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Chapter 131: I Think Your Understanding of the Martial Arts Evolution Path is Incomplete
Chapter 131: I Think Your Understanding of the Martial Arts Evolution Path is Incomplete (Please Subscribe)
"To control myriad paths with a single path?"
The old man's eyes flickered with a rapid stream of data, evidently calculating the possibilities of such an approach.
In truth, understanding one rule was beneficial, but was it better than understanding multiple rules?
This question had plagued cultivators for over twenty thousand years, and a near-standard answer had emerged.
It depended on the individual.
If one was naturally inclined towards multiple rules, then understanding a variety of rules was advantageous.
However, if an individual had a higher affinity for a particular rule, it was only natural to prioritize understanding that specific rule.
But now, this latest response had presented the old man with a different perspective.
"No," he murmured. "To control myriad paths with a single path, the'single path' must possess overwhelming dominance over the'myriad paths.'"
"If it is merely a path of the same level, how can one control myriad paths with it?" The old man pondered for a while, but couldn't find a satisfactory answer.
"However, this approach may indeed be feasible." The old man's eyes lit up with excitement, and he momentarily forgot about the data constantly appearing on the light screen next to him.
"This won't do. I need to have a proper chat with this young fellow." The old man immediately clicked on the profile picture of the person who had provided this insight, intending to obtain their contact information directly.
"Insufficient permissions?" The old man blinked.
"How can I, an eighth-level citizen and a rare Evolution Scholar, have insufficient permissions?" he muttered with a slight pout.
"Let's see if I can get around this." Once again, a flurry of data scrolled through the old man's eyes.
However, the next moment, a solemn and chilly voice interrupted his efforts.
"Taia Scholar, your actions violate Article 13 of the Human Alliance Charter. If you continue, you will be subject to corresponding punishment."
"Hehe, Wisdom Goddess, I was just testing the information blockade set up by you three goddesses to see if there were any loopholes. I had no intention of violating the charter." The old man quickly stopped the flow of data in his eyes and offered a playful explanation.
"Taia Scholar, whether there are loopholes or not, there will be corresponding handling procedures, which have nothing to do with you," the Wisdom Goddess replied in a monotone voice, devoid of any emotion.
"Alright then." The old man sat back down.
"By the way, Wisdom Goddess, why is the citizen who provided this response under such a high level of information blockade that even I can't query their information?" The old man paused for a moment before cautiously probing further.
After all, he was an eighth-level citizen and a rare Evolution Scholar, a position that granted him significant influence and respect in the dozens of star domains surrounding his own.
"Taia Scholar, you do not have the sufficient permissions to know this," the Wisdom Goddess replied blandly.
"Oh."
Taia Scholar fell into deep thought. Could the person on the other end also be a Scholar, and one who researched top-secret projects? Otherwise, why was there absolutely no information available?
"Never mind. I'll play by the rules this time."
Taia Scholar pondered for a while but realized he had no choice but to comply. So, under the reply 'to control myriad paths with a single path', he left his question.
As long as the person who gave this response came online and entered the Founder World, they would see his question.
Planet Canglan.
Central Continent Estate.
Lin Yuan sat cross-legged, facing a light screen that displayed numerous pieces of information about the Martial Arts Evolution Path.
"First Stage: 36,783 people."
"Second Stage: 494 people."
"Third Stage: 0."
Lin Yuan scanned the number of cultivators at each stage of the Martial Arts Evolution Path.
In the Universe Human Alliance, cultivators had to purchase evolution paths under their real names, and after becoming cultivators, they had to register with the Cultivator Association.
Any breakthroughs they achieved also had to be 'updated' with the Cultivator Association.
The data was then centralized by the official human civilization, allowing them to keep track of the number of cultivators at each stage.
Of course, there could be discrepancies, such as a cultivator breaking through to the second stage but forgetting to update their stage information due to other matters.
However, such cases were rare and fell within the acceptable range of errors.
"So, not a single person has cultivated the third stage up till now?" Lin Yuan wondered silently.
The third stage of the Martial Arts Evolution Path involved a rudimentary understanding of rules.
When Lin Yuan had created this stage, he had been in the Godly Weapons World, surrounded by countless godly weapons to aid his comprehension, not to mention his innate comprehension ability.
For other cultivators in the main world, they did not have the same advantages as Lin Yuan.
Therefore, even with the complete guidance provided by Lin Yuan's Martial Arts Evolution Path, entering the third stage was no easy feat.
"I should make an explanatory video when I have time," Lin Yuan thought to himself.
Since spreading his evolution path would benefit his ultimate leap in the future, Lin Yuan wanted to reduce the difficulty for other cultivators who followed his path.
This would achieve two goals.
First, it would increase the number of cultivators following the Martial Arts Evolution Path.
