersed most of his consciousness in the profound understanding of the "True Explanation of Time Source Rhythm" and the "Time Source Heartlink Codex," leaving only a sliver of his mind to pay attention to the outside world.

One hundred and thirty-seven years passed quietly in his comprehension of the Origin Law.

On this day, Xuanji's voice echoed deep within Lin Yi's consciousness, "Master, all 247 Star Domain level expert who qualified for the final round of the Pan-Spirit Alliance Star Domain level expert Battle within the Human Race territory have arrived at the designated reception area on Origin Star and assembled. According to the schedule, you need to go there in three standard hours to meet them and give them a pre-battle briefing."

Lin Yi slowly awoke from his deep meditation, the silver ripples in his eyes gradually subsiding.

"Knew."

Three standard hours later.

In another quiet room in the manor, an avatar carrying Lin Yi's main consciousness slowly rose and then quietly faded away in the manor.

Origin Star, Star Radiance Hall.

Inside the hall, 247 Star Domain level expert stood solemnly.

These 247 Star Domain level who qualified for the final competition have all comprehended at least 30% of the Laws, making them an absolute backbone of the Human Race's territory and a dominant force in any star domain.

Suddenly, a silent ripple spread across the space above the high platform in front of the hall.

The next instant, Lin Yi's figure appeared out of thin air, as naturally as if he had always been there.

The quiet conversation that had been taking place in the hall abruptly stopped.

This silent entrance proclaimed the identity and authority of the newcomer more clearly than any ceremonial procession or vehicle.

Only beings at the Venerable Lord Rank can utilize the power of the Origin Law in the heart of this Human Race capital.

Lin Yi's gaze swept across the area below, then he paused slightly.

In the third row to his left, he saw a familiar face.

With a resolute face and sharp, eagle-like eyes, even in civilian clothes, he still exudes the uprightness and discipline characteristic of a soldier.

Luger.

Commander of the 93778th Border Legion of the Star Realm Army.

A hint of surprise flashed across Lin Yi's eyes, but he instantly understood.

The commander of the Border Legion is required to have at least the strength of World Derivation level. Luger was able to serve as Star Domain level commander back then, which means his strength far surpassed that of his peers.

However, Lin Yi did not expect that Luger would be so strong, enough to stand out among the Star Domain level elites selected from the entire Human Race territory.

Luger clearly saw Lin Yi as well. His pupils contracted almost imperceptibly, and he stood even straighter. A hint of excitement flashed deep in his eyes, but he maintained the composure of a soldier.

Lin Yi's gaze lingered on his face for less than half a second before he nodded almost imperceptibly.

Then, he looked away, as if it were just a casual glance.

But this subtle movement made Luger's heart skip a beat.

Star Abyss Lord... he actually still remembers him?

He even nodded to him!

A complex surge of excitement instantly coursed through his body, Luger could only tense his body even more, suppressing all his emotions deep inside.

After briefly greeting Luger, Lin Yi slowly began to speak.

"I am Star Abyss."

"I will be leading the team in this Pan-Spirit Alliance Star Domain level expert Battle."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the crowd.

"The fact that you can stand here shows that you are among the best in the Human Race's Star Domain level. You should all be clear about the rules of the battle of the strong. Ten thousand people will fight in the Spirit Race's Ultimate Arena, and the ranking will be based on the time of final survival."

I don't have much to say.

"First, seize the opportunity. This competition is not only a battle for individual honor and resources, but also a matter of the Human Race's weight in the Pan-Spirit Alliance's resource allocation system. Go all out and strive for the best ranking."

"Secondly, pay attention to strategy," he continued. "A melee isn't a one-on-one duel in a ring. Using the right strategy is just as important as skill."

"Make the most of this opportunity. The next Star Domain level expert Battle will be far more intense than this one."

This is not intimidation, but a statement of an impending fact.

Those Star Source Society geniuses who haven't broken through yet, such as Edith, Green Leaf, and Hui Yao, will surely break through to the Star Vortex level Domain level in the next Epoch.

The Star Domain level battlefields of that time will be truly dazzling, a battleground of fierce competition.

Upon hearing this, many of the Star Domain level expert below showed thoughtful expressions.

They may not fully understand the deeper meaning behind Lin Yi's words, but for a venerable master to say such a thing, there must be a basis for it.

That's all for now.

Lin Yi concluded his brief address.

"Three days later, everyone will board a starship and head to the Spirit Race's Ultimate Arena. During this time, you may move freely within the designated area of Origin Star, but you must not cause any trouble. Dismissed."

