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Chapter 176: Oh No, Is My Disciple Going to Surpass Me?
Chapter 176: Oh No, Is My Disciple Going to Surpass Me? (End of Chapter)
Chi Qiu's gaze fell upon the 'model' in Lin Yuan's hands, composed of countless spatial forces.
The rules of space were vast and infinite, without a tangible form, making it incredibly difficult for ordinary Evolvers to comprehend.
Unlike fire, which emits heat and can be felt, or earth, which can be touched, space was elusive.
Hence, at the 600,000th year of the Star Sea Calendar, a powerful Evolver skilled in spatial abilities from the Human Civilization Alliance interpreted the superficial essence of spatial rules and created 965 models as alternatives.
While these 965 models fell far short of representing the true nature of spatial rules, they served as a guide for other Evolvers.
They functioned similarly to 'formulas'.
Typically, one would need to attain the seventh-rank to fully comprehend these 965 spatial models and be considered an initiate in the field of spatial rules.
And Lin Yuan? Chi Qiu was baffled.
In his long life, he had encountered many prodigies, but most of them excelled due to powerful bloodlines or exceptional physiques.
For someone like Lin Yuan, who had achieved something that only seventh-rank Marquis or King-level Evolvers could accomplish in less than half a year after reaching the sixth-rank, it was simply too unbelievable.
"Could it be that my disciple also has a strong talent for space?" Chi Qiu's thoughts wandered.
In the past five to six thousand years, the most talented junior in spatial abilities that Chi Qiu had seen was the silver-haired woman, Yin Ling, from the previous Seven Stars Cave test.
Chi Qiu had specially granted her the identity of a Red Pattern holder and opened the world of the Seven Stars Cave test.
However, compared to Lin Yuan, Yin Ling's talent in space was like dog feces.
"Teacher?" Lin Yuan spoke softly, noticing Chi Qiu staring at the spatial model in front of him.
"Oh, my apologies. I was just recalling something else," Chi Qiu quickly realized and replied with a solemn expression.
With Chi Qiu's strength, explaining the superficial models of spatial rules was naturally a trivial matter.
But even for him, comprehending those 900-plus models was a task undertaken as he was about to step into the seventh-rank, and that was with the advantage of his body being naturally attuned to spatial rules as a Star Sea You Kun.
If not for the fact that Lin Yuan was human, Chi Qiu would have thought that he was more akin to a Star Sea You Kun than himself.
"The 876th spatial model," Chi Qiu said as he raised his hand, manipulating the spatial forces to form a peculiar model in front of him.
The model was not static; it shifted and changed slowly with the fluctuations of space.
"The 876th spatial model," Lin Yuan murmured, observing it intently. The cultivation treasury of the Chi Qiu lineage contained detailed explanations of all 965 spatial models.
There were even specialized spatial-type Evolvers who proactively demonstrated these models.
However, space was ever-changing and fluctuating, and the previous spatial models might not apply to the current fluctuations.
Thus, the model that Chi Qiu was currently displaying was the one that best fit the current spatial rules of the universe, and it would naturally provide greater insight to Lin Yuan.
[Your comprehension ability is heaven-defying. Observing unknown spatial models deepens your understanding of spatial rules.]
The notification echoed in Lin Yuan's mind, and countless epiphanies flooded his thoughts. All the insights he had gathered over decades of wandering outside the Middle Realm and observing the chaos of the void were unleashed.
Buzz.
In front of Lin Yuan, hundreds of spatial models collapsed simultaneously.
Tendrils of spatial forces swiftly intertwined and collided, forming a new spatial model.
This model shifted and changed with the fluctuations of space, and astonishingly, it matched the one Chi Qiu had created.
"So that's how it is," Lin Yuan said, a smile spreading across his face.
This particular spatial model had perplexed him for almost a month, but with Chi Qiu's guidance, he had finally understood it.
"You've grasped it already?" Chi Qiu was stunned.
He had only demonstrated it once, and Lin Yuan had already mastered it? Chi Qiu had been about to explain it further, perhaps offering some pointers on how Lin Yuan should approach comprehending this model.
But before he could say anything— It was like a teacher writing down the answer to a problem during a lesson, intending to explain the process and thinking behind it.
Yet, before they could begin, the students had already learned it and applied the concept to other problems.
"Thank you, Teacher," Lin Yuan said cheerfully, expressing his gratitude to Chi Qiu.
Without Chi Qiu's guidance, he might have eventually comprehended it with his heaven-defying comprehension, but it would have undoubtedly taken much longer.
