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Chapter 256: Is This the Prodigy You Speak Of?
Chapter 256: Is This the Prodigy You Speak Of? (End of preview)
"The Gourd."
Lin Yuan looked at the grayish-yellow gourd in his palm.
As the gourd came into contact with Lin Yuan's palm, the originally grayish-yellow gourd suddenly shed its yellow hue, transforming into a plain-looking gray gourd.
"It can even sense whether I've absorbed the liquid inside," Lin Yuan said, slightly surprised.
Based on his experience with the gourd, its color depended on the user's absorption of the liquid within.
For example, in the main world, Lin Yuan had absorbed the orange-yellow liquid, so the gourd's color had changed from gray to grayish-yellow.
"Let's begin." Lin Yuan's expression turned solemn.
The liquid within the gray gourd greatly enhanced his combat strength, especially the improvement it brought to his inner world. At the moment, Lin Yuan's inner world spanned four million li squared, and that was without taking into account the amplification effect he had experienced in the main world.
Once he regained that amplification, his inner world would explosively expand to two hundred million li squared.
And that was just the boost from the orange-yellow liquid; there were still amplifications from the other six differently colored liquids to come.
Lin Yuan dared not imagine what his inner world would become after completely absorbing all seven-colored liquids.
"First, a drop of blood to confirm my eligibility."
Lin Yuan's thoughts turned inward as he offered a drop of blood, letting it fall onto the gourd's surface.
Only creatures with the 'power of rebirth' in their bloodline could activate the gourd.
For Lin Yuan, the 'power of rebirth' referred to the aura of his divine ability, 'Rebirth from a Drop of Blood'.
Lin Yuan had long ago comprehended the imprint of this divine ability, and over the past hundred years, he had imprinted it onto his current body as well.
Rumble...
His bloodline was verified.
Lin Yuan immediately noticed the gourd beginning to transform.
"Crimson liquid."
Tilting the gourd downward, he soon saw the crimson liquid condense.
Without hesitation, Lin Yuan began to absorb it.
Time passed.
In the blink of an eye, several years went by.
Compared to the previous hundred years, this duration felt like a fleeting moment.
Wumiao Cave Abode.
Lin Yuan sat with his legs crossed, his inner world vast and expansive, now reaching two hundred and sixty million li squared.
It was common knowledge that the upper limit for the evolution of human civilizations was one hundred million li squared, a racial restriction with almost no possibility of being broken.
Yet Lin Yuan's inner world had easily surpassed that limit, reaching two hundred and sixty million li squared. If this news reached the Human Civilizations Alliance in the main world, it might even provoke a response from the most powerful beings.
Even for those supremely powerful beings, breaking such racial limits would demand a steep price. Yet, the liquid within this gourd could achieve it with ease?
Inner World.
Lin Yuan's figure solidified.
"Such a vast power of the world," Lin Yuan murmured, feeling a bit overwhelmed. In the main world, his inner world had barely reached one hundred million li squared, still within the upper limit for human evolvers.
But now, with an inner world spanning two hundred and sixty million li squared and containing a surging power of the world, even Lin Yuan felt a sense of awe.
The difference between one hundred million li squared and two hundred million li squared was definitely not as simple as a twofold increase.
"Undefeated Eighth Tier. My current strength, even without using the 'Enhancement' divine ability, should have reached the level of an Undefeated Eighth Tier," Lin Yuan thought to himself.
In theory, only an inner world spanning several hundred million li squared could rival the might of an Undefeated Eighth Tier.
But that was only in the case of an inner world that was solely reliant on its immense size. The sheer power of the world, pushed to its extreme, could match the cosmic power comprehended by an Undefeated Eighth Tier.
Lin Yuan's current inner world, though only spanning a little over two hundred million li squared, was augmented by other means as well.
His overall combat strength was now no weaker than that of a typical Undefeated Eighth Tier.
"However..."
Lin Yuan slightly raised his head, gazing at the sky above.
There, a sphere of light composed entirely of Yin and Yang energies hovered.
Ever since Lin Yuan had re-entered the Seventh Tier and opened up his inner world, the complete Yin and Yang rules had manifested and begun to fuse within it, leading to the current scene.
A sphere of light, composed entirely of Yin and Yang energies, hung in the air.
Lin Yuan could sense that within the sphere, the Yin and Yang rules were transforming and evolving after their fusion.
Thus, he didn't pay it too much attention.
"It should be close to completing its transformation."
Lin Yuan carefully sensed the changes within the sphere, where every transformation of the Yin and Yang rules was happening naturally. While he could interfere if he wanted to, he knew that it was best to let it run its course for now.
"Could it be that a completely new rule—the Tai Chi rule—is about to be born?" Lin Yuan wondered.
The path of Tai Chi was a path established by Lin Yuan himself. Unlike the pre-existing powers of gold, wood, water, fire, earth, light, line, and thunder in the cosmic world, the Tai Chi path and rule had not existed before Lin Yuan created them.
