The Third-Tier Cosmic Star Vine! Setting Off for Canglan Planet, Thunder World!

"Ika."

Lin Yuan whispered in his mind, "Analyze the current strength and specific data of the Star Vine for me."

As soon as he finished speaking, the smart optical computer on Lin Yuan's wrist flickered slightly, projecting a holographic image of an exquisite fairy girl, no larger than a palm, with translucent wings on her back.

"Understood!" Ika nodded obediently and closed her large eyes.

In the next second, countless complex data streams flashed frantically beneath her eyelids. After only a moment, Ika opened her eyes, her small face filled with excitement and shock:

"Master, according to the most precise calculations, the Star Vine has now officially stepped into the ranks of a Universe-Level Tier 3 lifeform!"

"Its number of main vines has reached a perfect 108, and the maximum extension length of each main vine can reach a terrifying four hundred kilometers!"

"Not only that, its cellular activity and epidermal toughness have also undergone a qualitative leap."

Ika waved her small fists and reported excitedly: "The current Star Vine, even if it takes a direct hit from a D6-Grade Laser Cannon, would at most suffer minor damage to its epidermis; it would absolutely be unable to damage its core!"

"Universe-Level Tier 3... four hundred kilometers..."

Hearing this set of data, even Lin Yuan couldn't help but gasp.

What is the concept of four hundred kilometers? Once fully released, it would be nothing short of a Starry Sky Behemoth capable of blotting out the sun and moon!

Once the 108 main vines interweave into a defensive net, it would be an absolute fortress of war.

"Very good!" Lin Yuan was extremely satisfied.

With this Universe-Level Tier 3 Star Vine as his trump card, he had absolute confidence in maximizing his gains during the upcoming trip to the "Thunder World"!

At that time, if he encountered a joint siege from other factions upon leaving the Thunder World, relying on the Immortal Mechanical Puppet would be enough to make those factions tremble with fear.

Lin Yuan moved his mind and retracted the massive Star Vine back into his body.

Afterward, he directly connected to the Virtual Universe network.

After searching for a moment in the vast, sea-like Virtual Universe, Lin Yuan logged off.

"The Universe Mercenary Assessment is still some time away." Lin Yuan rubbed his chin, his eyes flashing with eagerness, "There is plenty of time."

"I can just use this period to properly explore that mysterious 'God-Demon Unity Technique,' and by the way... use that 'SSS-Grade' bloodline evolution agent that Ming Yu sent over."

Without realizing it, he, a martial artist who once struggled to survive on Earth, was rapidly approaching that high and mighty "Universe-Level."

Time slipped away like a white horse passing a crevice amidst the dull yet passionate training.

In the blink of an eye, two months had passed.

It must be said, staying alone on the desolate and barren Mars, cut off from all external social interactions and disturbances, was in itself a form of ultimate enjoyment.

At least for Lin Yuan, he could clearly feel the surge of power within his body every day; the joy brought by this positive feedback was his endless motivation to train tirelessly.

"Boom!"

At a certain moment, a soul fluctuation that made one's heart tremble erupted from the quiet room deep beneath the surface of Mars.

Lin Yuan opened his eyes abruptly, his forehead covered in fine beads of sweat. He subconsciously reached out his right hand to support his forehead, feeling the world spinning and his head swimming.

"Hiss... this 'God-Demon Unity Technique' is truly not meant for humans to practice."

Lin Yuan complained. To put it nicely, practicing this secret technique was like a god and a demon chanting, but in reality, it was purely two lunatics fighting inside his brain!

However, pain is often accompanied by huge gains.

Lin Yuan endured the dizziness, but the corners of his mouth couldn't help but rise.

After these two months of hellish torture, his spiritual force amplitude had actually surged from the original 30 to a terrifying 50!

One must know that in the vast universe, if a Star-Level spirit reader's spiritual force amplitude can reach 30, they are already an absolute top-tier genius in the Black Dragon Mountain Star Sector.

And reaching 50—this is a level of monstrous comprehension that would make even those Universe Country Lords take notice!

Not only that.

After digesting that priceless "SSS-Grade" bloodline evolution agent, Lin Yuan's genetic level underwent an all-around leap.

His martial artist and spirit reader realms also naturally crossed into Star-Level Tier 8!

"Everything is ready."

Lin Yuan stood up, his bones emitting a series of explosions like popping beans, and an aura as deep as the abyss and as vast as the sea flashed and vanished within the hall.

He called out:

"Setsuna, Baron, Yan Jin, Dia!"

Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish!

In less than half a second, four figures exuding powerful auras appeared before Lin Yuan like ghosts, kneeling on one knee with expressions of extreme respect.

"Master, what are your orders?"

These four were none other than the four most trusted Star-level ninth-rank slaves under Lin Yuan's command.

Lin Yuan swept his gaze over the four of them and spoke a few words indifferently:

"Pack up. Let's go; you're coming with me to Qiu Long Planet."

"Qiu Long Planet?!"

Upon hearing these three words, the four kneeling below shuddered violently.

"Ma... Master, is... is it because we haven't done well enough?"

