Before the Battle I

Fortunately, although Propagation wasn't a particularly strong factor, it didn't disappoint Lin Hui.

Although it differs greatly from evolution, involves a very small scope, and has little potential and room for future development.

But that doesn't stop it from being very suitable for Lin Hui right now, and for him.

The instant he chose to Propagation, the Original Object Projection he absorbed was instantly digested, and his own soul rapidly dissolved, merging entirely into the imprint.

At this point, the soul was completely transformed into a derivative of the imprint. It still existed, but Lin Hui's essence was now primarily based on the imprint, just as the soul is to consciousness and thoughts.

Floating in the void, Lin Hui was gradually adapting, using the inscription as the core to operate his thoughts and consciousness.

It was a very strange feeling. The imprint was solid and unchanging, surrounded by the soul, and then the consciousness and thoughts were on the outermost layer.

But precisely because the imprint is so stable and unchanging, all his thoughts and consciousness carry a subtle sense of imperishability and eternity.

As a result, the Wind Energy also increased significantly, and the stability, density, and strength all surged.

Now, I already possess the Eternal True Order Essence, and with the added advantage of occupying the Propagation position, I am already halfway into the great undertaking of the Celestial Venerable. According to Senior Chongli, others proceed step by step to the pinnacle of Thought Endures Eternally before naturally condensing their own imprint, sublimating it into a position, and then occupying the concept with an empty position. I, however, have done the opposite, occupying the position ahead of time. In reality, I still lack the step of sublimating my self-imprint and condensing my own position before I can become a Celestial Venerable.

The Supreme Omniscience Seal made him clearly understand that he was only using the Original Object Projection to occupy a portion of the Propagation slots in advance; in reality, his control chain was like this.

He controls the Blood Seal, the Blood Seal controls the Original Object Projection, and the Original Object Projection itself has a small empty slot, which it chooses to occupy for Propagation.

Therefore, the countless fragments of information transmitted through Propagation that Lin Hui sensed at this moment were essentially distorted after being transmitted several times.

Imprinting and sublimation... sublimation into a rank... this step is the only hurdle for me to overcome in my journey to becoming a Celestial Venerable."

How to elevate oneself is something that Chongli has already taught us before.

That is, when the spread of the imprint reaches a certain level, in terms of scope, height, and time, it will naturally be sublimated into a status.

And now, Lin Hui is walking down this path.

His name as the Yang God is not only known and spread among all living beings within his own sphere of influence, but is also highly revered by the Fusionist of various surrounding Source Disaster.

Furthermore, this reverence transcends gender, because Propagation itself possesses two characteristics: the continuation of one's own existence and the generation of intense pleasure.

The vast majority of the Resistance Faction and neutral faction value the former more, while the Fusionist values the latter more.

Because Lin Hui merged with the avatar, anything that came into contact with his imprint would naturally have its Propagation function enhanced.

Furthermore, it can be biased according to the user's wishes; those who want to Propagation will have their reproduction Propagation, and those who want happiness will have their happiness enhanced.

As a result, all the cultivation techniques created by Lin Hui became very popular. Due to the issue of imprinting, his techniques spread far and wide, and have now become the most famous bloodline divine techniques in countless worlds around.

Lin Hui traveled through the void for nearly ten thousand years, experiencing firsthand the details of how his Origin Scene Sword Canon was spread in various places.

Some of the Source Disaster he could access had even spread to materialized Colloidal Dissociation experts. These experts indulged in pleasure every day, regardless of gender, and their admiration for him was the strongest.

Although there is an impact from the passage of time, the bliss brought by the Propagation status is reinforced every once in a while, so it becomes their clearest memory.

As he neared his return, Lin Hui recalled the Wind Disaster he had experienced in the Stagnant Storm Court.

So many years have passed, and a thought stirred within him. He remembered Xiling Ghost, who had remained loyal to him until the very end. So, on a whim, he headed straight for the Stagnant Storm.

After waiting outside for over three hundred years, bubbles slowly appeared on the storm wall, and he seized the opportunity to fly in at top speed.

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Thunder King Sect, Jade Bell Hall.

Xiling Ghost knelt calmly in the position of reviewing disciples, methodically completing the review process for disciples applying to transfer animal resources.

Since Lin Hui left a long, long time ago, she has been disheartened and quickly applied for a transfer, leaving the front line of Black Tree Abyss. She spent her savings to find a leisurely and low-paying job, and has been working quietly in it ever since.

For millions of years, she has looked the same. This lack of awareness has had a far less noticeable impact on her as a young person than on the others around her.

For some reason, even though Lin Hui had left, she still preserved the structure of the Clear Jade Mountain branch for him. Although his cultivation level was not high, making the structure just an empty shell, she kept it as a memento.

However, this situation began to change slowly at some point.

"Senior Xiling, it's been so many years! You seem to be getting younger and more radiant..." A male cultivator who had just completed his review complimented with a smile.

He wasn't wrong at all. The Xiling Ghost's current appearance, figure, and temperament are almost completely different from what they were a million years ago.

Now she has a better figure, more perfect proportions, and her appearance and temperament have a kind of serene and pure beauty.

