"It's alright, after all, she didn't cause me any loss. If we have to talk about apologies, then she should apologize to Albert."
Faced with such an old man, Li Xingkong was undoubtedly much more cautious, as he had no idea how the Li Xingkong existed or appeared.
"Hahaha, that's exactly how it should be, that's exactly how it should be."
Fenye chuckled a few times, then raised his hand and pointed, and an identical bracelet appeared in front of Li Xingkong.
"I won't go see that young friend with the unusual timing. You can give him this bracelet. How can such a talent be used as consumables? Adding him to my Axiom Arc is the right solution."
As for my young friend...
The old man smiled, and the bracelet on Li Xingkong was altered by an invisible force.
What was once just an ordinary ring has now been adorned with numerous intricate patterns, and even the original single ring has been transformed into two rings, one black and one white, linked together.
"Alright, now you can be considered an unofficial deacon of my Axiom Arc. Wherever you go in the vast universe, feel free to invoke the name of my Arc Arc spread its might."
Li Xingkong examined the new bracelet and found that its functions were significantly enhanced compared to the previous, simpler ones.
Li Xingkong could use it to locate all members of the Axiom Arc within a few hundred light-years and directly contact any one of them.
Furthermore, he also gained access to the Axiom Arc knowledge pool.
The so-called knowledge pool is actually quite similar to the system's skill pool; it connects every member of the Arc.
However, unlike the system's free access method, the Axiom Arc's knowledge base uses an points system. The more knowledge you invest, the more points you accumulate, and the more content you can access.
Strictly speaking, within the organization of Axiom Arc, integrals are the true hard currency.
As a deacon, Li Xingkong receives a considerable number of points each calendar year, more than enough for him to access the contents of the database.
Li Xingkong was somewhat surprised to receive such a benefit for no reason, after all, Bingyou was also his daughter. However, he handled the situation without showing any favoritism, which was quite rare.
"Then I thank the Great Sage."
"Alright, alright, I'm busy with affairs, so there's no need to dwell on these matters. However, given how busy I am, it would be rather inappropriate for the other sages to find out that I've appointed you as their steward without your consent. So, how about this: one day from now, I'll send you and that young friend with the unusual schedule to the project site for three to five years. That way, you'll be truly deserving of the title."
Fenye smiled and outlined the next steps for the group before vanishing from the spot. Clearly, there was no room for negotiation in his arrangements.
"Hiss... Just who is this guy?"
Li Xingkong couldn't understand it, so he could only turn to the system for help.
"Hmm, one could only say that there are countless methods, but they all lead to the same goal. Although he's following a path of technological civilization, his current state has already transcended the realm of technology."
The system slowly emerged, clearly showing some appreciation for this great sage.
How so?
Li Xingkong also somewhat curious.
"Didn't we say before that all three major powers possess weapons based on rules?"
The system kept everyone in suspense.
"Yes, isn't this the trump card of the three great civilizations?"
Li Xingkong nodded.
"Then I would say that this great sage is actually the weapon of the Axiom Arc?"
The system's pronouncements are always shocking and outrageous.
"Ah?"
Li Xingkong was a little surprised by what the system said.
"So, he's actually a weapon of rules? And a weapon has a personal personality? Isn't that very dangerous?"
"To be precise, his current state can be described as the embodiment of rules. He has delved so deeply into his field of knowledge that he and the rules have begun to merge into one. If we were to describe it in terms of cultivation systems, his current state could be called the Dao Integration Stage."
"Of course, he has only just embarked on the path of Dao Integration and has a long way to go. However, even so, in this universe, he can already be considered a figure standing at the pinnacle."
" Dao Integration? Is the next step after Nascent Soul being Dao Integration?"
To be honest, Li Xingkong didn't know much about how the cultivation realms were divided.
"Of course not. Cultivation isn't limited to just one path. The higher the cultivation level, the more branches one can take."
"The path of Nascent Soul is about Shattering the Void and leaping to higher dimensions, with the goal of escaping this universe and arriving at a higher-dimensional Cosmic Sea; while the path of Dao Integration focuses on one's coexistence with the world, becoming a part of the Heavenly Dao, and ultimately replacing the Heavenly Dao with one's own heart to become the master of the world."
"Different goals lead to different levels of achievement."
"If one chooses the path of Nascent Soul, one advances to the Nascent Soul stage, escapes the Cocoon-Breaking Tribulation, and the next step is to pursue ascension. But if one Dao Integration the path of Dao Integration, one merges with the rules, and the next step is to control the rules, and then further replace the Heavenly Dao."
"Hmm, no wonder."
No wonder Li Xingkong couldn't detect his form; it turned out his body had become one with the rules, and Li Xingkong naturally couldn't perceive the rules' structure.
"We still can't underestimate people. Even without cultivation methods, some people can still reach this level."
Li Xingkong shook his head, turned around, and went back into the spaceship.
What's going on?
Although the people inside the spaceship didn't know what had happened, they knew that anything that could make Li Xingkong so hurried was definitely not a trivial matter.
Fortunately, Li Xingkong returned shortly afterward. Seeing Li Xingkong safely inside the spaceship, the group breathed a sigh of relief.
"It's nothing serious, there was a slight mishap, but fortunately the ending was quite good."
Li Xingkong casually brushed it off, then tossed the bracelet in his hand to Albert.
"Well, now I don't need to vouch for you anymore. You're now one of the candidates for the Axiom Arc."
Albert hurriedly took the bracelet, still somewhat confused.
what happened?
After just one trip outside, Li Xingkong found himself with the Axiom Arc bracelet again, as if he had picked it up off the street.
"Frog Fun, Mr. Li, this is too valuable, I can't accept it."
Albert repeatedly declined, but he couldn't help it; the thing was too valuable, so valuable that he was even a little scared.
"This isn't a gift from me; a senior colleague specifically requested it for you."
Li Xingkong laughed. Giving things away wasn't his style, but acting as a middleman and running errands was no problem for him.
"Senior? Besides Mr. Li, I don't know any other seniors."
Albert was puzzled; who had sent him this thing?