After saying that, his figure slowly disappeared.

"Star Abyss Lord!"

Someone was the first to react and shouted.

The next moment, a unified voice resounded throughout the hall. "Respectfully bidding farewell to Star Abyss Lord!"

Two hundred and forty-seven Star Domain level expert bowed in salute at the same time.

Only when Lin Yi's presence completely disappeared did the tense atmosphere in the hall suddenly ease.

A low murmur of discussion arose.

Many people could not hide their excitement. To be able to come into such close contact with this legendary Star Abyss Lord, and even receive his personal instructions, was a rare experience in itself.

Luger stood still and slowly straightened up.

Several familiar Star Domain level expert gathered around him.

"Luger, did Star Abyss Lord nod to you just now?" a burly man asked in a low voice.

Luger took a deep breath, suppressing the tremor in his heart, and his face regained its usual composure. "You're mistaken. The Lord merely glanced at you."

"Really?" The man scratched his head, somewhat uncertain.

Luger didn't say anything more, but quietly clenched his right hand, his palm slightly damp with sweat.

"I never expected... that Star Abyss Lord would still remember me."

One standard year later, the Spirit Race, the Ultimate Arena.

The stands were already packed. Although the Star Domain level was too far removed from ordinary people, and therefore the battle of the strong was not as popular as the Genius Battle, it was still a collective clash of the highest level of the Star Domain level of the Pan-Spirit Alliance, which still attracted a huge number of cultivators from all races to come and watch.

Lin Yi sat in his exclusive, VIP seat.

He was the only Venerable Lord Rank representative from the Human Race to lead this team.

In the surrounding stands, the lords from powerful races such as the Spirit Race, the Holy Radiance Race, and the Machine Race exuded either profound or fiery auras, maintaining a polite distance from one another.

On the central giant screen, ten thousand Star Domain level expert were randomly deployed.

The final of the Star Domain level expert Battle is a free-for-all with tens of thousands of players. The battlefield is located in the Thousand Starfall Realm, a special area within the Ultimate Arena. The Meteor Realm will continue to shrink, and the terrain within the battlefield is complex, including meteor belts, broken continents, energy turbulence zones, and other diverse environments.

All participants will be randomly placed inside, with no fixed starting position.

The only rule is: fight until only one person remains, and the ranking is calculated according to the order in which the amulet shatters (i. e., is killed).

The battle escalated rapidly from the very beginning, with the battlefield changing in an instant.

The light of the energy explosion shone everywhere, and contestants' amulets shattered, teleporting them out of the competition.

Lin Yi noticed that Luger landed in a relatively remote area of the meteorite's shadow. He did not rush to act, but instead completely concealed his presence and blended into the environment.

As a Star Domain level from another race passed by, a condensed, dark gray blade of light flashed silently, instantly eliminating him.

Luger struck and fled, disappearing back into the shadows.

"Star Abyss, this Luger of your Human Race has a very keen sense of the battlefield." A gentle voice came from the side.

Lin Yi glanced sideways and saw a Star Spirit Race Lord, whose body was surrounded by faint starlight.

"You flatter me," Lin Yi replied calmly. "They're just some little tricks honed on the border battlefield."

"A mere trick?" Another Holy Radiance Race lord, clad in gleaming white armor, chuckled, his gaze sweeping across the Star Domain level figures locked in fierce combat on the giant screen. "These little tricks are enough to make them stand out among this Star Domain level fighters. However..."

He paused, then sighed, "No matter how outstanding they are, they're still only at the Star Domain level. They're a completely different story from those of us sitting here. Not to mention, compared to you, Star Abyss."

His words resonated strongly with the dignitaries present.

A Machine Race leader slowly said, "Data comparison shows that the overall quality of this year's Star Domain level battlefield is higher than the average of the previous three. That player currently ranked first, Sike," has cultivated for eighty-seven Epoch and has simultaneously mastered the laws of light and life, making him a standout among his peers.

"Sike is indeed a promising talent," the Spirit Race Lord nodded. "Given time, he might have a chance to reach the level of a Lord."

While speaking of Sike, the gazes of all the lords invariably swept over Lin Yi was quietly watching the battle.

A top-tier genius at the Star Domain level who has cultivated for eighty-seven Epoch and mastered two laws?

Indeed, he was incredibly powerful, not far off from most of the venerable ones present in their youth.

but..

Compared to this monstrous talent before me, who had already reached the Venerable Lord Rank in less than an Epoch of cultivation, and who was even personally expected by the Supreme Being to "become the second ruler of Human Race as soon as possible"...

They're not even in the same dimension.