Beside them, the burly, tower-like Baron also wore a look of panic and hurriedly kowtowed, "That's right! We are loyal to you, Master, and have absolutely no second thoughts!"

"Please, Master, enlighten us!" Setsuna and Yan Jin also chimed in.

"???"

Looking at the four slaves below with their mournful faces, as if the sky had collapsed, Lin Yuan was full of question marks.

He stood stunned for a full three seconds before he finally realized what was happening.

Qiu Long Planet was home to the largest slave market in the surrounding star sectors! The life, death, and ownership of slaves could be traded at any moment; one only needed to change the highest authority settings within the Virtual Universe network.

These four guys thought he was dissatisfied with them and was planning to drag them back to the slave market on Qiu Long Planet to sell them off!

"Smack!"

Lin Yuan scolded them, annoyed, "You four idiots, it's a waste of talent that you aren't writing novels with that imagination of yours."

"I'm taking you to Qiu Long Planet to get you some decent equipment! Where on earth did your minds wander?"

Lin Yuan shook his head.

He intended to bring these four along for the upcoming trip to the Thunder World.

It wasn't because he valued their combat power as Star-level ninth-ranks, but because the Thunder World contained massive amounts of universe crystals and even precious Thunder Stones.

He was fine with doing the fighting, but he needed more hands for the manual labor; otherwise, the Black Dragon Coins he spent would have been wasted, right?

Since he was bringing them along as laborers, he had to outfit them with decent gear. Otherwise, if they looked ragged, it would be his own reputation as Lin Yuan that suffered.

"Eq... equipment?" The four looked at each other, and then a wave of ecstasy surged in their hearts. "Thank you, Master!"

Ten days later, Qiu Long Planet.

Five figures emerged from the entrance of the most luxurious "Rare Treasure Shop" on the bustling street.

Leading them was Lin Yuan, dressed in black with an ethereal temperament.

Behind him, Dia, Baron, and the others looked like the spoiled sons of a wealthy landlord, their mouths grinning so wide they almost reached their ears.

Each of them carefully cradled a piece of spiritual or force-based weaponry that radiated powerful fluctuations.

Every single one was a third-rank intermediate grade!

One had to realize that these were treasures that would make even ordinary Universe-level powerhouses green with envy, with each piece worth at least several hundred billion Black Dragon Coins.

"Master... this, this is too precious!"

Setsuna stroked the dark blue short blade in her hand, feeling as if she were in a dream.

"Enough, put away that look of having never seen the world before."

Lin Yuan waved his hand without looking back, speaking with total indifference.

He was about to enter the Thunder World to make a fortune, where universe crystals were measured by the "cubic meter." He really didn't care about this small amount of money anymore.

"Let's go. We're heading to the Universe Mercenary Alliance headquarters to get your adventurer cards processed."

After completing the procedures, Lin Yuan and his group boarded the specially modified Starship.

The ship turned into a streak of light, tore through the atmosphere, and entered dark universe travel.

Their destination—Canglan Planet, Thunder City!

A few days later.

With a slight vibration, the Starship docked steadily within the massive spaceport of Thunder City on Canglan Planet.

The hatch opened, and Lin Yuan led his four fully armed slaves off the ship, merging into the bustling crowd.

Thunder City, the massive city named after the Thunder World, was already in a complete frenzy.

In every street and alley, one could see tough-looking adventurers wearing all sorts of battle armor.

"Have you heard? This time, when the Thunder World opens, even the high and mighty 'Two Holy Lands' have sent their core disciples to train!"

"That's not all! The Four Organizations and Sixteen Families—which one hasn't sent their elites? I think a real show is about to unfold in the Thunder World this time."

"I think I'll just wait for them to come out before I go in!"

The clamor of surrounding chatter constantly drifted into Lin Yuan's ears, with topics almost entirely revolving around the massive powers that shook the Black Dragon Mountain Star Sector.

However, listening to these awe-inspiring names, not a single ripple stirred in Lin Yuan's eyes.

The two great holy lands, the various organizations, the geniuses of the great families...

He did not hold any of them in his eyes.

He knew very clearly that in this Thunder World about to open, there was only one true hunter, and that was he, Lin Yuan.

As for the others, they were destined to be mere foils.

After passing through the bustling streets and completing identity verification.

The five of them soon arrived before a massive villa that occupied a vast area and was heavily guarded.

This was the entrance to the Thunder World.

A woman wearing silver battle armor, possessing exquisite features but a temperament as cold as frost, stood guard at the villa gate, her gaze sweeping over Lin Yuan and the others like lightning.

She was the powerhouse stationed here by the Universe Mercenary Alliance—Chinia.

"You wish to enter the Thunder World?" Chinia spoke coldly, her voice carrying a hint of warning.

"I presume you already have some understanding of the Thunder World. I will remind you one last time: if you withdraw now, there is still time!"

Lin Yuan merely smiled slightly, stepping forward without the slightest hesitation, and said indifferently, "Our minds are made up."

Chinia took a deep look at Lin Yuan, seemingly surprised by the composure of this Star-level eighth-rank youth.

Hearing this, Chinia did not waste any more words; she stepped aside and pointed to a portal nearby:

"Pass through, and you will be in the Thunder World!"

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