Chapter 224: The Silent Red Kun Star Master
Chapter 224: The Silent Red Kun Star Master (Subscription Requested)
Lin Yuan's Psychical Will Index had exceeded his expectations, reaching a score of over nine thousand two hundred.
It was definitely a surprising development for Lin Yuan. A couple of years ago, when Lin Yuan first measured his Psychical Will Index, it was only at 7,848.
This score of 7,848 was the result of Lin Yuan's accumulation over a millennium, having traveled through six different worlds.
Yet, in just two to three years, his index had increased by over a thousand points, which was simply unimaginable.
Common knowledge dictates that the Psychical Will Index becomes increasingly challenging to improve as one progresses. Lin Yuan's worst-case scenario was to endure several more world-traveling journeys, using the lengthy travel time to forcibly enhance his Psychical Will Index.
However, doing so would essentially waste his world-traveling opportunities. After all, without reaching the eighth-tier, understanding the rules would only become more difficult.
In fact, it was already astonishing that Lin Yuan, at his current seventh-tier level, could comprehend the core spatial rule model. Normally, only eighth-tier evolvers would attempt to comprehend the core spatial model.
Furthermore, the number of core spatial models that Lin Yuan had comprehended exceeded 1,300, a level that only peak eighth-tier evolvers could aspire to.
"At my current pace, it will take at most one or two years for my Psychical Will Index to reach 10,000 points. Then, I can freely choose a world to travel to and attempt to overcome the Heart Demon Tribulation." Lin Yuan thought to himself.
Once he overcame the Heart Demon Tribulation, Lin Yuan's path to the eighth tier would be unobstructed.
There were three prerequisites for an evolver to advance to the eighth tier.
First, they must possess a high enough Psychical Will Index, preferably reaching 10,000 points.
Second, they need to create an inner world. Only with an established inner world can one have the foundation to advance to the eighth tier.
Third, they must refine their physical body and soul to the utmost perfection of the seventh tier.
The third prerequisite was similar to the first, requiring evolvers to dedicate a significant amount of time.
Even peak seventh-tier kings were not considered fully perfected at the seventh tier, as there were still minute aspects that needed to be slowly refined. This process was extremely time-consuming.
However, the third prerequisite was practically non-existent for Lin Yuan.
With an established inner world, the world force permeated his entire body, nurturing his physical body, soul, and even his Psychical Will.
Over a year ago, Lin Yuan's physical body and soul had already reached the absolute perfection of the seventh tier, without a single flaw.
Moreover, with the constant nourishment of the world force, Lin Yuan's physical body and soul were still slowly improving, inching closer to breaking through the boundaries of the great realm.
This was the power of the world force, the exclusive ability of eighth-tier evolvers. Especially with Lin Yuan's inner world spanning over ten thousand miles in radius, coupled with the enhancements from the three rare universal treasures, the world force it produced brought countless benefits to Lin Yuan.
Lin Yuan felt that even without overcoming the Heart Demon Tribulation, relying solely on the nourishment of the world force would eventually allow him to reach the peak and utmost perfection of the eighth tier.
Virtual World.
Lin Yuan sat cross-legged on a mountain peak.
"Many have changed since then." Lin Yuan's eyes swept across the peaks of the other mountains. In the past two to three years, many evolvers had withdrawn from the list of contenders due to their bodies collapsing during the cultivation of the evolutionary paths derived from the body segment.
This, in turn, opened up opportunities for new genius evolvers to join.
"The body segment contains numerous evolutionary paths, many of which are dead ends. The strongest have set a rule that if one fails in their cultivation, they will be barred from attempting to comprehend it again for a hundred years," Lin Yuan thought to himself.
This rule was established for the benefit of the evolvers, even though they were only cultivating in a virtual world. The evolutionary paths within the body segment could still pose a certain level of risk.
After all, it was a part of a strong being's body. Attempting it too many times could affect one's true body, leading to severe consequences.
"My human civilization is already one of the best. As for the other races, without the isolation of a virtual world, those strong beings from other races can only risk their lives in their attempts to comprehend," Lin Yuan shook his head slightly.
"Who knows how many have perished."
Thus far, the virtual world was unique to human civilization, said to be a product of a strong being's special evolutionary path.
Just as Lin Yuan was about to continue his cultivation, he received a message.
"Gaowufeng is looking for me?" Lin Yuan inquired.
Gaowufeng was the most favored disciple of the Nine Sword Star Master. When he first entered this virtual world, he proactively approached Lin Yuan and struck up a conversation. The two of them had maintained a good relationship since.
In addition to Gaowufeng, there was also Zuo Qiuguang, who possessed the bloodline of a light elf.
"Gaowufeng, huh?" Lin Yuan couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
In the past two to three years, countless evolvers had quietly withdrawn from the list of contenders. However, a small number of them had also risen to prominence, continuing to shine on the evolutionary paths they had comprehended.