"It's nothing, it's nothing," Chi Qiu waved his hand dismissively.
Logically, the gratitude of a genius like Lin Yuan should have made him feel a sense of accomplishment.
But Chi Qiu couldn't shake the feeling that something was amiss.
"Teacher, could you demonstrate the remaining 100 spatial models as well?" Lin Yuan asked hesitantly, as if remembering something.
"All of them together?" Chi Qiu asked after a moment of silence.
The 965 spatial models delved into the very essence of spatial rules, and each one required Evolvers to expend tremendous effort and dedication to understand.
Lin Yuan was now asking him to demonstrate all the subsequent models in one go.
It was akin to— A primary school student asking their teacher to teach them the entire curriculum for middle school, high school, and university all at once.
"Of course," Chi Qiu nodded.
If it had been any of his other disciples, he would have scolded them for having eyes bigger than their stomach, telling them to focus on what was in front of them first.
But for Lin Yuan, remembering how quickly he had grasped the previous spatial model, Chi Qiu decided to simply oblige.
Buzz.
One by one, the spatial models took shape in front of Chi Qiu.
Lin Yuan studied each model carefully. While he couldn't comprehend them all in a short time, having Chi Qiu's demonstrations as a reference would undoubtedly accelerate his understanding in the future.
Half a day later, Lin Yuan's face shone with satisfaction.
Chi Qiu, on the other hand, stopped demonstrating the models, his thoughts in turmoil.
"Thank you, Teacher. I now have a good grasp of the subsequent spatial models," Lin Yuan said sincerely.
"Mhm," Chi Qiu nodded.
In reality, he hadn't said a word during this half-day, merely demonstrating one spatial model after another.
He felt like he had been reduced to a tool.
Looking at Lin Yuan's content expression, Chi Qiu felt a sense of unreality.
Was teaching a disciple supposed to be this easy?
He was adept at instructing disciples and knew that teaching well was a taxing endeavor that required a lot of dedication.
"Teacher, what about the remaining 7,782 spatial models?" Lin Yuan asked, thinking that he should take full advantage of this opportunity to receive guidance.
The 965 spatial models that Lin Yuan had currently comprehended were interpretations of the superficial essence of spatial rules.
By grasping these 965 models, one could be considered to have entered the doorway to understanding spatial rules.
However, even after entering this doorway, one would still need to continue exploring the deeper essence of spatial rules.
Thus, after the 965 models, there were another 7,782 spatial models to comprehend.
"For the latter models, outsiders can hardly provide guidance; you'll have to rely on yourself to gain insight," Chi Qiu said calmly, but inwardly, he felt helpless.
Even he hadn't fully grasped all 7,782 of the latter spatial models, and Chi Qiu couldn't shake the feeling that Lin Yuan was going to drain him dry.
Furthermore, even if he had comprehended those models, he wouldn't be able to demonstrate them all.
When it came to spatial rules, while the superficial essence could be exhibited, the deeper intricacies were unique to each individual Evolver who grasped them.
"Alright." Lin Yuan nodded. He was feeling a bit anxious as well. Spatial rules were one of the fundamental rules of the main universe, vast and endless. The aspects of spatial rules that others had grasped might not necessarily be suitable for him.
"If you truly wish to comprehend the complete spatial rules, you can take a trip to the Alien Battlefield," Chi Qiu suggested.
"The Alien Battlefield?" Lin Yuan was familiar with such places, where humans clashed with other races from the depths of the universe.
"The Alien Battlefield is where countless powerful beings fight, and even Overlords may intervene. The space there is unstable, and there are even permanent spatial rifts," Chi Qiu explained with a sigh.
"Overlords?" Lin Yuan's expression turned solemn.
In the current Human Alliance of the universe, there were nine Overlords, each presiding over an Evolution Tower that illuminated the eternal starry sky.
Even looking at the entire universe, Overlords were the pinnacle of power, with no exceptions.
Only battles between Overlords could create permanent spatial rifts, otherwise, the 'self-healing' ability of the main universe's starry sky would slowly 'heal' even the largest of spatial tears.
Over the course of the more than two million years of the Star Sea Calendar, the rapid expansion of human civilization and their dominance over the various alien races was mainly due to their advantage in the number of Overlords.
Even a peak race like the Zerg, with their warlike nature, only had six Overlords. In the middle and lower-level battlefields, the Zerg held the upper hand.
However, when it came to clashes between Overlords, the Zerg were at a disadvantage.