As a result, more and more people pursued her.

What puzzled her was that although there were quite a few female cultivators in the sect who were similar to her, since everyone could adjust their figure and appearance, she was the only one who stood out.

Even among those pursuing her were lesbians and androgynous individuals.

After politely declining another cultivator's suggestion, Xiling Ghost suddenly tied up her long hair on her back, and changed her robe into the fitted battle suit she had always worn at Clear Jade Mountain.

Next, she will go to her next job, maintaining magical artifacts and treasures. This is her second job, which she occasionally does part-time, because the income from inspection alone is too low.

As soon as she flew out of the main hall, she keenly sensed countless greedy gazes fixed on her sensitive areas.

Just like ordinary people.

Logically, this kind of situation should only occur in mortals who are driven by bodily instincts, but...

Xiling Ghost couldn't understand it.

On one occasion, a female cultivator perfectly disguised herself as her in terms of figure, appearance, clothing, and posture, yet received none of the treatment she was currently receiving.

They hadn't flown far from the main hall when a tall figure suddenly appeared slowly in the Wind Energy ahead.

It was a black-haired man dressed in a white robe, with a dark gold longsword hanging at his waist. On the slightly exposed skin on his chest were fine blue markings, and his eyes burned with pale blue flames.

So familiar...

Xiling Ghost froze in place, staring blankly at the other person.

Completely unaware, none of the passing cultivators noticed the man before them; only she saw him.

"Lin..." Xiling Ghost almost blurted out in her excitement. "No... who is lying to me again? I warn you, restore everything to normal immediately, or if I see it again..."

hiss.

The next instant, she and Lin Hui vanished from their original spot and appeared directly above the wide plains outside the Thunder King Sect.

"It's safe here; no one will notice," Lin Hui said softly. "Time is limited. The Stagnant Storm's entry and exit time will soon be over. Xiling Ghost, would you like to leave with me?"

"... It really is you!?" Xiling Ghost's eyes widened, her chest heaving violently. For someone at her level to act like this, it was clear that her emotions had reached their limit.

"We are destined to meet. It's only right that you've remembered me all these years," Lin Hui said calmly.

"I'm willing!" Xiling Ghost replied decisively without further hesitation.

"I am your person, no matter where I am. If it weren't for your support back then, I would have died in the Black Tree Abyss long ago." The Illusion Destruction Eye and the blessing of the Seal of the Devil Incense are the fundamental reasons why she has lived to this age.

Now, Lin Hui's aura was as boundless as the endless void, clearly indicating that his strength had improved again. Such a powerful figure was still willing to come back and mentor a mediocre Fusionist whose cultivation had stagnated. In any case, his intentions were sincere.

Therefore, Xiling Ghost had no reason to hesitate.

"Okay! Follow me." Lin Hui gestured with his hand.

A flash of light and shadow surrounded the two, and they arrived directly at the entrance of the courtyard.

Ahead, a tiny black crack was rapidly diminishing amidst the endless blue Wind Disaster.

These cracks are the doors to the outside world.

At this moment, they are decreasing rapidly.

Lin Hui originally planned to take Xiling Ghost out all at once and then figure it out.

but...

"Senior, what do you mean by this?" He stepped aside to shield Xiling Ghost, facing a pure and innocent figure slowly emerging from the Wind Disaster before him.

A tight-fitting white ruffled top paired with a purple-black super-short pleated skirt, plus matte black stockings that perfectly hug her legs.

Floating opposite them was none other than Junchen Primordial Lord, the strongest person in the Thunder King Sect and the newly appointed sect leader.

"It's been a million years, little Huihui. You don't call me Master anymore, you call me Senior now? It really breaks my heart." Junchen Primordial Lord smiled as she looked at Lin Hui, but deep down her soul was far from the calm and normal state she appeared to be.

As Thought Endures Eternally, she discovered Lin Hui as soon as he entered the sect.

But it was precisely because she discovered it so early that she was all the more shocked.

At first, she thought she had misjudged the situation. She thought Lin Hui was just disguising his aura, pretending to be a top expert to intimidate his enemies. But after sensing more closely, she gradually realized that this little guy from back then had actually caught up with her hundreds of millions of years of hard work in just a million years!

More importantly, the Thought Endures Eternally cannot be built up by time alone. Those who can reach this level are all geniuses among geniuses, completely different species from ordinary people.

Even so, there is no guarantee that one's Thought Endures Eternally; one also needs good fortune and helpful people along the way, neither of which can be lacking.

Only in this way can one have the chance to overcome countless hardships and reach this supreme realm, second only to the Celestial Venerable.

But what's wrong with Lin Hui!?

Seeing that Lin Hui was about to leave the court with Xiling Ghost, she finally couldn't help but appear and block their way.

"It was just a temporary measure back then, but you did indeed have the kindness of passing on your skills to me, so you can be considered half a teacher." Lin Hui's words of acknowledgment were transmitted through his soul.

"Since we share this bond, may I tell you the truth: how did you reach such a height in such a short time?" Junchen Primordial Lord's tone was light, but his eyes were unusually serious.