After Tens of Thousands of Years, Xu Chen Emerges from Seclusion!
Origin Star Manor.
Lin Yi stood in the center of the quiet room, with the five treasures given to him by the Bright Moon Supreme floating in front of him.
Flowing Silver Time Marrow slowly flows, it refracts a changing silvery luster.
Inside the Temporal Constant Crystal Core, it seemed as if a still star was sealed away.
The Age Gold Foil is as thin as a cicada's wing, with pale golden patterns of time flowing across its surface.
The Time Dew ripples gently in the specially made bottle, each drop containing a condensed rhythm of time.
The Cosmic Pattern Stone, its naturally irregular shape bearing black lines that resembled the first marks etched by the Time Origin Law at the dawn of the universe.
"Let's begin."
Lin Yi sat down cross-legged.
He did not rush to use all the treasures at the same time.
Although the items given by the Supreme Being are all good, their effects are different and cannot be stacked; some may even cause slight conflicts.
This is also the norm for Source Law level treasures, because each one has a strong uniqueness, and those that can be compatible with other treasures are extremely rare.
Lin Yi first took out a drop of Time Dew and put it in his mouth.
A refreshing sensation spread instantly, and he felt as if his mind was being immersed in the purest spring of time, making his perception of the Time Origin Law exceptionally clear and acute.
"Spiritual Enlightenment Qi, ignite!"
Purple flames rose within the soul.
Inside the quiet room, a silvery glow began to swirl.
Time passed little by little.
After the effects of the Time Dew wore off, Lin Yi didn't stop. He took out a piece of Age Gold Foil and placed it between his eyebrows.
The gold leaf silently blends in, and a warm and lasting rhythm of time spreads from between the eyebrows, continuously nourishing the soul's understanding of time.
The temporal fluctuations around Lin Yi became more profound and restrained, as if they had formed a closer connection with the surrounding spacetime.
After the Time Dew and the Age Gold Foil have been completely digested.
He sensed the imprint of the Time Origin Law deep within his soul.
Comprehension level: 38.7%.
The increase isn't exaggerated, but this is just the beginning.
Next is the Flowing Silver Time Marrow.
Lin Yi held a fist-sized ball of silver liquid in his palm and slowly probed it with his divine sense.
In an instant, his consciousness seemed to be pulled into a rapidly flowing silver river.
That is time itself flowing, the manifestation of the purest Time Origin Law.
Lin Yi was completely focused, his soul greedily absorbing the mysteries within, aided by the Spiritual Enlightenment Qi.
This process lasted for thirteen hundred years.
When the last Flowing Silver Time Marrow's energy was completely absorbed, Lin Yi slowly opened his eyes.
Comprehension level: 47.2%.
I need to catch up on my studies first.
Lin Yi muttered to himself.
His learning progress on the <True Explanation of Time Source Rhythm> was only 50%, but thanks to the blessing of these treasures, his comprehension speed was already exceeding his learning progress.
This time, Lin Yi doesn't plan to study it on his own.
The reason is simple: back in the Origin Universe Tower, he could spend his time researching while his clones could also explore, hunt, and earn Points. In the Main Universe, it's not that easy.
Therefore, Lin Yi directly used his Spiritual Enlightenment Qi.
The purple flames rose again.
One hundred years, three hundred years...
Those originally obscure and difficult theories began to become clear rapidly under the Spiritual Enlightenment Qi.
Lin Yi studied and understood all the theoretical content of "The True Explanation of Time Source Rhythm" from 50% to 80% in one go.
"Now, we can continue."
He readjusted his state, took out the Temporal Constant Crystal Core, and once again activated his Spiritual Enlightenment Qi.
The effects of this substance conflict somewhat with the Flowing Silver Time Marrow.
One emphasizes fluidity and change, while the other emphasizes constancy and immutability.
As the crystal core slowly melted in my palm, it transformed into a warm energy that flowed throughout my body.
It's the same concept of time, but from completely different perspectives.
He needs to integrate and unify these different understandings and incorporate them into his own system of Time Origin Law.
