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Chapter 100: The Seventh Star Cave (Seeking Subscription)
Chapter 100: The Seventh Star Cave (Seeking Subscription)
The Sixth Star Cave.
Lin Yuan appeared within its confines.
"Reach the other side, and you will pass."
"Prompt: There is no threat to life in this star cave."
Lin Yuan glanced at the stele beside him.
Inscribed upon it was the method to pass through this star cave.
"The other side?"
Lin Yuan looked up.
The so-called 'other side' was about ten steps away.
He surveyed his surroundings.
Within this confined ten-step radius, there were dozens of scattered testers.
These evolvers were either standing still, deep in thought with their heads down, hesitating to move forward, or looking utterly lost.
"This star cave's test seems to focus on the soul, and it's not merely a simple soul attack."
Lin Yuan's expression was pensive.
Though the evolvers who had stopped within these ten steps displayed varied expressions, they generally appeared calm and didn't seem to be enduring any attacks.
Lin Yuan observed for a while, confirming that there weren't any issues, and then took a step towards the 'other side'.
In an instant, the surroundings changed.
Lin Yuan found himself seated in the top floor of a luxurious skyscraper, gazing out through the massive floor-to-ceiling windows at the clear view of the outside world.
Spaceships and battleships descended, and beyond the planet, there were even star forts as large as the sun and moon standing guard.
"Am I now the richest tycoon in the Chi Kun Star Domain? Do I have enough wealth to buy an entire galaxy? Do I have business dealings with other star domains and even alien races?"
A flood of memories suddenly appeared in his mind.
Lin Yuan quickly understood his current situation.
"Master, the takeover of the Level 6 resource planet you purchased a month ago has been completed. This Level 6 resource planet is rich in all kinds of precious minerals and will bring an annual income of 23 trillion universe coins."
"Master, the interest on last year's deposits in the Central Bank has all been credited to your account, totaling about 1.2 million trillion universe coins."
"Master, the dividends for this year from your investment in the Universe Galaxy Company are 830,000 billion universe coins."
"Master..."
A series of intelligent robots stood at a distance, continuously reporting various income figures.
As for the unit of measurement, it wasn't the 'civilization coins' of the Human Alliance but the more advanced 'universe coins'.
Compared to 'civilization coins' that could only be used within the Human Domain, 'universe coins' were acceptable in the domains of numerous races.
The exchange rate between the two was one to ten thousand.
One could exchange 10,000 civilization coins for one universe coin.
"This is too wealthy."
Lin Yuan checked his account balance, and the string of zeros following the number made him exclaim in amazement.
"What a pity, it's all an illusion."
Lin Yuan sighed softly, and the scenes around him began to shatter.
He returned to the Sixth Star Cave.
"So, with every step, I'll experience an illusion?"
Lin Yuan's expression was thoughtful. At this moment, he had already taken the first step, and to proceed, he would need to take the second step.
"Illusions aren't difficult to deal with, especially when one is prepared. The key issue is that they are extremely tempting. Even knowing that it's fake, one would still want to linger and experience it more."
Lin Yuan thought to himself.
Once one started thinking this way, it became dangerous because for every second one was immersed in the illusion, an indeterminate amount of time, perhaps days, could pass in the outside world.
Indeed, while the illusions in the star cave didn't threaten the tester's life, if one remained in this star cave for over a month, they would be automatically eliminated.
If one became too engrossed and indulged in the illusions, they might inadvertently ignore the passing of time and end up being disqualified.
"Let's continue."
After pondering for a moment, Lin Yuan took the second step.
Once again, the surroundings changed.
This time, Lin Yuan appeared in a glorious palace.
Numerous beauties surrounded him.
These women were all stunningly beautiful, their every move enchanting, yet at this moment, they humbly attended to Lin Yuan.
"The first step was wealth, and the second step is beauty?"
Lin Yuan thought to himself. He had to admit that everything happening within the illusion was extremely realistic—the delicate touch of skin and the fragrant incense that lingered in his nostrils.
"Your Majesty."
A beauty with deep blue irises approached, her slender fingers trailing over Lin Yuan's chest as she whispered in his ear.
"Your Majesty."
Another beauty rushed over, caressing Lin Yuan's lower abdomen, her breath hot.
"Your Majesty."
"Your Majesty."
"Your Majesty."
One after another, the beauties drew close. If these women were in the Human Alliance, they would have been 'broadcasters' or 'stars' with at least billions of fans, but now, they were doing their best to please Lin Yuan.
"I must focus on the task at hand."
Lin Yuan withdrew his right hand from a beauty's embrace, and with a slight movement of his mind, the scenes around him began to shatter once more, and he returned to the Sixth Star Cave.
It wasn't entirely accurate to say he had 'returned' because Lin Yuan had never actually left. Everything he had experienced was an illusion.
"Hmm?"
"Has it been a minute already?"
Lin Yuan checked the time.
"This is truly insidious."
Lin Yuan shook his head slightly.
In the beauty illusion, if a tester wanted to enjoy themselves, even for a few seconds, such as testing the skills of these beauties, the time flow rate in the outside world would increase almost tenfold or even several dozen times.
After all, compared to the wealth illusion of the first step, the sensory experiences in the beauty illusion of the second step were almost indistinguishable from reality.
The enjoyment one felt within the illusion was practically the same as what one would feel in the real world.
Subsequently, Lin Yuan took several steps in succession.
The illusions he encountered varied, including power, status, and strength.
The illusions in the Sixth Star Cave were extremely realistic, targeting the deepest desires and emotions of each tester.
However, these illusions were incredibly simple for Lin Yuan.
Not because he had a talent for it, but because he had experienced it all before.
Compared to the other testers who were under a hundred years old, Lin Yuan, having traversed through three shuttle runs, was nearly three hundred years old in actual age.
