Lord Xuanyan did not answer immediately. Instead, he poured himself another cup of tea.
"We can't demand Supreme-level Source Power for the treatment plan, but that doesn't mean we're completely helpless." Lord Xuanyan lifted his cup but didn't drink, merely swirling the tea gently. "The treatment plan bestowed by the Supreme lists a treasure that can slow the deterioration. That's what we need to strive to obtain."
Lin Yi's expression sharpened. "A treasure that can slow the deterioration?"
"Mm." Lord Xuanyan nodded. "There's a rare object called a Chronology Anchor Stone. It comes from deep within a cosmic wonder known as the Time Corridor."
"The Time Corridor?" Lin Yi memorized the name.
"It's an extremely ancient and dangerous place where space-time is in disarray. The flow of time within it is chaotic and unpredictable," Lord Xuanyan explained. "Chronology Anchor Stones naturally condense at relatively stable points in time. They're peculiar crystals that contain a special time-ordering effect, allowing them to gently smooth out temporal turbulence and provide a measure of stability."
He looked at Lin Yi. "Given Dominator Hengshi's current condition, Chronology Anchor Stones can't cure him, but they can effectively slow the deterioration of his timeline. The more we use, the more the effects stack, buying us more time."
Lin Yi understood at once. "So we need a large number of Chronology Anchor Stones."
"Exactly." Lord Xuanyan set down his cup. "But the environment in the Time Corridor is extreme. Only those powerful enough to have cultivated the Time Law can find their way through it by relying on their own comprehension of the law and resist the erosion of temporal turbulence. There's also a minimum strength requirement. One must be at least a Higher Deity to enter."
He sighed softly, his voice tinged with deep helplessness. "So, since