After the Temporal Constant Crystal Core was completely absorbed, Lin Yi's comprehension level had reached 55.9%.
Without stopping, he took out the last treasure – the Cosmic Pattern Stone.
This is the most special of the five treasures.
Unlike the previous four items, which directly enhance the efficiency of perception or provide experiences of specific time characteristics, it is like a "blank canvas" on which practitioners can "carve" their understanding of the Time Origin Law. Then, through the natural resonance of the Cosmic Pattern Stone, they can verify, correct, and deepen these understandings.
When used correctly, the results are amazing.
If used improperly, it's a waste.
Lin Yi held the Cosmic Pattern Stone in his hand, his divine sense sinking into the natural black patterns within it.
He began to systematically "explain" his entire understanding of the Time Origin Law, from the initial 1% to the current 55.9%, from "Micro-Speed Control" to "Time Ripples," from "Time Perception Enhancement" to the more complex "Temporal Fault Nesting," to the Cosmic Pattern Stone, little by little.
The patterns on the surface of the Cosmic Pattern Stone began to glow.
The black faded, turning into silver-gray.
Every line responds, resonates, and corrects.
Lin Yi's consciousness was completely immersed in this two-way "dialogue".
Time loses its meaning in this deep exchange.
Two thousand years have passed in the blink of an eye.
When Lin Yi opened his eyes again, the silver light flowing in the quiet room, like a hundred rivers flowing into the sea, instantly receded back into his body.
The Cosmic Pattern Stone had completely lost its luster and turned into an ordinary black stone.
With a gentle squeeze, the stone turned into powder and scattered.
Lin Yi's thoughts sank deep into his soul.
That Time Origin Law Imprint was so complex and precise that it defied description. Layers upon layers of silver runes formed a near-perfect multi-dimensional structure, slowly rotating and radiating a heart-pounding aura.
61.3%.
This period of secluded cultivation on Origin Star took him a total of 7511 standard years.
Over seven thousand years, it has increased from 19.9% to 61.3%.
If word got out about this speed, it would be enough to shock even the most powerful people.
But Lin Yi himself simply accepted the result calmly.
"Let's set off for the Origin Universe Tower and continue our ascension!"
Lin Yi stepped out of the quiet room and appeared in the courtyard of the manor.
He used the Origin Star's long-distance teleportation matrix without notifying anyone.
A flash of light.
The next moment, he appeared inside the massive fortress.
Lin Yi nodded slightly, as a return greeting to the gods who controlled the ultra-long-distance teleportation matrix, and then his figure disappeared, appearing directly in front of the secret realm vortex of the Origin Universe Tower.
Then, I stepped inside.
A pure white space of eternal silence.
A soft Light Sphere floated quietly in the center.
Lin Yi appeared here.
The moment he appeared, the Light Sphere transmitted a message:
[A change in the cultivator's strength has been detected.]
[Overall strength assessment in progress...]
[Evaluation complete.]
[The cultivator's overall combat strength assessment has reached the standard of level 56.]
[Should I teleport directly to floor 56?]
56 floors.
Lin Yi's eyes flickered slightly.
He did not choose to teleport immediately.
Let's exchange some items first.
He communicated with the Light Sphere, brought up the exchange list, and selected four World Source Core Essences, one Void Mother Crystal, and two strands of Universal Breath, spending a total of 5.6 billion Points.
These are all treasures for rapidly expanding Internal World.
The Light Sphere shimmered, and several treasures appeared before Lin Yi.
Four clusters of liquid essence emitting a soft white light.
A transparent crystal the size of a palm.
Two pale gray wisps of energy, yet exuding a vast and boundless aura.
Lin Yi put them all away.
"Now, teleporting to floor 56."
A pure white light enveloped his entire body.
The 56th floor of the Origin Universe Tower.
Lin Yi appeared in an unfamiliar starry sky.
In the distance, some huge and bizarre structures can be seen.
Some resembled the wreckage of a torn star, their surfaces flowing with dark red energy slurries; others resembled frozen spacetime vortexes.