He had experienced the so-called beauty, wealth, and status before.
In a mysterious space within the Seven Star Cave World.
Twelve figures almost simultaneously noticed Lin Yuan, who was passing through the Sixth Star Cave at an incredibly fast speed.
"How is he so fast?"
"Are those illusions having no effect on him?"
"That can't be, right? How can a twenty-year-old have such a state of mind?"
The nine figures below exchanged glances.
Passing through the Sixth Star Cave wasn't difficult, but it was rare to see someone like Lin Yuan, who was almost unaffected by the illusions.
The testers who had passed through the Seventh Star Cave before him had almost all wasted several hours or even half a day within those ten steps.
In the eyes of the twelve figures, this was perfectly normal.
After all, all the testers were under a hundred years old. At such a young age, to possess Third or Fourth Stage strength, one would have to have exceptional talent, and most of their time would undoubtedly be spent on cultivation.
Where would they find the time to experience such worldly pleasures?
The three figures above silently observed Lin Yuan.
"The path of evolution is an incredibly difficult one. If one stops midway due to certain temptations, even with the strongest talent, their final achievements will be extremely limited."
Guzhe thought silently, his gaze upon Lin Yuan growing increasingly satisfied.
Chapter 100: The Seventh Star Cave
The Sixth Star Cave.
Lin Yuan appeared within its confines and took his tenth step, reaching the 'other side' and passing the test.
"Love?" Lin Yuan's mind flashed back to the illusion of his final step. This step tested a broad sense of 'love', encompassing the love between parents, friends, and more. "Whether it be love, hate, or other emotions, they are but spices of life on the path of evolution. One can indulge in them appropriately but must never sink into them, allowing these emotions to influence oneself." Lin Yuan thought to himself.
With the Myriad Worlds Gate in his possession, he knew he was destined to traverse countless worlds and assume countless identities. If he were to succumb to the emotional bonds of each identity, his cultivation would suffer, and he might even go insane.
"What about them?" Lin Yuan glanced back. Dozens of evolvers remained in the Sixth Star Cave, still immersed in their illusions, reluctant to wake up, or adjusting their thoughts to shake off the after-effects.
The Seventh Star Cave.
Lin Yuan took another step, and his figure vanished from the Sixth Star Cave, arriving at his new destination.
The Seventh Star Cave presented a bizarre sight. It was a massive mountain floating in the vastness of space, and Lin Yuan appeared at its peak. From his perspective, he couldn't grasp the full extent of the mountain, but he felt its towering presence. "A mountain in the universe?" Lin Yuan was bewildered, sensing the mountain's tangible existence, unlike a virtual projection.
"And those statues?" His eyes scanned the summit, where stone statues stood at regular intervals. Unlike the statues in the Fourth Star Cave, these statues were unique, depicting a 'Heavenly Roc' with outstretched wings and a 'Woman' holding aloft the flame of life. Each statue was distinct.
"What is the test of this star cave?" Lin Yuan's gaze shifted, and he located the familiar stone tablet. "This star cave has a total of one hundred and thirty-six statues, each containing a path of evolution. Observe the statues, comprehend the evolution path within, and then touch the statue to pass the test." "Hint: The most suitable path is the best. Don't be overly ambitious and try to forcefully comprehend the paths from the grand statues."
"One hundred and thirty-six statues? One hundred and thirty-six evolution paths?" Lin Yuan was momentarily taken aback. He noticed that the over one hundred statues scattered across the summit varied in size. The largest ones exceeded ten meters, but there were only sixteen of them. The rest were only two or three meters tall.
Lin Yuan approached the nearest statue, a three-meter-tall depiction of a 'Heavenly Roc' with outstretched wings, poised to soar into the sky. "Perfect, just like the real thing," Lin Yuan mused as he studied it. He could sense the statue coming to life, each feather vibrating with energy. "Wind, the wind of the heavens." Lin Yuan felt that this statue embodied the wind, and with a slight flutter of its wings, it could merge with the wind and traverse vast distances.
[Your comprehension defies the heavens. By observing the 'Heavenly Roc' statue, you have comprehended the 'Heavenly Wind' evolution path.]
"Finally, the Seventh Star Cave." In the mysterious space, the twelve figures eagerly watched Lin Yuan. Based on his performance in the Fourth and Sixth Star Caves, Lin Yuan had impressed them, ranking just below the three figures with the surname Chi. In some aspects, he even surpassed them.
The three figures above also turned their attention to Lin Yuan, especially Guzhe, who stared intently. "The Fourth Star Cave tests comprehension, but it is not as intricate and specific as the Seventh Star Cave." The three figures were well aware that the one hundred and thirty-six statues in the Seventh Star Cave, representing one hundred and thirty-six evolution paths, symbolized different directions a cultivator could take.
The test challenged the examinees to comprehend an evolution path from the statues without any textual guidance. Succeeding meant that the path was highly suitable for them. If it weren't, comprehension would be difficult. This test served to reveal the potential and aptitude of each examinee, guiding their future instruction.
"I hope he chooses those statues," Guzhe thought to himself, referring to the statues that symbolized evolution paths similar to his own. Although Lin Yuan was currently cultivating the extreme attributes of Yin and Yang, it didn't restrict him to that path. Perhaps there was an even more suitable path that Lin Yuan hadn't encountered yet. Hence, this opportunity.
If Guzhe discovered an evolution path that better suited Lin Yuan, he could intervene and make changes. In the Human Civilization, as long as one hadn't cultivated beyond the Sixth Stage and was willing to pay a certain price, it was possible to choose a different evolution path. For example, Luolan He from the 'Thunder Rain' star domain had changed her evolution path dozens of times by replicating her physical body.
(End of Chapter)
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