Even the brightest New Star pales in comparison to the already risen moon.

Lin Yi seemed oblivious to the subtle atmosphere around him, his gaze calmly following the changes on the battlefield.

As time went by, the number of participants dwindled.

Human Race were also gradually eliminated. Although Luger avoided powerful enemies many times in the chaos, he was greatly exhausted after an encounter and was defeated by the opponents he encountered later.

Not long after, only Sike remained, and the game ended.

A giant ranking light screen unfolded in the air.

The top 100 are listed in order.

Lin Yi's gaze fell on the back of the light screen.

[89th Place: Luger (Human Race)]

Lin Yi showed no joy or sorrow on his face, revealing no obvious emotion about the result. He nodded slightly to the other Venerables around him, and then his figure quietly disappeared from the spectator stands.

Once, he could only look up to the battles of Star Domain level expert, and watch and admire the contests of top Star Domain level powerhouses in virtual images. Now, for him, it was just fulfilling a routine duty of leading a team.

His gaze had already been set on the more distant future and the even more vast path of cultivation.

Shortly after the competition ended, the Human Race team boarded their return starship.

Lin Yi specially summoned the three prodigies who made it into the top 100, including Luger.

Luger and the other two arrived quickly and stood respectfully.

Lin Yi casually took out three black jade boxes.

"This is just a small gift, consider it an extra incentive for you."

"Thank you for your generous gift, Your Majesty!" the three said in unison, bowing in greeting.

"I hope you will all continue to improve in the future." Lin Yi nodded slightly. "Go."

The three bowed again, carefully put away the jade box, and withdrew.

Luger could sense that the other two, like him, maintained calm expressions, but deep in their eyes, they were suppressing a hint of excitement.

The starship sailed silently through the void, and a year later, it landed smoothly at the Origin Star Spaceport.

The team disbanded, and each participant returned to their respective destinations.

Inside the quiet room of the manor, Lin Yi slowly opened his eyes.

With a slight thought, he sent an encrypted message to his Prison Suppressor guard.

The message was simple: ask him to come to Origin Star.

Ten days later, the Prison Suppressor visited.

"Junior brother, you're looking for me..." Prison Suppressor clearly guessed what was going on, and his expression became somewhat excited.

Lin Yi first led Prison Suppressor to the quiet room, raised his hand to set up several layers of spacetime isolation barriers to ensure absolute secrecy, and then said, "Senior Brother, please sit down."

Upon seeing this, Prison Suppressor immediately became serious and sat down as instructed.

Without exchanging many pleasantries, Lin Yi directly took out a crystal that was completely translucent, light purple, and seemed to have mist slowly flowing inside.

The crystal surface is naturally covered with fine silver lines, exuding a pure and mysterious aura.

"This is..

Prison Suppressor's gaze fell on the crystal. With his knowledge, he couldn't immediately identify what it was, but a primal longing and throbbing surged from the depths of his soul.

"I call this the Spiritual Enlightenment Crystal." Lin Yi pushed the crystal towards the Prison Suppressor. "It contains a special energy similar to Source Essence, but pure and flawless. It can greatly enhance a cultivator's comprehension and enlightenment efficiency. I obtained it from the Myriad Secret Realm."

Prison Suppressor's pupils contracted slightly. He didn't immediately take it, but looked at Lin Yi: "Junior brother, you also need to improve now."

"Senior Brother, there's no need to refuse," Lin Yi interrupted him. "While this item is good, it's merely icing on the cake for me, making my breakthrough easier. Besides, the remaining amount won't provide any significant improvement. Rather than using it myself and only taking a small step forward in the Venerable Lord Rank, it's better for Senior Brother to try and break through that crucial threshold."

The Spiritual Enlightenment Crystal he gave to his senior brother contained a hundred years' worth of Spiritual Enlightenment Qi.

This is a decision made after careful consideration.

Lin Yi felt that he had spent about 1,500 years to enter the Origin Law, and his Prison Suppressor was already exceptionally talented. He was able to cultivate to the peak of the Upper God on his own, and his comprehension far surpassed that of ordinary gods. With a hundred years of Spiritual Enlightenment Qi, combined with his senior brother's own foundation and the breakthrough treasures he had collected, it should be enough for him to take that crucial step.

As for more...

Let's forget about it.

A century is already astonishing; any more than that might lead to unforeseen circumstances.

Prison Suppressor looked at the Spiritual Enlightenment Crystal in front of him, then at Lin Yi's calm yet firm gaze, and then at his junior brother's amazing talent, and remained silent for a long time.