It hovered silently, exuding a dangerous aura; further away, one could even see a completely dark area, where even starlight was completely swallowed up.
The environment also has a more substantial and weighty feel.
"No wonder it's the 56th floor."
Lin Yi thought to himself.
Instead of exploring rashly, he first found a relatively secluded area, and then set up layers of spatial and temporal concealment barriers to completely hide himself.
"Let's begin."
He sat cross-legged on a large meteorite and took out the treasures he had exchanged.
First, there is a source of the world's most precious nuclear essence.
He swallowed it.
The gentle energy instantly melted within my body, surging into my Internal World.
The world's borders began to slowly expand outward.
One portion, two portions, three portions, four portions...
After absorbing all four portions of the World Origin Core Essence, Lin Yi held the transparent crystal in his hand and guided the Void Source Energy within it to slowly inject into his Internal World.
This time, the pace of expansion has clearly accelerated.
The world's borders, like an inflated balloon, are rapidly expanding outwards.
At the same time, the mountains, rivers, oceans, and continents within the world also began to expand and evolve in sync.
This process lasted seventeen years.
Finally, there were two wisps of the universe's breath.
A pale gray energy flow was introduced into the core of the world.
Twenty-six years have passed.
The two strands of cosmic energy were completely digested.
Lin Yi carefully sensed the Internal World.
The Internal World has reached six times its original size.
"It works well."
A look of satisfaction appeared on Lin Yi's face, and a thought flickered in his mind.
A teardrop-shaped spaceship, entirely deep-space silver-gray, appeared silently in the void in front of him.
This was the Source Law level spaceship "Little Water Drop" that he had previously exchanged, which he had kept in his Internal World.
The spacecraft hatch slid open silently.
Lin Yi stepped inside and entered the quiet chamber at the core of the spaceship.
The most comprehensive protective and isolation barriers have been set up here to minimize the interference of the external environment on cultivation.
He decided that his Main Body would continue cultivating, while one of his two clones would be responsible for studying the theoretical content of the <True Explanation of Time Source Rhythm> beyond 80%.
The other one is mainly responsible for controlling the Little Water Drop, exploring in a spiral pattern around the current coordinates, while also focusing on comprehending the insights and understandings given by the Eternal Beginning Dominator, and verifying them with the content of the <True Explanation of Time Source Rhythm>.
As the command was given, the pale blue energy veins on the surface of the "Little Water Drop" lit up, and the spaceship slowly started up, heading towards the predetermined exploration direction.
Xuanji assisted from the side, responsible for monitoring the spacecraft's various parameters and the feedback from the "Eye of the Universe" detection array.
Inside the quiet room, Lin Yi Main Body closed his eyes.
Deep within the soul, a purple flame silently ignited.
With 61.3% of the Time Origin Law comprehension level catalyzed by the ultimate Spiritual Enlightenment Qi, it began to advance into a deeper level.
Each deepening of understanding is accompanied by a more subtle insight into the essence of time and a more tangible experience of the profound theories in "The True Explanation of Time Source Rhythm".
Time loses its meaning during periods of deep seclusion.
The spacecraft sailed smoothly through the deep, 56-layered expanse of space.
The clone controls the "Little Water Drop," like a cautious fish, navigating the Chaos Cosmic Sea environment where danger and opportunity coexist.
They avoided the Core Zone of those massive, energy-fluctuating Cosmic Sea Wonder, conducting scans and recordings only in the relatively safe periphery.
Time passed in the monotonous voyage, spanning 1,431 standard years.
On this day, the Eye of the Universe detected a source of chaotic energy of medium intensity.
It is slowly "wriggling," seemingly devouring the chaotic energy dissipating from the nebula, with a relatively simple trajectory.
The clone controlling the spaceship immediately increased the detection accuracy to the maximum, and at the same time, transmitted the information to the Main Body, who was deeply cultivating in the meditation room, through a soul connection.
[Target analysis in progress...]
[Appearance: Long and thin, without fixed limbs, with a dark, viscous, flowing texture on its surface, resembling a giant earthworm.]
