A Look Around, and an Announcement to the Entire Pan-Spirit Alliance

"Two-star mark... Area 3177..."

The silver-armored figure remained silent for a moment, then slowly shook his head and sighed, "We've already passed that place... What a pity."

The man in black armor stared directly at the tall, imposing figure in front of him, who seemed to bear an immense weight, and said in a deep voice, "My lord, to obtain a two-star mark in an area with a rank below 1000, that's a promising talent."

He paused, and seeing that the silver-armored figure did not react, he continued, "My lord, the city lord ordered us to activate the Origin Universe Tower of all the endangered areas of the Cosmic Clam ahead of schedule. Perhaps... he wants to make one last effort."

Hearing this, the silver-armored figure finally turned around slowly, gave the black-armored man a deep look, and then said, "Speak."

The man in black armor was not surprised and immediately expressed his thoughts.

"My lord, although the warship cannot return, I am willing to lead a small squad back!"

The silver-armored figure remained silent for a moment, then sighed again, "That area... is about to fall, and you... may not be able to return."

The man in black armor laughed.

"My lord, back then... you brought me back in the same way."

Upon hearing this, the silver-armored figure fell silent once more.

A moment later.

He waved his hand.

Upon seeing this, the man in black armor immediately pounded his chest in a gesture of respect, then turned and strode away without hesitation.

The silver-armored figure turned around again, continuing to stare blankly ahead, lost in thought.

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

The massive interstellar platform, resembling a floating landmass, belongs to the Pan-Spirit Alliance, the Abyss Race, and the Devouring Race. Energy barriers shimmer with light, creating a bustling scene.

A streak of light shot out silently from the vortex of the secret realm.

It was Lin Yi.

The moment his figure appeared in the void, spacetime was subtly and rapidly distorted around him.

The flow of time was accelerated to a terrifying degree; in this accelerated time fragment, his figure, along with all fluctuations, vanished instantly.

The entire process was so fast that it exceeded the limits of the Venerable Ones' perception; the Venerable Ones on the platform were completely unaware of it.

Meanwhile, deep within the Spirit Race fortress.

The Qing Dan, who was sitting in meditation, holding a peculiar crystal, suddenly frowned.

Just a fleeting moment ago, he sensed an extremely brief fluctuation that vanished in an instant at the entrance to the secret realm.

The condensation of that fluctuation and the speed of its movement were so great that even he, a ruler who also mastered the Space Origin Law, couldn't pinpoint its source in time and could only detect a trace of it.

"Which ruler, skilled in time and space, came and then left?"

The Qing Yan pondered to himself, "Is it Heng Shi?"

In his understanding, only those rulers who have profound attainments in both the Origin Law time and space can so effortlessly connect and travel through space at an accelerated pace, and whose fluctuations are so difficult for him to track, are capable of doing so. The Human Race's Heng Shi is one of them.

Moreover, Heng Shi certainly had reason to pay attention to the entrance to the secret realm, after all, the newly promoted Star Abyss Lord of the Human Race was still inside.

However, after carefully sensing the surroundings, he found nothing.

The fluctuation vanished completely, as if it had never occurred.

The Qing Yan pondered for a moment, then slowly shook his head.

He quickly shook his head, suppressing his curiosity.

Regardless of whether it's Heng Shi or not, the other party clearly doesn't want to show their face.

Since the other party had no malicious intent and had not infringed upon the interests of the Spirit Race, he didn't bother to investigate further.

Being in a fortress, there are too many important matters to keep an eye on.

"Never mind."

The Qing Yan closed his eyes again, as if he had never been disturbed.

He did not connect this momentary anomaly with Lin Yi had just left the Origin Universe Tower.

After all, in his understanding, Lin Yi had only been in the secret realm for a little over forty Epoch. To be able to fully master the Time Origin Law was already astonishing, and to reach more than 30% of the Space Origin Law would be considered rapid progress.

The fluctuation just now was a technique that only a master who simultaneously grasps the Origin Law could possess.

In a remote, almost forgotten corner of the Human Race realm.

A barely perceptible ripple appeared in the void.

Lin Yi's figure appeared silently, as if stepping out from behind an invisible curtain.

All the outward fluctuations emanating from his body had been completely subdued, making him appear like an ordinary cosmic traveler, with only his deep eyes reflecting the desolate starry sky.

His gaze swept across the surroundings.

Here, only a few dark red dwarf stars burn slowly in the distance, and further away, there is a vast expanse of diffuse nebula dust, dim in light and sparse in energy.

A typical cosmic "desert".

"This is far enough," Lin Yi thought to himself.

From the entrance to this secret realm, he directly used the technique of combining time and space to instantly complete a spatial jump over an extremely long distance and erase all traces.