Indeed, perhaps for his junior brother, this treasure would simply make it easier for him to overcome the hurdle he could already break through.

"Okay." Prison Suppressor took a deep breath, stopped being coy, nodded emphatically, and solemnly accepted the Spiritual Enlightenment Crystal.

Seeing this, Lin Yi smiled and said, "I wish you success soon, Senior Brother, and that you will enter the Hall of Origin Law."

Prison Suppressor carefully put away the Spiritual Enlightenment Crystal, his eyes burning with intense light.

With this item, his original plan needed to be completely overhauled.

"Once I get back, I'll immediately take stock of the resources," Prison Suppressor said in a deep voice. "I've gained quite a bit from the Origin Universe Tower over the years. Even after clearing my debts, I should be able to exchange for two or three treasures that I've got my eye on. Combined with your Spiritual Enlightenment Crystal, Junior Brother... this time, we're definitely going to take a gamble!"

His tone was full of determination.

After being stuck at a bottleneck for countless years, he has finally seen a clear glimmer of hope, and he will never waste this opportunity.

"Debt collection?"

Lin Yi was taken aback.

"Haha, it's nothing, just old grudges, all in the past."

Prison Suppressor chuckled.

Seeing that his senior brother was unwilling to talk about it, Lin Yi didn't press him further, only adding, "Senior brother, if you encounter any difficulties, be sure to tell your junior brother."

"Yes, yes, if needed, I certainly won't stand on ceremony with you, Junior Brother," Prison Suppressor said with a smile.

Afterwards, the two brothers chatted for a while about trivial matters of their sect, and then Prison Suppressor hurriedly left.

He needs to return immediately to prepare for exchanging for the treasure, and then go into seclusion to break through his cultivation barrier.

After seeing Prison Suppressor off, Lin Yi pondered alone in the quiet room for a while.

The basic matters that needed to be dealt with have been handled, and arrangements have also been made with Prison Suppressor.

So, what's next...?

His gaze was fixed on the distant void, as if it could pierce through endless distances to see the entrance to that floating secret realm.

"It's time to go back and retrieve our belongings."

With his mind made up, Lin Yi didn't delay any longer and quickly returned to the fortress, then entered the Origin Universe Tower again.

Inside the 50th floor, Lin Yi's figure suddenly appeared beside the Ice and Fire Wonder.

With a quick sense, he clearly located the three Time Source Treasures he had left within the wonder, and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"Thankfully, the items are still there."

Then, he raised his hand and beckoned it back.

Having obtained the item, Lin Yi directly communicated with the Origin Universe Tower Imprint.

"Leaving the Origin Universe Tower Secret Realm."

Beyond the entrance to the Origin Universe Tower's secret realm lies boundless void.

A streak of light shot out from the vortex of the secret realm, revealing Lin Yi's figure.

Without lingering, he quickly returned to Origin Star via the fortress's ultra-long-distance teleportation.

The reason for their hurried coming and going is quite simple.

Originally, Lin Yi planned to return to the Origin Universe Tower after staying in the Main Universe for a period of time to continue his cultivation and adventures, and to earn Points. That's why he hid the three Time Source Treasures in the Ice and Fire Wonder.

However, plans often change.

Who would have thought that Bright Moon Supreme would suddenly give him a large amount of Time Origin Law -enhancing treasures?

While this is a good thing, the problem is that external treasures such as the Flowing Silver Time Marrow and the Temporal Constant Crystal Core, which are of great help in comprehending the Time Origin Law, cannot be brought into the secret realm at all.

Therefore, Lin Yi planned to spend the rest of his time cultivating on Origin Star, first digesting all the treasures bestowed by the Supreme Being.

With that in mind, he first went back to the Origin Universe Tower and retrieved the three Time Source Treasures he had hidden on the 50th floor.

After all, if you upgrade outside, you won't be able to get into the 50th floor.

As for not having any Source Treasures available after re-entering the Origin Universe Tower...

Lin Yi felt that this was not a big problem at all.

Because once he uses up all these treasures, his comprehension of the Time Origin Law will obviously increase significantly.

40%? 50%? Or even higher?

By then, while second- and third-tier Time Source Treasures would still be of some use to him, they would no longer be necessities.

Besides, if he really needs it at that time, he can simply use his Points to exchange for a Source Treasure inside the Origin Universe Tower.

These Source Law level items, which can be redeemed using Points from the Origin Universe Tower, such as the Little Droplet Spaceship, are very convenient because they are redeemed with one's own Points. Even if you take them out of the Secret Realm, you can bring them back to the Origin Universe Tower with you.

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