[Energy Characteristics: Chaotic energy is highly condensed, possessing strong erosive and Return to Stillness properties.]
[Activity pattern: Low-intensity consumption, no obvious aggressive behavior, no similar individuals found yet.]
[Initial Assessment: Solo Chaos Beast, Threat Level: Medium-High. Recommendation: Worth hunting, but be aware of its energy properties and potential stealth attack methods.]
In the quiet room, Lin Yi's Main Body slowly separated a wisp of his mind from his deep comprehension to receive and examine all the data transmitted by his clone.
In the video, the creature known as the "Chaos Oblivion Earthworm" is slowly changing direction, its viscous, dark substance blending almost seamlessly with the surrounding chaotic nebula.
"Form changes, energy specialization erosion Return to Stillness..."
Based on the probe data and his own understanding of the Chaos Cosmic Sea, Lin Yi concluded, "Single entity, passive activity mode, energy level within a controllable range... Although there are risks, it's worth a try."
He made a decision.
"Let's do it."
The concise instructions were clearly conveyed to the two clones through the soul connection.
Three figures simultaneously transformed into streaks of light and appeared in the cold void.
The Chaos Annihilation Lizard seemed to sense a threat. Its slowly writhing body suddenly stopped, and the viscous, dark substance on its surface began to flow faster, emitting a more pronounced corrosive aura.
It had no eyes, but its front end was slightly raised, as if locking onto the direction of Lin Yi's Main Body and clone.
The battle erupted instantly.
The Chaos Oblivion Earthworm's massive body suddenly contracted, then shot out like a whip, its front splitting open into a ferocious mouth that spewed out a large amount of grayish-black viscous liquid.
Wherever these fluids passed, even the space itself emitted a subtle "sizzling" sound as they were being eroded, carrying a strong sense of Return to Stillness.
Lin Yi's eyes narrowed slightly, and he made a gesture with his hands in front of him.
Silver-gray ripples of time spread out in layers, creating a three-dimensional barrier in front of him with disordered time flow.
The gray-black liquid rushed into the barrier, but its erosion speed was immediately affected by the varying flow rates over time, greatly reducing its power.
Just as the Chaos Oblivion Earthworm's attack was blocked, the clone beside it moved.
Two clones appeared. One clone pressed its hands together to create a large-scale time delay effect, while the other clone transformed into a blurry silver line, using time acceleration to increase its speed to the extreme. It circled around to the side and rear of the annihilation earthworm's body, then pointed its fingers together at a certain point in the middle of its body and pointed out in mid-air.
A silver light, condensed to its fullest extent, pierced through the gap in the timeline.
Puff!
Dark, viscous fluid splattered, and Chaos Oblivion Earthworm emitted a silent, soul-piercing scream, its massive body twisting violently.
Lin Yi Main Body seized the opportunity, raised his right hand, and slowly clenched his fist around the Chaos Oblivion Earthworm, which was unbalanced due to its injuries.
The silver chains appeared out of thin air; they were not physical entities, but were composed of pure time-freezing power, instantly wrapping around Chaos Annihilation's body.
Without the slightest pause, the clone changed tactics the instant the "Time Sequence Pierce" took effect.
He compressed the power of the Time Origin Law around his body to a high degree, condensing it in his palm and transforming it into a rapidly spinning miniature silver vortex. Then, he slammed this silver vortex hard into the Chaos Oblivion Earthworm.
The silver vortex plunged into its viscous body, exacerbating its disorder and disintegration from within.
Beset by internal and external troubles, and under the dual blows of time constraints and internal erosion, the aura of Chaos Oblivion Earthworm was visibly weakening, and its struggles were becoming increasingly smaller.
Lin Yi's eyes turned cold; he knew the time for the final blow had come.
He did not come close, but instead made a virtual slash from a distance at the Core Zone of Chaos Annihilation, which was constantly trying to gather energy but was constantly disturbed by the Time Shackles and the vortex of time erosion.