Lin Yi was confident that even a being like the Qing Dan, who also possessed the Space Origin Law, would find it difficult to track him down if caught off guard.

His gaze swept across the area and instantly locked onto a massive gas giant in the distance.

The planet's surface is perpetually ravaged by storms, with colorful cloud bands slowly rotating, their interiors filled with violent energy and complex force fields.

The next moment, Lin Yi's figure flashed, easily penetrating the planet's thin outer ring and plunging into the thick, dense atmosphere.

The violent air currents and lightning were like a gentle breeze to him. He continued to sink until he finally stopped near the Star Core in a sea of liquid metal condensed under extreme pressure. He then casually set up several layers of spacetime concealment and isolation barriers.

"The Main Body will Time Stop." With a slight thought, Lin Yi summoned three clones that appeared beside him simultaneously.

He made some arrangements, leaving two clones beside his Main Body to guard against and handle any possible emergencies.

At the same time, he transferred his main consciousness to his third clone.

"From this moment forward, the Main Body will remain completely silent, ceasing all use of Virtual Network and any proactive activities that could potentially reveal its location."

Lin Yi's eyes were calm. "All activities that require contact with the outside world and the acquisition of information are handled by this clone."

Safety first.

Although he was confident that he now possessed the combat power of a Dominator, there was no need to give someone who might be aiming for the top a chance to take advantage of him and create trouble for himself. Therefore, hiding his Main Body and using clones to travel was the safest strategy.

After making the arrangements, silvery-gray spatial ripples spread around him, and the next moment his figure disappeared from the interior of the gas planet.

Origin Star.

Lin Yi appeared silently above his manor.

The manor's defense system automatically deactivated the alarm the moment it sensed the fluctuations in the master's soul, silently opening a passage.

As he stepped inside, the courtyard view came into view.

Despite the passage of time, everything in the manor remained exactly as it was when he last left. The energy flow was tranquil, and the intelligent servants maintained the manor's cleanliness and order in stealth mode.

Welcome back.

Chen, the manor's intelligent butler, appeared almost immediately.

His voice was as respectful as ever, but a fleeting look of surprise crossed his eyes.

He could vaguely sense that the aura of the manor owner before him seemed different from before; that hidden depth instilled in him, an Intelligent Life, a sense of instinctive awe.

"Well done."

Lin Yi nodded slightly, as a sign of appreciation for the diligent housekeeper.

He then returned to his meditation room and instructed, "Xuanji, immediately apply for a virtual universe network visit to the Eternal Beginning Dominator."

"Yes, Master!"

Just a few breaths later, Xuanji's voice rang out again. "Master, the Eternal Beginning Dominator has approved the visit request and can connect at any time."

"Connect immediately."

The surrounding scenery rippled and reassembled like waves on water.

In the blink of an eye, he found himself in a pure white space.

In the center, that familiar, rustic stone house, that stone table, and two stone stools stand quietly.

Everything was exactly as I remembered.

On the stone bench, the Eternal Beginning Dominator was already seated.

He was still wearing a simple gray cloth robe, his face was gentle, and his eyes were as deep as the starry sky. He was holding an ancient stone cup, seemingly sipping tea.

Seeing Lin Yi's figure materialize, a gentle smile, as expected, appeared on his face.

"Star Abyss," the Eternal Beginning Dominator put down his stone cup, his voice calm, "It seems you also received that news in the Origin Universe Tower? Please sit down."

Clearly, the Eternal Beginning Dominator attributed Lin Yi's sudden request for a virtual audience to the fact that Lin Yi had also received the communication message that shocked all the mark holders inside the Origin Universe Tower, and therefore couldn't wait to come out and ask him questions.

After all, he had just received an audience with two top Human Race lords who had also activated the One-Star Mark.

"Also got?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Yi instantly understood.

"It seems that the message is available to all those who obtain the mark, not just me."

As he pondered this, he stepped forward as instructed, bowed, and said, "Greetings, Lord." Then he sat down on the stone bench opposite him.

After settling down, he didn't beat around the bush and directly uttered a shocking statement. "My Lord, I have obtained the two-star Origin Universe Tower mark."

As soon as he finished speaking, the gentle smile on the face of the Eternal Beginning Dominator froze.

He abruptly stopped the stone cup he had just raised to his lips, causing the clear tea inside to shake violently and spill out a few drops.

But the Eternal Beginning Dominator seemed oblivious, staring intently at Lin Yi, a noticeable tremor appearing deep within his pupils for the first time.

"Ahem... Star Abyss," the Eternal Beginning Dominator even subconsciously cleared his throat, "You... what did you say? A two-star mark?"