Second, it would generate more income for him. With a dedicated explanatory video, undecided cultivators might gain some insights and be inspired to venture into the martial arts domain.
"Another hundred or so people have purchased the fifth stage."
Lin Yuan glanced at the sales figures for the Martial Arts Evolution Path and noticed that the number behind the fifth stage was 126.
This meant that 126 people had already purchased the fifth stage.
When Lin Yuan had uploaded the fifth stage, he had set the price at five hundred million.
First Stage: 10,000.
Second Stage: 500,000.
Third Stage: 5,000,000.
Fourth Stage: 50,000,000.
Fifth Stage: 500,000,000.
With over a hundred sales of the fifth stage, Lin Yuan had essentially earned over five hundred billion.
Even after the three-seven split and the deduction of relevant taxes, Lin Yuan still took home over a hundred billion.
And this was just within a few days of uploading. As time passed, the number of purchasers would only increase.
Many cultivators, even if they didn't intend to cultivate it themselves, would buy it for research purposes. After all, the Martial Arts Evolution Path was currently ranked 53rd on the Chi Kun Evolution Rankings, and its fame was growing by the day.
Leaping dozens of ranks in a short period had piqued the curiosity of countless cultivators.
In the evening, Lin Yuan finished his cultivation and headed to the main building to have dinner with his parents and sister.
Since Lin Yuan spent most of his time cultivating, the family didn't get to spend much time together, even though they lived in the same estate.
So, Lin Yuan made it a point to have meals with them from time to time.
"Big brother, I'm already an Entry-level Cultivator now!" Lin Yuan's sister, Lin Yi, boasted between mouthfuls of food.
In fact, it was quite normal for Lin Yi to become an Entry-level Cultivator so quickly.
When Lin Yuan had entered the fourth stage, he had performed a bone marrow cleansing for Lin Yi, utilizing his formidable strength to strengthen her physical foundation.
Therefore, regardless of which evolution path she chose, it would be relatively easier for her, at least up to the first stage or maybe the second. After that, she would have to rely on her own efforts.
"Little Yuan, you're not getting any younger. Even if you focus most of your attention on your cultivation, you should still consider having a child," Lin Yuan's mother, Lu Qiong, interjected.
Due to Lin Yuan's achievements, the Lin family had risen from an ordinary family in Dongning City to become the top family on Planet Canglan.
Lu Qiong occasionally connected to the virtual world, and she knew that countless influential families and powers on Planet Canglan were vying to introduce their daughters to Lin Yuan.
"That matter is not urgent, we can discuss it later."
Lin Yuan replied nonchalantly.
The powerful Evolvers in the Main World held differing attitudes towards offspring. Many Evolvers who dedicated themselves solely to their evolutionary path viewed offspring as unnecessary distractions, and Lin Yuan shared this perspective.
No matter the place or time, one's strength was always the foundation of everything. As for offspring, they were merely a means of increasing numbers.
As long as Lin Yuan was around, even if he had only a single descendant, his family would still be among the top noble clans. If he were to pass away one day, having numerous offspring would serve little purpose. They would simply scatter and go their separate ways.
Just as the family was chatting, a voice interrupted their conversation.
"Master, someone has come to visit."
The smart assistant's voice sounded in Lin Yuan's ear.
"Who is it?" Lin Yuan asked.
"It's Governor Song Wuyang of Planet Canglan," the assistant replied.
In the reception room of the main building, Lin Yuan and Song Wuyang sat facing each other.
"As expected of our Planet Canglan's once-in-several-hundred-thousand-years evolutionary genius," Song Wuyang praised, clearly pleased with Lin Yuan.
Not long ago, during the arena tournament, Lin Yuan had dominated his opponents with his fourth-stage strength. It was worth noting that for Song Wuyang, as the planet's governor, having a fourth-stage Evolver like Lin Yuan, who was under a hundred years old, was a significant boost to his political achievements.
"It was just luck," Lin Yuan humbly shook his head.
"Luck?" Song Wuyang teased, "In the hundreds of thousands of years of Planet Canglan's history, do you think you're the only one who got lucky?"
"However, regarding the test set by the Lord of Chi Kun, you don't have to worry about it, Mr. Lin," Song Wuyang consoled.
It was no secret that Lin Yuan had not passed the Seven Stars Cave test. Although Lin Yuan was a fourth-stage Evolver, there had been tens of thousands of other fourth-stage Evolvers who participated in the test, and only a handful had succeeded.
The Seven Stars Cave test, created by the Lord of Chi Kun, assessed the participants in a comprehensive manner, and strength was just one aspect, not even the most crucial one.
"What a pity," Lin Yuan shook his head slightly, feigning a hint of regret.
During the arena tournament, Lin Yuan had only displayed his fourth-stage strength, and it was the Lord of Chi Kun's keen insight, coupled with the 'source video' transmitted by the Wisdom Goddess, that had allowed her to confirm Lin Yuan's rule comprehension. Thus, he became a Gold Mark examinee.