A thin, almost nonexistent silver thread, radiating the purest sense of "time severance," silently pierced through the void and disappeared into the Chaos Oblivion Earthworm.
The massive body of the Chaos Oblivion Earthworm suddenly stiffened, and all its struggles ceased completely.
The chaotic energy that had been flowing wildly within its body seemed to have had the dimension of "time" instantly removed, falling into eternal stillness.
In the void, only a massive shell remained, rapidly losing its vitality and turning gray.
Lin Yi raised his hand and extracted the source core, then he and his clone transformed into streams of light and returned to the "Little Water Drop" spaceship.
In the quiet room, he sat down cross-legged again, as if he had never left. Only the brief but intense battle just now, and a Chaos Beast Source Core worth more than 50 billion Points, proved what had just happened.
"Continue," Lin Yi murmured to himself, once again immersing himself in his comprehension of the Time Origin Law.
The spaceship adjusted its course, avoiding other dangers that might be attracted by the fighting, and continued its exploration journey along the predetermined route.
Cultivation, exploration, hunting, enlightenment... and so on, in a continuous cycle.
Time slipped away quietly in the starry sky above the 56th floor.
One thousand years, five thousand years, ten thousand years...
Lin Yi's understanding of the Time Origin Law is steadily improving.
62.1%...64.8%...67.3%...
The year is now 28,179, after entering the 56th floor.
In the quiet room, Lin Yi had been sitting still like a statue, suddenly underwent a mysterious change in the time fluctuations around him that had long been suppressed to the point of near nothingness.
Perception of the Time Origin Law: 70%.
We have officially crossed the 70% threshold.
Almost at the same moment, the Origin Universe Tower Mark transmitted a message:
[The cultivator's overall combat strength has been detected to meet the standard of level 57.]
[Teleport to floor 57?]
"Yes."
Lin Yi responded calmly.
With a thought, he recalled his two clones and put away the "Little Water Drop" spaceship.
Soon after, pure white light descended and enveloped his entire body.
The next moment, he appeared under a completely new starry sky, on the 57th floor of the Origin Universe Tower.
After a brief adjustment period, Lin Yi released the "Little Water Drop" spaceship again and entered it.
Quiet room, cockpit, clone in position.
Everything was a replica of what it was like on the 56th floor, only the environment was harsher and the challenges were greater.
"Continue."
Lin Yi closed his Main Body again in the quiet room.
The Spiritual Enlightenment Qi ignites.
Starting from 70%, each 0.1 percentage point increase requires more mental effort and Spiritual Enlightenment Qi than before.
The nature of time has become more complex and multidimensional, with many concepts going beyond the framework of conventional thinking.
Exploration was approached with even greater caution.
The number of chaotic beasts on the 57th floor seems to be even smaller, but each one is more dangerous and eerie.
He once detected a "Chaos Shadow Devouring Beast" that resembled a shadow with no fixed form from afar. He assessed the threat level as "high danger" and decisively gave up and took a detour.
However, risks and opportunities coexist.
During an exploration of the outskirts of a certain wonder, the clone discovered and collected some rare "time-slot crystals." These crystals, which naturally condense in areas of temporal disorder, contain a trace of pure time essence and are extremely valuable materials on the exchange list.
Time continued to progress steadily amidst cultivation and exploration.
Twenty-one thousand seven hundred and eighty-nine years later, Lin Yi's comprehension of the Time Origin Law remained steadily at 74.5%.
This is solid progress.
At this level, every improvement requires a massive amount of accumulation and a specific opportunity.
On that very day.
Lin Yi was immersed in deep cultivation when suddenly, the mark of the Origin Universe Tower Secret Realm sent a notification:
[Imprint fluctuations detected in the secondary space - Star Source Space.]
[This space requests to establish a temporary connection with the current cultivators in the secret realm.]
[Do you agree to access?]
Lin Yi was awakened from his deep cultivation and was slightly taken aback.
Star Source Space?
He quickly recalled that it was the mysterious Golden Space he had entered among the Myriad Secret Realm years ago, where one could cultivate for a year each Epoch.