He seemed to need to repeat himself to be sure he was being sure of what he heard.

Lin Yi remained expressionless, meeting the gaze of the Eternal Beginning Dominator, and slowly repeated, "Yes, the Two-Star Origin Universe Mark."

The Eternal Beginning Dominator slammed down his stone cup. "Your Second Origin Law has also reached perfection. What did you choose? Space? And then you climbed to the 60th floor?"

This was the only reasonable explanation he could think of.

The upgrade of the mark level of the Origin Universe Tower is inevitably directly related to a breakthrough in strength.

Even when Bright Moon Supreme achieved perfect Space Origin Law, she only reached level 59 and obtained a one-star mark.

Therefore, to obtain a two-star mark, one would theoretically need to surpass level 59 and reach level 60!

Faced with the barrage of questions from the Eternal Beginning Dominator Ruler, Lin Yi's answer once again surprised this pillar of Human Race.

Lin Yi slowly shook his head, his tone remaining calm. "Yes, and no."

Meeting the somewhat surprised gaze of the Eternal Beginning Dominator, he explained, "Ruler, my second Origin Law selected a space, and indeed, both Origin Law have been perfected."

Upon hearing this, the Eternal Beginning Dominator burst into laughter.

The laughter echoed in the empty space, filled with exhilaration, as if releasing the heavy pressure that Human Race had long felt from having only one ruler to maintain its dominance.

"Good! Good!! Good!!!"

The Eternal Beginning Dominator said "good" three times in a row.

This is not simply about having one more ruler.

This means that the Human Race will have more confidence within the Pan-Spirit Alliance and will have a stronger ability to adapt and a greater voice in dealing with the potential upheavals brought about by future interconnections.

This also means that the potential represented by Lin Yi is enough to make any force reassess the future potential of the Human Race.

Because, clearly, being a Dominator is not Lin Yi's limit, and even being a Supreme... might not be it!

But after a moment of excitement, the Eternal Beginning Dominator frowned, remembering what Lin Yi had just said, and quickly asked, "What did you mean by 'not'?"

"You mean..." Lin Yi replied, "I didn't go up to the 60th floor of the Origin Universe Tower."

"Didn't make it to the 60th floor?"

"Yes, Master. According to the information I obtained from the Pure White Space, the Origin Universe Tower we are in is a second-tier Origin Universe Tower. It... only has 59 floors; there is no actual space with a 60th floor. Therefore, although my strength meets the standard and I have obtained a two-star mark, I have not been able to enter a so-called 60th floor."

Upon hearing this, the Eternal Beginning Dominator fell silent.

He lowered his eyes slightly, his fingertips tapping unconsciously a few times on the rough stone tabletop, as if digesting the meaning behind the information.

After a moment, he shook his head. "It seems the waters inside are indeed very deep. Who else knows this news now? Where is your Main Body?"

Lin Yi smiled upon hearing this.

He had already prepared his explanation, and now spoke in a natural and frank tone, "This news is currently only known to you, the Ruler. As for the Main Body..."

He paused, then continued naturally, "I've been in the secret realm for too long, cultivating in seclusion for dozens of Epoch, and it's really getting a bit stifling. So after leaving the secret realm, I sent one of my avatars back to Origin Star to handle some miscellaneous matters, and as for myself... I wanted to travel around and see what's going on, both to reflect on what I've gained from this breakthrough and to relax and recuperate."

This was a pre-prepared explanation, a way to save face for the Eternal Beginning Dominator and the Supreme Being he might meet in the future.

He can't exactly say, "I was on guard against you, so I hid my Main Body."

Although everyone knows exactly what's going on, they all choose to see through it but not expose it.

Sure enough, upon hearing Lin Yi's words, the Eternal Beginning Dominator smiled knowingly. "Indeed, indeed. It's good to be cautious. The universe is vast, and you are still young; it's time to travel, see the world, and make some good arrangements."

He tacitly approved and agreed with Lin Yi's arrangement, then added, "However, even with sufficient strength, one must still be careful when traveling. The universe is vast and full of wonders."

"Thank you for your concern, Master. I will be careful," Lin Yi replied, feeling a warmth in his heart.

The reaction of the Eternal Beginning Dominator undoubtedly shows his understanding and support for this caution, rather than suspicion.

"By the way," the Eternal Beginning Dominator seemed to remember something and asked curiously, "You just mentioned a two-star mark. How is it different from a one-star mark?"

As a seasoned ruler, he knew all too well that such advanced credentials often came with certain conveniences or privileges.

Lin Yi briefly recalled and replied, "In terms of actual function, there haven't been any particularly earth-shattering changes. If I had to point out a difference, it would mainly be in the way we enter and exit the secret realm."