Neither in the main world nor in the other worlds he had traveled to had the Tai Chi path or rule appeared before he established them.
Xiao Yao City.
A luxurious manor.
Lin Yuan's figure appeared within the estate.
"Chang'er, you're here?" Shen Zhen was tending to the flowers in the garden when she saw Lin Yuan and immediately called out in delight.
Lin Jianping, who had been cultivating, heard Shen Zhen's excited shout and immediately emerged from his seclusion, stepping out to see Lin Yuan as well.
"Chang'er, it's been a long time since you last visited," Lin Jianping said with a smile. "Are you busy with matters in Wumiao?"
"It's alright," Lin Yuan shook his head.
The affairs of Wumiao were not under his jurisdiction, and even the several Grand Elders rarely interfered with its trivial matters.
It was quite normal for cultivators to seclude themselves for a few years at a time.
Lin Yuan usually visited his parents after each period of seclusion.
"Chang'er, you're working too hard. Whether it's cultivation or other matters, remember to get enough rest. You might find that it brings even better results," Shen Zhen said hastily.
Lin Jianping also smiled and said, "Yes, son. Look at us. We've been enjoying our lives, leaving the matters of the chamber of commerce to our subordinates. With you supporting us, who would dare slack off?"
Lin Jianping had been living quite comfortably these past few years. With his son becoming a prominent figure in Wumiao, the influential families and clans in Xiao Yao City were practically falling over themselves to send gifts and bribes.
"Did you eat those two fruits I brought you last time?" Lin Yuan asked casually.
Those two fruits could prolong one's life and improve one's constitution. While they had little effect on Lin Yuan, they could bring about transformative changes for lower-level cultivators like his parents.
"I ate one of those fruits and felt like I became several decades younger. Son, do you have any more of those fruits?" Lin Jianping asked with interest.
"Don't talk nonsense," Shen Zhen said, immediately displeased. "Those immortal fruits are considered treasures even in Wumiao. You old man, do you want to make things difficult for our son? You've already eaten one, and you still want more?"
They still didn't know Lin Yuan's exact position in Wumiao, only that he held a high status.
This was because the several Grand Elders of Wumiao intentionally hid Lin Yuan's identity. The emergence of a peerless genius in Wumiao was not something that other forces would welcome, so they kept Lin Yuan's information under wraps until he fully matured.
"I was just asking," Lin Jianping said, aware of the fruits' rarity.
At the edge of the Xuanwang Realm.
The three Seventh Tier warriors gathered once more.
"This battle is almost over, and the three of us can finally return." One of the Seventh Tier warriors, named Dan Yang, spoke up.
Hailing from the Spirit World and fortunate enough to be accepted into the Wu Temple, Dan Yang had spent nearly a million years cultivating under the temple's guidance to reach the Seventh Tier.
He was deeply grateful to the Wu Temple; without their support, his talent would likely have been wasted, and he would have lived a mere mortal life, passing away after a hundred years.
Now, he possessed terrifying strength that rivaled true immortals.
"When we return, we can finally take a good rest." Another Seventh Tier warrior sighed with emotion.
During their service to the Dao De Xian Zong, they had to engage in frequent battles with Unionized True Immortals every few years, which was exhausting even for Seventh Tier warriors.
"Isn't the Wu Temple supposed to have accepted a prodigious genius? When we return, the three of us should take some time to mentor this person and strive to cultivate another Seventh Tier warrior for our Wu Temple."
Li Qing, who had ascended from the lower realm, spoke up. She had been personally guided by the legendary Wu Zu and had reached the peak of the Seventh Tier. If there had been a path forward, she would have attempted to reach the ultimate Eighth Tier long ago.
"Hahaha, how could I forget about that?"
Dan Yang laughed, "When I return to the Wu Temple this time, I plan to take that young man on a journey through the nine layers of the Spirit World, allowing him to sense the vast essence of the Spirit World."
"Taking the Spirit World as a teacher."
"That's a good idea."
Li Qing nodded in agreement.
Although she didn't know the specifics about the prodigious genius the Wu Temple had accepted, taking the Spirit World as a teacher was undoubtedly a wise decision. Countless powerful beings had been nurtured by the vast Spirit World.
Even for Seventh Tier warriors like themselves, journeying through the nine layers of the Spirit World could bring about profound insights.
"I wonder if that young man can withstand it. The essence of the nine layers is not something an ordinary person can bear."
Dan Yang thought again.
"If he can't withstand it, we'll take it slow."
"Don't disregard his feelings, though."
Li Qing reminded him.
"Rest assured, Ancestor Li, I know my limits."
Dan Yang smiled in response.
If he sensed that the young man was struggling to keep up, he would immediately stop the journey.