Counting the time... it has indeed been an Epoch since the last time I entered.
"Star Source Space... it's actually an auxiliary space of the Origin Universe Tower?"
Lin Yi's heart stirred slightly.
"Perhaps, the early opening of the Origin Universe Tower is somehow related to... our gaining recognition from the Star Source Space back then?"
Of course, this is just speculation.
As for the once-a-year opportunity for triple-accelerated cultivation in the Star Source Space... it's nothing to him now.
But he was still somewhat curious.
An Epoch has passed. Will anything change if we re-enter the Star Source Space?
Access granted.
Lin Yi put away his clone and the Little Water Drop, and made a decision.
He wanted to go and see.
The words had barely left his mouth.
Golden light enveloped his entire body.
Star Source Space.
Beneath my feet lay a warm, smooth golden crystal surface; the sky and the surrounding boundary were bathed in a soft gold, the light bright yet not dazzling.
This golden world, about 100 kilometers in diameter, is almost exactly the same as he remembered it.
He wasn't the only one in the space.
Not far in front of him, hundreds of figures sat cross-legged, including Edith, Green Leaf, and Hui Yao.
Almost the instant Lin Yi's figure solidified, these people simultaneously sensed something and looked over.
Upon seeing the newcomer's face, they almost simultaneously stood up, faced Lin Yi, and bowed in greeting.
"Greetings, Star Abyss Lord!"
The voices were clear and resonant, echoing distinctly in the quiet, Golden Space. In addition to the inherent respect, their tones carried an added sense of caution and restraint as if facing a higher being.
Even though Lin Yi's aura was restrained at this moment, and there was no pressure emanating from his body, the weight of the words "Lord" and the invisible barrier brought about by that level of life were still clearly present.
Lin Yi's gaze swept over these familiar faces, and he nodded slightly. "Rise, all of you, no need for formalities."
"Thank you, Your Excellency." The crowd straightened up, but remained respectful, their eyes fixed intently on Lin Yi, awaiting his next words.
The Star Abyss Lord actually entered the Star Source Space? Could it also be for this triple acceleration that occurs every Epoch?
With the power and resources of Venerable Lord Rank, this acceleration would have virtually no effect.
Lin Yi paid no attention to what the others were thinking; his gaze fell on Edith.
This proud daughter of the Spirit Race possessed an aura even more profound than it had been an Epoch ago, with rich fluctuations of laws flowing around her, clearly indicating that she had made considerable progress.
"Edith," Lin Yi began, "You arrived before me. Have you noticed anything different about this Star Source Space compared to last time?"
Upon hearing this, Edith's emerald eyes flashed with a thoughtful expression, then she gently shook her head. "Reporting to Your Majesty, there is no difference. The spatial structure, size, rules, and this three-fold acceleration effect are exactly the same as when we entered last time." She paused, then added, "At least, within our perception and exploration range, there are no changes whatsoever."
The others nodded in agreement.
"Nothing unusual was found."
"Exactly the same as I remember."
"The rules are stable."
Lin Yi understood.
It seems that the Star Source Space itself has not changed significantly over time or with the increase in the strength of these "mark holders".
The "connection" or "hidden changes" he previously speculated about have not yet materialized, at least not so far.
"Perhaps I'm overthinking it," Lin Yi thought to himself, but he didn't completely let his guard down. This space was, after all, mysterious and connected to the Origin Universe Tower, so it was always good to be cautious.
He hesitated for a moment, then his gaze swept over the crowd again.
These people fought alongside him back then, so there's a certain bond between them.
Now that he has reached a higher level, some things should be settled and explained to avoid future complications.
"Since the space remains largely unchanged, we can proceed with our cultivation as usual. However, before we continue our cultivation, there is something I need to inform you all."
Everyone immediately focused their attention and listened intently.
Lin Yi slowly said, "After leaving the Myriad Secret Realm and being fortunate enough to enter the Time Origin Law and step into a new realm, I discovered something." He paused for a moment, "The special ability I previously possessed has... disappeared as the essence of my soul has evolved."