Gaowufeng was one of them.
The evolutionary path that Gaowufeng comprehended from the body segment was extremely unique. It could actually induce the descent of heart demons.
The descent of heart demons was no trivial matter. It was one of the few true dead ends that could directly affect one's true body in the outside world.
Without sufficient preparation, facing the heart demons and perishing in the Heart Demon Tribulation would result in irreversible death, even with the intervention of a strong being.
Normally, under the threat of the Heart Demon Tribulation, the wisest choice for Gaowufeng would be to give up his spot immediately.
After all, it concerned his life.
While the strongest evolutionary path was desirable, it would be meaningless if one lost their life in the process.
However, Gaowufeng chose not to give up. Instead, he continued to cultivate, welcoming the heart demons with a nearly insane determination.
In the end, Gaowufeng successfully overcame the Heart Demon Tribulation.
As a result, his cultivation on the evolutionary path he comprehended proceeded smoothly, placing him at the forefront of all current evolvers.
"With a Psychical Will Index yet to reach 10,000, he chose to proactively face the Heart Demon Tribulation. His courage is admirable, and perhaps it is because of this courage that he is so well-aligned with the evolutionary path he cultivates, leading to his subsequent smooth journey," Lin Yuan mused.
Lin Yuan knew that he couldn't do what Gaowufeng did—putting his life on the line as a wager. Now that Gaowufeng had succeeded, he was basking in glory. But what if he had failed? Who would remember the name 'Gaowufeng' then?
Personal Space.
Gaowufeng and Zuo Qiuguang sat together. In addition, there were a few other evolvers present.
They were all geniuses who were still walking on the evolutionary paths they had comprehended.
"The Thirteenth Peak Master is here," Gaowufeng greeted Lin Yuan as soon as he saw him.
"Thirteenth Peak Master," the others echoed.
After all, Lin Yuan's reputation as a genius was intimidating, and none of the evolvers dared to underestimate him.
Lin Yuan took a seat, and the group continued their conversation.
"Brother Gao, you must be close to reaching the eighth tier by now, right?" Zuo Qiuguang said admirably as he looked at Gaowufeng. "Your courage in forcing your way through the Heart Demon Tribulation is admirable."
Zuo Qiuguang was well aware that if she were in Gaowufeng's position, she would most likely not dare to continue cultivating.
"This time, I faced the Heart Demon Tribulation. Next time, I don't know what challenges lie ahead," Gaowufeng replied humbly.
In reality, Gaowufeng was feeling rather proud of himself. He had taken a gamble and won, and now his path to cultivation was exceptionally smooth.
Gaowufeng's heart surged with emotion.
"Right." Gaowufeng's gaze shifted, landing on Lin Yuan. "Thirteenth Peak Master, how is your cultivation going? Haven't you chosen an evolutionary path to cultivate yet?"
The fact that Lin Yuan hadn't cultivated and comprehended an evolutionary path wasn't a secret.
"Yes, I'm cautious and afraid of potential problems." Lin Yuan replied.
"Cautious?" Gaowufeng frowned slightly. As human evolvers, they should forge ahead and break through all obstacles. Just like how he faced the Heart Demon Tribulation head-on.
Now that he had overcome it, he had also gained tremendous benefits.
"Thirteenth Peak Master, I have to say that sometimes, being cautious isn't a virtue. With the virtual world as a buffer, even if something goes wrong, there's always a chance to try again. Why be so hesitant? Sometimes, if you don't seize an opportunity, it may be hard to get another chance later on." Gaowufeng couldn't help but advise Lin Yuan.
"Actually, I'm also tempering my spiritual will." Lin Yuan added.
"Tempering your spiritual will?"
The other evolvers exchanged glances, all thinking that Lin Yuan was a bit foolish. Tempering one's spiritual will could be achieved through various methods, and it didn't require using the precious opportunity to comprehend the evolutionary path within the body segment of a formidable being.
"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore."
Gaowufeng didn't intend to continue persuading Lin Yuan. Strictly speaking, they were competitors, after all, only one of them could become a formidable being by cultivating the strongest evolutionary path.
Since Lin Yuan, a genius with superior talent and aptitude, chose to give up the opportunity to cultivate an evolutionary path and become a formidable being due to his cautious nature, Gaowufeng should be happy about it.
"I invited you all here because I want to discuss some of the doubts I've encountered during my cultivation." Gaowufeng said honestly. It was normal for multiple evolvers to exchange insights, especially since they were all cultivating the evolutionary paths derived from the body segment of the formidable being.
They chatted for half a day, with Lin Yuan listening quietly by the side.
"I wonder if the Thirteenth Peak Master has any insights to share?" Gaowufeng still valued Lin Yuan's opinion. Even though Lin Yuan hadn't cultivated an evolutionary path, as a top genius, his knowledge and thoughts were bound to be extraordinary.