As for the others? Even if they were on the same level as the Lord of Chi Kun, without the 'source video,' they would not have been able to discern Lin Yuan's true depth. They would have simply perceived him as an ordinary fourth-stage Evolver.
And among the participants in the Seven Stars Cave test, there were tens of thousands of such fourth-stage Evolvers.
Consequently, the fact that Lin Yuan did not pass the test was not surprising to outsiders; he was just another insignificant failure.
"Governor Song, what brings you here today?" Lin Yuan asked after a brief moment of small talk.
"There's something I need to trouble you with, Mr. Lin," Song Wuyang said, pausing for a moment before continuing tentatively, "As the youngest fourth-stage Evolver on Planet Canglan, we would like to invite you to become an honorary professor at the Canglan Advanced Evolutionary Institute."
"Rest assured, it's just an honorary position. Apart from the first few lectures that require your presence, you are free to come and go as you please. Even if you leave Planet Canglan in the future, as long as you don't actively renounce the title, you will continue to enjoy the various benefits of being an honorary professor," Song Wuyang explained, carefully observing Lin Yuan's reaction.
The Canglan Advanced Evolutionary Institute was the most prestigious evolutionary institute on Planet Canglan, gathering the most promising young talents of the planet.
As these young people were the future of the planet, their ages were naturally not too high. Lin Yuan, as a fourth-stage Evolver under a hundred years old, had a significant influence on them.
If Lin Yuan became an honorary professor at the institute, it would undoubtedly motivate and inspire those students to strive harder in their studies and cultivation. After all, having their idol as a professor would surely encourage them to dedicate themselves fully to their pursuits.
"No problem," Lin Yuan agreed after a moment's thought.
The position of honorary professor offered him a great deal of freedom and had no binding constraints. Moreover, even when it came to teaching the students, he could do so virtually without having to leave his estate. On top of that, he would receive a monthly salary of 100,000 cultural coins.
Of course, with his current wealth, Lin Yuan did not care about the money. However, occasionally guiding other Evolvers would provide him with an opportunity to reflect and gain unexpected insights, thanks to his heaven-defying comprehension ability.
"Since that's the case, then it's settled," Song Wuyang said with relief. Before coming, he had been worried that Lin Yuan might refuse.
Now that Lin Yuan had agreed to become an honorary professor, it would be rude of him not to at least make an appearance at the institute.
In the virtual world, the principal and professors of the Canglan Advanced Evolutionary Institute warmly welcomed Lin Yuan.
"Professor Lin, you're young and talented. We old folks can't help but feel ashamed," Professor Chu said with a smile.
He was the most senior professor among them and also served as the vice-principal.
"I never thought that in my lifetime, I would get to meet such a gifted Evolver," Professor Lu couldn't help but interject, his eyes filled with admiration as he looked at Lin Yuan.
After some pleasantries, the conversation naturally turned to the topic of evolutionary paths. After all, these individuals were either experts or professors, and their area of expertise was evolutionary knowledge, so it was easy for them to find common ground.
And when discussing evolutionary paths, they inevitably brought up the recently popular Martial Arts Evolutionary Path. Even in the main star of the Chi Kun Star Domain, the Martial Arts Evolutionary Path had caused a stir, and on Planet Canglan, the starting point of this path, the excitement was even greater.
The professors and experts in the room had mostly purchased the first three stages of the Martial Arts Evolutionary Path for research purposes.
As the conversation among the experts and professors heated up, Professor Chu noticed that Lin Yuan remained silent. To ensure Lin Yuan didn't feel left out, he proactively asked, "Professor Lin, what are your thoughts on the Martial Arts Evolutionary Path?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the room fell silent, and all eyes turned to Lin Yuan, brimming with anticipation. They, too, wanted to hear the insights of Planet Canglan's most talented Evolver.
"My thoughts on the Martial Arts Evolutionary Path?" A strange expression flitted across Lin Yuan's face. If it had been another topic, he might not have been able to answer, but when it came to the Martial Arts Evolutionary Path, he had no trouble sharing his views.
"The Martial Arts Evolutionary Path uses qi and blood as its foundation," Lin Yuan began, outlining his understanding of the path, though he limited his explanation to the first and second stages. It was challenging to convey the higher stages through words alone.
The surrounding experts and professors listened intently, nodding from time to time. When Lin Yuan finished, they began a quiet discussion among themselves.
After a moment, Professor Lu turned to Lin Yuan and said, "Professor Lin, your understanding is excellent, but it's somewhat one-sided and doesn't capture the true depth and complexity of the Martial Arts Evolutionary Path."
"My understanding of the Martial Arts Evolutionary Path is one-sided?" Lin Yuan fell into deep thought.
(End of Chapter)
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