Upon hearing this, Edith's eyes flickered almost imperceptibly, and Green Leaf, Hui Yao, and the others also showed expressions of realization and complexity.
"Disappeared?" someone couldn't help but repeat in a low voice.
"Not bad." Lin Yi nodded, his tone carrying a perfectly measured hint of regret. "Perhaps that ability was inherently bound to a lower-level soul form, and once I crossed a certain threshold, I naturally lost it. Just like some races that possess special talents at lower levels, once they break through to a higher realm, that talent advantage weakens or even disappears."
"Of course, everyone can rest assured, all the things you gave me back then were purified before I entered the Origin Law."
As he spoke, Lin Yi raised his hand and waved it, and purple crystals of varying sizes appeared in front of each person.
This explanation is reasonable.
The universe is vast, and countless extraordinary talents exist, but many talents do indeed have a ceiling in terms of their potential.
Edith gave Lin Yi a deep look, her blue eyes filled with complex and unfathomable emotions, but ultimately returned to calm.
Most of them had already accepted this explanation in their hearts.
After all, an Epoch has passed, and Lord Lin Yi is now someone they need to look up to. Whether that talent that once made people envious still exists is no longer of much significance to them.
To receive an explanation from a respected leader in person was already a great honor for these former subordinates.
Of course, not everyone completely believes it.
Among the crowd, a very few people had a fleeting hint of doubt in their eyes, but it was quickly suppressed.
What if you don't believe me?
Could we possibly question a venerable ruler? Any wise person would know how to react in this situation.
Lin Yi took in everyone's expressions and chuckled inwardly.
His words today were merely to give these old acquaintances an explanation, so that they would not harbor any lingering thoughts or resentment.
As for the very few who may still have doubts, they are irrelevant.
However, since they were old acquaintances who had fought side by side, and their talents were all quite good, Lin Yi didn't intend to sever all ties so completely. After a moment's thought, he said, "Although their talents have been lost, the camaraderie of fighting side by side remains. Members of the Star Source Society, if you encounter any difficulties in your cultivation in the future, you can come to me. If you have any resources that you urgently need to purchase but lack the channels for, you can also let me know, and I will take note."
This could be considered his "compensation" or "preferential treatment."
For these geniuses at the level of laws, the guidance of a venerable master is an immeasurable opportunity.
Upon hearing this, everyone's faces lit up with joy, and they exclaimed in unison, "Thank you, Your Excellency!"
"Alright, everyone go and cultivate. Cherish this year." Lin Yi waved his hand, said no more, turned and walked to a relatively open area in the space, sat down cross-legged, and also closed his eyes to cultivate.
Seeing this, Edith and the others put away the crystal containing "Purified Source Essence" in front of them, bowed again, and casually returned to their original positions to resume their cultivation.
This time, however, many people were preoccupied with different thoughts, making it difficult for them to immediately enter the deepest state of cultivation.
In any case, the promise given by Star Abyss Lord was like a reassurance and a higher benchmark, inspiring them invisibly.
Lin Yi, though his eyes were closed, his divine sense quietly enveloped the entire Star Source Space, carefully sensing every fluctuation of the rules.
He was waiting, and he was also observing.
However, time passed day by day.
Within the Star Source Space, all was peaceful and serene, the golden light remained eternally constant, and the system operated at three times the normal speed.
There were no unusual energy bursts, no new rules or information emerged, and the spatial structure remained as stable as ever.
The year has passed in the blink of an eye.
As the last bit of time elapsed, the familiar pulling force descended once more, enveloping all the mark holders.
Lin Yi felt that gentle power envelop his entire body, and the next moment, golden light swallowed his vision.
After a brief sensation of teleportation, the surrounding scenery changed.
I'm back.
Lin Yi slowly opened his eyes, his gaze calm, yet a faint trace of disappointment flickered deep within.
"Looks like... I was overthinking it."
Star Source Space did not experience the expected "upgrades" or "unlocking of new features" despite the increased strength of these "old users" or the passage of time.
It remains merely an auxiliary training ground that provides a stable three-fold acceleration.