"With the two-star mark, entering the Origin Universe Tower no longer requires going through the external secret realm entrance. Simply call upon the secret realm mark in your heart, and after a short while, you can directly enter the pure white space. Similarly, upon leaving, you will directly return to the location where you entered."

The Eternal Beginning Dominator's eyes lit up. "This is an excellent function!"

He instantly grasped the key point. "This means your movements will be completely unpredictable and impossible for outsiders to track. Whether you enter the secret realm for cultivation or return, no one will know the exact time and place. This is of great significance for ensuring your safety and freedom of movement!"

Lin Yi nodded. "That's what I think too."

Then he asked the question that concerned him, "Master, regarding the Origin Universe Tower, especially the concepts of 'second-tier' and 'mark star level,' and the vast system that may exist behind it... Within our Human Race, with such a long history, are there any other ancient texts or records? Even just a few clues would be helpful."

He hoped to find some corroborating evidence or deeper insights from the historical heritage of Human Race.

Upon hearing this, the Eternal Beginning Dominator slowly shook his head, a hint of helplessness on his face. "Actually, we don't know much about it either."

He frankly admitted, "Most of the information was pieced together by those who entered each secret realm and brought it back, and it was subject to the top-secret prohibition. Many details only circulated among the Overlord and a few core Venerables, and did not form a systematic record."

"However... the Spirit Race has a longer history and a deeper foundation, so they may have more information than we do."

Moreover, since Primeval Cosmos Supreme spent a great deal of resources to help Zhaoyue reach the 60th level, he probably knows something.

Having said that, the Eternal Beginning Dominator pondered for a moment, tapping his fingers lightly on the stone table, clearly making an important decision.

The information Lin Yi brought was too astonishing to be simply treated as an internal secret of the Human Race.

After a while, he raised his head, looked at Lin Yi, and slowly said, "Star Abyss, the news you just brought is all major enough to shake the fate of the clan and influence the entire Pan-Spirit Alliance's judgment on the future landscape. Especially since you have obtained the two-star mark, your strength is comparable to that of a Dominator."

"More importantly, as you just said, this clearly points to the Origin Universe Tower itself being a link in a vast system that we haven't fully understood yet, with clearly defined ranks and advancement rules. Under the rules of such a vast and unknown system, no one can predict what unknown consequences or backlashes will occur when a low-star mark holder attacks a high-star mark holder. This, in effect, adds another layer of potential protection for you from the rules themselves."

"Therefore, I have decided that this news can no longer be confined to just the two of us. I intend to formally inform the Spirit Race through Bright Moon Supreme of your acquisition of the Two-Star Mark, your possession of Overlord-level strength, and the information regarding the Second-Order Origin Universe Tower."

"At the same time, taking this opportunity, we formally announce to the entire Pan-Spirit Alliance the birth of Human Race second ruler! We announce the appearance of the only known recipient of the two-star mark! We announce the rise of our Human Race to future supreme beings!"

This announcement is of great significance.

It is not merely announcing a fact, but also a stance, a demonstration of power, and a proactive shaping of the future landscape.

It will solidify Lin Yi's top position in the Pan-Spirit Alliance and even the entire Main Universe, greatly deter potential enemies, boost the morale and prestige of the Human Race, and secure a more favorable position for the Human Race in the face of the upcoming upheaval.

Lin Yi listened quietly without uttering a word of objection.

This decision was in line with his expectations and also with the interests of the community.

A high-profile announcement would be far more beneficial than anything else.

He now possesses Dominator-level combat power and no longer needs to conceal it excessively as before.

When it's time to draw your sword, you must draw it.

However, upon hearing that the Eternal Beginning Dominator said he would tell the Bright Moon Supreme, he couldn't help but secretly think to himself:

The Eternal Beginning Dominator was analyzing the situation with great clarity, presenting seemingly plausible reasons from the perspectives of clan safety, mark rules, and overall stability. However, his eagerness to inform the Bright Moon Supreme of this news suggested that his motives were probably not so simple.

However, on the other hand, the close relationship between the Eternal Beginning Dominator and the Bright Moon Supreme is a great thing for the Human Race.

Thinking of this, Lin Yi couldn't help but reveal a slightly teasing smile, "Ah~~ It's the Bright Moon Supreme, alright, it's all up to the Master's arrangement."

Upon seeing this, the Eternal Beginning Dominator blushed slightly, then said irritably, "You brat... you're making fun of me now. Isn't it because these Venerable Lords are so useless? Otherwise... never mind, let's not talk about this. Be prepared, once the news is released, it will definitely cause a huge uproar."