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Chapter 189: Obtaining the Treasure
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Personal Space.
Lin Yuan picked up the wine glass on the table and took a casual sip.
"This Golden Dragon Star Domain is quite domineering. To dare to threaten a Level-6 citizen like me?" Lin Yuan put down his wine glass and shook his head slightly.
Even among Level-6 citizens, there were distinctions to be made.
Some Evolvers attained this level by accumulating merit points through killing aliens, while others achieved it through inventions and research in new technological fields. Then there were those like Lin Yuan, who discovered and cultivated an evolutionary path, ultimately reaching the Level-6 citizen status.
However, there was no doubt that those who forged their own evolutionary path to attain the Level-6 citizen status were exceedingly rare.
Lin Yuan and Red Nose Shi Feng belonged to this category, or one could say, high-level citizens of the Founder's Virtual World were of this caliber.
But even in their rarity, they were still only Level-6 citizens.
In the Human Civilization Alliance, Level-6 citizens held an extremely high status, but unless they occupied key positions, they had little power.
Ordinary Evolvers and citizens would treat Level-6 citizens with utmost respect, but the Golden Dragon Star Domain was an exception.
As one of the top three star domains in the Annan Star Alliance, the Golden Dragon Star Domain didn't need to curry favor with other Level-6 citizens like the Wangu Star Domain.
The Golden Dragon Star Domain had cultivated numerous Level-6 citizens and had many powerful allies—this was the confidence of a strong star domain.
"That makes sense."
"After all, I haven't revealed my other identities. In Jin Tianzhao's eyes, I'm just a newly advanced Level-6 citizen who will most likely remain at this level for life. There's no need for him to pay too much attention to me."
Lin Yuan mused to himself.
To advance from Level-6 to Level-7, a citizen needed two million merit points.
Such a staggering amount of merit points would make even the Golden Dragon Star Domain break into a cold sweat, let alone a newly advanced Level-6 citizen.
In fact, ninety-nine percent of Level-6 citizens would never accumulate two million merit points in their entire lives.
"Thirteenth little brother."
At this moment, Red Nose Shi Feng returned and greeted Lin Yuan.
"That Jin Tianzhao is just too arrogant. Don't take it to heart."
Red Nose Shi Feng offered words of comfort.
He only had a casual relationship with Jin Tianzhao, and if it weren't for the issue between the Wangu Star Domain and the Golden Dragon Star Domain, he wouldn't have invited Jin Tianzhao over.
"It's fine."
Lin Yuan smiled.
It didn't matter whether it was Jin Tianzhao...
Or even the Golden Dragon Star Domain.
At most, they would only make verbal threats.
As for taking further action, they wouldn't dare. The three goddesses of the Human Alliance were not to be trifled with, and the prohibition against internal strife was a red line that must not be crossed.
Moreover...
Even if Jin Tianzhao wanted to do something, he didn't know Lin Yuan's true identity.
Currently, Lin Yuan's revealed identity was that of a Level-6 citizen from the 'Annan' Star Alliance, and at most, a friend of Red Nose Shi Feng, who was a member of the Founder's World.
As for anything more?
Red Nose Shi Feng might have guessed that Lin Yuan's actual age was not that old, but that was the extent of his knowledge.
"However, the Golden Dragon Star Domain is indeed powerful. To be able to independently open up three alien battlefields and fight against three alien races with the power of a single domain is remarkable."
Red Nose Shi Feng clicked his tongue in admiration.
"The Golden Dragon Star Master is truly extraordinary."
Lin Yuan nodded in agreement.
The strength of the Golden Dragon Star Master was comparable to that of Teacher Chi Qiu Star Master, making him an invincible existence among 8th-stage Evolvers.
In the vast Annan Star Alliance, encompassing hundreds of star domains, there were over a thousand 8th-stage Evolvers, but only a handful reached the level of Chi Qiu Star Master and Golden Dragon Star Master.
With such a powerful Star Master, the Golden Dragon Star Domain had the capability to independently open up alien battlefields.
These battlefields were a source of merit points and a place to temper the Evolvers of the Golden Dragon Star Domain.
In fact...
The Chi Qiu Star Domain had also independently opened up four alien battlefields.
However, none of these battlefields had permanent spatial fissures.
Only those at the pinnacle of strength could create permanent spatial fissures, whether through their own power or with the aid of ultimate weapons. However, the size of the fissures created by ultimate weapons was far inferior to those created by the direct intervention of a pinnacle powerhouse.
Even so...
The vast majority of alien battlefields did not possess permanent spatial fissures.
"Alright."
"Don't take Jin Tianzhao too seriously."
"With Thirteenth little brother's talent, he'll show him who's boss one day."
Red Nose Shi Feng said tentatively, his curiosity getting the better of him.
Through his interactions with Lin Yuan, he suspected that Lin Yuan's age was not as old as one would expect.