Perhaps its connection with the Origin Universe Tower lies solely in the shared origin of the "Star Source" evaluation system and the provision of a fixed benefit as an affiliated space of the Origin Universe Tower.
The deeper secrets may require other unknown conditions to be met, or they may not exist at all.
"Never mind." Lin Yi quickly put those thoughts aside.
It was just a guess that was being tested incidentally, and since there were no results, let's focus on the present.
"Continue."
As thoughts sank into the depths of the soul, a purple flame silently ignited.
The Spiritual Enlightenment Qi, ignite!
Starting from 74.5%, we will strive for an even higher level of understanding.
Everything is back on track.
Time flew by in the tedious yet highly effective practice.
Lin Yi's comprehension of the Time Origin Law was slowly but steadily increasing.
75.1%...76.8%...78.3%...79.9%...
After more than 31,700 standard years, when his comprehension level exceeded 80%, Lin Yi could clearly feel that his control over time had entered a completely new level.
When his understanding of the Time Origin Law reached 80%, he was deemed to meet the criteria for the 58th floor and was teleported up.
The 58th floor of the Origin Universe Tower.
The cosmic background here has a dark, muted texture, like frozen glass.
After adapting to the environment, Lin Yi continued the cycle of "spaceship-seclusion-exploration".
Thirteen thousand seven hundred and thirty-three years have quietly passed in the midst of reflection and exploration.
Inside the core meditation room, Lin Yi, who had been sitting cross-legged in meditation, had a time fluctuation that flowed naturally around him that was so profound and restrained that it was almost nonexistent.
Only when he deliberately triggers it will it reveal its terrifying power, which distorts the surrounding light and causes the space to tremble.
His thoughts sank deep into his soul.
That Time Origin Law Imprint was so complex and precise that it defied description. The silver runes seemed to contain the secrets of time in the entire universe, slowly rotating and radiating a vast wave that sent shivers down one's spine.
Perception of the Time Origin Law: 82.11%.
We are still far from 100% mastery, but every step we take is incredibly solid.
He knew that the further he went, the harder it would be to advance, but he wasn't in a hurry; he had plenty of time and resources.
Just as Lin Yi was diligently cultivating on the 58th floor of the Origin Universe Tower.
In the Main Universe, in a remote and almost forgotten edge of the Human Race's territory.
Here, stars are sparse and energy is scarce. Even the lowest-ranking wanderers rarely venture here. Only some naturally formed barren planets and cold asteroid belts drift eternally under the influence of inertia.
Sudden.
Centered on an inconspicuous point in this star field, the surrounding starry sky suddenly began to fluctuate and blur!
This fluctuation is neither an energy burst nor a spatial collapse.
It's more like a distortion of some kind of essential "sense of existence".
Those stars, planets, nebulae, dust... all celestial bodies, along with their light, gravity, and radiation, which were originally clearly visible, rapidly "blurred" at this moment. Their colors faded, their outlines disappeared, as if they had transformed from a real painting into a reflection in water, and this reflection was being disturbed by an invisible hand.
In just a few breaths, this starry sky was completely transformed into a pitch-black void that was constantly rippling with gray-white waves.
It is not darkness, but "nothingness," an absolute void backdrop from which even the concept of darkness seems to have been removed.
In the very center of this void, a figure rapidly became clear from its blurry state.
It was a middle-aged man sitting cross-legged, with a gentle and peaceful face, deep eyes, and wearing a simple blue robe.
He slowly opened his eyes.
The moment his eyes opened and closed, the ripples of grayish-white around him suddenly stopped, then began to fluctuate at a slower, more eerie frequency, as if responding to some invisible force.
He looked down at his hands, then looked up at the lingering starry sky before him, which his power had "illusory" conjured.
A joyful smile, suppressed for countless Epoch and finally released, slowly spread across his lips.
Finally, it turned into a hearty laugh, echoing in this uninhabited star field on the distant frontier of Human Race.
"Ha ha...
"The Illusion Origin Law..."
"I, Xuchen, have finally... succeeded!"