"I've prepared three Qing Tian Spirit Pills." The third Seventh Tier warrior, Nie Yun, spoke up.
He, too, was a native of the Spirit World and had entered the Seventh Tier twenty thousand years ago.
"Qing Tian Spirit Pills? Those are foundation-building divine pills for the Sixth Tier and below. It must not have been easy to refine a batch of those." Dan Yang was slightly surprised.
"Even if it's difficult, we must strive for the prosperity of our Wu Temple."
Nie Yun's expression turned solemn as he spoke.
Although the Wu Temple currently had three Seventh Tier elders, their influence paled in comparison to the millennia-old powerhouses.
Just take the Dao De Xian Zong, for example; they could easily crush the current Wu Temple.
The Dao De Xian Zong had dozens of Unionized True Immortals, with more than five at the peak of Unionized cultivation.
More importantly, the Dao De Xian Zong's path of immortal cultivation held the potential for advancement to the Tribulation Period.
This alone was something the Wu Temple's cultivation system couldn't compare to.
"For the prosperity of our Wu Temple."
Li Qing's expression turned grave as she spoke, emphasizing each word.
She vaguely remembered how Lin Yuan had saved her in the East Sea and taught her the ways of the Wu Temple.
Thus, Li Qing had adopted Lin Yuan's aspirations as her own—to spread the teachings of the Wu Temple's cultivation system.
This was true when they were in the Zhongtu Shenzhou world, and it remained true now that they were in the vast Spirit World.
Back at the Wu Temple.
Within the cave abode.
Lin Yuan continued to absorb the orange-yellow liquid.
Rumble...
Terrifying flames burned within his body, counteracting the rebirth power generated by the blood drop, ultimately causing Lin Yuan's body to collapse.
Soon after.
Lin Yuan was reborn from a drop of blood, returning once more.
"It looks like it will take some time before I can completely absorb the orange-yellow liquid."
Lin Yuan calmed himself, slowly easing the pain he had experienced during the absorption of the orange-yellow liquid.
So far, Lin Yuan's inner world had received a 5.2-fold basic amplification, and if he were to completely absorb the orange-yellow liquid, it would reach a 6.66-fold increase.
At that point, the size of his inner world would be close to 26 million li.
"Let's take a break for now."
Lin Yuan didn't immediately resume absorbing the orange-yellow liquid.
While the liquid in the mysterious gourd could continuously enhance his physical body and inner world, it also took a toll on his mental fortitude, and Lin Yuan needed to rest for several hours after each absorption.
"Hmm?"
"Is the Grand Elder looking for me?"
"Have the three Ancestors returned?"
Lin Yuan suddenly received a transmission from the Grand Elder.
"The three Seventh Tier Ancestors, including Li Qing..." Lin Yuan's mind conjured up an image of Li Qing.
Back then, when his Solar Nascent Soul traveled to the East Sea, he had witnessed a village on a small island being ravaged by demons. Lin Yuan had casually saved them, and Li Qing was from that village.
Later, when Lin Yuan discovered that Li Qing had decent martial arts talent, he brought her back to White Jade Island.
"Let's go and see them."
Lin Yuan stood up and left the cave abode, heading towards the main hall of the Wu Temple.
In the main hall of the Wu Temple.
Several Grand Elders stood respectfully.
Three figures sat in the main seats.
They were the three Seventh Tier Ancestors of the Wu Temple—Li Qing, Dan Yang, and Nie Yun.
"Ancestors, we have informed Lin Chang, and he is on his way," the Grand Elder said respectfully.
"Alright, we know."
Dan Yang nodded, "After we meet, I will take him on a journey through the nine layers immediately."
The nine layers of the Spirit World were located in different spatial planes, each layer presenting astounding sights, be it the manifestation of external rules or the essence of the world itself.
For lower-tier cultivators, a journey through the nine layers was akin to a great opportunity.
However, entering the nine layers was no easy feat, and usually only Unionized True Immortals could travel through them.
As for bringing someone along? Whether it was a True Immortal or a Seventh Tier cultivator, guiding a junior through the nine layers would incur a significant cost, and the duration of the journey was limited.
Soon.
As the three Seventh Tier Ancestors waited.
Lin Yuan's figure appeared, stepping into the main hall.
"Good boy."
Dan Yang examined Lin Yuan with a smile and said, "Ancestors, I shall bestow a great opportunity upon you. Come, let's journey through the nine layers of the Spirit World."
After speaking, Dan Yang's figure disappeared from his original spot.
When he reappeared, he was standing next to Lin Yuan.
Immediately after.
Dan Yang grabbed Lin Yuan's shoulder, intending to ascend to the nine layers.
However.
The next moment.
Dan Yang's expression froze.
His right hand, which was resting on Lin Yuan's shoulder, trembled slightly.
He stared at Lin Yuan as if he were seeing a ghost.
Why was he so heavy?
(End of Chapter)
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