At the very least, he didn't seem to be over a thousand years old. To have achieved the Level-6 citizen status at such a young age and to be a member of the Founder's World suggested that the evolutionary path he had discovered was extraordinary.
"Brother Shi Feng, you flatter me."
"How could I possibly have the means to make the Golden Dragon Star Domain suffer?"
Lin Yuan smiled and shook his head.
If Red Nose Shi Feng knew that Lin Yuan's true age in the Main World was not even thirty years old, he probably wouldn't be making tentative inquiries like this.
Instead, he would first be wondering if he was dreaming.
"So, I choose the Wangu Star Domain now?"
Lin Yuan asked.
Since the Golden Dragon Star Domain had no intention of offering compensation, Lin Yuan's vote naturally went to the Wangu Star Domain.
After all, he was quite interested in that 7th-stage soul defense treasure, and it could be useful to him for a transitional period.
"There's no rush."
"We Level-6 citizens only get one vote at the Star Alliance Conference, so let's wait and see. As long as it doesn't involve our home star domain or any star domain with which we have a connection, we'll just support whoever offers the highest price."
Red Nose Shi Feng explained.
The issues brought up at the Star Alliance Conference were usually of a non-consequential nature, where the victory of either side would have little impact on the grand scheme of the Human Civilization.
It was precisely because of this that the three goddesses left the decision-making power to the high-level citizens.
It was also one of the 'hidden benefits' of being a high-level citizen.
Subsequently, Red Nose Shi Feng brought over seven or eight more Evolvers.
They were representatives from various star domains within the 'Annan Star Alliance'.
These Evolvers were quite polite to Lin Yuan, as star domains as powerful as the Golden Dragon Star Domain were quite rare.
Add to that the arrogance of someone like Jin Tianzhao, and they became even rarer.
Generally, most people were respectful towards Level-6 citizens, and even if they couldn't come to an agreement, they wouldn't make any threatening remarks as it served no purpose.
"So, have you made your decision?"
Red Nose Shi Feng looked at Lin Yuan with keen interest.
He had already made a deal with a certain star domain, and the compensation they offered had left him quite satisfied.
Now, he was mostly curious about Lin Yuan's choice.
"I guess I'll go with the Wangu Star Domain."
Lin Yuan thought for a moment before answering.
Three out of the seven or eight star domain representatives present had offered conditions comparable to those of the Wangu Star Domain.
In theory, it didn't make much difference which one Lin Yuan chose.
However, Lin Yuan had once received the inheritance of an 8th-stage Evolver, Ou Yin, and the Wangu Star Domain was Ou Yin's home star domain.
Within his personal space, Lin Yuan naturally favored the Wangu Star Domain under these circumstances, given that the conditions were comparable.
"Alright."
Red Nose Shi Feng nodded.
Soon after, he contacted the young man from the Wangu Star Domain, 'Nathan.' A moment later, the young man appeared in the personal space.
"Thank you so much, Mr. Thirteenth, on behalf of the Wangu Star Domain. We are eternally grateful," Nathan said with a slightly respectful tone. The compensation he offered was not much different from the others, and since Lin Yuan had chosen to help them, it was only natural for him to express his gratitude.
"It's a fair exchange," Lin Yuan waved his hand casually.
He wasn't helping the Wangu Star Domain without any gain, after all.
"Here is the password for the 'Vault' service provided by the Shuntong Group. Mr. Thirteenth, all you need to do is log into the Shuntong Group's website, access the 'Vault' service, and you will be able to retrieve your compensation," Nathan said as he sent Lin Yuan a string of numbers.
The Shuntong Group was the largest transportation group in the Human Civilization Alliance, and their 'Vault' service was highly regarded for its privacy.
Nathan had placed the treasure in the Shuntong Group's vault and was now handing over the password to Lin Yuan.
With this password, Lin Yuan would be able to access and take ownership of the compensation within the vault, after which the Shuntong Group would deliver it to him.
Throughout this process, neither party would know each other's location or delivery address, ensuring complete anonymity.
The involvement of the Human Civilization as a guarantor made this service absolutely trustworthy, even for someone like Chi Qiu Star Master, an undefeated eighth-stage existence, who also used the Shuntong Group's transportation services.
"Alright," Lin Yuan acknowledged, noting down the password.
"Thirteenth little brother, if you ever decide to let go of that soul defense treasure, you must let me know. I will definitely buy it from you at the highest price," Red Nose Shi Feng said immediately, his eyes gleaming with desire.
He too coveted that soul defense treasure, but he had no choice but to prioritize the other treasure.
"Definitely," Lin Yuan nodded.
The seventh-stage soul defense treasure was merely a temporary solution.
Once Lin Yuan reached the eighth stage or repaired the eighth-stage soul defense treasure, he would no longer need the seventh-stage one.
"Ah, every time at the Star Alliance Conference, we Level-6 citizens only have the right to vote. The real decision-makers are still those 'parliamentarians,'" Red Nose Shi Feng sighed.