"Brother Gao, I think the evolutionary path you're cultivating will affect your spiritual will later on." Lin Yuan remained silent for a moment before speaking up.
"It will affect my spiritual will?"
Gaowufeng pondered for a moment, then said, "Thank you for the reminder, Thirteenth Peak Master. I understand."
So what if it affected his spiritual will? As long as he could become a formidable being, any price was worth paying.
Red Kun Star Master.
Lin Yuan's consciousness returned to reality.
"Gaowufeng is probably in trouble."
Lin Yuan thought to himself. Based on Gaowufeng's description, he had also comprehended the evolutionary path that Gaowufeng was cultivating and had analyzed it. He found that the latter part of the path was nothing but a huge pitfall.
Lin Yuan had intended to remind Gaowufeng, but seeing his nonchalant attitude, he decided not to say anything further.
At this moment, Gaowufeng was immersed in his dream of becoming a formidable being, and no amount of persuasion would change his mind.
Becoming a formidable being wasn't that easy.
Just then, Lin Yuan's expression changed slightly as he looked up toward a certain direction.
He sensed spatial force fluctuations.
"Creating an inner world?"
"Big Brother has broken through to the eighth-tier?"
Lin Yuan walked out of the grand hall, speculating to himself.
Two or three years ago, his senior brother had returned from the alien race battlefield, having faced the killing intent of an eighth-tier alien. He had experienced the pressure of life and death.
At that time, his senior brother had gained profound insights and immediately went into seclusion upon his return, even forgoing the opportunity to comprehend the body segment of the formidable being.
Whoosh.
Lin Yuan flew to the front of the First Peak.
The other eleven senior brothers also arrived and waited outside for their senior brother to complete his breakthrough.
Buzz.
Spatial force fluctuations could be felt throughout.
It remained extremely stable from start to finish.
"It should be fine."
Lin Yuan observed for a while and thought to himself.
Although Lin Yuan hadn't broken through to the eighth-tier yet, he had experience in creating an inner world and knew that his senior brother's process was going very smoothly.
For a seventh-tier evolver to break through to the eighth-tier, the most difficult part was creating an inner world.
It was quite rare for someone like Lin Yuan, who had already established an inner world spanning over ten thousand miles in radius, to still be stuck at the spiritual will stage.
The main reason was that Lin Yuan was too young and his cultivation speed was too fast.
A moment later.
The spatial fluctuations stabilized.
The figure of the senior brother quickly flew out.
"Congratulations, Senior Brother."
"Congratulations, Senior Brother, on breaking through to the eighth-tier."
The various Peak Masters congratulated him, and the senior brother was all smiles.
"All of you, come here."
Suddenly, the voice of the Red Kun Star Master, their teacher, sounded in Lin Yuan and the others' ears.
"Our teacher is calling us."
"Let's go quickly."
"He must be praising Senior Brother for his breakthrough."
"I'm so envious. When will I be able to break through to the eighth-tier?"
Lin Yuan and the other Peak Masters flew towards the central peak, the Red Kun Main Peak.
In the grand crimson hall.
The Red Kun Star Master sat high above.
The senior brother and the other senior disciples stood by his side.
"Not bad."
The Red Kun Star Master nodded slightly at the senior brother.
"Thank you, Teacher."
The senior brother was overjoyed.
He was happy to have broken through to the eighth-tier, as this was the most critical stage for a human evolver.
An eighth-tier evolver could preside over a star domain and become a Star Master, commanding respect from all directions.
They were akin to frontier officials.
"How big is your inner world?" The Red Kun Star Master asked after a moment's thought.
When an evolver creates an inner world, as long as it is within a radius of a thousand miles, they can actively suppress it and prevent the manifestation of a world shadow.
"Teacher, my inner world has a radius of two hundred and twenty miles."
The senior brother's tone was filled with excitement.
Usually, an inner world of a hundred miles in radius was considered normal for a new eighth-tier evolver.
The fact that the senior brother had achieved a radius of two hundred and twenty miles showed that he was much stronger than the average eighth-tier evolver.
"He just broke through to the eighth-tier, and his inner world already has a radius of two hundred and twenty miles. His potential is limitless!"
"Senior Brother, please guide me in the future and show me the way."
"With such a large inner world, how powerful must the derived world force be?"
The various Peak Masters whispered among themselves, their tones filled with astonishment and envy.
This was especially true for the Second Senior Brother and Third Senior Brother, who were also seventh-tier evolvers.
Although they hadn't reached the peak of the King level, they could also foresee the eighth-tier.
They clearly understood how rare it was for the senior brother to have created an inner world with a radius of two hundred and twenty miles.
"An inner world with a radius of two hundred and twenty miles?"
The Red Kun Star Master glanced at the First Senior Brother, who was brimming with vigor, and then at Lin Yuan, who sat quietly with a faint smile on his face.
He remained silent.
(End of Chapter)
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