"The space in our universe is stable, and the fluctuations of its rules are subtle, making it very difficult to comprehend spatial rules," Chi Qiu continued. "But on the Alien Battlefields, space is not so stable, especially in the permanent spatial rifts, where infinite spatial forces are rampant, providing significant benefits for understanding spatial rules."
The Alien Battlefields were the meat grinders of the countless races in the universe, places where danger lurked everywhere, but opportunities abounded as well.
It was easier to sense spatial rules there, and that was just one aspect.
There were other benefits, too.
For example, certain legacies and countless treasures.
Many powerful aliens fought to mutual destruction, and their treasures were scattered in hidden locations, their corpses buried underground.
The bodies of these powerful aliens were also of great value.
Moreover, the permanent spatial rifts on the Alien Battlefields sometimes attracted 'visitors from beyond the realm'.
If one could seize the opportunity, they could gain numerous benefits.
"However, if you want to go to the Alien Battlefield, you must not go in your true body. Just cultivate a clone and send it there," Chi Qiu instructed.
A genius like Lin Yuan going to the Alien Battlefield in his true body would be like throwing a feast for the aliens.
As long as Lin Yuan stayed within the human domain and hid in the Chi Qiu Main Star, it would cost the aliens a huge price to assassinate him, and even if they succeeded, Lin Yuan would be resurrected afterward.
But on the Alien Battlefield? If news of Lin Yuan's presence there spread, one could bet that a bunch of seventh-rank and eighth-rank alien powerhouses would be lying in wait.
After all, in the battlefield, killing Lin Yuan wouldn't incur any consequences, and even if he were resurrected afterward, it wouldn't matter.
"I understand," Lin Yuan nodded.
Even when traveling to other worlds with the Myriad Worlds Gate, he always took the cautious approach of sending his consciousness across first.
All the more so for the dangerous Alien Battlefield.
"There are over ten clone cultivation techniques in the treasury. You can choose one when the time comes," Chi Qiu said. "You're already at the sixth-rank, so you can bear the cost of soul-splitting for the clone cultivation."
In the main world, the cost of cultivating a clone was much lower than in the Immortal World.
However, it still required splitting a part of one's soul force and infusing it into the clone.
Without a soul, a clone was no different from a puppet.
But soul-splitting was something that sixth-rank Evolvers and below couldn't achieve, and even if they could, it would result in a significant loss of potential and foundation.
"My Martial Dao Primordial Spirit, Yin God, and Yang God," Lin Yuan subconsciously compared his Yin God and Yang God with the traditional clone techniques of the main world.
In the end, he found that his Martial Dao Primordial Spirit was superior to most clone techniques.
At the very least, it didn't require him to actively split his soul, and his Yin God and Yang God shared a consciousness with his main body, forming a trinity.
"It is said that in the depths of the starry sky, some rare and unique lifeforms are born with the 'Clone' talent, and most of the human civilization's clone techniques are derived from these 'Clone' talents," Lin Yuan mused to himself.
These 'Clone' talents were similar to his Martial Dao Primordial Spirit in that they didn't require soul-splitting and shared a consciousness.
Subsequently, Chi Qiu gave Lin Yuan a few more words of advice.
He suggested that even if Lin Yuan cultivated a clone and went to the Alien Battlefield, it was best not to reveal his identity.
It was also unnecessary to try to kill the aliens; there was no need to take that risk. If the clone fell in battle, it would still affect Lin Yuan's main body.
In the crimson palace, Chi Qiu saw Lin Yuan off.
"Among those I've taught, my disciple's insight into spatial rules is probably unmatched by anyone except the eldest senior brother," Chi Qiu thought to himself.
Only his first disciple could barely keep up with Lin Yuan in terms of comprehending the 800-plus spatial models, while his second and third disciples could only match him or fall slightly behind.
As for the fourth and fifth disciples, they weren't even seventh-rank yet, so they were out of the question.
"What a talent," Chi Qiu sighed.
In Lin Yuan, Chi Qiu felt that he had aged and was no longer in touch with the times.
In such a short period, Lin Yuan had grown from a fourth-rank, the weakest among the thirteen peak masters, to his current level, second only to the Great Peak Master.
Chi Qiu could foresee that at Lin Yuan's current cultivation and insight, surpassing the Great Peak Master was only a matter of time.
Wait, Chi Qiu's heart suddenly tightened.
"Oh no, is my disciple going to surpass me?"
(End of Chapter)
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