To become a parliamentarian in the Annan Star Alliance, one had to be a Level-7 citizen. While the difference between Level-6 and Level-7 was just one level, the status and privileges that came with it were vastly different.
There wasn't a single Level-6 citizen who didn't aspire to become a Level-7 citizen, but aspirations alone weren't enough.
One would need an astronomical amount of merit points to meet the requirements for promotion to Level-7 citizen.
"Level-7 citizen..." Lin Yuan's expression turned slightly solemn.
To advance from Level-6 to Level-7, one needed two million merit points, which was equivalent to slaying two eighth-stage aliens in the alien battlefield.
The crucial point was that to earn those two million merit points, one had to slay the eighth-stage aliens with one's own body, not with clones or projections. Slaying them with clones would yield far fewer merit points, perhaps not even reaching a hundred thousand.
In other words, one had to completely annihilate two eighth-stage aliens to obtain two million merit points.
That was incredibly difficult.
Chi Qiu Star Master roamed the alien battlefield, devouring countless eighth-stage aliens with his Star Sea Kun Peng form.
However, most of those eighth-stage aliens were merely clones, and their true bodies were hiding somewhere unknown, even to Chi Qiu Star Master.
Chi Qiu Star.
Lin Yuan walked out of the grand hall.
After a while, a spaceship descended.
From it emerged a staff member with sharp eyes.
"Here is your delivery. Please sign for it," the staff member said. He was at least a seventh-stage existence and a high-ranking employee of the Shuntong Group, specializing in the transportation of valuable items.
"Alright," Lin Yuan nodded.
The compensation from the young man, Nathan, of the Wangu Star Domain, had been delivered via the Shuntong Group.
With the priority service of the 'Vault,' the delivery was swift.
Ding! Lin Yuan confirmed his identity and smoothly accepted the delivery.
"It is our honor at Shuntong to serve you," the sharp-eyed staff member said, bowing slightly to Lin Yuan before returning to the spaceship.
Deep within the grand hall, Lin Yuan began inspecting the treasures.
First was the seventh-stage soul defense treasure.
It was a jade pendant the size of a palm, with a faint pink hue.
After refining it, Lin Yuan caused the pendant to transform into a stream of light that entered his sea of consciousness, safeguarding his soul.
"Not bad," Lin Yuan nodded slightly.
Although he was in the depths of the Chi Qiu Star Master's territory and unlikely to encounter any danger, it was better to be safe than sorry. Moreover, this soul defense treasure had come to him unexpectedly, without any effort or cost on his part.
"A fragment of the Cosmic Tree," Lin Yuan said as he picked up the second treasure.
It was a piece of wood, its surface slightly charred.
Just by looking at it, Lin Yuan could sense a colossal tree supporting the heavens and the earth, swaying gently in the depths of the universe.
"Is that the Cosmic Tree?" Lin Yuan murmured, his eyes closed as he felt a sense of awe.
The Cosmic Tree was a dominant life form in the depths of the universe, a plant-based being.
Its size was immense, spanning over ten light-years. It was a true behemoth, and even Chi Qiu Star Master dared not venture close to its true body.
As for the fragment in his hand, it was a piece that had broken off during the Cosmic Tree's tribulation, which occurred once every hundred thousand years.
"Water of Celestial Blue," Lin Yuan said, turning his attention to the third treasure.
This water could purify the impurities in one's physical body and consolidate its origin, benefiting any Evolver who used it.
"Let's give it a try," Lin Yuan said as he absorbed a drop of the Water of Celestial Blue. Instantly, he felt a peculiar force spreading through his limbs.
"How fascinating," Lin Yuan smiled, relishing the sensation.
Golden Dragon Star Domain.
On a planet of pure gold, Jin Tianzhao, clad in a golden robe, hesitated for a moment before deciding to seek out his teacher.
"Tianzhao, what is it?" The Golden Dragon Star Master asked. His eyes shone with a golden light, and his aura was majestic, as if transcending the universe itself.
"Teacher, the other day, because of the Star Alliance Conference, I threatened a Level-6 citizen who supported the Wangu Star Domain," Jin Tianzhao confessed.
If Lin Yuan had been an ordinary Level-6 citizen, he wouldn't have given it much thought.
But Red Nose Shi Feng's comment about Lin Yuan's true age possibly being less than a thousand years old had unnerved him.
A Level-6 citizen who was not even a thousand years old was someone with tremendous potential, and Jin Tianzhao felt it was necessary to inform his teacher about this.
"That Level-6 citizen named 'Thirteenth'?" The Golden Dragon Star Master asked, looking down at Jin Tianzhao. He hardly needed to think to deduce that 'Thirteenth' was most likely an alias.
As for the true identity of that Level-6 citizen, he surmised that only the three goddesses knew.
"There's no need to worry," the Golden Dragon Star Master said calmly. "Even if he becomes a Level-7 citizen, it will be a long time from now. For now, let's focus on the matters at hand."
(End of Chapter)
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