Palace lanterns holding faintly red flames hung all around the Dark Blue Great Hall.
Layers of gauze curtains lent the space an ethereal coolness.
"By the way, Supreme, if I went into the past, would I change history or affect you as you are now?"
The thought suddenly occurred to Jiang Yang, and he asked.
"Of course not. In the timeline you travel to, history changes the moment you appear, and a new timeline is born, branching away from the current timeline."
"Only after you leave will that timeline fade into nothingness or merge with the current timeline."
"We keep the timelines of past, present, and future under constraint, so there will be no problems. You will fully comprehend the principles behind this when you become a Supreme."
Yin Jiuer explained patiently.
"So that's how it works."
Jiang Yang nodded, his regard for the mighty power of Supremes rising further.
"By the way, Jiang Yang, there is one more thing I need to make clear to you."
Yin Jiuer smiled.
"Please go ahead, Supreme."
Jiang Yang said.
"Do you know the difference between a Quasi-Supreme and a Supreme?"
Yin Jiuer asked.
"I honestly don't."
Jiang Yang answered truthfully.
"I'll explain it according to your Divine Clan's cultivation system. Beyond the nine steps, those who transcend once more in mighty power are Supremes and Quasi-Supremes."
Yin Jiuer said.
"In that case, beyond the nine steps is Quasi-Supreme, and above Quasi-Supreme is Supreme. Do I need to reach the Ninth Step of Emperor-Rank first, then ascend to the Quasi-Supreme realm, and finally attain the Supreme Position?"
Jiang Yang asked in confusion.
"No. Quasi-Supreme and Supreme can actually be considered the same realm."
Yin Jiuer explained with a smile.
"For us, directly beyond the nine steps lies Supreme. That is because we are