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Chapter 14: Homecoming
Chapter 14: Homecoming
In a daze, Lin Yuan opened his eyes once more.
His bed, bookshelves, and photos came into view, and he let out a soft sigh of relief.
"Am I back?"
Lin Yuan felt surreal as he gazed upon the familiar surroundings.
Just a moment ago, he had been in the Martial Arts world for twenty years.
Now, he had returned to the Universe Human Alliance, spanning countless stars and galaxies.
"Right, let's see how much time has passed."
After his moment of reflection, Lin Yuan immediately checked the time.
Based on his current surroundings, he deduced that not much time had elapsed. Otherwise, with his consciousness detached and inhabiting another world, his parents would have rushed him to the hospital for treatment.
However, it was still important to ascertain the exact duration of his absence.
"Has it only been ten minutes?"
Upon confirming the current time, Lin Yuan fell into a slight daze.
Two decades in the Martial Arts world had transpired in just ten minutes in the main world.
"Is it because of the difference in time flow between the two worlds?"
Before his first interdimensional journey, the Myriad Worlds Gate had informed Lin Yuan that the world he was about to enter had a different time flow from the current one.
But Lin Yuan never expected the disparity to be so vast.
Ten minutes here equated to twenty years there.
Since ancient times, there have been tales of 'one day in the immortal realm is one year in the mortal realm'.
The flow of time in higher worlds is much slower than in lower worlds.
Compared to the main world, the Martial Arts world was undoubtedly a lower realm, and the difference in time flow was even more pronounced than the mythical 'immortal-mortal' disparity.
This was evident from the stark contrast in time flow rates.
After a moment of contemplation, Lin Yuan's consciousness sank into his mind, where a tall and majestic 'gate' hovered.
Upon closer inspection, the Myriad Worlds Gate appeared noticeably dimmer than before.
Its edges were slowly lighting up, and once the entire gate was illuminated, Lin Yuan would be able to embark on his second journey.
As Lin Yuan focused his attention on the gate, a stream of information flowed into his mind once more.
"Hmm?"
Lin Yuan rubbed his temples.
After his first journey, more functions of the Myriad Worlds Gate had become accessible to him.
First was the method of travel.
Apart from consciousness descent, the gate also allowed for physical travel.
However, this mode of transportation was more taxing on the gate.
It would require several years to accumulate enough energy for such a journey.
After all, Lin Yuan's usual method of consciousness descent only needed eight months to a year to recharge.
"Physical travel," Lin Yuan shook his head, not particularly fond of this option.
While it had its advantages, such as not having to start cultivation from scratch, the drawbacks were also evident. Death in the host body would mean true death.
With consciousness descent, even if the physical body perished, the consciousness could return to the original body.
There was always a chance to try again.
Of course, Lin Yuan didn't completely dismiss the idea of physical travel.
At the very least, it could serve as a lifesaving measure.
For instance, if Lin Yuan faced a life-threatening situation in the main world, he could physically travel to another world as an escape.
He could then return after the danger had passed.
Alternatively, he could take advantage of the time flow difference between the two worlds.
He could achieve a breakthrough in the other world and then return to the main world to turn the tables, among other possibilities.
In addition to introducing physical travel, the information conveyed by the Myriad Worlds Gate also mentioned the ability to bring items from other worlds at a certain cost.
This revelation did not surprise Lin Yuan.
If people could traverse, it stood to reason that objects could make the journey as well.
"Innate Internal Energy," Lin Yuan thought, and a wisp of innate internal energy naturally coalesced in his dantian, the energy center of his body.
In the Martial Arts world, Lin Yuan had merely comprehended the advanced martial art of the Great Buddha Fist and, with the body of a child, had condensed his internal energy.
Now that he had transcended the mythical realm, he named this new state the 'Carefree Realm'.
Upon entering this realm, one would feel as though the heavens and the earth were thick with vitality, and they could roam freely.
This was the Carefree Realm.
If not for the requirement of vast external energy to advance to the Master, Grand Master, and even Mythical realms, one could achieve these advancements in a single step.
Lin Yuan estimated that with a single thought, he could reach these heights.
"Now, I should be considered an Evolver, right?"
Lin Yuan manipulated his innate internal energy, circulating it throughout his body, as he pondered silently.
The Universe Human Alliance had a clear definition of an Evolver—one who possesses abilities beyond those attainable by ordinary individuals.
This definition encompassed a wide range of powers, including the 'Mental Force' of Mental Masters and the 'Supernatural Abilities' of Supernaturals.
Lin Yuan's innate internal energy, though not exceptionally potent, was undeniably beyond the grasp of ordinary people.
Knock, knock, knock.
The door to Lin Yuan's room interrupted his thoughts.
"Brother, it's me!" came a childish voice.
Lin Yuan looked up, recognizing the voice of his six-year-old sister.
After the mandatory conscription notice, his parents had been taken care of, and his young sister was no exception.
Even before starting elementary school, she had already secured a spot in an advanced institution.
Such lavish treatment was the envy of countless others.
Lin Yuan got up and opened the door to find his little sister standing there.
"Brother, have some cake," she said, holding a cake with a slightly aggrieved expression.
It was clear that offering the cake to Lin Yuan was not entirely her idea.
He glanced at the living room and noticed that while his parents were preoccupied with their own tasks, they were also discreetly observing the interaction.
The mandatory conscription was akin to sacrificing Lin Yuan for the benefit of the entire family, and his parents felt conflicted about it.
After all, Lin Yuan was their son, and they had developed a deep bond over the years.
However, they couldn't change the fact that it was a decision made by the Human Alliance government.
Mandatory conscription... Why emphasize the word 'mandatory'?
His parents wanted to comfort Lin Yuan, but they were afraid of upsetting him further, so they resorted to having his sister bring him his favorite cake.
"It's good," Lin Yuan said, taking the cake from his sister and eating it in one bite as she watched expectantly.
It must be said that after condensing his innate internal energy, Lin Yuan was indeed hungry, and although this cake barely made a dent in his appetite, it tasted exceptionally sweet.
"Did you like it, brother?" his sister asked, her big eyes fixed on him as tears began to well up.
"It was delicious," Lin Yuan nodded in affirmation.
"Wow!" she exclaimed, "If it was so delicious, why did you eat it all by yourself?" And with that, she burst into tears and ran back to the living room.
Closing the door, Lin Yuan sank into thought.
Now that he had become an Evolver, he could be exempt from conscription. Logically, he should inform his parents about this development.
However, it would be more reassuring to have an Evolver certificate as proof.
Only with official recognition could he be registered and exempted from conscription.
Lin Yuan planned to visit the Evolver Association the following day to obtain his certificate before breaking the news to his parents.
Otherwise, they might not believe him, wondering how their son had suddenly become an Evolver.
After all, there were still almost two weeks until the conscription date.
According to the Universe Human Alliance Charter, as long as he hadn't boarded the military district warship, he could claim exemption as an Evolver.
(End of Chapter)
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